EXCLUSIVEMy friend was arrested in a TV anchor murder plot... but I want the truth about her teen baseball star son's mysterious death READ MORE: Her teen baseball star son died mysteriously. As she is arrested for plot to kill her ex, our unearthed interview reveals a chilling twist By RUTH BASHINSKY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 06:57 BST, 29 April 2025 | Updated: 06:58 BST, 29 April 2025 The mother of teen baseball star Grant Solomon, who mysteriously died in 2020, is behind bars awaiting trial for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill her Nashville TV anchor ex-husband. Angelia 'Angie' Solomon, 55, has repeatedly pointed the finger at her ex, former WSMV morning anchor Aaron, who was the only known witness when their 18-year-old son died in a bizarre road accident. Now a close friend of the family has broken her silence with a string of eerie claims in an interview with the Daily Mail. Melanie Hicks, who said she has known Angelia for years, claimed her alleged actions were 'completely out of character' and that 'she would never jeopardize her daughter's safety'. Her daughter, Gracie, is now 18. Angelia was arrested on April 11 after she was reportedly caught by an undercover cop posing as a hitman. She wanted make her ex 'disappear and be put underground,' according to an arrest affidavit by the Williamson County Police Department. Angelia allegedly informed the 'hitman' where her ex might be and confided in him that she wanted Aaron 'gone' so that Gracie could receive a trust fund. She is accused of offering her car registration as an initial collateral payment and promising more cash. Police then took Angelia into custody and she was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the first-degree. But Hicks expressed her frustration that news outlets are only focusing on the arrest and not the back story of Grant's mysterious death. Angelia is pictured with her daughter Gracie, now 18, and late son Grant, aged 18, who died mysteriously on July 20, 2020 Angelia 'Angie' Solomon, 55, was arrested on April 11 for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband Aaron Solomon, a former Nashville morning anchor Hicks said: 'There is overwhelming support of people saying please share the whole back story. People are frustrated.' The former couple's son, Grant, was killed on July 20, 2020, when his own truck rolled backwards over him at the side of the road. The promising high school senior had been on his way to meet his father for a private pitching session at Ward Performance Institute, a baseball training facility in Gallatin, approximately 50 miles from his home in Franklin, Tennessee. But less than ten minutes after he arrived, Aaron called 911 and said his son was trapped under his white Toyota pick-up truck at the foot of a ditch. Police later ruled the incident a freak accident but Angelia remained suspicious and claimed there had been no proper police investigation or autopsy. She even hired private investigator Dan Hodges, who had worked with the FBI for 30 years, to launch an investigation. Hodges claimed 'it was impossible for Grant Solomon to die without assistance'. Hicks told the Daily Mail the family obtained the black box recorded on Grant's vehicle. The black box showed the truck had been placed in park, and the gas pedal was shown at various speeds that, Hicks claimed, goes against Aaron's narrative of the truck rolling backwards down the hill. 'The black box evidence could be a game changer in the case,' Hicks revealed. Grant's father, Aaron Solomon, a former news anchor, at WSMV Channel 4 'How did the truck get into park while Grant was underneath it?' Hicks questioned. 'The family questions if the truck was staged on top of Grant,' she said. 'The truck did not appear to have malfunctioned as Aaron drove it for months after Grant's alleged accident,' she added. Sumner County District Attorney, Ray Whitley, told the Daily Mail in February 2024 that Grant's death was an accident and that it would not be reopening the investigation again. 'It's been looked into and the investigation has been reopened before. There is no basis for a homicide charge or no criminal act here,' he said. 'It is just a horrible accident, and I am really sorry that it happened, but it's not a criminal case so there is nothing we are are going to go forward with.' Angelia and Aaron have been divorced for 10 years at the time of Grant's death and both children were living with their mother. Angelia has previously alleged that she and her children suffered years of abuse that has been cited in court documents. Aaron has emphatically denied the claims. When Grant turned 18, Angie claimed her son was planning to expose his father's alleged abuse but, less than a month after his birthday, he died. Gracie, now 18, also accused her father of historic sex abuse in a YouTube video published in May 2021 when she was just 14. Grant Solomon, 18, star baseball player, who was starting his senior year of high school, died in in a tragic accident on July 20, 2020 Grant was a gifted athlete who played baseball and