Finding a hitman in real life is much more difficult than in the movies, according to experts. Despite the portrayal of slick and skilled assassins in Hollywood, real-life murder-for-hire plots are often marred by amateurism and ineptitude. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies have been successful in thwarting many of these attempts, and statistics show that only a small number of people are known to make a living by killing. Despite the risks and severe penalties, individuals and even governments continue to pursue hiring hitmen, influenced by fictional depictions and the allure of operating outside the law. Even professional assassins often face challenges, with many plots unraveling before they can be carried out.