Daniel Sikkema, husband of murdered dealer Brent Sikkema, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire linked to Brent's death in Rio de Janeiro. Found dead on January 15, 2024, with 18 stab wounds, Brent was embroiled in a bitter divorce with Daniel. The FBI announced the charges, stating Daniel allegedly hired a hitman to kill Brent. The indictment details a $5,000 payment to the hitman, identified as Alejandro Triana Prevez. Daniel now faces a potential life sentence or death if convicted.
In the midst of a tense divorce, Daniel Sikkema allegedly financed the premature death of his estranged husband," James E. Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of the FBI's New York field office, said in a statement.
The defendant allegedly hired a hitman to facilitate the international murder of his husband, and attempted to conceal his involvement in this callous plan.
According to the charges, Daniel Sikkema allegedly hired the man who has been accused of carrying out the murder-referred to as "CC-1" in the indictment.
Sikkema allegedly arranged for a $5,000 payment to Prevez following the murder, promising further payment to follow.
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