This story is enthralling. I figured I'd just glance at it and move on, but I couldn't stop reading. You'll need to commit about 20 minutes to finish it, but it is worthwhile to learn something new. I had no idea underage and untrained young people were being used like this and dying as a result.
The reasons why will probably surprise (and disgust) you.
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The reasons why will probably surprise (and disgust) you.

The Throwaways
Police enlist young offenders as confidential informants. But the work is high-risk, largely unregulated, and sometimes fatal.