What is murder for hire?

Murder for hire refers to a situation where an individual hires or pays another person to commit murder on their behalf.

Is hiring someone to commit murder illegal?

Yes, it is illegal in all jurisdictions as it constitutes conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder.

Common motives include financial gain, personal vendettas, eliminating business competition, or resolving romantic entanglements.

They often use undercover operations, informants, surveillance, and digital evidence collection to thwart such plots.

Individuals can face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation of murder, and potentially first-degree murder if the crime is carried out.