Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Friday Night Special: Gorgeous Mom/Doctor Found Bludgeoned Dead on Kitchen Floor. Hubby Appeals Death Sentence
Date: November 1, 2025
Host: Nancy Grace
Guests: Dr. Bethany Marshall (psychoanalyst), Amanda Hall (investigative reporter, WINK TV), Dr. Tim Gallagher (medical examiner), Ashley Wilcott (judge/trial lawyer), James Shelnutt (former SWAT officer, now lawyer)

Episode Overview

This episode marks the 10th anniversary of the shocking murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers—a respected holistic physician, devoted mother of two, and wife. Nancy Grace revisits the gruesome details and unraveling of the investigation that led to the conviction and death sentence of Dr. Sievers’ husband, Mark Sievers, who orchestrated her murder with the assistance of his close friend and an accomplice. As Mark Sievers now appeals his sentence, the discussion explores the timeline, forensic discoveries, character insights, and the devastating impact on Sievers’ children. The episode analyzes key evidence, the flawed staging of the crime, and the psychological motives behind the crime.

Main Theme: Justice for Dr. Teresa Sievers and the Reawakening of a Chilling Case

Nancy Grace revisits the anniversary of a brutal homicide that shocked Southwest Florida and the nation.
Focus on the relentless pursuit of justice, the shocking details of the crime scene, and the aftermath as Sievers’ husband attempts to overturn his death sentence.
Exploration of the personal, legal, and emotional fallout for the family and the community.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Crime and Initial Discovery [02:43 - 13:13]

Dr. Teresa Sievers, a renowned holistic doctor and mother of two, was found violently bludgeoned to death in her kitchen.
She was killed with a hammer—struck at least 17 times—right after arriving home from a family vacation.
The initial 911 call came from Dr. Petrides, a concerned coworker, after Teresa failed to show up at work.

“Her husband, Mark Sievers, and his high school buddy, who was a doppelganger, get together and murder his wife, the mother of their two little girls... How did he repay her? By killing her.”
— Nancy Grace [02:56]

The 911 call is recounted in detail, highlighting the calm reaction of the doctor and the early suspicions raised by experienced responders.

“This is a doctor who walks into a crime scene. The woman’s back of her head is bashed in. She’s still wearing her stiletto shoes. He is the first one on the scene. So yes, you have to be authoritative. You have to be calm in the midst of the storm. But there’s also this anxiety about how you are going to come across as you report the incident.”
— Dr. Bethany Marshall [10:00]

2. Crime Scene Details and Forensics [12:04 - 13:55; 26:20 - 34:14]

The crime scene was extremely bloody, shocking even the most seasoned investigators.
The murder weapon (a hammer) was left nearby; the attack was described as “overkill” with 17+ blows to the head.
The crime scene was staged to look like a robbery, but valuables—including cash and guns—were untouched.
No evidence of sexual assault.

“When police came in... they found blood in the kitchen and they found Teresa Severs bludgeoned to death with the claw end of a hammer...17 crescent-shaped cuts to her head.”
— Amanda Hall [12:04]

“The crime scene was staged to make it look like a break in, to make it look like a robbery. They stuffed cash in different parts of the home and there was a whole cache of guns that were untouched.”
— Amanda Hall [13:14]

Forensic evidence showed the attack was planned and happened moments after Sievers entered her home, still in her work attire and high heels.

“She was ambushed right as she came home from the airport. Was someone following her? Did someone know her flight plan? Or was it just a burglary gone wrong?... she still had on her clothes, hadn’t gone back to change.”
— Nancy Grace [07:02]

3. Suspect Behaviors and Alibis [18:36 - 27:21]

Mark Sievers was in Connecticut with the couple's daughters during the murder, providing an initial alibi.
He was the office manager for Teresa’s practice; he called a coworker to check on her after she failed to show up for work.
Suspicious decisions, such as instructing not to set the burglar alarm (blamed on concerns about pets), further implicated him.

“He disarms the alarm because of the pets. His wife’s coming home alone. He stays behind with the girls. If he’s a real man, why not go home with your wife and help facilitate her going back to work?”
— Dr. Bethany Marshall [30:19]

At the funeral, witnesses reported Mark Sievers displayed hostility, not sorrow.

