"He didn't need to talk with Mark. Although Gias dad has been living between Italy and Bahamas amid legal woes, the father-of-four still took to social media in honor of his precious baby girl and her big day. "a sunset wedding. Court documents indicate that the couple had five life insurance policies totaling over $4 million. "Did everyone then say, 'Oh, my gosh, Mark had to be involved," Moriarty asked Lipscomb. Moriarty asked Weckelman. In 2011 he was serving time for drug possession when he befriended the other suspect in Dr. Sievers' murder: a young inmate named Jimmy Ray Rodgers who was doing time on a weapons charge. [17], On December 10, 2019, WFTX-TV (FOX 4 Now) released footage from the trial of Mark Sievers' when the jury recommended he be sentenced to death. Mark Sievers accused of planning his wife's brutal murder; Wayne Wright the admitted killer. Dr. Teresa Sievers was brutally murdered on the 28th of June in 2015, in the home she shared with her husband at Bonita Springs, after being struck in the skull by an . "So when this happened, everyone wanted to know what happened with the alarm. I said, 'Holy crap. "Whether he's jealous of Mark or wanted to be Mark I don't have any clue," They say it was Wayne Wright who began to model himself after Mark Sievers -- even shaving his head when Mark began to bald. Sievers' arrest Friday on second-degree murder charges brought relief for Tottenham, 40, as both girls were taken into state custody. "Very smart," Bolin replied. Mark Sievers' mother, Bonnie Sievers, blew him a kiss as court officials fingerprinted him after Judge Bruce Kyle sentenced him to death for the murder of his wife, Teresa Sievers. But I really miss my mama. There are no verifiable sources than can attest to her whereabouts presently. The murder of Teresa Sievers occurred on June 28, 2015, when she was attacked at her home in Bonita Springs, Florida by two men who bludgeoned her to death with a hammer, striking her a total of seventeen times. There were signs of a forced entry -- pry marks on a side door -- but Mark's extensive gun collection and $40,000 in cash discovered inside the Sievers' home hadn't been touched. After arriving home and before leaving for. Mark was in Connecticut visiting family with their two daughters when Teresa was killed. "But he was also all about Teresa and her mission.". Who Are Teresa Sievers' Daughters? In the meantime, Lee County Circuit Judge John Duryea ordered Sievers, 47, be held on a $4.43 million bond the same amount of money taken out in life insurance policies for Teresa Sievers, 46. Annie Lisa to detective: I also heard her say over the years, that you know, Sandra was bad mouthing Teresa. "But didn't Mark Sievers have an airtight alibi?" After conducting dozens of interviews, examining thousands of documents, and arresting Wayne Wright and Jimmy Ray Rodgers -- detectives still didn't have the proof they needed to connect Mark to his wife Teresa's murder. "Do you believe Wayne Wright killed your brother?" "Right even with the alibi of being with his two daughters people just couldn't find what a possible motive could be for anyone else to be interested in killing this woman," Lipscomb replied. Teresa Sievers was found dead at her Bonita Springs home from an apparent hammer attack in June 2015, authorities said. [13], In February 2017, the CBS News documentary show, 48 Hours, aired an episode that focused on the murder of Teresa Sievers. I said, 'Mark, I am so sorry, I don't have words to say to you' and he squeezed me so tight and nothing came out of his mouth," Pais said. Did Mark Sievers want his wife dead because of jealousy or money? what kinda evidence could they possibly have, 'cause I didn't do anything?'" He will not be permitted to leave the area, the judge said. "You could just tell he needed a job. Create a new listing to sell your artwork with Art Brokerage's online marketplace. "And I sat in the room, five, 10 minutes, maybe 15 minutes," Pais continued. When asked what Sievers has been doing since his wife was found dead, Hollander said: "He's going through life trying to recover himself and take care of his two girls. 48 Hours has been on air since 1988, and for good reason. "and he ends up telling her that you know, he went with Wayne and they killed Mark, Mark Sievers' wife," said Lipscomb. Mark and Teresa had two daughters Josephine and Carmela. He doesnt have a lot to say. Sandra Rodriguez (@SandraR_media) February 10, 2020. Since sixth grade, she had an interest in medicine and wanted to become a doctor. "I wasn't worried about him, 'cause I know he didn't do it," she replied. He had an uncanny resemblance to the victim's husband, Mark Sievers. It was June of 2015 when Dr. Teresa Sievers was found dead at her home, lying on the kitchen floor with a broken skull. It appears that Mr. Sievers has direct control over who they can speak to.. He was allegedly the one who ordered the killers to assassinate her wife. "I think it was in the back of his mind that there might be some dangers to his daughters because of what happened to their mother," said Weckelman. The shocking murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers