TED Talks Daily Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller
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Jun 10, 2025 
Carl Miller, a dark web researcher with extensive experience tracking online criminal activities, dives into the chilling realities of contract killing on the internet. He reveals shocking evidence of real kill orders placed by seemingly ordinary individuals, exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by those who encounter these threats. Miller discusses the dangers of the dark web, the naive perceptions of users, and the unsettling motivations that drive people to seek assassination services. It's a haunting exploration of morality in the digital age.
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Dark Web Kill List Exposure
- Carl Miller discovered a dark web site where people placed real kill orders, exposing detailed hit lists with names and payments.
- The orders ranged globally, including targets in Amsterdam, Paris, and Berlin, revealing the site's grim reality.
Warning Targets Directly
- Carl reached out to targets on the kill list, including a woman named Elena who faced an ugly divorce.
- Despite initial rejection, local journalists helped connect with Elena, who took the warning surprisingly well.
Dark Web Hitmen as Scammers
- The hitmen on the dark web site were highly incompetent and never fulfilled orders.
- The site aimed to extort money, while the clients were deadly serious about their intentions.