“I hugged him. What do you say? I said, Mark, I am so sorry. I don’t have words to say to you. And he squeezed me so tight, and nothing came out of his mouth... When Mark hugged Sandra, his teeth grinned. And it wasn’t nothing of sorrow or sadness. The look was hatred.”
— Nancy Grace (quoting Aaron Moriarty, CBS 48 Hours) [29:13]

4. The Murder Plot: Hired Killers and Motive [40:32 - 47:21]

Mark Sievers conspired with his childhood friend, Curtis Wayne Wright, and, by extension, a third man known as “The Hammer”—Jimmy Ray Rogers.
The motive was financial: multiple life insurance policies totaling over $4 million.
Wright (the “doppelganger”) and Rogers coordinated the murder while Sievers was out of town with their daughters, giving himself an alibi.

“He wanted the payout on her 4.43 million dollar life insurance policy. Wright was a longtime friend of Sievers, as I mentioned before, and Rogers. The two of them carried out the attack while the husband, Mark Sievers, made himself scarce and gave himself an alibi.”
— Nancy Grace [41:12]

Wright and Rogers traveled 1,100 miles from Missouri; GPS evidence and eyewitness testimony (including from Rogers' girlfriend) placed them at the scene and revealed attempts to dispose of evidence.
Wright took a plea deal and testified against Sievers, confirming the murder-for-hire arrangement.

“Taylor Shoemaker, Jimmy’s girlfriend, claimed this was a murder for hire and that Jimmy was supposed to be paid $10,000... Eight months after Teresa Sievers was killed, Wainwright, facing a possible death sentence, suddenly turned on his brother from another mother. And he took a deal.”
— Nancy Grace [42:33]

“Says he’ll pay him $100,000 from the insurance money. And then Wayne brings in Jimmy the Rogers Hammer, a man that he met while they were both serving time in prison for other crimes.”
— Amanda Hall [43:30]

The brutality of the crime (17+ hammer blows) was highlighted as extreme and unnecessary—a hallmark of “overkill.”

“They hit her multiple times. So Jimmy the Hammer has this fetishized interest in using a hammer on a woman. Imagine what you want from that. But this is an extremely aggressive man.”
— Dr. Bethany Marshall [44:34]

5. Aftermath and Legal Developments [40:32 - 49:19]

Curtis Wayne Wright pled guilty to second-degree murder; Jimmy Ray Rogers (aka "the Hammer") was convicted of second-degree murder; Mark Sievers was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.
Mark Sievers’ current appeal renews focus on the case and brings pain back to the victim’s family.
Extensive discussion on the psychological and emotional devastation suffered by Sievers’ daughters and community.

“Who’d have thunk it? Well, me for one. We wait as justice unfolds.”
— Nancy Grace [49:19]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

On the devastation of loss for Sievers’ children:
“These two little girls are with dad at a Connecticut vacation with extended family. Their mom is gone. I mean, how do you break something like that to two little girls?”
— Nancy Grace [21:41]
On the aftermath for the community:
“Sievers was a popular figure in her community. She had the quality like a Mother Teresa. She cared and she had nothing more than love… her care and her love for the patient.”
— Nancy Grace [28:25]
On the investigation and trust in witnesses (the killers):
“As a former prosecutor, you have to assess the witnesses and see their faults. And here these two, Curtis Wainwright... and Jimmy Ray Rogers, nicknamed the hammer... they’re POCs, pieces of crap, okay? Technical legal term. So why should I believe them?”
— Nancy Grace [46:46]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[02:43] Case overview, initial suspicions, family background
[06:03 – 10:00] 911 call and behavioral analysis
[12:04 – 13:55] Crime scene and forensic details
[18:36] Suspicion and emotional impact on the children
[24:56 – 25:48] How the body was found
[29:03] Unusual behavior at the funeral
[31:35 – 32:25] Mark Sievers' background and role
[32:42 – 34:14] Forensic details of the wounds
[40:32] Legal proceedings and appeal
[43:30] How the murder was plotted and carried out
[44:34] Psychological insight into the killers
[47:21 – 48:46] Character background on Wright and Rogers
[49:19] Trial verdict and closing thoughts

Tone and Style

Consistent with Nancy Grace’s signature approach—direct, emotional, justice-driven, and personally invested. The tone is urgent, compassionate to the victim, scathing towards the perpetrators, and elastic between technical forensic detail and heartfelt commentary on family and justice.

