contract killer

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She's gone to an opulent house to try to rescue the contract killer there who she believes is still under the Red Room's control — Yelena's mission now is to free other Black Widows.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2021

According to Deadline, Monday’s episode, "Great Wide Open," saw Gibbs and Special Agent Timothy McGee, played by Sam Murray, venture to Alaska to find a contract killer who was hired by a local company.

From Fox News • Oct. 12, 2021

At trial and throughout the appeals process, Cooper’s attorneys argued that the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department had destroyed or suppressed evidence suggesting that the attackers were three white men, including a convicted contract killer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2021

Peter Frank, Germany’s federal prosecutor, said his office would take over the case, identifying the suspect, who is believed to be a Russian contract killer, only as Vadim K., in keeping with German privacy laws.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2019

Oh’s most likely rival is her costar, Jodie Comer, whose scene-stealing turn as the serial contract killer Villanelle only turned more heads in the second season.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2019