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UK Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder Plot

8/21/2025

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Aimee Betro, 45, received a 30-year prison sentence in the UK for conspiracy to murder.
In September 2019, she attempted to shoot Sikander Ali, but her gun malfunctioned.
Betro conspired with Mohammed Aslam and his son due to a feud with Ali's family.
After five years evading capture, she was arrested in Armenia and extradited to the UK.
Judge Simon Drew highlighted her intent to kill, noting Ali's survival was coincidental.

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Story summary

Aimee Betro, 45, received a 30-year prison sentence in the UK for conspiracy to murder.
In September 2019, she attempted to shoot Sikander Ali, but her gun malfunctioned.
Betro conspired with Mohammed Aslam and his son due to a feud with Ali's family.
After five years evading capture, she was arrested in Armenia and extradited to the UK.
Judge Simon Drew highlighted her intent to kill, noting Ali's survival was coincidental.