There’s No Way This “Hitman for Hire” Website Is Real…Right?Darknet Diaries Ep. 156: Kill List

Summary: The video discusses Jack Rhysider’s interview with Chris Monteiro, a cybersecurity expert who explores the dark web, particularly the hitman-for-hire site, Besa Mafia. Chris reveals the challenges and dangers of investigating such sites, including threats and real-life consequences stemming from the scams taking place. Throughout the discussion, they delve into the ethics of intervening in potentially lethal situations and the broader implications of dark web crimes.

Keypoints:

• Jack shares his experiences in Las Vegas and introduces Chris Monteiro as a cybersecurity expert interested in the dark web.
• Chris explains his initial work in documenting darknet markets and debunking myths, including hitman-for-hire scams.
• Chris encounters a hitman-for-hire site called Besa Mafia, which he believes to be a scam.
• Chris discovers he can access user messages, revealing chilling details of people attempting to hire hitmen, some involving real threats to life.
• After investigating, Chris decides to inform the police about urgent threats but faces challenges, leading to a collaboration with journalist Carl Miller.
• They successfully warn potential victims, but some investigations are mishandled by law enforcement, resulting in tragic outcomes.
• Ron Ilg, a notable case, tried to orchestrate the murder of his wife, leading to a thorough investigation and his subsequent arrest.
• Chris highlights the psychological toll of working on darknet cases and the importance of acting on disturbing findings to potentially save lives.
• The series, Kill List, documents their ongoing efforts to address the serious implications of dark web crimes while exploring the ethical dilemmas they face.
• Chris continues to investigate old kill orders, as he believes lives are still at stake, despite challenges and diminishing resources.