Knives Among the Shadows: The Grim Manifestos of No Lives Matter Manifestos (Part III)
If you wish to read the previous parts of this series they can be found here: PART 1 & PART 2
Introduction
The first two installments in this series explored the Maniacs Murder Cult (M.K.Y.) under Yegor Krasnov and Commander Butcher, tracing their nihilistic accelerationism and brutal operational manuals. In this third article, we turn to No Lives Matter (NLM), a movement rooted in deep misanthropy and nihilism. NLM shares M.K.Y.’s disregard for political goals, but its materials take the next step in normalizing mass violence. They blend a mix of theatrical misanthropy with grotesque practical advice, offering guides that cater to disaffected individuals ready to kill for the sake of chaos.
NLM’s texts, drawn from Telegram groups and extremist networks, range from instructional guides to manifesto-like calls for murder. These materials—titled “Manhunt Guide,” “Terror Guide,” “Kill Guide,” “NLM x 764 Classified,” and “Evil Has No Limit”—provide step-by-step instructions for carrying out violence. They emphasize personal rage, disillusionment with humanity, and the glorification of brutality. Today we explore how NLM’s documents transform alienation and anger into actionable violence, examining the psychological, operational, and ideological elements that make their materials both chilling and dangerous.
Overview of the Selected Manifestos
The five key texts from NLM under our review illustrate the group’s evolution and its relentless drive to incite violence. The “Manhunt Guide” sets a foundational tone, offering instructions on stalking, attacking, and eliminating targets. Its advice on weaponry, including specific recommendations for knives and bludgeoning tools, focuses on maximizing pain and terror, without the need for costly weapons or firearms. This manual prioritizes not just killing but the theatricality of the act—urging attackers to record and share their violence, echoing the instructions and tactics from M.K.Y., as well as borrowing from their tactics.
The “Terror Guide” delves deeper into operational techniques, introducing explosives, poison, and arson as tools for mass violence; however. Its matter-of-fact approach strips away moral considerations, presenting killing as a pragmatic endeavor. In contrast, the “Kill Guide” incorporates elements of misanthropy and nihilism, blending technical advice with ideological messaging that dehumanizes victims. It borrows instructional material from Al Qaeda and ISIS publications, the Anarchist Cookbook, as well as the IRA green book. The book also references the use of "Zombie Knives"
The fourth document, “NLM x 764 Classified,” reveals an attempt to forge alliances with other extremist movements, notably the 764 network. It positions NLM as a central hub of misanthropic ideology, blending calls for murder with crude psychological manipulation techniques. The document states their goal is to usher in an “era of evil” where no race, gender, or age is safe from their violent actions. For them, nihilism provides the guiding worldview, while misanthropy dictates the targets of their violence. This document was published on the same day 14 year old minor male was arrested for stabbing his 8th victims over a period of month. The minor used the moniker Slain764 online. This document provides information about the two apparent leaders of 764 and NLM, as well as three additional members, one of which is Slain 764.
Finally, “Evil Has No Limit” provides a pseudo-philosophical justification for NLM’s worldview. It promotes a misanthropic creed that portrays violence as a purifying force, glorifying its members as agents of destruction in a decaying world. In this documents the author defines key words that they use to represent their world view:
Misanthropy: a general feeling of hatred, dislike, or distrust of people, human nature, or human behavior.
Nihilism: believe in nothing, have no loyalties and no purpose, perhaps, an impulse to cause terror.
Manipulation: seeks control and doing whatever is necessary to obtain that power they desire by becoming sly, devious, and manipulative.
Maniac: a person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior, especially when violent and dangerous.
The document further states at several occasions that NLM is no longer affiliated with 764 due to their current leaders suspected ties to "federal authorities" and their desire to distance themselves from the sextortion and CSAM, though all NLM memebrs have participated in these activities previously and some of their instructional material propose extortion as a tactic of terror.
Together, these five texts create a comprehensive blueprint for violence. They seek not only to instruct but also to recruit, indoctrinate, and inspire, appealing to those who feel alienated, angry, or drawn to the aesthetics of chaos and destruction.
