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Teenager Tries To Hire Hitman Via Facebook
An anonymous reader writes "Hiring a hitman can cost a pretty penny these days. Why buy an ad in the classifieds section when you can simply use Facebook? Of course, you may end up having to face 11 to 22 years in prison, but that's worth the risk, right? That's what happened to 19-year-old Corey C. Adams of Pennsylvania. Last June, Adams' 20-year-old victim said after she left a party, he jumped into her car and raped her. She went to police. He went to Facebook. Specifically, his status update read: 'I got 500 on a girls head who wants that bread? Hit me up anyway possible.'"
How many "likes" did his Facebook posts get?
Clearly it's just part of the plan to get more eyeballs on that ad.
So do you need the 500 or not?!
You can't handle the truth.
Seriously. We only want to hear about rapists who release secret government documents... I mean alleged rapist... I mean a really nice guy who has no chance of actually being a rapist and was framed by [insert evil western government or corporation name here]. Wow. Almost pissed my karma away.
This clearly called for Craigs List not Facebook.
"Have you ever thought about just turning off the TV, sitting down with your kids, and hitting them?"
Or you could a gun.
But what if you accidentally the whole thing?
"When information is power, privacy is freedom" - Jah-Wren Ryel
As most rape cases are not assault cases against sober victims
If Jackie Chan has taught me anything, being drunk gives you UNSTOPPABLE kung fu powers.
I have occasionally wondered what would happen if someone posted a message like that, then when contacted by a "hitman" (which is almost certainly sure to be the police) the person turned around, called the FBI and said "I was joking around online, but somebody contacted me, and I think this guy is serious! He says he has done this before too!"
How much investigation do you think would go on before the local police and FBI realized that they were trying to sting each other?
Not that I would actually recommend anyone doing that but, given how freely some people joke or blow off steam online, I wouldn't be surprised if it has happened without even being intentional.
"I opened my eyes, and everything went dark again"
Next on the market, a helmet, resembling a small motorcycle helmet complete with chin strap, for your second head...
Sleep your way to a whiter smile...date a dentist!