Inside Lindsay Shiver’s perfect Instagram world as it’s revealed she was locked in a bitter custody battle over two sons with the college football star’s ex-husband before she “ conspires with Bahamian lover and hitman to murder him’

A Georgia mother accused of conspiring with her Bahamian lover to have her soccer star husband killed had been embroiled in a bitter custody battle with him before the alleged plot – as her Instagram describes their family life as picture perfect .

Former beauty pageant contestant Lindsay Shiver, 36, of Thomasville, Georgia, was arrested in the Bahamas after local police accused her of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband and former football player of Auburn, Robert Shiver, 38.

She was imprisoned with her alleged lover, Terrance Bethel, 28, and alleged hitman, Farron Newbold, 29.

The Shivers had been locked in a bitter custody battle over their three young children and the future of their multimillion-dollar estate, court records show. as seen by Fox News Digital.

Yet despite the conflict, the couple appeared to be living the perfect life, sharing photos on social media of the family on lavish vacations in the Bahamas and on yachts and private jets.

Lindsay Shiver is pictured in a private jet. In the divorce proceedings, a lawyer writes on her behalf that she was denied access to the “jet” and says the extramarital affair took place with her husband’s permission and knowledge.

Part of the ongoing dispute was over ownership of the $2.5 million, 8,000 square foot family home in Thomasville, where the couple lived.

In 2020, Lindsay shared a wholesome family photo and celebrated the tenth anniversary of her marriage to the footballer.

“The key to a perfect marriage is having two imperfect people, who refuse to give up on each other,” she wrote. ‘So grateful for that fitness class 13 years ago that brought us together and all the love, laughter and life we’ve created since! I love you baby.’

But earlier this year, in April, their relationship soured after Robert caught his wife having an affair and filed for divorce, according to court records.

As part of the divorce, Robert sought custody of their three children and full ownership of their Georgia mansion. The divorce filing also makes reference to a private jet, access to which was denied by Lindsay.

Lindsay responded to the initial filing that her extramarital affair took place during a separation and was “legally tolerated by her husband,” according to the records.

She also wanted full custody of the children and us alone of their home.

“The wife does not feel safe in the marital home and has installed locks on the interior doors of the house to protect herself,” her attorney wrote and sought a restraining order against Robert.

“The husband abused the wife at home in the presence of the children on several occasions, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally,” the filing alleges.

Lindsay is from Alabama and graduated from Auburn University, where the two met in 2007, with a degree in marketing.

At the center of the couple’s divorce proceedings was the use of their 8,000 square foot Georgian mansion (pictured) worth around $2.5million

Lindsay (right) is pictured while vacationing in the Bahamas. She graduated from Auburn, where she met her future husband, with a degree in marketing

Photos on Shiver’s Instagram page indicate she’s moved between Georgia, Florida, Vail and the Bahamas

Police discovered the plot on July 16 while investigating a burglary at Grabber’s Bar and Grill where they saw a suspect’s WhatsApp messages

Robert is the son of Allen Shiver, who served as CEO of Flowers Foods for more than four decades before leaving the $5 billion company in 2019.

After playing football at Auburn and briefly for the Atlanta Falcons, Robert also pursued a career in business and currently serves as executive vice president of Senior Life Insurance Company, according to the agency’s website.

Lindsay was due to be filed in a divorce hearing on July 18, just before her arrest, but the hearing was pushed back to October 31, according to court documents.

Police uncovered the plan to murder former Auburn University football player Robert, 38, on July 16 while investigating a bar burglary – and said they found messages WhatsApp on this suspect’s cell phone. discuss the plot.

All three were flown to the Bahamian capital, Nassau, from Guana after their arrest. They appeared in court on Friday but were not required to plead guilty.

The Shiver family owns a home in the Bahamas, where Lindsay is accused of initiating the affair with Bethel, a source familiar with the investigation said.

Robert then found out about his wife’s relationship with the 28-year-old and filed for divorce, they added.

She then orchestrated a plan to murder her ex-husband with Bethel and enlisted Newbold’s help, authorities say.

“On July 16, 2023 in Abaco, while together, they agreed, for a common purpose, to commit an offense, namely, the murder of Richard Shiver,” a police report read.

Police discovered the plan following reports of a burglary at Grabber’s Bar and Grill. They came across WhatsApp messages on the suspect’s phone which detailed the murder plot.

Lindsay, a former cheerleader, was named Miss Houston County in 2005 and finished second in the National Peanut Festival pageant.

Lindsay Shiver is in jail in the Bahamas after local police uncover a plot she allegedly orchestrated to kill her ex-husband, Robert Shiver. Pictured: Lindsay with her husband and their three sons

Robert Shiver was drafted by his hometown Atlanta Falcons in 2009 but was cut before the start of the season

Lindsay, Bethel, and Newbold were later arrested and flown to Nassau, where they were imprisoned.

The trio appeared before Acting Chief Justice Roberto Reckley on Friday. They were not required to enter a plea and they are being held in jail until they return to court on October 5.

Robert and Lindsay met during a fitness class at Auburn University in August 2007, according to her Instagram account.

The couple have three sons, the youngest of whom is only four years old. He proudly mentions his kids on his own Instagram profile which reads, “Threesome Dad!”

Robert played for Auburn University between 2006 and 2008 as a long snapper. He signed with the NFL team Atlanta Falcons as a free agent after his college career, but was let go during the first roster cuts before the 2009 season.

Lindsay, a former cheerleader, was named Miss Houston County in 2005 and finished second in the National Peanut Festival pageant.