12 episodes

In 1983, Paladin Press, a fringe publisher, released a book called Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors. The author, who went by the pen name Rex Feral, offered very specific tips for the aspiring contract killer— where to find employment, how much to charge...and how to get away with murder. Ten years later, Tiffani Horn’s mother, 8-year-old brother, and a close family friend were found murdered. The exhaustive investigation involved multi-state surveillance and wiretaps, but it wasn’t until detectives stumbled upon Hit Man that they suddenly had what they called a blueprint for the murders. Hosted by journalist Jasmyn Morris.

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- 4.3 • 184 Ratings

- 18 MAY 2023
Death Squad

Death Squad

A coup in Haiti empowers a new paramilitary squad, bold enough to face down the U.S. military. In Miami, the black book resurfaces – and the killings continue.

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- 33 min
- 15 AUG 2019
If Books Could Kill

If Books Could Kill

In 1983, the Colorado-based non-fiction publisher, Paladin Press, released a book called Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors. The author, who wrote under the pen name Rex Feral, offered very specific tips for the aspiring contract killer— where to find employment, how much to charge...and how to get away with it.

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- 31 min
- 11 JULY 2023
The Good Thief - Ep 1. How to Rob Banks and Influence People

The Good Thief - Ep 1. How to Rob Banks and Influence People

Miles and the team learn how Vassilis and his gang pulled off the biggest bank robbery in Greek history without firing a single shot.

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- 35 min
- 22 AUG 2019
Man with the Plan

Man with the Plan

You might not know the name Lawrence T. Horn, but you definitely know his work. Nicknamed “Your Man with the Plan”, the talented engineer is riding high at Hitsville USA, helping to create some of Motown’s greatest hits. One day, while flying first class on a flight to Los Angeles, he meets his match – a determined and beautiful flight attendant named Millie Maree.

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- 35 min
- 30 AUG 2019
A Blade of Grass

A Blade of Grass

In pursuit of a $1.7 million trust fund, a hitman is hired. He follows two dozen recommendations in Rex Feral’s how-to manual, murders three people, including an 8-year-old child, and almost gets away with it.

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- 33 min
- 6 SEPT 2019
The Slayer Rule

The Slayer Rule

Lawrence Horn is poised to inherit his son's $1.7 million estate, but Millie's surviving family makes moves to block him, using Maryland's Slayer's Rule. Meanwhile, the concurrent criminal investigation tickles the wires.

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- 31 min

4.3 out of 5

184 Ratings

Need to write my thoughts

I’m astounded at the lack of responsibility taken by the owner of the publishing company that sold “Hit Man”. Esp. the quote to Times magazine about being no different to the car salesman who sells a vehicle that later runs someone down. Cars are not made by design to kill people - their purpose is transportation, you’d be hard pressed to find vehicles that are designed to kill human beings. Selling a book with instructions on how to do just that is like selling a weaponised car en masse.

I’d rate this 5 stars but the ads are incredibly loud and frustrating to listen to. Normally I don’t mind them, esp. on channels like Wondery where I’ll just let them run, but this podcast just cranks the volume so loudly it’s anxiety provoking.