# Former lawyer accused of hiring hitman

> Former Kentucky lawyer Chase Cox faces federal charges after allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a person using USPS between Sept. 25 and Nov. 3.
- Title: Former lawyer accused of hiring hitman · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Former Kentucky lawyer Chase Cox faces federal charges after allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a person using USPS between Sept. 25 and Nov. 3.
- Keywords: chase cox, murder-for-hire, federal indictment, usps, shelby county detention center, probation violation, cocaine test, Valleynewslive
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/11/13/former-lawyer-accused-trying-hire-someone-kill-person-authorities-say
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:55:05.236+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chase cox, murder-for-hire, federal indictment, usps, shelby county detention center, probation violation, cocaine test, news, local
## Federal charges against Chase Cox
Chase Cox, 33, faces one count each of use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire and making false statements to a federal agency.

> No, I love [the victim] with all my heart, I would never put [him/her] in harm’s way
## Alleged hitman payment timeline
Cox allegedly tried to pay a hitman using USPS between Sept. 25 and Nov. 3, and lied about threatening the intended victim when questioned on Oct. 8.
## Probation violation and current status
Cox is serving a five-year sentence for violating probation after testing positive for cocaine and alcohol, held at Shelby County Detention Center.
## Key takeaway

Chase Cox, 33, is accused of murder-for-hire and false statements to federal authorities, with a potential 15-year prison sentence if convicted.