HARTFORD — A Connecticut court has rejected the appeal of a Connecticut woman convicted in a murder-for-hire case that landed her in prison for life and was depicted in books and TV shows.
Three judges on the state Appellate Court ruled Monday against Beth Carpenter. She argued her trial lawyer made several mistakes.
Carpenter fled to Ireland after the killing and was extradited only after U.S. officials agreed not to seek the death penalty.
Clein is serving 35 years in prison, and hit man Mark Despres is serving 45 years.
