"Prosecutors said Serafini hated his wife's wealthy parents and was heard saying he was willing to pay $20,000 to have them killed, according to the Sacramento Bee. Prosecutors showed jurors transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his in-laws."
"The impact of this attack has extended far beyond the immediate victims, deeply affecting family members and the broader community, and highlighting the lasting harm caused by deliberate violence."
"Serafini, 51, was convicted in July 2025 of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, Gary Spohr, attempted murder of his mother-in-law, Wendy Wood, and first-degree burglary. Spohr was killed and Wood survived, though she died a year after the shooting."
Daniel Serafini, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five teams including the Chicago Cubs, was convicted in July 2025 of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and first-degree burglary. He shot and killed his father-in-law Gary Spohr and wounded his mother-in-law Wendy Wood during a burglary at their home near Lake Tahoe in 2021. Wood died a year after the shooting. Prosecutors presented evidence that Serafini harbored deep resentment toward his wife's wealthy parents, including statements about paying $20,000 to have them killed. During sentencing, Serafini maintained his innocence despite the conviction. The District Attorney emphasized the lasting impact of the violence on family members and the community.
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