Operational Themes and Strategic Instructions
NLM’s manifestos are built around operationalizing misanthropy. The guides seamlessly blend practical advice with the ideological aim of destabilizing societal norms. For instance, the “Manhunt Guide” teaches readers to stalk their victims, choose opportune moments for attacks, and conceal their tracks afterward. The text emphasizes wearing disposable clothing, shaving body hair, and using duct tape to seal gloves and sleeves—practical measures aimed at evading forensic detection. It also instructs attackers to record their actions, turning acts of violence into propaganda tools that can inspire others. The “Terror Guide” broadens the scope of violence, detailing methods for constructing improvised explosive devices, poisons, and incendiary tools. These sections read like technical manuals, with no ideological digressions to distract from the central message: how to kill effectively. The focus shifts from individual rage to collective terror, aiming to amplify the psychological impact of each act of violence.
The texts also introduce elements of psychological warfare. “NLM x 764 Classified” highlights manipulation tactics, including grooming vulnerable individuals and exploiting their weaknesses for the cause. The guide frames these actions as necessary steps in creating a nihilistic vanguard capable of dismantling societal norms. The emphasis on subterfuge and operational security—burning clothing, changing appearances, and using cash-only transactions—reinforces NLM’s commitment to methodical, self-contained violence.
Thematic and Behavioral Analysis
The motivational core of NLM’s texts lies in their appeal to misanthropy and nihilism. The manifestos aim to strip away moral and ethical considerations, reducing human life to a target for destruction. This dehumanization is evident in the language used to describe victims—referred to as “mundane” or “scum.” By framing violence as an act of purification, the materials seek to validate feelings of alienation and hatred, encouraging readers to see murder as both a release and a form of expression.
The ideological framing also incorporates elements of dark theatricality. The emphasis on recording attacks and sharing them as propaganda aligns with a broader trend in extremist movements to weaponize media. These recordings are not only meant to terrorize viewers but to create a shared mythology that binds participants together. Each act of violence becomes part of a collective narrative, glorifying the killer as a figure of rebellion against societal norms.
NLM’s texts also exploit personal vulnerabilities. By targeting individuals with existing grievances—whether rooted in mental health struggles, personal failures, or societal rejection—the materials provide a sense of purpose. The pseudo-philosophical justifications in “Evil Has No Limit” paint violence as a transformative act, offering participants an escape from their perceived insignificance, as well as, personal or social sufferings. This narrative is reinforced by the operational guides, which remove practical barriers to violence, making it seem achievable and immediate.
In stripping away the complexity of traditional extremist ideologies, NLM’s materials lower the threshold for mobilization. They turn abstract feelings of anger and disillusionment into concrete actions, providing a step-by-step process for channeling rage into lethal intent. This approach not only facilitates individual acts of violence for their minor audience but also fosters a culture of glorified misanthropy, where the act of killing is celebrated as an end in itself.
Indicators of Mobilization
NLM’s manifestos are not idle threats or theoretical exercises; they are blueprints for action, as see by their own memebrs carrying out acts of violent extremism. The detailed instructions for planning, executing, and concealing violent acts demonstrate a commitment to operationalizing misanthropy. By combining technical guidance with ideological indoctrination, these texts transform disaffected individuals into self-contained agents of chaos.
The glorification of violence, coupled with the emphasis on secrecy and propaganda, creates a feedback loop that perpetuates the cycle of extremism. Each act of violence inspires more, as attackers seek to outdo one another in brutality and spectacle. For researchers and security professionals, understanding these materials is critical to countering their influence and disrupting the networks that disseminate them.
NLM’s texts represent a dangerous evolution in extremist propaganda. By focusing on misanthropy and nihilism rather than traditional political or religious goals, they appeal to a broader audience of disaffected individuals. This shift reflects a new frontier in the landscape of extremism, where the act of violence itself becomes the ideology. As this series continues, the examination of these texts will provide deeper insights into how such movements evolve, recruit, and operationalize their destructive ambitions.