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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