Murder-For-Hire
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She Met Him on Match.com – Then Used Bitcoin to Hire a Hitman to Have His Wife Killed. Now, She’s Headed to Prison.
A woman in Tennessee met a man on Match.com one time before then hiring a hitman to murder his new wife, officials said.
Man Accused of Paying Teen in Cash and Drugs for Revenge Killing of Rival May Face Death Penalty: Prosecutors
A man in Pennsylvania is accused of paying a teen in cash and drugs for a revenge killing of a rival, officials said.
Woman Accused of Hiring Hitmen to Kill Lover's Wife and Daughter Used Scam Murder-for-Hire Site: Officials
A New York woman's plan to hire a hitman to murder her lover's family backfired when the woman allegedly fell for an online scam, officials said.
Married Middle School Principal Stole from Students to Hire Hitman to Kill His Pregnant Teacher Girlfriend
A former principal in Missouri got two life sentences for hiring a friend to murder his pregnant teacher girlfriend, authorities said.
A New York City Man Agreed to Kill a Suspected Snitch for $5,000. Paranoia Didn't Pay Off.
A gang leader was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot. He arranged to kill a man who was trafficking drugs and spotted by federal investigators.
Blood Ties: Alabama Sisters Arrested in Connection with Murder-for-Hire Scheme to Kill Son-in-Law
Three sisters in Alabama have been accused of plotting a murder-for-hire scheme to kill one of their son-in-laws.
Army Sergeant, Brother Accused of Plotting to Kill Woman, Her Boyfriend and Two Children in Texas
A Texas Army sergeant and his brother allegedly conspired to kill a woman, her boyfriend and her two young children, officials said.
A Boston Man Was Upset at His 'Independent Thinking' Ex-Wife and Her New Boyfriend. So He Tried to Hire a Hitman to Murder Them.
Boston man sentenced after trying to hire hitman to kill his ex-wife because of her 'westernization' and her new boyfriend.
A Washington Woman Died in a Suspected Staged Burglary. Now, Her Husband Is Accused of Murder for Hire.
A woman in Washington was found shot to death, and now police say her husband is a suspect in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme.
Unholy Alliance: California Pastor Allegedly Paid Hitmen to Kill Daughter's Boyfriend, Cops Say
California pastor accused of paying two hitmen thousands of dollars to kill his daughter's boyfriend, who he didn't approve of.
A Michigan Woman Went to Rent-a-Hitman.com to Pay $5K for Her Ex-Husband to Be Killed. But the Site Was Fake.
A Michigan woman tried to hire a hitman on the internet to murder her ex-husband. Instead, she bought herself a trip to prison.
North Carolina Suspect Accused of Plotting Murder of Dump Truck Driver Who Killed Mother in Collision: Cops
North Carolina man accused of solicitation to commit murder after he allegedly tried to hire someone to kill his mother's murderer, authorities claim.
A Mississippi Woman Wanted Her Husband Dead. So She Went Online and Hired a Hit Man Using Bitcoin.
A Mississippi woman accused of trying to hire a hitman using Bitcoin to kill her ex-husband is now serving time in prison.
Cheaters, Stalkers and Relationships Gone Wrong: Five Brazen Murder-for-Hire Plots Exposed
Sometimes when people want to kill, they will turn to others for help to murder. These cases of murder-for-hire were unbelievable, but many were unsuccessful.
Suburban Chicago Man Upset Over Breakup Accused of ‘Calculated and Cold-Blooded' Murder-for-Hire of Ex-Girlfriend: Prosecutor
A man in Chicago accused of 'calculated and cold-blooded' murder-for-hire plot against his ex-girlfriend.
A Texas Tenant Received an Eviction Notice. So, He Tried to Hire a Hitman to Kill His Landlord But Instead Got Caught.
A man in Texas was sentenced to life in prison after he tried to hire a hitman to kill his landlord.
