This made me wonder: has there ever been a death threat, that has actually been carried out later by the same person or group?
Why would anyone announce a premeditated murder before it really happens?
Why would anyone announce a premeditated murder before it really happens?
ISIS does it with Westerners on a near daily basis these days. The IRA would generally phone in bomb threats in advance of bombs. I'm sure there are other examples.
> Why would anyone announce a premeditated murder before it really happens?
Intimidation. Do it once and the next time you threaten to kill someone if they don't do what you want they're a lot more likely to take you seriously.