Danny Serafini, Samantha Scott are arrested in connection with the 2021 murder and attempted murder of Robert Gary Spohr and Wendy Wood.Photo:Placer County Sheriffs Office/Facebook
Placer County Sheriffs Office/Facebook
An ex-MLB pitcher was arrested this week in Nevada following a two-year investigation into the 2021 murder and attempted murder of his reported father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Serafini, 49, was arrested the same day as suspect Samantha Scott, 33, who was apprehended in Las Vegas.
Danny Serafini of the Minnesota Twins poses for a photo at 1999 spring training.Brian Bahr /Allsport
Brian Bahr /Allsport
As police note, the “early stages” of the investigation had authorities looking at the home’s “video surveillance,” leaving them with footage of “a hooded male wearing a face-covering and a backpack walking to the residence several hours before the homicide occurred.”
“The information and evidence detectives gathered led them to identify Serafini and Scott as the suspects; both suspects are known to each other and to the victims.”
As the office noted, Serafini and Scott’s will next be extradited from Nevada to California.
“Today, justice was served,” Sheriff Wayne Woo shared in a statement. “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.”
“Understand that my team’s commitment to unraveling the most complex of cases prevails, and those who inflict harm upon our community will be held accountable every time,” Woo added.
Citing Sgt. David Smith of the sheriff’s office,NBC Newsreports that Serafini is the son-in-law of both victims. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Saturday. It is not clear if Serafini or Scott have secured attorneys.
Scott is listed on Clark County Detention Center records as being charged as a fugitive from another state. NBC notes that Serafini is listed as an inmate at the Humboldt County Detention Center and is being charged as a fugitive from justice.
The former MLB relief pitcher spent seven seasons in the league, where he played for the Twins, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies, according to the outlet.
source: people.com
