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UPDATE: Judge Stephen Everett sentenced Donna Adelson to life in prison without the possibility of parole, to be followed by 30 years. More
October 13, 2025
Donna Adelson faces sentencing for plotting the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. More
October 13, 2025
Donna Adelson will return to a courtroom on Monday for her formal sentencing for the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. More
October 9, 2025
Newly released video shows Charlie Adelson demanding to speak to an officer's supervisor and Donna Adelson in tears. More
October 7, 2025
Newly released videos show Charlie Adelson berating a female officer for stubbing his toe and Donna Adelson appearing emotional. More
October 7, 2025
The Mississippi jury deliberating the fate of Jeffrey Spence sent a note telling the judge they're unable to reach a unanimous decision. More
September 29, 2025
David Hill presents closings saying the state has no 'hard proof' of Jeffrey Spence's guilt and they're 'leaving a lot out' of the timeline. More
September 29, 2025
UPDATE: Jeff Spence is charged with the murder of Kirby Carpenter, his daughter's boyfriend, who was allegedly killed during a robbery. More
September 29, 2025
Thad James Mueller presents the State's closings, saying 'there's a lot of evidence in this case... everything points to Jeff Spence.' More
September 29, 2025
Judge denies Donna Adelson's motion for acquittal, motion for a new trial, and motion for leave to interview jurors. More
September 26, 2025
Attorneys for Donna Adelson asked a judge for permission to interview two jurors while accusing him of favoring the prosecution. More
September 26, 2025
Carolyn Aguayo, defendant Jeffrey Spence's daughter said 'I saw an anger and a violence in his eyes I had never seen before.' More
September 26, 2025
Caitlin Spence detailed the days surrounding the death of her boyfriend, Kirby Carpenter, whom her dad, Jeffrey Spence, is accused of killing. More
September 26, 2025
Caitlin Spence, who is Jeffrey Spence's daughter and was Kirby Carpenter's girlfriend, testified that her dad confessed to killing Carpenter. More
September 25, 2025
Brad Johnson said he found jewelry, gold, over $38K in cash and more than $8K in counterfeit money in Jeffrey Spence's safe deposit boxes. More
September 25, 2025
Jeffrey Spence allegedly plotted with his wife, Karen Spence and their daughter, Caitlin Spence to kill Caitlin's boyfriend, Kirby Carpenter. More
September 24, 2025
Kirby Carpenter's lawyer recalled securing assets and handling disputes over missing valuables while handling the $1.5 million estate. More
September 24, 2025
Investigator Chris McAllister testifies as the court views crime scene photos where Jeffrey Spence is accused of killing Kirby Carpenter. More
September 24, 2025
In a 911 call played for the jury, the dispatcher asks a distraught Caitlin Spence, 'Are you trying to say he passed away?' More
September 24, 2025
Prosecutors say Jeffrey Spence was motivated by money and greed to murder Kirby Carpenter. The defense claims he wasn't even in the state. More
September 24, 2025
Jeffrey Lacasse described Wendi Adelson as a manipulative pathological liar with no sense of guilt and no empathy. More
September 18, 2025
Brooks Houck and his co-defendant, Joseph Lawson were sentenced Wednesday for the murder of Crystal Rogers. More
September 17, 2025
Crystal Rogers' family delivered emotional victim impact statements as Joseph Lawson and Brooks Houck were sentenced for her murder. More
September 17, 2025
Donna Adelson's defense wants a new trial for several reasons, including juror misconduct. They want to interview 2 jurors who spoke publicly. More
September 16, 2025
Days before their scheduled sentencing, Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson filed motions seeking new trials citing errors in the case. More
September 16, 2025
Experience the dramatic trial of Donna Adelson, featuring explosive testimony and the moment the jury delivered its verdict. Hosted by Cody Thomas. More
September 12, 2025
Evan Higginbotham told journalist Maya Sargent that Donna Adelson's verdict was driven by Rob's testimony and Donna's actions during the Bump. More
September 11, 2025
What family law dynamics would come into play for Dan Markel and Wendi Adelson's sons if she is indicted for his murder? More
September 11, 2025
A juror who convicted Donna Adelson in the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law pointed to testimony from her own son as key in the case. More
September 11, 2025
Kathryn Restelli pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges in July for the death of her husband. More
September 10, 2025