in Bonita Springs, Florida, was a huge story -- especially for reporter Jessica Lipscomb, who covered crime for the Naples Daily News. Unbeknownst to Mark, Wright later enlisted the help of a third man to assist in the killing, Jimmy Ray Rodgers, who Wright paid to help him. Gia, 21, Gabriella, 18, Milania, 15, and Audriana, 13, whom she shares with her ex-husband Joe Giudice, have been on our TV screens for years, and even have their own social media presences now. "That is an astonishing photo," Williams said of seeing the men pictured side by side. She wanted to keep things light, so she sent a spray for Carmi's blond hair always tangled by the pool chlorine and a book about mermaids. Three years later the couple divorced, and Teresa met another man called Mark Sievers through his sister, with whom she was good friends. There were rumors that he had lawyered up.". READ NEXT: Greg Harris Was Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison For Manslaughter in Chiquita Tate Killing, Dr. Teresa Sievers Murder: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Photos of the airport, her luggage and receipts were also released Thursday by the State Attorneys Office, according to the Naples Daily News. Teresa Sievers and Mark Sievers with their daughters After the horrific incident, Teresa's mother, Mary Ann Groves, volunteered to take temporary care of the children. Police were suspicious because Frank had been "let go" from his job at Dr. Sievers' practice by her husband, Mark, nine months before she was murdered. Teresa Sievers murder trial updates: Day 1, Photos: Teresa Sievers crime scene (Graphic), A deeper look at the suspects in Sievers murder, Remembering murdered Bonita Springs doctor Teresa Sievers, Judge approves two separate murder trials for Teresa Sievers murder, Death penalty cases in Florida cost taxpayers millions, Bonita Springs home where woman was found murdered is sold at auction, Mark Sievers loses parental rights of daughters, Court papers reveal new details in Sievers slaying, Sievers murder: New audio and video released. Teresa grew up in Connecticut. Though Sievers claims he is innocent, a jury convicted him of hiring the men who killed his wife. Sources said last year that the Sievers (left) were having marital problems. "I just wanted them to feel like kids," said Tottenham. Circuit Judge Robert Branning denied the request of Mark Sievers' mother, Bonnie, to have . "Then he goes, 'Did you have a sexual relation with Doctor inside the office?' Teresa Sievers's daughters are currently living with their relatives. Teresa and Mark Sievers ran a practice called Restorative Health and Healing Center, which focused on holistic and integrated medicine. After arriving home and before leaving for work the next day, Sievers was murdered. "Not even a thought in the back of your mind?" With Brian Ross, Michael Braun, Mike Downs, Mary Ann Groves. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Teresa Sievers (born Teresa Ann Grace Tottenham) was born on November 19, 1968, at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut. After shopping at Walmart, Rodgers and Wright continued using the navigation system -- even to find the beach. While patients loved the doctor, Hoskins, and her husband, Frank Pais -- who also worked at the practice -- admit it wasn't always easy working for Sievers. ", "How would you describe Mark and Wayne's relationship? Tottenham describes her nieces to Bustle as "bright and enchanting," just like "their sensational mother." Taylor Shomaker, Rodgers' girlfriend, claimed this was a murder for hire and that Rodgers was supposed to be paid $10,000. To solve this murder, investigators would travel more than 1,000 miles. They made no efforts to hide their faces or identities either. Sievers was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in connection with the June 2015 death of his wife Dr. Teresa Siever. "I heard rumors very early on that they were swingers," said Lipscomb. 2023 www.naplesnews.com. Remember, at the time of Teresa's murder, he and their two girls were with Teresa's family 1,300 miles away. "The girls were his pride and joy," said Pais. On the day of Dr. Sievers funeral, a witness who wants remain anonymous said they spotted Sievers at his wifes medical practice tossing out computers and and related materials into the trash. The previous weekend, Sievers attended a family event in Connecticut with her husband and two children, but had to fly home early because she had appointments with patients at the Restorative Health and Healing Center, the holistic practice that she herself had opened. She was 46 years old at the time of her demise and lived in Bonita Springs, Florida. 