女子因暗網僱傭殺人罪被判九年徒刑

米歇爾·墨菲因密謀在暗網上使用比特幣謀殺男友的情人而被判處九年監禁。調查於 2023 年 8 月開始，當時國土安全部收到有關試圖僱用殺手的舉報，導致墨菲於 2023 年 9 月被捕。

Convicted Murder-for-Hire Conspirator Faces Nine Years in Federal Prison

被定罪的僱傭謀殺共謀者面臨九年聯邦監獄監禁

In a chilling case that highlights the sinister connections between the digital realm and real-world violence, a Texas woman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for soliciting a hitman on the dark web to eliminate her boyfriend's lover.

一起令人毛骨悚然的案件突顯了數位領域與現實世界暴力之間的險惡聯繫，一名德克薩斯州婦女因在暗網上招攬殺手消滅男友的情人而被判處九年聯邦監獄徒刑。

Michelle Murphy, 58, was found guilty in December of one count of murder-for-hire, a heinous crime that strikes at the heart of human safety and trust. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Murphy sought to pay a hitman $10,510 in Bitcoin, a decentralized cryptocurrency, for the execution of her boyfriend's romantic rival.

58 歲的米歇爾墨菲 (Michelle Murphy) 去年 12 月被判犯有一項僱傭謀殺罪，這是一項嚴重侵犯人類安全和信任核心的罪行。據美國檢察官辦公室稱，墨菲試圖向一名殺手支付 10,511 美元比特幣（一種去中心化加密貨幣），以處決她男友的情敵。

The complex trail of events leading to Murphy's apprehension began in the summer of 2023, when she converted cash into cryptocurrency at an ATM and transferred it to a Bitcoin wallet she believed belonged to a contract killer. However, unknown to Murphy, her sinister actions were being scrutinized by the watchful eyes of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

墨菲被捕的一系列複雜事件始於 2023 年夏天，當時她在 ATM 機上將現金兌換成加密貨幣，並將其轉移到她認為屬於合約殺手的比特幣錢包中。然而，墨菲不知道的是，她的邪惡行為正受到國土安全調查局（HSI）的密切關注。

HSI received a tip from an undisclosed source indicating that an individual known only as "LISTMUDI" was actively seeking to commission a murder on the dark web. Investigators meticulously pieced together the puzzle, tracing the encrypted communications to Murphy.

HSI 收到來自未公開消息來源的舉報，表明一個名為「LISTMUDI」的個人正在積極尋求在暗網上實施謀殺。調查人員小心翼翼地拼湊出謎團，追蹤墨菲的加密通訊。

The intended victim, identified in court documents as "Intended Victim-1," provided crucial information during an interview with HSI agents. She revealed her romantic involvement with a man known as "O.G." and his residence in Bedford, Texas, with another woman named "Michelle."

法庭文件中將目標受害者稱為“目標受害者 1”，他在接受國土安全調查局特工採訪時提供了重要資訊。她透露了自己與一位名叫“O.G.”的男子的浪漫關係。以及他在德克薩斯州貝德福德的住所，與另一位名叫“米歇爾”的女人在一起。

The investigation intensified as agents discovered Murphy's Facebook page, which not only confirmed her relationship with O.G. but also featured photographs of a distinctive Mudi breed dog. The moniker "LISTMUDI" became a key thread connecting Murphy to the plot.

隨著特工發現了墨菲的 Facebook 頁面，調查進一步加強，該頁面不僅證實了她與 O.G. 的關係。還展示了一隻獨特的穆迪品種狗的照片。 「LISTMUDI」這個綽號成為連結墨菲和劇情的關鍵線索。

On September 21, 2023, HSI agents intercepted Murphy and O.G. at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Confronted with the evidence gathered against her, Murphy confessed to transferring Bitcoin to pay for a murder-for-hire.

2023 年 9 月 21 日，HSI 特工攔截了墨菲和 O.G.在達拉斯沃斯堡國際機場。面對收集到的針對她的證據，墨菲承認轉移比特幣來支付僱傭謀殺的費用。

During Thursday's sentencing hearing, prosecutors and defense attorneys acknowledged that the "hitman" who received funds from Murphy likely never intended to carry out the murder. Nonetheless, the court meticulously considered the grave nature of Murphy's actions and the potential consequences for her intended victim.

在周四的量刑聽證會上，檢察官和辯護律師承認，從墨菲那裡獲得資金的「殺手」可能從未打算實施謀殺。儘管如此，法院還是仔細考慮了墨菲行為的嚴重性以及對其目標受害者的潛在後果。

Murphy's sentence includes nine years of federal imprisonment, followed by two years of supervised release. The court has also recommended her participation in mental health treatment programs while incarcerated.

墨菲的刑期包括九年聯邦監禁，隨後是兩年監管釋放。法院還建議她在監禁期間參加心理健康治療計劃。

Authorities commend the efforts of HSI agents and the U.S. Attorney's Office in bringing this dangerous individual to justice. This case serves as a stark reminder of the perilous consequences that can arise from criminal activity in the digital sphere.

當局讚揚國土安全調查局特工和美國檢察官辦公室將這名危險人物繩之以法的努力。此案鮮明地提醒人們，數位領域的犯罪活動可能產生危險的後果。

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, law enforcement agencies must remain vigilant in combating illicit activities that threaten public safety and undermine the rule of law. The successful prosecution of Michelle Murphy sends a clear message that murder-for-hire and other heinous crimes will not be tolerated, whether perpetrated online or offline.

隨著世界的聯繫日益緊密，執法機構必須保持警惕，打擊威脅公共安全和破壞法治的非法活動。米歇爾·墨菲的成功起訴發出了一個明確的信息：僱傭謀殺和其他令人髮指的犯罪行為將不會被容忍，無論是在線上還是線下實施。