New details continue to emerge in the case of a Florida doctor bludgeoned to death in her own home in 2015. Her husband, Mark Sievers, is currently on trial for her murder.
Naples Daily News reports that on June 28, 2015, Dr. Teresa Sievers was beaten to death with a hammer while inside her Bonita Springs, Florida home. Authorities found her lying face-down on her kitchen floor with most of the back her head completely bashed in.
After investigating the case for several months, detectives arrested Curtis Wayne Wright, 47, who said he was Mark Sievers childhood friend. Police also arrested Jimmy Rodgers, 25, and charged him in connection with the murder.
In 2016, Wright took a plea agreement and in exchange for a 25-year prison sentence for a second-degree murder charge, he agreed to help authorities by providing “substantial assistance” in regards to the case. Although it’s still unclear what information Wright provided to prosecutors, Mark Sievers was subsequently arrested for his wife’s death.
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“The decision of Curtis Wayne Wright to accept responsibility and plead guilty to second-degree murder will hopefully begin to answer many questions and bring closure to the family of Teresa Sievers,” Wright’s defense lawyer, Elizabeth Parker, said. “Mr. Wright is deeply sorry for the pain and lifetime of suffering that he had caused those who were affected by his actions in this case, including his family and most importantly Teresa Sievers’ daughters.”
The motive behind the killing reportedly stemmed from money, according to CBS. Court documents indicate that the couple had five life insurance policies totaling over $4 million. They were reportedly living “paycheck to paycheck” prior to the doctor’s murder.
It’s still unclear what information Sievers has given authorities in regards to his wife’s murder but Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott indicated that Seivers and the other two suspects spent “a great deal of effort and energy into covering the tracks, into throwing us off on their track.”
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According to authorities, Mark Sievers was the mastermind behind the killing who orchestrated the entire incident. Along with money issues, Siever’s journal, found by authorities, indicated he was unhappy in his marriage. He detailed his anger and frustration about his distrust of his wife, accusing her of almost cheating on him and betraying him. He also reportedly wrote complaints on lack of sex in their marriage and how the relationship was likely over.
“It would be nice to share that small level of intimacy with whom I’ve considered the love of my life. Maybe, just maybe our relationship is already over…I want intimacy! Not getting it though!”
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On the day of Dr. Siever’s funeral, a witness who wants remain anonymous said they spotted Sievers at his wife’s medical practice tossing out computers and and related materials into the trash.
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In 2016, the couple’s two children, ages 9 and 11 at the time, were placed into the care of the Florida Department of Children and Families. They were removed from a once comfortable home where they enjoyed an outdoor pool and large fenced yard.
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When questioned about Sievers, Sheriff Scott insinuated that the suspect is cold as ice.
“He doesn’t have a lot to say. I am not even sure he has blood in his veins. I think it might be ice.”
[Feature Photo: Teresa Sievers, Mark Sievers/Police Handout]
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
