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“Murder plots are infohazards” by Chris Monteiro
Feb 14, 2025
Dive into the chilling world of dark web murder plots and the ethical dilemmas they present. The storyteller recounts their journey from transhumanism to unraveling fake murder-for-hire schemes. Discover the unsettling reality of individuals paying hefty sums in Bitcoin for a hit, leading to tragic outcomes. The emotional toll of battling these conspiracies and the struggle for justice adds depth to the narrative, making for an intriguing exploration of human behavior and morality in the digital age.
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- Investigating dark web murder-for-hire cases reveals significant bureaucratic challenges and a lack of international oversight for these crimes.
- The speaker grapples with the ethical dilemma of possessing sensitive information about potential murders without actionable support from authorities.
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Challenges of Addressing Murder Plots
Investigating murder-for-hire plots on the dark web presents significant challenges, particularly due to the lack of effective international oversight compared to other crimes like drug trafficking. The speaker details the harrowing experience of attempting to alert authorities to serious threats, only to be met with bureaucratic obstacles and inefficiencies. Despite a small number of successful interventions resulting in arrests and convictions, many cases remain unresolved, with ongoing fear for the lives of individuals on the kill list. The ongoing mental and emotional toll of this work is compounded by the realization that some individuals listed have already been murdered, underscoring the urgency and complexity of the situation.
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