California Equestrian Accuses Estranged Ex’s Friends of Raping Her at Gunpoint, Making Threats ‘Godfather Style’: Divorce Papers
A California equestrian accused her estranged husband's friend of sexually assaulting her at gunpoint and threatening her 'Godfather style.'
Georgia Woman Arrested for Hiring Hitman to Kill Former Auburn Football Player Husband. Then, Former Husband Bails Her Out of Jail, Cops Say.
A former Georgia beauty queen has been accused of plotting with her current lover to hire a hitman to kill her estranged husband.
A Political Consultant Feared His ‘Business Interests Were at Risk.’ So He Hired Hit Men To Kill His Longtime Friend and Associate.
A political consultant hired hit men to murder an associate who worked on political campaigns after fearing 'business interests were at risk,' prosecutors said
Massachusetts Man Agreed to Pay Hit Man $50,000 to Kill Mother of His 3 Kids Because It Was ‘Cheaper Way to Get Rid of Her’
A Massachusetts man has been convicted of murder for hire after he arranged to pay an undercover FBI agent to murder the mother of his young children.
Her Boyfriend Wanted His Brother-In-Law Dead. Then, She Orchestrated The Murder-for-hire Plot.
Florida woman sentenced to prison for her role in a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a Florida professor dead. She was convicted of murder.
Her Boyfriend’s Sister Owed Her Money. Instead Of Collecting Her Debt, She Wanted To Kill Her.
A woman in Texas was sentenced to prison for a murder-for-hire plot after her boyfriend's sister owed money. The woman tried to pay for murder, but spoke to a cop.
She Tried To Have Someone Murdered For $500. She Didn't Realize The Hitman Was Actually A Cop.
A Wisconsin woman who had a murder-for-hire plot foiled when the intended killer worked as a police informant was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.
A Doctor Botched Foot Treatment For A Woman Leading To Amputation. Years Later, Her Husband's Anger Turned To Murder.
A man in California organized a murder of a doctor who botched foot treatment for his wife. Now, the elderly man faces decades in prison for murder.
Tipster turns in Louisiana man who allegedly attempted to hire hit man to kill business partner: Sheriff
A Louisiana man is accused of attempting to order a hit on his business partner in a foiled murder-for-hire plot, authorities said.
Arizona hit man allegedly shot wrong person at recording studio in murder-for-hire plot, police say
An alleged hired hit man in Arizona is accused of shooting the wrong target in a botched murder-for-hire plot, authorities said. The victim survived the attack.
Texas businessman accused of ordering hits on ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend who threatened to expose their affair: Feds
Four men were indicted in federal court after they allegedly conspired to kidnap and kill two people in Nashville, federal prosecutors said.
Two Virginia men charged in connection to murder-for-hire case from 23 years ago
Two people have been charged in connection to a 1998 cold-case homicide in Virginia. The victim was found dead in a bedroom. There was no forced entry.
Suspects kidnapped wrong woman but killed her anyway in murder-for-hire plot gone wrong: Prosecutors
The murder trial has begun in the case of a Florida woman who was murdered after alleged hitmen kidnapped her — and then realized they had the wrong person.
Former-NYPD cop sentenced for her role in murder-for-hire-plot, reports say
A former NYPD officer tried to have her estranged husband and boyfriend's teenage daughter killed in a murder-for-hire plot, federal officials said.
She tried to have a person murdered for $5,000, it's a decision that will now cost her several years of freedom
A woman in Wisconsin was sentenced to federal prison for a murder-for-hire plot. She offered $5,000 on the dark web to have another person killed.
Texas woman allegedly used fake Gmail accounts to lure her boyfriend into killing her husband: Feds
A Texas woman allegedly orchestrated her husband’s murder by falsely convincing her boyfriend she was the victim of abuse, federal prosecutors said.
College student having affair with a married man used scholarship money to pay to have his wife killed: Feds
A college student in Washington paid $5,000 on the dark web to have a woman killed, federal investigators say. The woman was the wife of a man the student had an affair with.
