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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 50 MIN

The Hit Man Blueprint: Murder, Motown, and a Manual for Death

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When a former Motown Records producer, Lawrence Horn, arranged the brutal murders of his own family for a massive inheritance, the investigation led to a chilling revelation: the hit man, James Perry, appeared to have used a book—the true-crime manual Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors—as a step-by-step guide. This case delves into the FBI's meticulous work to untangle the murder-for-hire plot and the ensuing legal firestorm that put the book itself on trial. Unravel the mystery alongside agents and forensic scientists as they confront a unprecedented question: can a book be an accessory to murder?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

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