Nevada GOP candidate Elizabeth Helgelien is torn to shreds by her ex-mother-in-law in scathing op-ed where she's blasted for raising murderess daughter who stabbed her ex-husband to death

A glamorous Republican's ex-mother-in-law has penned a brutal opinion piece demanding she drops out of the Nevada congressional race for 'raising a murderer.' 

Christine Halseth, the mother of Daniel Halseth who was brutally stabbed to death 70 times by his own 16-year-old daughter Sierra and her boyfriend Aaron Guerrero, 18, back in 2021, described MAGA darling Elizabeth Helgelien, 41, as 'the worst Congressional candidate ever.' 

Sierra, Helgelien's daughter, and Guerrero are now serving life sentences, while the 41-year-old has launched a bid for Nevada's 3rd District, in a crowded primary set for June 11.  

But her prospects may have taken a hit after Halseth wrote a scathing op-ed in the Nevada Globe, claiming Helgelien 'raised a murderer, was forced out of office after a series of sex scandals, was caught in a series of lies, posed for lewd photographs, and has already proven to be unelectable.'

Christine Halseth is now feuding with Sierra's mother and Daniel's ex-husband, 41-year-old Elizabeth Helgelien, who is running for the Republican nomination for Nevada 's 3rd District in a crowded primary set for June 11

Christine with her son Daniel Halseth (pictured). The mother-in-law (left) revealed that David's ex-wife's past allegedly includes sex scandals

Sierra Halseth, then 16, left, and Aaron Guerrero, then 18, right, are pictured in their 2021 mugshots. They are both serving life sentences 

Helgelien - who recently posted a photo with Donald Trump - was a State Senator when still married to Daniel Halseth. She was also allegedly involved in sex scandals. 

The couple's 11-year marriage was marred by allegations of domestic violence, and ended in a contentious divorce after Halseth pleaded guilty to two counts of coercion and battery.

David Halseth was sentenced to probation, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal.  

Despite his convictions, Christine described her late son Daniel as 'a loving father, an incredible musician, a talented photographer, and an avid outdoorsman.'

Christine also dismissed claims from Sierra that she was abused by her father, which was cited at her trial as she was convicted, alongside her boyfriend, of stabbing him to death in April 2021. 

After sustaining over 70 stab wounds, Sierra and Guerrero then dismembered her father with a variety of saws, before stuffing him in a sleeping bag and setting it on fire. 

After relaying the story of her son's murder, Christine Halseth then went on to call her granddaughter a liar for alleging he abused her, contributing to the murder, while 'all evidence indicated that Daniel was a caring and loving father.' 

She views Helgelien - born Elizabeth Nicole Schworak - as insulting her son's memory and her entire family by running for Congress.

Halseth views Helgelien - born Elizabeth Nicole Schworak - as insulting her son's memory and her entire family by running for Congress 

Helgelien - who recently posted a photo with Donald Trump - was a State Senator when still married to Daniel Halseth and was also allegedly involved in sex scandals

Sierra Halseth, then 16, is seen with her father Daniel Halseth in pictures posted to social media. She was later convicted of her father's murder after stabbing him to death and dismembering him 

Earlier this week, Christine Halseth (right) wrote an op-ed titled 'The Worst Congressional Candidate Ever?' claiming Helgelien 'raised a murderer, was forced out of office after a series of sex scandals, was caught in a series of lies, posed for lewd photographs, and has already proven to be unelectable'

Daniel Halseth with his children - including daughter Sierra - and mother Christine Halseth in photos from a 2020 Mother's Day tribute he posted to her on Facebook

Halseth alleges Helgelien cheated on her son with a golf pro named Tiger Helgelien, whom Daniel - an IT professional - was helping to build a website for.

Rumors were rampant at the time that Helgelien frequently cheated on Halseth while he was caring for their three children as she served in the Nevada State Senate. 

Daniel was able to confirm those rumors after he was given an opposition file on his wife made by a political strategist for a candidate challenging Helgelien. 

He was eventually arrested after confronting Helgelien while the two were in marriage counseling at their home in Las Vegas.

A police report from the time says Daniel pulled down his wife's pants, 'touched her vagina' and demanded she 'f**k' him. 

'What's he got that I don't have? Does he have a big c***? I'm your husband. I just want to know what I'm up against,' he allegedly shouted.

Halseth eventually received six months probation, though he denied touching his wife's genitals.

Christine did not address those allegations but claims Helgelien's a hypocrite for having called for ex-Nevada Senator John Ensign to resign for his own affairs while having alleged cheated herself.

She added that her alleged affairs made it impossible for her to do her job, and was notorious for missing important meetings. 

'Elizabeth regularly missed crucial committee meetings and bill hearings,' she wrote. 'Then-Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick said she was struggling to schedule an interim committee meeting because Elizabeth, who was appointed to sit on the committee, couldn't be bothered to return calls.'

Helgelien announced her resignation from office in February 2012, the year after she divorced Halseth, and cited difficulties balancing politics with life as a single mom. She eventually married Tiger Helgelien.

Angry mom-in-law Christine also called out Helgelien for having posed for Maxim Magazine in a swimsuit shortly their divorce.

The couple's 11-year marriage was marred by allegations of domestic violence, and ended in a contentious divorce after Halseth pleaded guilty to two counts of coercion and battery after an arrest in 2010

Angry mom-in-law Christine also called out Helgelien for having posed for Maxim Magazine in a swimsuit shortly afterward

Helgelien announced her resignation from office in February 2012, the year after she divorced Halseth, and cited difficulties balancing politics with life as a single mom. She eventually married Tiger Helgelien (pictured left)

'While Elizabeth couldn't find time to complete her job duties, she did manage to pose nearly nude for Maxim magazine just three months after she stepped down in embarrassment from the legislature,' she wrote. 

