Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence in the North Lake Tahoe area two years ago, as announced by the Placer County Sheriff's Office on Friday. The suspects, identified as Danny Serafini, 49, and Samantha Scott, 33, were arrested separately in Nevada and have connections to both each other and the victims of the tragic incident that took place on June 5, 2021, in the Homewood neighborhood.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office revealed that the shooting resulted in the death of 70-year-old Robert Gary Spohr, who suffered a single gunshot wound. His wife, 68-year-old Wendy Wood Spohr, sustained at least two gunshot wounds and was hospitalized. Sadly, she passed away one year later, according to information shared by the sheriff's office.

Notably, Danny Serafini is the son-in-law of the victims, as confirmed by the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Samantha Scott, on the other hand, had a close relationship with the family and was believed to have been employed as a nanny at some point, as per officials.

Although not directly related to the shooting case, it has been reported by the San Francisco Chronicle that Danny Serafini was a former Major League Baseball pitcher, with an 11-year career playing for several teams. Furthermore, the Nevada state Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has revealed that Serafini is also facing charges of child abuse and endangerment. However, it remains unclear at this time what these specific charges entail.

Video surveillance footage captured an individual wearing a hoodie and a face-covering walking towards the victims' home several hours prior to the shooting, as observed on West Lake Boulevard.

With the assistance of various law enforcement agencies, Danny Serafini was arrested in Winnemucca, and Samantha Scott was apprehended in Las Vegas.

Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo expressed his satisfaction with the arrests, stating, "Today, justice was served. The apprehension of those responsible for the tragic events that unfolded in Homewood, North Lake Tahoe in 2021 stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our detectives, law enforcement partners, and the persistence of our pursuit of truth. Understand that my team's commitment to unraveling the most complex of cases prevails, and those who inflict harm upon our community will be held accountable every time."

Both suspects, Danny Serafini and Samantha Scott, will be extradited to Placer County. They are facing murder charges in connection with the death of Robert Gary Spohr, as well as charges of attempted murder in relation to Wendy Wood Spohr.

The investigation into this tragic shooting continues, with authorities committed to seeking justice for the victims and their grieving family.