Colorado lawyer convicted of paying someone to kill her ex blames everyone but herself. The judge threw the book at her.
A Colorado lawyer and animal activist was sentenced to prison in Colorado for hiring someone to kill her ex. The convicted blamed others for her crimes.
Man who allegedly ordered hit on girlfriend last Valentine’s Day now accused of trying to off 2 more people
A New Jersey man is accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a trio of people, including his ex-girlfriend. He now faces charges in connection to the murder-for-hire plot.
'Tiger King' has his prison sentence tossed, but here's why he's still be caged in murder-for-hire plot
The man known as the "Tiger King" had his federal prison sentenced tossed. Though he remains behind bars in the plot to murder Carol Baskin.
Woman allegedly hired four teenage hitmen to murder her ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend
A Louisiana woman allegedly solicited four teens to kill her ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in a plot that failed after one hitman bailed, authorities said.
One assassin found dead in the Everglades, another hired. Inside a suspect's desire to kill his ex and her family.
A Florida man faces federal charges for an alleged murder-for-hire plot. One would-be assassin was found dead, but the suspect continued in the plot, feds say.
Man who allegedly stabbed and beat woman before her escape, now accused of trying to have her killed
A man behind held in jail in connection to the beating and stabbing of a woman is now accused of trying to hire someone to kill the same victim, Florida police say.
Milwaukee homicide suspect accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill key witness
A Milwaukee man who was charged with murder in 2020 is accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his victim's father, who witnessed identified him to police.
Beverly Hills man paid thousands in Bitcoin to hire someone to murder his ex-girlfriend: Feds
FBI says a California man tried to hire a group on the dark web to kill a woman he briefly dated. He paid thousands of dollars and demanded proof of the death.
How the BBC helped thwart an alleged murder-for-hire plot in Tennessee
A man in Tennessee faces federal charges for allegedly paying someone to kill his wife. Investigators say they stopped the murder thanks to a tip from the BBC.
Convicted murder allegedly tells hitman 'I'm a good dude' as he arranges for his ex's murder
A convicted murderer in Detroit allegedly tried to hire a person to kill his ex-girlfriend. The suspect now faces federal charges for the alleged plot.
Rhode Island man plans murder-for-hire plot after not getting paid: FBI
A Rhode Island man is owed money for a job and wasn't paid, according to the FBI. He then hired someone to commit murder, prosecutors claim.
Five charged in Georgia in connection to murder-for-hire plot originating in North Carolina jail
The plot targeted the victim of a previous crime, according to Georgia police. All suspects are being held in the Forsyth County Jail without bond and charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
Is she nuts? Realtor accused of hiring a hitman to kill mother-in-law to undergo mental health exam
A Missouri realtor is facing charges for allegedly attempting to have someone kill her ex-mother-in-law and asking them to "make it look like an accident." A court has ruled she has to undergo a mental health exam.
Man strangled, oatmeal laced with drugs. Mom, daughter and boyfriend charged in murder-for-hire plot: cops
A mom, daughter and her boyfriend allegedly participated in a murder-for-hire plot that included strangling a victim and lacing his oatmeal with fentanyl.
Pastor found dead in Oklahoma. Police accuse wife, another of murder
Police say the wife of a pastor and another man conspired to murder the religious leader. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations charged the suspects this week.
'YOUR GRANDMOTHER WILL DIE': MISSOURI REALTOR PUTS HIT ON EX MOM-IN-LAW, COPS SAY.
A Missouri realtor tried to put a hit on her former mother-in-law for $1,500, according to prosecutors. The woman is a well-known real estate agent in the Lake of the Ozark area.
NEW DETAILS: HOW MURDER-FOR-HIRE MOM 'TRIED TO SLIT HUSBAND'S THROAT,' SPOKE OF 'GUTTING KIDS'
Jennifer Emmi was already facing 16 felony and 16 misdemeanor counts prior to her arrest in Colorado. New details reveals her alleged efforts in murder-for-hire.