Halseth said that Elizabeth and her new husband moved to Alaska before returning to Las Vegas in 2018. 

She claims that in 2020, her granddaughter Sierra had requested her father Daniel move back to Nevada from Texas. 

'Sierra sent him texts claiming she was experiencing mental and physical abuse at the hands of her mother,' she claims. 'A judge ordered counseling between Elizabeth and Sierra.'

But in April 2021, first responders found Halseth's body burned after they entered his garage.

The Clark County Coroner's Office positively identified the victim as Daniel Halseth and determined that he died from sharp force injuries.

Police said they believe Halseth was stabbed to death before Sierra and her boyfriend Guerrero set fire to the house.

According to investigators, the duo had bought a chainsaw, a circular saw and a handsaw, and tried to dismember Halseth's body, before torching the home to cover up the crime, reported ABC4. 

Aaron and Sierra recorded a warped video where they joked about committing murder - three days after they allegedly killed Daniel. 

The two teenagers then allegedly stole the victim's car and some of his money, and drove more than 400 miles to Salt Lake City.

Police said they have obtained surveillance video from several different stores, which they say shows Sierra and her boyfriend purchasing the tools, lighter fluid and bleach. 

A coroner determined Daniel had been stabbed 70 times, including 42 times in the back. One of the stab wounds cut through a major artery in his neck, while both of his lungs had been punctured. 

He additionally sustained wounds to his shoulders, hands, wrists and fingers. At least one wound appeared to have been made by a saw. 

Daniel was 'subsequently mutilated' before being placed into a sleeping bag which was set on fire. He suffered burns to 40 percent of his body. 

Prosecutors believe Sierra and Aaron carried out the gruesome murder after Daniel forbade them from seeing each other. They recorded a warped video where they joked about committing murder - three days after they killed Daniel.

The pair were sentenced to life in prison in 2022.  

After relaying the story of her son's murder, Christine Halseth then went on to call her granddaughter a liar for alleging he abused her, contributing to the murder.

Sierra Halseth, 16, is seen with her father Daniel Halseth in pictures posted to social media

Sierra Halseth, 16, is pictured in court wearing a mask after her arrest

Christine Halseth then went on to call her granddaughter (pictured far left) a liar for alleging Daniel abused her, contributing to the murder

She described a confrontation with the defense attorney for Guerrero.  

'According to this attorney, who worked for 18 months to unearth negative information about Daniel in the hopes of a lighter sentence for his client, Sierra never mentioned any abuse by her father, and all evidence indicated that Daniel was a caring and loving father,' she writes. 

After Sierra was sentenced to life in prison, Helgelien posted an old photo of her daughter on Instagram, writing: 'Happy birthday to our beautiful, amazing, loving, kind, sweet daughter Sierra! We are so blessed to have you in our life.'

Christine also pointed out that Helgelien was caught having lied about her education records back when she served in the State Senate - having claimed to be pursuing an MBA before ever obtaining her bachelor's degree.

'When I met with the reporter who wrote the initial story, we spent some time talking about Corban University and the fact that I was taking a break and the fact that I planned to pursue an MBA,' she told the Las Vegas Sun. 

'I suppose I didn't clarify that the break was during the undergraduate work rather than during master's work. In hindsight, I regret that I both missed the story and didn't spend more time thinking about that conversation.' 

The allegations, combined with what she calls Helgelien's 'failure as a mother' and 'lack of emotion' about Halseth's murder leads her to state: 'Elizabeth raised a murderer and now wants to be a member of Congress.' 

'We cannot, in good conscience, allow Elizabeth Helgelien to represent honest, decent Americans in Congress,' she adds, praying that 'in honor' of her son, they will not send her to Washington.

Christine also pointed out that Helgelien was caught having lied about her education records back when she served in the State Senate - having claimed to be pursuing an MBA before ever obtaining her Bachelor's Degree

While President Trump hasn't officially endorsed her, Helgelien has the endorsements of Trump allies and Florida Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Cory Mills

After she was sentenced to life in prison, Helgelien posted an old photo of daughter Sierra on Instagram , writing: 'Happy birthday to our beautiful, amazing, loving, kind, sweet daughter Sierra! We are so blessed to have you in our life' 

Helgelien sent a statement to The Daily Beast through a political strategist addressing Christine Halseth's allegations.

'Here are the facts that the documents we've attached verify: 1. Daniel Halseth is a convicted batterer. 2. The custody Judge expressed the belief that Sierra was experiencing abuse from Daniel Halseth and ordered sole custody to Elizabeth. 3. Daniel Halseth defied a court order, illegally detaining his daughter. 4. Sierra submitted a letter to the court stating that she was being abused, mentally, physically, and sexually by Daniel Halseth.'

She also provided materials allegedly supporting those claims. 

Christine Halseth responded: 'I have nothing to gain except to stop her. Maybe someday, the kids will know the truth. She controlled the narrative. 

'She's just a power-hungry narcissist… I don't want her in my life. But I had a choice: do I say something, or do I just let it go again? And I decided to say something.'

She adds that she has not spoken to Sierra or her other two grandchildren since the murder and believes Helgelien has kept them from her.  

Helgelien faces off against six other Republicans in the June 11 primary, as all seven attempt to oust incumbent Susie Lee in a seat rated by most prognosticators as likely to remain in the Democrat's hands.

While President Trump hasn't officially endorsed her, Helgelien has the endorsements of Trump allies and Florida Congressmen Matt Gaetz and Cory Mills.

Lee has held the seat since 2019.