Name: Inside a dark web kill list
Uploaded: 2025-06-04T14:47:16Z
Duration: 14 min 39 s
Description: Who pays for an assassin on the internet? Dark web researcher Carl Miller spent years tracking down the answer to this question. In this chilling talk, he shares how he uncovered real kill orders placed online by seemingly ordinary individuals — and gives an unsettling look at what drives people to the brink. (Note: This talk contains descriptions of violence.)

Carl Miller: Inside a dark web kill list

Inside a dark web kill list

Who pays for an assassin on the internet? Dark web researcher Carl Miller spent years tracking down the answer to this question. In this chilling talk, he shares how he uncovered real kill orders placed online by seemingly ordinary individuals — and gives an unsettling look at what drives people to the brink. (Note: This talk contains descriptions of violence.)

In a chilling investigation, it was uncovered that seemingly ordinary individuals placed real kill orders on the darknet, aiming to have people assassinated. A hacker discovered hundreds of these orders, revealing a disturbing world where anonymity lowered the barriers to contract killing. The investigation led to arrests and convictions, showing that the perpetrators were not shadowy criminals but everyday people, often driven by a need for control in personal conflicts.

Darknet Murder Plots Reveal Ordinary People as Perpetrators

Exploring the dark web, a researcher uncovered a chilling reality: seemingly ordinary individuals placing real kill orders online. The anonymity of the internet has lowered barriers, making assassination feel accessible. A harrowing investigation revealed not only the dangerous intentions of these people but also the incompetence of supposed hitmen. This unsettling discovery highlights how deep desires for control can drive people to dangerous extremes.