Estranged husband convicted of murder-for-hire in killing of art dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema has been convicted of hiring a hitman to murder his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, in Brazil. The court found that Daniel orchestrated the killing amid contentious divorce proceedings. He now faces a mandatory life sentence for his actions.
- ▪Daniel Sikkema was convicted of murder-for-hire conspiracy resulting in death.
- ▪Brent Sikkema was found stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in January 2024.
- ▪Prosecutors revealed that Daniel had funneled over $10,000 to the alleged hitman.
- ▪Daniel bragged about profiting more from his husband's death than from a divorce.
- ▪He faces a mandatory life sentence following his conviction.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onEstranged husband convicted of murder-for-hire in killing of art dealer in BrazilThe estranged husband of a prominent New York City art dealer has been convicted of hiring a hitman to kill him in BrazilByThe Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 4:58 PM1:12NEW YORK -- The estranged husband of a prominent New York City art dealer was convicted Friday of hiring a hitman to kill him in Brazil.Daniel Sikkema, 55, faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema, 75, was found stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in January 2024.Daniel Sikkema, a U.S.
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