Final Thoughts

The episode weaves together the facts with emotional depth—remembering Dr. Teresa Sievers as both a victim and a devoted mother, highlighting the cold calculation of her killers, and emphasizing the enduring toll on those left behind. The podcast underscores the importance of not letting such crimes fade from memory, while scrutinizing the legal maneuvers that threaten to reopen old wounds.

"We wait as justice unfolds. Goodbye friend."
— Nancy Grace [49:19]

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode Overview

Main Theme: Justice for Dr. Teresa Sievers and the Reawakening of a Chilling Case

Nancy Grace revisits the anniversary of a brutal homicide that shocked Southwest Florida and the nation.
Focus on the relentless pursuit of justice, the shocking details of the crime scene, and the aftermath as Sievers’ husband attempts to overturn his death sentence.
Exploration of the personal, legal, and emotional fallout for the family and the community.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Crime and Initial Discovery [02:43 - 13:13]

Dr. Teresa Sievers, a renowned holistic doctor and mother of two, was found violently bludgeoned to death in her kitchen.
She was killed with a hammer—struck at least 17 times—right after arriving home from a family vacation.
The initial 911 call came from Dr. Petrides, a concerned coworker, after Teresa failed to show up at work.

“Her husband, Mark Sievers, and his high school buddy, who was a doppelganger, get together and murder his wife, the mother of their two little girls... How did he repay her? By killing her.”
— Nancy Grace [02:56]

The 911 call is recounted in detail, highlighting the calm reaction of the doctor and the early suspicions raised by experienced responders.

“This is a doctor who walks into a crime scene. The woman’s back of her head is bashed in. She’s still wearing her stiletto shoes. He is the first one on the scene. So yes, you have to be authoritative. You have to be calm in the midst of the storm. But there’s also this anxiety about how you are going to come across as you report the incident.”
— Dr. Bethany Marshall [10:00]

2. Crime Scene Details and Forensics [12:04 - 13:55; 26:20 - 34:14]

The crime scene was extremely bloody, shocking even the most seasoned investigators.
The murder weapon (a hammer) was left nearby; the attack was described as “overkill” with 17+ blows to the head.
The crime scene was staged to look like a robbery, but valuables—including cash and guns—were untouched.
No evidence of sexual assault.

“When police came in... they found blood in the kitchen and they found Teresa Severs bludgeoned to death with the claw end of a hammer...17 crescent-shaped cuts to her head.”
— Amanda Hall [12:04]

“The crime scene was staged to make it look like a break in, to make it look like a robbery. They stuffed cash in different parts of the home and there was a whole cache of guns that were untouched.”
— Amanda Hall [13:14]

Forensic evidence showed the attack was planned and happened moments after Sievers entered her home, still in her work attire and high heels.

“She was ambushed right as she came home from the airport. Was someone following her? Did someone know her flight plan? Or was it just a burglary gone wrong?... she still had on her clothes, hadn’t gone back to change.”
— Nancy Grace [07:02]

3. Suspect Behaviors and Alibis [18:36 - 27:21]

Mark Sievers was in Connecticut with the couple's daughters during the murder, providing an initial alibi.
He was the office manager for Teresa’s practice; he called a coworker to check on her after she failed to show up for work.
Suspicious decisions, such as instructing not to set the burglar alarm (blamed on concerns about pets), further implicated him.

“He disarms the alarm because of the pets. His wife’s coming home alone. He stays behind with the girls. If he’s a real man, why not go home with your wife and help facilitate her going back to work?”
— Dr. Bethany Marshall [30:19]

At the funeral, witnesses reported Mark Sievers displayed hostility, not sorrow.

“I hugged him. What do you say? I said, Mark, I am so sorry. I don’t have words to say to you. And he squeezed me so tight, and nothing came out of his mouth... When Mark hugged Sandra, his teeth grinned. And it wasn’t nothing of sorrow or sadness. The look was hatred.”
— Nancy Grace (quoting Aaron Moriarty, CBS 48 Hours) [29:13]

4. The Murder Plot: Hired Killers and Motive [40:32 - 47:21]

Mark Sievers conspired with his childhood friend, Curtis Wayne Wright, and, by extension, a third man known as “The Hammer”—Jimmy Ray Rogers.
The motive was financial: multiple life insurance policies totaling over $4 million.
Wright (the “doppelganger”) and Rogers coordinated the murder while Sievers was out of town with their daughters, giving himself an alibi.

