Juan-Carlos Cruz, a former Food Network chef, pleaded not guilty to a murder-for-hire scheme, according to People. Cruz was charged in L.A. with one count of attempted premeditated murder for allegedly trying to recruit two homeless men to kill his wife. Cruz was the host of Calorie Commando from 2004 to 2006. He is currently being held on $2 million bail.
UPDATE: Sources tell EW that police are investigating “tangible evidence” that Cruz planned to commit suicide after the murder. According to the source, who insisted on anonymity because the investigation is ongoing, Cruz allegedly tried to hire hit men because his wife was deeply depressed over their inability to have children, but her religious beliefs prevented her from committing suicide.
HE WAS A FORMER CHEF ON FOOT NETWORK?! OH MY GOD!
Is FOOT NETWORK a new channel???
I love his recipe for cheesesteak with fried BUNIONS
What about his food-long hot dogs?
The FOOT Network is awesome!
Foot Network?! No wonder I never heard of the guy. Stupid DirecTV not carrying all the good channels.
I’m just inching to get the new FOOT network