In-laws implicated in murderous plot

(Spokane, Washington-AP) -- Peter Zeihen had in-law troubles. Prosecutors in Spokane, Washington, say that's what killed him.<br><br>The 40-year-old electrical contractor was going through a bitter

Friday, January 14th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Spokane, Washington-AP) -- Peter Zeihen had in-law troubles. Prosecutors in Spokane, Washington, say that's what killed him.

The 40-year-old electrical contractor was going through a bitter divorce in November 1991 when he was shot in the head as he sat in
a car outside his girlfriend's apartment.

Investigators say Zeihen's mother-in-law shot him, his brother-in-law supplied the weapon, and his father-in-law drove the getaway car.

Prosecutors believe the family of his wife killed Zeihen to prevent him from gaining custody of the couple's three-year-old
daughter.

Zeihen's brother-in-law, Theil Goldberg, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder this week in a deal with prosecutors.

Zeihen's mother- and father-in-law face first-degree murder charges.

Zeihen's wife, Orinne Goldberg, has not been charged. But investigators are continuing to look into any involvement she may have had.