Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted of Murdering Father-in-Law
Dan Serafini was found guilty of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law during a 2021 home invasion in Lake Tahoe.
Former MLB Pitcher Convicted Of Murder
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Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini convicted of murdering father-in-law
New York Daily News
Overview
- Dan Serafini, a former MLB pitcher, was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the 2021 shootings of his wife's parents.
- The jury found Serafini guilty of fatally shooting Gary Spohr and wounding his mother-in-law during a home invasion in Lake Tahoe.
- Evidence presented included threatening emails and video surveillance footage of a man approaching the house before the attack.
- Samantha Scott, who pleaded guilty as an accessory to murder, testified against Serafini during the trial.
- Serafini faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for August 18 in Placer County.
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"Retired MLB pitcher Dan Serafini has been convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the shootings of his wife’s parents during a burglary at their home four years ago near Lake Tahoe in California."
Chicago Sun-Times"Retired MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini has been convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the shootings of his wife’s parents during a burglary at their home four years ago near Lake Tahoe in California."
Associated Press"Danny Serafini, 51, faces in life in prison after a jury convicted him in the murder of his father-in-law, Robert Gary Spohr, 70, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office."
NBC News"Dan Serafini has been convicted of murder and attempted murder for shooting his in-laws at their Homewood, California home in 2021."
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Dan Serafini was motivated by financial troubles involving his wife's parents, who had a trust worth $11 million. Disputes over money and assets, including a $1.3 million loan for renovations and a loan intended for Serafini to buy a car, were central to the motive presented by prosecutors.
Evidence included threatening emails and text messages revealing Serafini's anger toward his in-laws, security camera footage showing a man approaching and leaving the home, and a comparison of the suspect's shoes and walk with Serafini's, as well as testimony from Samantha Scott, who was an accessory.
Samantha Scott was Dan Serafini's nanny turned lover. She drove Serafini to his in-laws' home during the day of the shooting and pleaded guilty as an accessory to murder. She testified against Serafini and has been released from custody pending sentencing.
Dan Serafini was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and burglary. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, with his sentencing scheduled for August 18 in Placer County, California.
Gary Spohr was fatally shot in an execution-style murder, and his wife Wendy Wood was shot twice in the head, surviving initially but dying a year later. The victims' daughters have been involved in seeking justice, with one testifying at trial and the other advocating for their parents and offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
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