So, let's break some info here...
The stuff he had was like currency on the Deep Web
Trans Greg @Deranged Rhino can confirm this I'm sure. No doubt this guy was a creep, but what's important to remember is that this type of information could be used as a type of currency and was one of the first cryptocurrencies. It's very easily accessible on the internet, it's sent to anyone willing or asking, and there's an entire subculture with it. You'd be amazed at what people will trade for this