Hit Man: The True Story of a Fake Contract Killer
Episode 69, Jun 06, 01:50 AM
What if I told you the most sought-after hit man in Houston in the 90's wasn't really a hit man? He worked for the police
Gary Johnson spent his career working with members of his community who thought they were hiring someone to kill their loved ones. They were other police officers, churchgoers, and parents. But they all had a dark side, and they all wanted instant gratification. And now, Gary is the subject of a new movie streaming on Netflix, HIT MAN.
TW: brief mention of suicide
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Show Notes
Hit Man: The True Story of a Fake Contract Killer — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries
Gary Johnson spent his career working with members of his community who thought they were hiring someone to kill their loved ones. They were other police officers, churchgoers, and parents. But they all had a dark side, and they all wanted instant gratification. And now, Gary is the subject of a new movie streaming on Netflix, HIT MAN.
TW: brief mention of suicide
Be sure to subscribe to Heart Starts Pounding on Youtube!
Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes.
Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to ad-free episodes and bonus episodes when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror.
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Show Notes
Hit Man: The True Story of a Fake Contract Killer — Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries