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A brutal female killer who was part of an evil gang who tortured an ex-soldier in a 'cruel, senseless and barbaric act' has died in prison while serving a life sentence.

Lisa Clarke, from Aston , along with three men, formed a "sadistic" group who left Brian Farmer to die in his flat at Bakeman House, Yardley , in May 2012.

The 64-year-old victim, who served more than 20 years in the British Army, was stabbed and had boiling water poured over him.

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He suffered five stab wounds and had 17 separate injuries to his head and neck. He was also force-fed drugs during the horrific ordeal.

Clarke was convicted of murder following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court in 2013. She was jailed for 23 ye

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