“He wanted the payout on her 4.43 million dollar life insurance policy. Wright was a longtime friend of Sievers, as I mentioned before, and Rogers. The two of them carried out the attack while the husband, Mark Sievers, made himself scarce and gave himself an alibi.”
— Nancy Grace [41:12]

Wright and Rogers traveled 1,100 miles from Missouri; GPS evidence and eyewitness testimony (including from Rogers' girlfriend) placed them at the scene and revealed attempts to dispose of evidence.
Wright took a plea deal and testified against Sievers, confirming the murder-for-hire arrangement.

“Taylor Shoemaker, Jimmy’s girlfriend, claimed this was a murder for hire and that Jimmy was supposed to be paid $10,000... Eight months after Teresa Sievers was killed, Wainwright, facing a possible death sentence, suddenly turned on his brother from another mother. And he took a deal.”
— Nancy Grace [42:33]

“Says he’ll pay him $100,000 from the insurance money. And then Wayne brings in Jimmy the Rogers Hammer, a man that he met while they were both serving time in prison for other crimes.”
— Amanda Hall [43:30]

The brutality of the crime (17+ hammer blows) was highlighted as extreme and unnecessary—a hallmark of “overkill.”

“They hit her multiple times. So Jimmy the Hammer has this fetishized interest in using a hammer on a woman. Imagine what you want from that. But this is an extremely aggressive man.”
— Dr. Bethany Marshall [44:34]

5. Aftermath and Legal Developments [40:32 - 49:19]

Curtis Wayne Wright pled guilty to second-degree murder; Jimmy Ray Rogers (aka "the Hammer") was convicted of second-degree murder; Mark Sievers was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.
Mark Sievers’ current appeal renews focus on the case and brings pain back to the victim’s family.
Extensive discussion on the psychological and emotional devastation suffered by Sievers’ daughters and community.

“Who’d have thunk it? Well, me for one. We wait as justice unfolds.”
— Nancy Grace [49:19]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

On the devastation of loss for Sievers’ children:
“These two little girls are with dad at a Connecticut vacation with extended family. Their mom is gone. I mean, how do you break something like that to two little girls?”
— Nancy Grace [21:41]
On the aftermath for the community:
“Sievers was a popular figure in her community. She had the quality like a Mother Teresa. She cared and she had nothing more than love… her care and her love for the patient.”
— Nancy Grace [28:25]
On the investigation and trust in witnesses (the killers):
“As a former prosecutor, you have to assess the witnesses and see their faults. And here these two, Curtis Wainwright... and Jimmy Ray Rogers, nicknamed the hammer... they’re POCs, pieces of crap, okay? Technical legal term. So why should I believe them?”
— Nancy Grace [46:46]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[02:43] Case overview, initial suspicions, family background
[06:03 – 10:00] 911 call and behavioral analysis
[12:04 – 13:55] Crime scene and forensic details
[18:36] Suspicion and emotional impact on the children
[24:56 – 25:48] How the body was found
[29:03] Unusual behavior at the funeral
[31:35 – 32:25] Mark Sievers' background and role
[32:42 – 34:14] Forensic details of the wounds
[40:32] Legal proceedings and appeal
[43:30] How the murder was plotted and carried out
[44:34] Psychological insight into the killers
[47:21 – 48:46] Character background on Wright and Rogers
[49:19] Trial verdict and closing thoughts

Tone and Style

Final Thoughts

"We wait as justice unfolds. Goodbye friend."
— Nancy Grace [49:19]

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Summary

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode Overview

Main Theme: Justice for Dr. Teresa Sievers and the Reawakening of a Chilling Case

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Crime and Initial Discovery [02:43 - 13:13]

2. Crime Scene Details and Forensics [12:04 - 13:55; 26:20 - 34:14]

3. Suspect Behaviors and Alibis [18:36 - 27:21]

4. The Murder Plot: Hired Killers and Motive [40:32 - 47:21]

5. Aftermath and Legal Developments [40:32 - 49:19]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone and Style

Final Thoughts

Summary

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode Overview

Main Theme: Justice for Dr. Teresa Sievers and the Reawakening of a Chilling Case

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Crime and Initial Discovery [02:43 - 13:13]

2. Crime Scene Details and Forensics [12:04 - 13:55; 26:20 - 34:14]

3. Suspect Behaviors and Alibis [18:36 - 27:21]

4. The Murder Plot: Hired Killers and Motive [40:32 - 47:21]

5. Aftermath and Legal Developments [40:32 - 49:19]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone and Style

Final Thoughts