Danny Serafini: Police arrest former baseball star in connection to father-in-law’s homicide

Police within the US have arrested a former skilled baseball participant in connection to the alleged homicide and tried homicide of his in-laws.

Danny Serafini, 49, was arrested Friday morning in reference to the dying of 70-year-old Robert Gary Spohr and the tried homicide of 68-year-old Wendy Wood in 2021.

The victims are Serafini’s father-in-law and mother-in-law.

A 33-year-old lady, Samantha Scott, was additionally arrested on Friday on the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

Police stated Serafini and Scott are identified to one another however refused to say what the character of their relationship is.

The assault befell within the Lake Tahoe space in California in June 2021.

Mr Spohr was discovered lifeless with a single gunshot wound. Ms Wood was additionally shot however recovered. She died lower than a 12 months later.

Investigators secured video surveillance from the residence the place the couple was discovered, which confirmed a person sporting a face masking, black hoodie and a backpack strolling to the home a number of hours earlier than the assault occurred.

The native sheriff Wayne Woo praised his detectives for his or her diligence in the course of the two-year investigation.

“Today, justice was served,” he stated within the assertion.

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“The apprehension of those responsible for the tragic events that unfolded in Homewood, North Lake Tahoe in 2021 stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our detectives, law enforcement partners, and the persistence of our pursuit of truth.”

Serafini performed for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies throughout his main league baseball profession. He made his skilled debut in 1996 and completed his main league profession in 2007.