Ahang Mirshojae was arrested Dec. 12, with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman subsequently alleging that the woman hired a hit man to kill the victim for unspecified financial gain.

Ahang Mirshojae, 53, of Calabasas, is charged with murder, as are Evan Hardman, 41, of Tomball, Texas; and Sarallah Jawed, 26, of Canoga Park, in connection with the Aug. 23 slaying of Mirshojae ...