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When you think of a hitman, you probably picture a professional.

People who approach is killing in a cautious, dispassionate way, operating by strict rules

which they've honed over many hits.

After all, you don't make a living from murder by being sloppy.

Unlike other types of financially motivated crimes like burglary or fraud, contract killing

isn't typically the kind of thing you just stumble into, and it isn't usually something

you do for kicks.

Unless that is your Charles Harrelson.

A lifelong thrill seeker and letharia with a penchant for gambling and cocaine, Harrelson

was no professional.

In fact, he often bragged that he'd never done an honest day's work in his life.

As a hitman, he made at most $4,000, and he never even got paid for the hit that ended

his brief chaotic career.

So how does a small time criminal become the stuff of legend?

Hi listeners, it's Greg.

You're listening to serial killers, a spotify original from parcast.

I'm here with my co-host, Finessa.

Hey everyone, today we're continuing our series on Hitman.

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