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New York Gallerist Husband Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot
A man was convicted in connection with the 2024 stabbing death of his spouse, a New York art gallerist, in Brazil. The case involved divorce proceedings at the time of the killing.
May 23, 1:13 PM·1m read1 source
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A court convicted the husband of a New York gallerist in a murder-for-hire plot tied to the 2024 stabbing death of his spouse in Brazil. The victim, who promoted artists including Kara Walker, was found stabbed in his apartment during ongoing divorce proceedings.
Prosecutors presented evidence linking the defendant to arrangements for the killing. The trial examined communications and financial records connected to the plot. The conviction follows an investigation that began after the body was discovered in the apartment. Police in Brazil handled the initial inquiry before the case moved to trial.
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