Aimee Betro, 45, from Wisconsin, attempted to murder a Birmingham business owner before fleeing to Armenia. She was arrested, tried over two weeks, and convicted of conspiracy to murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and importing ammunition into the UK. Birmingham Crown Court sentenced Betro to 30 years' imprisonment. The charges included offences relating to the importation of ammunition into the United Kingdom and possession of a firearm to intimidate the victim. Her flight to Armenia added an international dimension to the investigation and prosecution. Sentencing imposed a lengthy custodial term reflecting the seriousness of the attempted killing and related firearms offences.
An American hitwoman who attempted to murder a Birmingham business owner before going on the run in Armenia has been jailed for 30 years at Birmingham crown court. Earlier this month, Aimee Betro, 45, from Wisconsin was found guilty of conspiracy to murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and an offence relating to the importation of ammunition into the UK, after a two-week trial.
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