Liz Marie Pacheco of Allentown first revealed an acquaintance‘s affair to his wife. Now, the 38-year-old has admitted her role in the man’s murder.

Pacheco, 38, of the 500 block of North Fifth Street, appeared Wednesday before Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Judge Robert L. Steinberg. She pleaded guilty to the felony murder of 46-year-old Hector Manuel Garcia Gomez.

Pacheco faces a maximum penalty of up to a decade behind bars for her role in the murder-for-hire plot, the DA’s Office said.

Other charges withdrawn as part of a plea arrangement included felony conspiracy to commit criminal homicide; felony aggravated assault; felony conspiracy to commit aggravated assault; misdemeanor witness tampering; and misdemeanor obstructing the administration of law.

The Lehigh County Distri

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