# Art Dealer’s Husband Convicted in Murder-for-Hire

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-25T23:36:05+00:00
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## Resource

A NYC art dealer’s estranged husband, Daniel Sikkema, was convicted of murder-for-hire after orchestrating the stabbing death of his 75-year-old partner, Brent Sikkema, in Rio de Janeiro. Prosecutors revealed Daniel used a burner phone, paid a hitman over $10,000, and boasted he’d profit more from his husband’s death than his divorce. Brent, a revered gallery owner, was stabbed in January 2024. The hitman remains jailed in Brazil. Daniel’s defense claims circumstantial evidence and plans to appeal, but prosecutors say justice has been served — Daniel now faces a mandatory life sentence. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/293de3a3021fc9c8

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