American 'Hitwoman in a Hijab' Convicted After International Manhunt

From Wisconsin to International Fugitive

• 💡 Aimee Betro, a former Wisconsin resident with no prior criminal record, embarked on a five-year international manhunt.
• 🎯 Her journey into crime began after meeting Mohammad Nazir on a dating app around 2018, leading her to travel to the UK.
• 💼 Betro's previous life included roles as a house sitter, graphic designer, and a top sales representative for the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Botched Assassination Attempt

• 🎯 On September 7, 2019, Betro, disguised in a hijab, attempted to assassinate a man in Birmingham, England, on behalf of Nazir and his father.
• 💥 The gun jammed during the initial attempt, leading some to dub her the "worst hitman."
• 🏠 Betro returned hours later and fired three shots into the victim's home, narrowly missing the man and his father who were inside.
• 📱 She also sent threatening text messages to the father, stating, "You're lucky it jammed. Who is it? your family or you pick one."

Escape, Manhunt, and Capture

• ✈️ Following the incident, Betro fled back to the United States, becoming an international fugitive.
• 🗺️ She and Nazir reportedly took a road trip across the US, visiting places like Seattle, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Area 51.
• 🔍 For five years, Betro evaded authorities until she was located in Armenia in the summer of 2024, reportedly found through her Instagram posts.

Trial and Conviction

• ⚖️ Betro's defense claimed the evidence, including her DNA found in a glove inside the getaway car, was a "total coincidence."
• 🏆 A UK jury convicted her of conspiracy to murder, possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and illegally importing ammunition.
• 👨‍⚖️ Nazir was sentenced to 32 years in prison, and his father, Muhammad Islam, received a 10-year sentence.
• 📅 Betro is scheduled to learn her sentence on August 21st.