Murder-for-Hire

Uncover the dark and intricate web of plots, motives and sinister secrets of contract killers, accused of making murder a commodity by buying and selling human lives.


Lindsay Shiver
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VIDEO: Vanessa Rae Lavaty, 34, of Colorado Springs, has pleaded guilty to criminal attempt to commit manslaughter and retaliation against a witness or victim.
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Lindsay and Robert Shiver.
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Lindsay Shiver is accused of conspiring to have her estranged husband killed.
Man stands in court listening to verdict
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Three men sit at the counsel table in court
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Darrin Lopez listens to closing arguments in his murder trial.
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caitlyn pavers delivers closing argument
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darrin lopez testifies
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Darrin Lopez
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evidence is shown in darrin lopez trial
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TX v. Darrin Lopez
a tree and yard are seen from doorbell camera
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Taylor Schabusiness' defense attorney delivers his opening statement.
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A Vermont state trooper talks to a man standing in the snow.
A Vermont state trooper talks to a man standing in the snow.
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Manuel Marin in court
Manuel Marin listens at his sentencing hearing.
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A house where Kouri Richins, and Eric Richins lived
Ariel Gandulla sits on the witness stand
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Manuel Marin
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