Estranged wife of former Auburn football player arrested for murder-for-hire plot

Former Auburn long snapper Robert Shiver’s wife was arrested this week after Bahamian police discovered an alleged murder plot.

According to Bahamas Court News, “Prosecutors say Lindsay Shiver, 36, her alleged lover Terrance Bethel, 28, and 29-year-old Faron Newbold conspired to kill her estranged husband Robert Shiver.”

Police officers allegedly discovered the insidious plot while investigating a break-in at an unrelated bar. However, when inspecting the phone of a suspect in the break-in, officers uncovered Whatsapp messages discussing the murder plan. The police did not immediately know if the phone belonged to Shiver, Bethel or Newbold.

Per the Thomasville Times-Enterprise, Robert and Lindsay Shiver own a house in the Bahamas, near where she met her alleged lover Bethel. The accused are yet to be indicted.

“The accused were not required to enter a plea to the charge when they appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley on Friday. They return to Court on October 5,” Bahamas Court News’ Lisa Brown wrote.

Lindsay Shiver, whose maiden name was Shirley, also attended Auburn University. According to an Instagram post from Lindsay, the pair met during a fitness class at Auburn.

“So thankful for that fitness class 13 years ago that brought us together and all of the love, laughter, and life we have created ever since! I love you babe. Cheers to many more,” Lindsay Shiver wrote in the caption of the post on March 6, 2020.

They have three children together. Robert, played at Auburn from 2006-08, appearing in 38 games. Shiver recorded 16 career tackles. He has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife after discovering her relationship with Bethel.

Before meeting Robert, Lindsay was named Miss Houston County in 2005 and placed second in the National Peanut Festival pageant that year. Shiver went undrafted following his time with the Tigers. He signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2009 but was cut from the team shortly after.

Shiver reportedly now resides in Thomasville, Ga. He serves as the executive vice president of the Senior Life Insurance Company.