Two people were charged this week in the bizarre fatal Dunkin? Donuts drive-thru shooting of a Philadelphia teacher, which prosecutors say was a hit plotted by a spurned romantic rival.
Prosecutors announced on Wednesday that Julie Jean, 34, had been charged with first- and third-degree murder and conspiracy based on evidence that she plotted with a hitman to kill Rachel King, 35, who was shot dead in front of her 11-year-old son in Cheltenham on April 11, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
The alleged gunman, Zakkee Steven Alhakim, 33, remains in custody and will also be charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and related crimes, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said.
Jean had a brief affair last year with King?s long-term partner, William Hayes, according to the Inquirer.
When King discovered the infidelity, Hayes left Jean and the couple reconciled. An arrest affidavit obtained by the outlet details how the rejection prompted Jean to stalk and harrass Hayes, including frequently turning up at his apartment unannounced.