Diana Lovejoy (born October 26, 1972) is an American former fitness instructor and YouTuber who was convicted in 2017 of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder of her ex-husband, Greg Mulvihill.
Early Life and Education
Diana Lovejoy was born on October 26, 1972, in the United States. She attended Mountain View High School in California. Lovejoy later enrolled at the University of California, where she earned a bachelor’s degree with studies in literature, psychology, music, and French.
Career
After graduating from college, Lovejoy worked as a technical writer for the telecommunications company Nokia, where she was employed for four years. She later transitioned into fitness, becoming a personal trainer and triathlon coach. Lovejoy also operated a YouTube channel focused on health and fitness, where she shared tips on quick and healthy meals for people with busy lifestyles.
Personal Life
Marriage to Greg Mulvihill
In 2007, after dating for approximately one year, Lovejoy married Greg Mulvihill, a computer programmer. The couple settled in Carlsbad, California. Their marriage faced challenges, including Lovejoy experiencing eight miscarriages before giving birth to their son in 2012.
Divorce Proceedings
Lovejoy filed for divorce in 2014, citing irreconcilable differences. During the contentious divorce proceedings, she accused Mulvihill of sexual abuse, claiming that he had assaulted her while she was unconscious. Investigations found no evidence to support these allegations. Initially, Lovejoy was granted full custody of their son, with Mulvihill allowed supervised visitation. In 2016, the court revised the custody arrangement to joint custody and ordered Lovejoy to pay Mulvihill $120,000 as part of the property settlement.
Attempted Murder of Greg Mulvihill
Conspiracy and Attack
On September 1, 2016, Greg Mulvihill was lured to a deserted dirt path in Carlsbad by a phone call from an individual claiming to have information that could aid him in the divorce case. Mulvihill brought along a friend for safety. Upon arrival, Mulvihill was shot under the armpit with a rifle but survived after emergency surgery.
Investigations led authorities to discover that Lovejoy had conspired with her firearms instructor, Weldon McDavid Jr., a former Marine and trained sniper, to kill Mulvihill. Evidence included a prepaid cellphone purchased by Lovejoy used to make the call to Mulvihill and DNA evidence linking McDavid to the crime scene.
Arrest and Trial
Both Lovejoy and McDavid were arrested and charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. During the trial, prosecutors argued that Lovejoy stood to gain full custody of her son and avoid the $120,000 payment if Mulvihill were deceased. McDavid testified that he intended only to scare Mulvihill and claimed he missed intentionally, despite his expertise as a marksman.
On November 13, 2017, a jury found both Lovejoy and McDavid guilty. Lovejoy was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder.
Sentencing
In January 2018, Diana Lovejoy was sentenced to 26 years to life in prison. She is serving her sentence at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, California. McDavid received a sentence of 50 years to life.
Media Coverage
The case attracted significant media attention due to the unusual circumstances involving a suburban mother and a murder-for-hire plot. It was featured on true crime television programs such as Oxygen’s “Snapped,” highlighting the details of the conspiracy and the trial.
