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This woman used fake "Rent-A-Hitman" website to have ex-husband killed, authorities say

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Wendy Lynn Wein faces up to 9 years in prison after she attempted to hire a hitman, officials say. The 52-year-old Michigan woman apparently wanted her ex-husband killed because she said he stole from her. 

She apparently tried to make the transaction though "Rent-A-Hitman," which is a fake website. Her request got the attention of authorities, and an undercover official met with her to discuss the murder. She gave the detective $200 upfront and said she'd provide thousands of dollars more.

This is not the first time someone has gotten in trouble for using the fake site.