Who pays for assassinations on the dark web? | Carl Miller | TEDxManchester
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In this compelling talk, Carl Miller shares his harrowing journey of uncovering a dark web assassination ring during the COVID-19 pandemic. While exploring the dark net, Miller and his colleague Chris Montero discovered a website offering murder-for-hire services. By exploiting a vulnerability in the site, they accessed real kill orders, revealing a disturbing trend of individuals attempting to have others killed for various reasons, often tied to personal disputes. Despite initial skepticism from authorities, Miller felt it was crucial to warn potential targets of impending danger. This led to interactions with several individuals on the kill list, revealing how ordinary people became embroiled in plots of violence out of a desire for control in their lives. Miller’s investigation, in collaboration with law enforcement, culminated in the identification of 1,075 paid kill orders worldwide, leading to numerous arrests and convictions. Ultimately, he emphasizes the unsettling realization that the perpetrators of these crimes are often normal individuals, driven by personal conflicts, illustrating the ease with which someone can order violence in today’s digital age.