Estranged husband convicted of murder-for-hire in killing of New York City art dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema has been convicted of hiring a hitman to murder his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, in Brazil. The conviction comes amid contentious divorce proceedings and carries a mandatory life sentence. Prosecutors described the murder as a senseless act, while Sikkema's lawyer plans to appeal the verdict.
- ▪Daniel Sikkema was found guilty of murder-for-hire conspiracy resulting in death.
- ▪Brent Sikkema was discovered stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in January 2024.
- ▪Daniel Sikkema allegedly funneled over $10,000 to the hitman and bragged about profiting from his husband's death.
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- ▪ Husband of Prominent New York Gallerist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Estranged husband convicted of murder-for-hire in killing of art dealer in Brazil — ABC News — US
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U.S. newsEstranged husband convicted of murder-for-hire in killing of New York City 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 Brazil.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 23, 2026, 9:58 AM EDTBy The Associated PressThe estranged husband of a prominent New York City art dealer was convicted Friday of hiring a hitman to kill him in Brazil.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.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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