Edward Graziano

- Edward Graziano was arrested on February 26, 2009, for solicitation to commit murder10 Connects.com: John Graziano's father arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Graziano was said to have hired a hit man to kill his estranged wife, DebraTMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Graziano reportedly wanted Debra to die in a car accidentTMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Time of arrest: 11:30 a.m.10 Connects.com: John Graziano's father arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Place of arrest: His Palm Harbor residence10 Connects.com: John Graziano's father arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Graziano reportedly paid the hit man with $1,100 in cash, $1,000 in a personal check and a $13.06 gift card to Westshore PizzaTMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Graziano was caught as a result of a two-and-half month long police investigation10 Connects.com: John Graziano's father arrested (February 26, 2009)
- The investigation was launched after police received a tip about Graziano's alleged plans10 Connects.com: John Graziano's father arrested (February 26, 2009)
- An officer posed as the "go between" for the dealTMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Graziano reportedly wanted his wife dead because of divorce-related financial issues10 Connects.com: John Graziano's father arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Debra's attorney stated that his client was "saddened" by Graziano's plotTMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Debra stated that "she can't believe so much tragedy can strike one family"TMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)
- She also stated that "her main purpose is concentrating on John getting better"TMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)
- Edward and Debra Graziano's son was severely injured in a car accident in 2007 with Nick Hogan
- Nick Hogan was arrested for felony reckless driving on November 7, 2007PopEater: Hogan Sprung From Florida Slammer (October 21, 2008)
- He was released from prison on October 21, 2008PopEater: Hogan Sprung From Florida Slammer (October 21, 2008)
- Nick Hogan is the son of semi-retired professional wrestler Hulk Hogan

Edward Graziano is the father of John Graziano, the young man who was severely injured in the 2007 Nick Hogan car crash.
TMZ.com reported on February 26, 2009, that Edward was arrested for allegedly trying to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife, Debra. An undercover officer, posing as the "go between" for the deal, states that Graziano wanted his wife to die as a result of an automobile accident. Graziano was said to have paid the hit man $1,100 in cash, a $1,000 personal check along with a $13.06 Westshore Pizza gift card.TMZ: Graziano's Dad Arrested (February 26, 2009)