Mark Sievers’ new hearing: Sister of Bonita Springs victim shares views

Mark Sievers, convicted of orchestrating the murder of his wife Teresa Sievers, has been granted an evidentiary hearing, stirring strong emotions and reactions from family members.

“Brilliant and loving and kind and funny, and like no one I’ve ever met to this day,” said Lisa, describing her sister.

Lisa reflected on their sisterly bond, emphasizing their shared desire to do something meaningful together.

“We felt that we were being called to do something. But before we could figure out what it was, Teresa was murdered,” said Lisa.

Teresa Sievers was murdered by two men inside her Bonita Springs home. Her husband, Mark Sievers, was convicted of setting up the murder and sentenced to death row.

Despite the recent developments, Lisa remains focused on her sister’s memory rather than her brother-in-law’s.

“Honestly, I don’t think about him hardly ever. I think about my sister, of course,” said Lisa.

Mark Sievers was granted an evidentiary hearing on Monday, which has sparked discussions within the family.

“I do not see anything in this hearing that is going to mitigate his life sentence or is going to grant him a new trial or exonerate him in any possible way,” said Lisa.

Though claims of an unfair trial and insufficient evidence led to the hearing, Lisa and her family remain unconcerned about the outcome.

The hearing, granted by a judge this week, will reexamine the evidence that led to Sievers’ death row sentence for hiring two men to kill his wife in 2015 at their Bonita Springs home.

“In spite of this man who’s going to get a three day hearing, we are all thriving,” said Lisa. “Life is a forward moving game, so I’m not interested in whatever is going on because of course he is going to do what he has to do. He’s on death row.”

Lisa is determined to keep her sister’s legacy alive.

“We’re going to keep the legacy of Dr. Teresa Sievers alive. As the wonderful, incredible, amazing doctor, one of a kind person, who was on fire about having people live their best lives,” said Lisa.

Sievers’ legal team has put forward six claims, suggesting he was denied a fair trial and had insufficient counsel.

While some perceive this hearing as a potential turning point for Sievers, Lisa remains resolute in her belief that justice will prevail.

She has communicated with the state attorney’s office and remains untroubled by the upcoming proceedings.

WINK News also reached out to Jennie Weckelman, Mark Sievers’ stepmother, who provided an exclusive statement.

“Mark is innocent. And the hasty verdict was based on one man’s lie, made to save his own life,” said Weckelman.

She further expressed that, “A whole other story is waiting to be uncovered and told. This is a tragedy on many levels.”

While the courtroom drama unfolds, the memory of Teresa Sievers continues to be cherished by her family. Her sister believes justice has been served and is confident that Teresa will not be forgotten.