Proxy murder facts for kids
A proxy murder is when someone causes another person to commit a murder for them. The word proxy comes from the Latin word procuratio. This means "to take care of" or "to act on behalf of someone else." It's like having someone else do a very serious and harmful act in your place.
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What is a Proxy Killing?
A proxy killing happens when one person makes another person commit a harmful act. This act is usually a serious crime. The person who causes the act is the "mastermind." The person who carries out the act is the "proxy."
Why Do People Use Proxies?
People might use a proxy for different reasons. Sometimes, they want to avoid getting caught themselves. Other times, they might want to use someone who is easier to control. The proxy might be forced or tricked into doing the act.
Examples of Proxy Acts
One common example is an assassin. An assassin is a person who kills someone important for money. They are paid by another person to do the act. So, the person who pays is using the assassin as a proxy.
Another example is when someone convinces another person to do a harmful act for them. This might happen if one person has a lot of power over another. The person with power might threaten or trick the other person. This makes the other person carry out the harmful act.
Proxy Acts in History
Throughout history, there have been times when people were forced to do harmful acts. This happened especially during wars or times of great conflict. People in power sometimes made others carry out terrible deeds. They would threaten the people if they refused. This way, the powerful people did not have to do the acts themselves.
