Hatred and Disgust
Lee Goldsmith, a properly respected, Boca Raton, socialite of 67 years, hated her son in law so substantially that she hired an individual to kill him. Goldsmith, anxious to come across a appropriate husband for her daughter, Arleen, a Delray Beach nurse, took out an in the nearby paper: "Good Jewish Girl Desires to Meet Good Jewish Boy." David Brownstein is the man who answered the ad, and the 2 became inseparable. Nevertheless, Mrs. Goldsmith could not bear the believed of her daughter marrying Brownstein simply because he was not expert. An air conditioning auto repairman would not had been impressive sufficient for Goldsmith's socialite pals, so she concocted a strategy to ruin his life. According to state testimony, Goldsmith, attempted every little thing in the book, from falsifying letters and threatening to reduce Arleen out of her will, to accusations of beatings and extortion from Brownstein. But absolutely nothing would fuel her hatred a lot more than not becoming able to attend her own daughter's wedding, nor see her grandson. So she decided that it was time to have David Brownstein out of their lives for Nice.
The Plot
The carpet cleaner seemed really like the excellent guy to ask about exactly where to locate a contract murderer. He was hired to clean the carpet in the Goldsmith's dwelling once Lee asked him about assisting her uncover a person to kill her son in law. The man mentioned he would see what he could do to support her out, and as an alternative he informed the police of the plot and received a $750 money reward. The police then devised a strategy to trap Goldsmith into paying an undercover cop for the job. The program was to meet near a restaurant exactly where Lee Goldsmith would give explicit directions on how the murder ought to be completed. The intended victim would be shot in the head and have drugs planted on his physique to make it appear really like a drug associated murder. She paid Thomas Brennen $one particular,000 up front, and then as soon as the death was confirmed she would pay the remaining $9,000.
On February eight, 1989, David Brownstein kissed his wife Arleen just before getting into function with no being aware of that his life was about to adjust forever. The police notified him of his mother in law's plans to kill him, and he agreed to play along. The county morgue was also in on the plot. They were told to confirm the death of David Brownstein after Goldsmith named. On February 15, 1989, Brennen told Goldsmith that her son in law was dead. She then paid the balance, thanked the officer, and chuckled as she remarked how delighted absolutely everyone would be "except the one in the morgue." Undercover Police Officers videotaped Lee paying them to kill David though meeting in Lee's CADILLAC. She told the undercover cop that she would have an additional job for him in six months. She wanted the mother of David Brownstein to have acid poured onto her face. She laughed and laughed as she described specifically how she wanted it completed. Police moved in and arrested Lee Goldsmith and charged her with solicitation of very first degree murder.
The Trial
In the course of the February 1990 trial, neighbors and good friends described Lee Goldsmith as a gentle soul who would not harm any person. She was described as a civic leader who engaged in fund raising activities and teaching workout classes to retirees. Milton Goldsmith backed up his wife's story about the beatings and letters they received. He said that they became terrified of Brownstein. Arleen was torn as she was asked if she loved her mother. "To say I did not love her would be a falsehood," stated Arleen. Meanwhile, Lee Goldsmith looked as while she was falling apart Through most of the trial. She wept as soon as she described the beating she endured. David Browstein spent 2 hours on the stand denying taking any part in any beating, nor any behavior exhibited toward his mother in law. Lee Goldsmith was identified guilty and sentenced to 5 one/two years in prison. "Please, God, no," stated Lee, collapsing once hearing the verdict. Her husband Milton was distraught.
In June 1995, Lee Goldsmith was released on probation at the age of 73.
Update
The case became a sensation. When her release from prison Lee and Milton Goldsmith appeared on A Present Affair and the Oprah Winfrey show. The film Mother Knows Ideal aired in April 1997.
On Easter Sunday, April 13, 2009, I spoke with Lee Goldsmith. She informed me that her husband Milton had fallen, fractured his neck, and never recovered. He passed away a handful of months ago. She mentioned those days she feels alone and despondent. She is 86 years old. She no longer engages in any fund raising. She spends most of her time at house. Goldsmith and her adopted daughter Arleen have never spoken to one a further once again. Lee Goldsmith and I never talked about the crime, and she refers to it only as 'the incident.' She never knew a film have been created about her. She is not familiar with numerous cable stations, stating "my husband took care of these issues." She stated she would love to watch it while. She would really like for me to let her know as soon as the film is on once more.
Traciy Curry-Reyes
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