A man at the center of two criminal cases spanning decades and continents was convicted in connection with the death of a billionaire in Monaco before later facing charges in New Mexico for allegedly orchestrating a murder plot against his estranged wife.

Ted Maher was convicted in the arson death of a billionaire and the billionaire's private nurse in Monaco. The fire occurred 26 years before his subsequent legal troubles in the United States. Details of the Monaco case and the specific charges Maher faced there were not immediately available.

After his conviction in the Monaco case, Maher changed his name and relocated to New Mexico. There, he was charged with forgery and larceny, according to court records. More significantly, he was also convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife.

Maher has denied the allegations against him in the New Mexico case. The charges represent a pattern of alleged criminal behavior spanning multiple decades and jurisdictions.

The case highlights how individuals can attempt to evade their criminal past by changing identities and relocating to different countries. Law enforcement agencies often work across international boundaries to track suspects who flee after committing crimes.