A chilling case involving a Nevada woman hiring a hitman via the dark web to murder her ex-husband has concluded with a sentence of five years in prison. Kristy Lynn Felkins, aged 38 and hailing from Fallon, Nevada, pleaded guilty in March to the charge of murder-for-hire, sparing herself a trial, as revealed in court records.
As per the indictment from September 2020, Felkins initiated contact with an individual on a dark web hitman website, which falsely advertised murder-for-hire services. Her intention was to have her ex-husband killed while he was traveling in Chico, California.
Authorities, after investigating the website, discovered that it was nothing more than a scam that swindled money from unsuspecting customers.
In her statement, entered into the court record as part of her plea deal, Felkins admitted that she offered an additional $4,000 to expedite the murder plot in March 2016. Shockingly, she also confessed to showing indifference towards her ex-husband's new girlfriend, stating that she "did not care" if she was harmed during the murder.
Felkins' motive behind the sinister plot was revealed to be the anticipation of a substantial life insurance payout after her ex-husband's demise. She requested that the death be made to look like an accident and even inquired whether the hitman could make it seem like a botched mugging.
As a result of her guilty plea, Felkins has been sentenced to five years in prison and is expected to be released under supervision for three years following her imprisonment. She is required to surrender in September to commence her sentence.
The case has left the community in shock and raised concerns about the dark web's potential to facilitate criminal activities, especially murder-for-hire schemes using cryptocurrency transactions like Bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become notorious for their potential to enable anonymous and untraceable transactions. Criminals often exploit these features to conduct illicit activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and, as seen in this case, hiring hitmen for murder plots.
Due to the pseudonymous nature of cryptocurrency transactions, it becomes challenging for law enforcement to trace the flow of funds and identify those involved in criminal schemes. As a result, it becomes easier for criminals to evade detection and accountability for their actions.
While this dark chapter has now concluded with Felkins' sentencing, it serves as a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity measures and the need to remain vigilant against potential threats posed by online criminal platforms.
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