Family drama takes center stage at Donna Adelson’s murder trial
Two of Donna Adelson's children, Robert and Wendi, testified against her, describing her as controlling and hating Dan Markel. More
August 30, 2025
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Murder-for-Hire
Uncover the dark and intricate web of plots, motives and sinister secrets of contract killers, accused of making murder a commodity by buying and selling human lives.
‘Jail Daughter’: Donna Adelson Wrote Script She Wanted Me to Recite
Drina Bernhardt, Donna Adelson's "jail daughter," said Adelson hand wrote a script containing false testimony she wanted her to memorize. More
August 29, 2025
Informant: Donna Said ‘Yes’ When Asked if She Did What She Was Accused Of
Patricia Byrd said Adelson offered her land, a trailer, and dental work if she lied for her. She also said Adelson confessed to the murder. More
August 29, 2025
Jailhouse informants testify Donna Adelson confessed, tried to buy false testimony
Two inmates who were housed with Donna Adelson testified that she asked them to lie about Katherine Magbanua in exchange for compensation. More
August 29, 2025
Tag # of Dan Markel’s Honda Accord Listed in Donna Adelson’s 2014 Planner
Donna Adelson had information about Dan Markel's Honda Accord written in her 2014 day planner, such as tag number. More
August 29, 2025
Divorce, Deception and Death: Week 1 in Donna Adelson’s Trial | On The Record
Family drama, hidden motives, and hitmen — Cody Thomas analyzes week one of Donna Adelson’s trial in the Dan Markel murder case. More
August 29, 2025
Donna Adelson Visibly Shakes While Listening to Jailhouse Call
Donna Adelson is visibly shaken as she listens to the open jailhouse call with her son, Charlie. More
August 29, 2025
Do Wiretapped Conversations Prove Donna Adelson’s Involvement?
The jury listened to wiretapped conversations between Adelson family members as Donna stands trial for the murder of her former son-in-law. More
August 29, 2025
Judge Admonishes Gallery Before Adelson Trial Testimony
Judge Stephen Everett addressed the gallery before Donna Adelson's murder trial, warning them not to react to any testimony visibly. More
August 29, 2025
Matriarch Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 5 Recap
Wiretapped conversations between members of the Adelson family were played in court in Donna Adelson's murder trial. More
August 29, 2025
Paella = Murder? Did Adelsons Use Code Words for the Hit on Dan Markel?
Prosecutors believe when Donna and Charlie Adelson spoke about paella for Harvey's birthday, they were really discussing Dan Markel's murder. More
August 28, 2025
Donna Adelson Trial: More Witnesses Expected, State May Rest Next Week
Jurors heard wiretaps, much focused on calls between Donna and Charlie Adelson. State may rest next week. Charlie may be called to testify More
August 28, 2025
Jury Hears Wiretapped Calls of Adelson Family, Co-Conspirators
The jury heard wiretapped phone calls of the Adelson family, and calls between three co-conspirators. More
August 28, 2025
Video Shows Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua React to ‘The Bump’
The jury saw an undercover video from a restaurant showing Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua discussing giving money to hitmen. More
August 28, 2025
Will Charlie Adelson Testify At His Mother’s Trial?
If Charlie Adelson is called as a witness in his mother's trial, will it be by the prosecution or the defense? More
August 28, 2025
Listen to One of Dan Markel’s Very Last Voicemails
Harvey Adelson's 70th birthday party was 2 weeks before the murder, but Wendi listed her and Dan's son's last name as Adelson, not Markel. More
August 27, 2025
Communications Between Co-Conspirators on the Day of Dan Markel’s Murder
Cell phone expert Sgt. Chris Corbitt details communication information between co-conspirators on the day Dan Markel was murdered. More
August 27, 2025
Testimony Reveals Harvey Adelson’s Phone Number Called Hitman
Testimony in Donna Adelson's murder trial revealed that Harvey Adelson's phone was in contact with one of the hitmen sent to kill Dan Markel. More
August 27, 2025
Matriarch Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 3 Recap
Testimony included Katherine Magbanua confessing her role in Dan Markel's murder and Wendi Adelson's ex describing concerning comments. More
August 27, 2025
Harvey and the Hitman: Did Harvey Adelson Call Sigfredo Garcia?
More witnesses, including Katherine Magbanua, offered unique insight into Adelson family dynamics in during Donna Adelson's murder trial. More
August 27, 2025
Magbanua Confesses to Lying About Markel Murder Many Times in the Past
On cross, Katherine Magbanua admitted lying under oath at more than one murder trial connected to Dan Markel's death. More
August 26, 2025
Cell Phone Expert Implicates Harvey Adelson In Communication With Hitman
Donna Adelson's husband, Harvey Adelson's phone number was communicating with all of the subjects in the Dan Markel murder investigation. More
August 26, 2025
Katherine Magbanua Admits Role as Middleman in Dan Markel Murder Plot
Katherine Magbanua admits she coordinated Dan Markel's murder at Charlie Adelson’s request, was the link to Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. More
August 26, 2025
Motorcycles, Cars and Surgery: Money Trail After Dan Markel’s Murder
Mary Hull, a fraud examiner who investigated the finances of the Adelson family and others involved in Dan Markel's murder takes the stand. More
August 26, 2025
Wendi Adelson’s ex-boyfriend testifies about chilling hitman comment
Jeffrey Lacasse, who dated Wendi Adelson after her divorce, said she made a comment in confidence about hiring a hitman for Dan Markel. More
August 26, 2025
Lacasse: Wendi was a ‘Complete Anxious Wreck’ Around Markel’s Murder
Jeffrey Lacasse, Wendi Adelson's ex boyfriend, testifies in Donna Adelson's trial, recounting his relationship and the events the day Dan Markel was murdered. More
August 26, 2025
Matriarch Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap
Wendi Adelson and her brother, Robert Adelson, take the stand on day two of Donna Adelson's trial. More
August 26, 2025
What Can We Learn From Wendi Adelson’s Body Language On The Stand?
Wendi Adelson spent hours testifying against her mother, Donna Adelson, who's charged with the murder-for-hire of Dan Markel. More
August 26, 2025
Inside the Testimony of Donna Adelson’s Oldest Son and Only Daughter
Donna Adelson's only daughter, Wendi Adelson, and oldest son, Robert Adelson, took the stand. Donna is accused in the murder of Dan Markel. More
August 25, 2025
Estranged Adelson Son Recalls Haunting Final Conversation with Donna
Rob Adelson said the last time he spoke to Donna Adelson, she ended the call when he mentioned arrests had been made in Dan Markel's... More
August 25, 2025
