Leif Hayman, a resident of New Mexico, was sentenced to the maximum term of 10 years in federal prison for his attempt to employ an undercover ATF agent to murder the mother of his girlfriend for a mere $200.
According to the Department of Justice, Hayman utilized the website “rentahitman.com” to request a hitman, furnishing personal information and photographs of the intended victim. He made numerous requests to have her murdered, and he became increasingly frustrated with the website’s lack of response.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was involved as a result of the local police’s delayed response, which was initially reported by the website proprietor. Hayman was contacted by an undercover ATF agent, who verified his intentions and even engaged in discussions regarding the payment and execution methodologies for the assassination.
Hayman indicated that his caretaker also required injury on the day of the intended attack. The agent was compelled to terminate the operation as a result of a physical altercation between Hayman and the custodian.
Hayman’s actions underscore the risks associated with the exploitation of online platforms for illicit purposes. His sentence serves as a stark reminder of the severe repercussions of such actions.