Secret Assassin-for-Hire Exposed After Failed Contract Killing in Birmingham

American tourist with a secret double life as an alleged assassin-for-hire was exposed after a botched contract killing in Birmingham. She was hired by a rival to kill a boutique clothing store owner but failed due to a jammed gun. The hitwoman fled back to the US, and efforts to find her are ongoing. The culprits behind the plot were caught and found guilty of conspiracy to murder and other related offenses.