basketball A street view of the Ward Performance Institute, the baseball training facility where Grant was traveling to meet his father The scene of the accident where Grant's white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck rolled over him Aaron has never been charged with any crimes. He currently resides in Tennessee and works as a senior financial analyst for Merrill Lynch. He has not responded to Daily Mail's requests for comment. Last week, there were reports that two anonymous witnesses to Grant's accident had come forward a year ago, claiming they saw what happened. But Hicks said: 'The two men said they were driving on Highway 109 in Gallatin Tennessee, and saw the Toyota Tacoma "flying" through the air, saw Grant get swept under the truck and saw him under the truck like a "pretzel". 'As you can imagine, this news was hard for Angie to comprehend, and friends and family have some serious questions. First, why are these two men remaining anonymous in the case of an "accidental" death?' Hicks alleged that 'the two men would not agree to speak directly to Angie'. She said this has led family and friends to question if they are legitimate witnesses. She also claimed that 'portions of their story don't make sense'. 'Is it logistically possible for the Toyota Tacoma to go airborne at anytime while rolling down the incline outside Ward Performance Center?' Hicks asked. 'The men claim they saw Grant get swept under the truck. Grant was 6'4 so how did he get swept under the moving truck, take flight, and land in a ditch?' 'Grant's body didn't have any significant abrasions and no broken bones? Yet, the men claim they saw Grant under the truck like a 'pretzel,' she continued. 'An accident reconstruction would easily reveal what happened but Gallatin TN PD over the past four plus years refuse to reopen the investigation to make it possible. It would also be a way to verify the stories of the anonymous witnesses,' she said. Angelia is pictured smiling with her late son Grant Grant smiles as his girlfriend (not pictured) pins a white boutonniere to his jacket Grant pictured with his former girlfriend. The couple were dressed up for a formal event A report by the Gallatin PD reviewed by the Daily Mail stated that Grant was struck by his own vehicle and that the first point of impact was the rear end of the vehicle that sustained functional damage. 'Vehicle one was stopped in the parking lot 1357 Highway 109 South. The owner of vehicle one, exited the truck and was subsequently struck by the truck as it rolled down the parking lot,' it said. 'Vehicle one drug the owner into the drainage ditch where it came to rest. The owner was trapped underneath.' Grant's death certificate lists the cause of death as multiple blunt force trauma and states that he was run over by an automobile. The manner was reported as accidental. Grant died at 9.26am on July 20, 2020, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. The Gallatin Police Department told the Daily Mail that the Grant Solomon case 'is a closed investigation'. 'The facts of this case do not support that a crime was committed,' Gallatin PD PIO Michael Carman wrote in an email statement. 'This was a very tragic accident and our thoughts remain with the family of the young man who lost his life.' A sketch of the scene of the crash that shows Grants truck off State Highway 109 in Gallatin Aaron gave a statement to the Gallatin Police Department Grant suffered from blunt force trauma indicated on medical document But Hicks said: 'The only significant injury that Grant had was blunt force trauma to the back of the head. 'Family and friends feel that once again the Gallatin PD failed to properly verify these statements in any way. And no one has been held accountable.' Hicks, who has been at Angie's side for many years, said she will continue to stand by her friend as she seeks justice for her son. She said Angie is relying heavily on her faith, calling it her 'rock.' 'She always said God will handle it. I have faith in him,' she added. Meanwhile, Angie's daughter Gracie is celebrating a major milestone in the coming weeks as she graduates high school. Angelia is pictured with her daughter Gracie, dressed up for prom, weeks before her arrest Grant, a handsome athlete who was starting his senior year of high school when he died, would have turned 24 in June Angelia's next bond hearing is scheduled for April 29. The Daily Mail has reached out to her public defender for comment. Earlier this week, her daughter Gracie started a fundraiser with the goal of trying to raise $50,000 towards her mother's $500,000 bond. 'My mom is my sole support. Please help me be reunited with her and help our family pursue every opportunity to clear her name,' Gracie wrote. 'Your contribution supports her ability to receive proper due process,' she added. 'Please click the red box below to donate and share to bring my mom home! With Love, Gracie Solomon.' Share or comment on this article: My friend was arrested in a TV anchor murder plot... but I want the truth about her teen baseball star son's mysterious death Add comment