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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
US woman found guilty of conspiracy to murder after failed assassination plot
A US woman whose gun jammed while she was disguised in a niqab during a failed assassination attempt in Birmingham has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder. Aimee Betro flew to the UK before she tried to shoot Sikander Ali at point-blank range outside his home in Measham Grove, Yardley, Birmingham, shortly after 8pm on September 7 2019. Jurors at Birmingham Crown Court found the 45-year-old graduate guilty of the charge as well as of possessing a self-loading pistol and fraudulently evading the prohibition on importing ammunition. The jury of six men and six women deliberated for almost 21 hours before returning its verdicts, two of which were by an 11-1 majority, on Tuesday. Betro, who is originally from West Allis in Wisconsin but lived in Armenia until earlier this year, took part in a plot orchestrated by co-conspirators Mohammed Aslam, 56, and his son Mohammed Nabil Nazir, 31, to attack a rival family. Betro, wearing a black cardigan and with her hair in space buns, showed no obvious emotion in the dock when the verdicts were read out by the foreman of the jury. Adjourning sentence until August 21, Judge Simon Drew KC told the court: 'I suspect Miss Betro would like to know the outcome of this case and there is nothing worse than sitting waiting.' Betro also showed no emotion as she was remanded in custody and led away to the cells.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Mum-of-two, 34, charged with conspiracy to murder former partner who died after acid attack appears in court
A mother accused of being involved in an acid attack against her former lover appeared in court yesterday - just over a week after the victim died. Paris Wilson, 34 - a former probation officer - spoke only to confirm her name during a hearing at Plymouth Crown Court. The mother-of-two is accused of conspiracy to murder and kidnap Danny Cahalane, as well as participating in the activity of an organised crime group. Mr Cahalane, 38, was attacked with sulphuric acid at his home in Plymouth on February 21. The personal trainer was taken to hospital but died ten weeks later, on May 3. Seven men from London have also been charged in connection with the incident, as well as Plymouth mother-of-three Jenna Said. Said, also known as Jenna O'Grady, 38, is also charged with conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to kidnap and participating in the activity of an organised crime group. The two women appeared in the dock together, flanked by three prison officers. The other defendants appeared in ones and twos either before or after them in the tight dock of courtroom three. Judge Robert Linford agreed to a prosecution request to adjourn the hearing until the week commencing June 2, when pleas are expected to be entered. The judge said any trial would not begin until next May. Wilson was reportedly once a probation officer in the city's harbourside Barbican area and helped released criminals get housing and employment. Wilson, of They Quay, Plymouth, was also a volunteer at Dartmoor Prison where she taught male inmates how to read and write, according to The Sun. Plymouth Magistrates' Court previously heard Mr Cahalane suffered horrific facial injuries after sulphuric acid was thrown at him. Following the attack, he was taken to a hospital outside Plymouth for his own safety. In a statement issued through police following his death, Mr Cahalane's family said: 'We are struggling to come to terms with Danny's passing. Danny was an outstanding father and son. 'Danny and his mum had so much love for each other. He is well loved by his family and friends and as a family we cherish his love and memories. 'We ask the family are please given privacy and respect during this time.' Following the incident, officers remained at the scene for a number of days, with crime scene investigators in white forensic suits seen entering and leaving Mr Cahalane's home. Locals were asked to check CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage. In a statement last weekend, Detective Superintendent Ben Davies of Devon and Cornwall Police said: 'Our thoughts are with Danny's family and friends at this sad time.' He added: 'The investigation into the incident, which happened on Lipson Road in Plymouth, remains ongoing. 'Nine people have previously been charged in connection to the incident.' In a statement last weekend, Detective Superintendent Ben Davies of Devon and Cornwall Police said: 'Our thoughts are with Danny's family and friends at this sad time.' He added: 'The investigation into the incident, which happened on Lipson Road in Plymouth, remains ongoing. Wilson's LinkedIn page suggests she has previously worked in business development and holds a masters degree in public administration. The others charged are Ramarnee Bakas, 22, Abdulrasheed Adedoja, 22, Arrone Mukuna, 24, Jean Mukuna, 23, Brian Kalemba, 22, and Isanah Sungum, 22, from London. They are charged with with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to kidnap. Bakas, Arrone Mukuna, Jean Makuna and Adedoja also face a charge of laundering the proceeds of crime. Israel Augustus, 25, of Haringey, London, is charged with applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, maim, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm. All of the defendants were remanded in custody today.
