Tim Lambesis pleads guilty to hiring hitman

As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has pleaded guilty to hiring a hitman to murder his estranged wife.

Lambesis originally pleaded not guilty to the charges when accused back in May of soliciting the paid killing of wife Meggan Lambesis, who filed for divorce late 2012.

After contacting a trainer from his gym to enquire if they knew anyone who could kill his wife, Lambesis met with an undercover agent posing as a hitman. Lambesis gave the agent an envelope containing $1,000, pictures of his wife along with her address and security codes.

When asked specifically if Lambesis wanted his wife dead, he replied "Yes, that's exactly what I want," the prosecutor said.

As part of a plea deal, the metalcore singer now faces a maximum sentence of nine years behind bars along with a $10,000 fine, reports ABC 10 News San Diego.

Lambesis is currently out on bail. Sentencing will take place on May 2.