List of contract killers and hitmen

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The following is a list of contract killers (also referred to hitman), both current and former. Contract killing is defined as the unlawful assassination murder of a targeted party.

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Brazil

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China

Colombia

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

England

Estonia

India

Finland

Germany

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Jamaica

Mexico

New Zealand

Philippines

Russia

Scotland

Serbia

Singapore

Slovakia

Turkey

United States

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