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He had taken a plea agreement in exchange for information about the crime. Mr. She claimed that the two had suffered severe psychological and emotional trauma in the wake of these incidents. Since she launched the Web page eight months ago, donors have given more than $6,600. "Quite honestly he was one of the smartest people with computers that I ever met.". Sievers' attorney Lee Hollander argued that bond be set at $250,000. Investigators wondered if that's where Mark hatched a plan with the two men. A prominent Florida doctor and married mother of two was laid to rest Monday as mystery continues to swirl around her unsolved murder. The girls initially were with a non-relative caregiver in Collier County before Teresa's mom, Mary Ann Groves, was granted custody. A surprising name emerged. She was granted custody of the children on May 16, 2016. "A lotta the patients did know the way she treated me.". Rodgers chose not to speak on his own behalf, and the judge called it one of the most horrific crimes he ever tried. Teresa and Mark . She was the valedictorian for her class in high school, and she completed her medical residency at the University of Florida. A jury convicted Mark. In her police interview, Dr. Sievers' sister, Annie Lisa, said she heard Sandra Hoskins was a disgruntled employeethat's the same woman who seemed so upset by the doctor's death. Dr. Teresa Sievers was a rising social media star when she was found bludgeoned to death in her kitchen. On June 28, 2015, Mark Sievers' wife, Teresa Sievers, left a family vacation and returned alone to her Bonita Springs home. Bonnie Sievers testified at the time that she was ready to take over primary responsibility for the children. Then, according to the GPS, Rodgers and Wright left the Sievers' home and typed in another address -- for a Walmart -- to do some shopping. He was working as a nurse, while she was a recently-divorced physician. "'Mark, get out and leave Sandra alone.' She had been bludgeoned to death by a hammer, and the police say that the impact of the hammer crushed her skull. (Submitted photo) (Photo: Handout). Tottenham sent Josephine Sievers a purple dress, her mother's favorite color. Sievers and Wright had been childhood friends in Missouri. Lysa Heslov directs and executive produces the docuseries, which recounts the horrific events of 2015 that led to the brutal murder of 46-year-old Dr. Teresa Sievers, when she returned home after . The first image of the set is a surveillance footage snap of Sievers walking through Southwest Florida International Airport on June 28 at 11pm, rolling her suitcase behind her. Strange? [A]ll for you mama, the teen captioned the post, posing in an off-the-shoulder black mini dress next to mom Teresa who also wore a black number with long sleeves and side cut-outs. "Did you two know Wayne Wright, how did you know him?" And yet, Mark was not arrested. "I think it's become a clich. After driving all day and all night, on Sunday, June 28, Wright and Rodgers arrived at the Sievers home --the Bonita Springs address programmed into the GPS. They paid cash for their purchase with a one hundred dollar bill. But just like Wright, he denied being involved. The look was hatred. "Dr. Sievers would yell at the patients?" And along the way, he asked her to throw out parts of his phone which he had smashed earlier, some gloves and a jumpsuit. Investigators used the GPS system as well as data from cell phone towers and security camera footage. And he thought that was a jarring note on that day that Mark came to the funeral with a gun under his jacket.". Teresa Sievers, and the father of two daughters According to the reports. obviously looking at that security footage from the Walmart they're able to pretty quickly determine who was with Wayne," Lipscomb said of the video. In 2015, holistic doctor Teresa Sievers returned to her home from a family trip ahead of her husband and children in order to treat her parents. The Sievers built a large house in Bonita Springs, and, in 2007, welcomed another daughter, Carmela. However, this carelessness enabled the police to backtrack their moves and arrest them. And Mark's family believes Wright killed Teresa on his own, without Mark's knowledge. I know you have it in you to do just that.. "He was off the market officially.". "All I can say is that their physical similarity was the subject of plenty of newsroom talk," reporter Amy Bennett Williams said. Play it now! She had trouble setting the alarm that Sunday and told detectives her son said not to worry about it. A jury will have to find the truth behind Dr. Teresa Sievers' murder. Get in here,'" Pais said, mimicking the doctor. Husband Mark Sievers, who was still out of town, allegedly arranged for his childhood friend Curtis Wayne Wright to murder his wife. Six months later, their daughter, Josephine, was born. First published on August 12, 2017 / 11:13 PM. There was a tense moment this summer when Dawn Tottenham visited her brother-in-law Mark Sievers in Bonita Springs. Moriarty asked. And Wright's no stranger to the criminal justice system. They also recommended death. "So it was pretty much like a wide open field of suspects at that point.". "No. His body has never been found. Yes. "He liked to tell a lot of stories. Taylor Shomaker: No, I just did it. "you know, saw to the day-to-day details so that she could do what she wanted to do.". In an email to Bustle, Tottenham says that Sievers had been a doctor of internal medicine for more than 10 years before she opened her own practice. 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