In a shocking turn of events that could rival any true crime podcast, former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini has been found guilty of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law in their Tahoe home.

The grisly story reads like a twisted screenplay: Serafini, who once pitched for teams like the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, was convicted of executing Robert Spohr, 70, in an execution-style killing in June 2021. His mother-in-law, Wendy Wood, survived being shot twice in the head but has since passed away.

A Scandalous Plot Unravels

What makes this case even more dramatic is the involvement of Samantha Scott, Serafini’s nanny turned lover, who admitted to driving him to his in-laws’ home on the day of the shooting. Scott pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact and was released from custody, awaiting sentencing.

Family Dynamics and Betrayal

Erin Spohr, Serafini’s wife and the daughter of the victims, added another layer of complexity by testifying that she had an open marriage with him and still trusts him. Her sister Adrienne has been advocating for justice, stating that the past four years have been “hell” for their family.

Justice Served

After a two-year investigation, the Placer County District Attorney’s Office and sheriff’s department finally brought Serafini to justice. The jury convicted him of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and burglary, closing a dark chapter in this Tahoe community’s history.

Serafini’s fall from professional baseball to convicted murderer serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly successful lives can harbor dark secrets.