Daniel Sikkema, an ex-hooker, was convicted on Friday for conspiring to murder his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, a wealthy Manhattan art dealer. The federal jury reached a verdict in just two hours, finding Daniel guilty of orchestrating a murder-for-hire scheme that led to Brent's brutal stabbing in January 2024 at his vacation home in Brazil. Prosecutors argued that Daniel, facing financial difficulties and a contentious divorce, hired Alejandro Triana Prevez, a former security guard for the couple, paying him approximately $9,000 to carry out the murder. Evidence included voice recordings where Daniel expressed a desire for Brent's death, alongside testimony from a family friend who recalled Daniel's alarming comments about Brent's fate. Despite the defense's claim that Daniel's payments were merely debt repayments, the jury found him guilty on multiple charges, including murder-for-hire resulting in death. He now faces a potential life sentence in prison, marking a significant conclusion to a tragic case that has drawn public attention.