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United States of America v. Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Garcia Carrera

Date: 05-23-2026

Case Number: 1:24-cr-00227

Judge: Edgardo Ramos

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in New York City

Defendant's Attorney: Rich Levitt, Florian Miedel and Nick Kaizer

Description:

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant who was charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Reported by Kent Morlan

Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Garcia Carrera hired a hitman in Brazil to kill his huband, paying him $9,000.

Amid contentious divorce proceedings with his then-husband, Daniel Sikkema used a burner phone line to callously order the killing of his husband in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Outcome:

Guilty.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Ga...?

The outcome was: Guilty.

Which court heard United States of America v. Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Ga...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County), NY. The presiding judge was Edgardo Ramos.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Ga...?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in New York City. Defendant's attorney: Rich Levitt, Florian Miedel and Nick Kaizer.

When was United States of America v. Daniel Sikkema, aka Daniel Ga... decided?

This case was decided on May 23, 2026.