Shivangi Sinha
June 2021 changed Adrienne Spohr’s life in a way she could never have imagined. On that day, a masked intruder attacked her parents, Robert Spohr and Wendy Wood, leaving the former dead and the latter severely injured. The difficult moments continued in the years that followed, as Adrienne also lost her mother in March 2023. By the end of that year, her brother-in-law, Daniel Serafini, and Samantha Scott had been arrested in connection with the case. In NBC’s ‘Dateline: Deadly Swagger,’ Adrienne speaks about the entire ordeal and how it has impacted her relationship with her sister, Erin Spohr Serafini, as well.
Adrienne Spohr Filed a Civil Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Her Sister in June 2023
Adrienne Spohr had a happy childhood in California alongside her older sister, Erin Spohr. Their parents, Robert Spohr and Wendy Wood, always ensured they had everything they needed and encouraged them to follow their individual paths in life. As adults, both daughters remained close to the family and would often visit them at their home in Lake Tahoe. On June 5, 2021, when Adrienne learned that her parents had been attacked and that her father had passed away, she was unable to comprehend what had happened. She immediately flew to Reno, Nevada, where her mother was receiving critical care. The following months were spent focusing on treatment, recovery, and supporting her family through the aftermath of the tragedy. Adrienne stayed by her mother’s side as she began to recover and spoke about how remarkable it was to see her relearn basic functions like eating and walking, showing incredible strength throughout.
Adrienne later said she felt she knew who was responsible soon after the incident, but chose to wait for investigators to gather evidence to support the case. In March 2023, when Wendy passed away, Adrienne was devastated. She has stated that her mother took her own life due to the trauma she endured and the violent loss of Robert. Before any arrests were made, in June 2023, Adrienne filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her sister Erin and Daniel Serafini, alleging that their actions contributed to and resulted in the events of that night. It should be noted that law enforcement has explicitly stated that Erin Spohr is not a suspect in the criminal case and that she has not been charged with any crime.
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In October 2023, police arrested Daniel Serafini and Samantha Scott. In November 2023, at Samantha’s arraignment, Adrienne called for her to be held accountable and described her reported role in the case as “horrific.” She also spoke about her mother’s ordeal, saying that the fact Samantha and Daniel had visited her mother in the hospital was “sick.” Later, in July 2025, when Daniel was convicted, Adrienne issued another statement thanking law enforcement and detectives for their work. She said that her brother-in-law showed no remorse and had allegedly benefited financially from the shooting. She also addressed her sister, stating, “Erin chose not to show up today, once again choosing to avoid responsibility for supporting her husband and resisting justice for my parents.’
In November 2025, Erin filed for divorce from Daniel. Adrienne issued a public statement in March 2026 questioning the timing of the separation and expressing concerns about how the transfer of the pair’s Nevada home — the only property in their name — to Erin might affect future restitution for her parents’ estate. Adrienne also stated that she and her sister are not on friendly terms, as is evident, and emphasized that she has consistently advocated for justice for her parents.
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