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Did ex-MLB star Daniel Serafini murder his father-in-law over his wealth despite earning over $14 million?
Daniel Serafini has been convicted for murdering his father in law in 2021.(Image via Alamy)
Daniel Serafini, once considered to be one of the most talented and popular players in the MLB, has now found himself in a huge scandal related to the deaths of his in laws. Now, the criminal case against him has taken a turn and Daniel Serafini has been convicted of first degree murder and attempted murder related to the deaths of his wife's parents.
Daniel Serafini has been convicted of killing his wealthy in laws and the motive has been speculated to be their wealth
In 2021, Daniel Serafini's father in law, Robert Gary Spohr, died when he was shot and his mother in law, Wendy Louise Wood, was severely injured in the shooting. The elderly couple were at their luxurious house near Lake Tahoe in California when the tragedy struck.
While initially it was believed to be an intruder, further investigations into the case made authorities suspicious of the former MLB star player, Daniel Serafini.
While Daniel Serafini's father in law, Robert Gary Spohr, died within seconds of being shot, his mother in law, Wendy Louise Wood, did survive the shooting but was critically injured.
A year later, in an unfortunate turn of events, Daniel Serafini's mother in law, Wendy Louise Wood, committed suicide and passed away.
Daniel Serafini also had an accomplice along with him
In 2023, Daniel Serafini was finally charged with child enDanielgerment, burglary, first degree murder and attempted murder.
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The authorities had also found an accomplice, Samantha Scott, with Daniel Serafini, who turned out to be a close associate of his and his wife.
Apparently, the motive has found to be related to money. According to the Sacramento Bee, Daniel Serafini's in laws, Robert Gary Spohr died and Wendy Louise Wood were pretty wealthy and lead a luxurious lifestyle; something that did not sit well with the former MLB player.
Did Daniel Serafini murder his father in law because of money?
The prosecutor of the case, Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Miller, has revealed that Daniel Serafini 'hated' his in-laws and wanted them to be killed for $20,000.
At one point in his successful career in the MLB, Daniel Serafini had earned more than $14 million, but due to poor decisions, he ended up losing most of it and was $300,000 in debt.
Once considered to be a star player in the MLB, Daniel Serafini is all set to be behind bars for the majority of his life now.
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