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Woman pleads guilty in Westside murder-for-hire conspiracy

Jacksonville, FL — Court records show Amanda Love pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

WOKV told you last month, when Love and another suspect were arrested in connection to the murder of a woman in the Marietta area of Jacksonville's Westside. Police believe Love was having an affair with that other suspect, Jerry Burns, and that the two conspired to murder his wife, Velvet Burns.

JSO says Jerry Burns offered Love $5,000 to transport other suspects to the scene and commit the murder and promised more money after the fact from the victim's life insurance policy.

Jerry Burns pleaded not guilty on June 26 for the three charges he faces, which include second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation to commit capital felony.

At the time of the pair's arrest, Jacksonville police said more arrests in this case were 'imminent.'

Love's sentencing has now been set for September 10th.

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