In 'Some People Need Killing,' journalist Patricia Evangelista presents a harrowing account of state-sanctioned violence in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. Capturing six years of on-the-ground reporting, Evangelista delves deep into the world of extrajudicial killings, conveying stories of both perpetrators and victims in a nation embroiled in a so-called war on drugs. The author risks her life to provide a glimpse into the reality of thousands of lives lost and the pervasive fear that took hold as Duterte's policies deemed some citizens unworthy of living. Named vigilante killers assert chilling justifications for their actions, illuminating the moral dystopia taking root. This memoir is a testament to the courage required to expose such atrocities, highlighting the psychology behind the violence and the human capacity for both rule and resistance in a state marching towards authoritarianism.