(KSL) Criminal charges have been filed against a Santaquin man who allegedly attempted to hire a hit man.

But investigators say the person whom the man wanted dead was himself.

Taylor Eric Bedolla, 22, is charged in 4th District Court with criminal solicitation, a first-degree felony, and obstructing justice, a second-degree felony.

The odd murder-for-hire investigation began in October when an officer with the Salem Police Department responded to a post on the app Whisper with the title, "Need Help 19F."

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