The Negotiator - This man could save your life

This kind of article sure is an interesting read. Who wouldn't want to know how it is to earn a lot of money talking some people out of killing other people? But I don't think it is the kind of story that belongs here on HN. Neither is any useful information included that helps in tech or start-up business (for example, how to negotiate, if you have just a little leverage and the other one has a lot), nor can you verify any of the information given, because the 'real' source is anonymous or doesn't even exist at all.