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.
State: Donna Adelson bribed inmates, including her "jail daughter," with money, housing, veneers and drugs to give false testimony. More
August 22, 2025
Judge Stephen Everett admonishes Donna Adelson for not being able to control her emotions in front of the jury. More
August 22, 2025
James Geiger, Dan Markel's neighbor, said he was initially concerned someone was trying to break in before seeing that Markel had been shot. More
August 22, 2025
Prosecutors described Donna Adelson as 'extremely controlling' of her family and the mastermind behind Dan Markel's 2014 murder. More
August 22, 2025
Donna Adelson's attorney said Dan Markel was an intelligent and well-liked man, but said two men were to blame for his murder. More
August 22, 2025
On the eve of opening statements, Julia Jenaé gives Vinnie Politan a full report on jury selection in Donna Adelson's murder trial. More
August 21, 2025
A jury was sworn in for the case against Donna Adelson, who's accused of masterminding the plot that led to the death of Dan Markel. More
August 21, 2025
Julie Grant examines whether prosecutors' job is easier or harder facing the fifth defendant in Dan Markel's murder. More
August 21, 2025
One potential Donna Adelson juror who was called back for more questioning claims he's unfamiliar with the case. More
August 20, 2025
97 prospective jurors selected so far for Donna Adelson's trial. One was excused because she took the 911 call when Dan Markel was shot. More
August 20, 2025
Vinnie Politan discusses the importance of Wendi Adelson's testimony during Donna Adelson's trial and the potential for new evidence to emerge. More
August 20, 2025
What kind of look will serve Donna Adelson best as she stands trial for the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law? More
August 20, 2025
Donna Adelson's trial for the murder of Dan Markel has been postponed multiple times; catch up on details, key players, and witnesses. More
August 20, 2025
New evidence that may be revealed at Donna Adelson's murder trial includes observations made by Wendi Adelson's friend, Sara Yousef. More
August 19, 2025
50 potential jurors were summoned in the Donna Adelson trial today. 50 more will go through the process tomorrow. More
August 19, 2025
Donna Adelson suffered a loss in court one day before her jury selection began in her Tallahassee murder trial. More
August 19, 2025
Judge Stephen Everett granted Wendi Adelson's motion to quash the subpoena from Donna Adelson's defense during Donna's murder trial. More
August 18, 2025
UPDATE: One day before jury selection begins, Wendi Adelson successfully quashed a subpoena from her mother, Donna Adelson's defense. More
August 18, 2025
Donna Adelson has been transferred from the Wakulla County Jail in Crawfordville, Florida, to the Leon County Jail in Tallahassee. More
August 16, 2025
Vinnie Politan investigates the evidence allegedly linking Donna Adelson to Dan Markel's murder-for-hire plot and her behavior after the murder. More
August 15, 2025
Wendi Adelson has filed a motion to quash a subpoena from her mother, Donna Adelson, ahead of her murder trial. More
August 15, 2025
Victim Dan Markel's marriage and custody battle with Wendi Adelson is examined by Vinnie Politan, including Donna Adelson's true feelings about Markel. More
August 11, 2025
Donna Adelson faces murder and other charges related to the death of ex-son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. Jury selection begins 8/19. More
August 8, 2025
Donna Adelson appeared in court for her final pretrial hearing, during which her attorneys discussed various motions as the defense seeks to limit testimony and... More
August 8, 2025
Donna Adelson's attorneys will ask for evidence tied to a 'new' investigation to be suppressed from her upcoming murder trial. More
August 8, 2025
Donna Adelson's attorneys asked a judge to suppress evidence related to a 'new' investigation involving jailhouse informants. More
August 7, 2025
Donna Adelson's attorneys have denied receiving a 'firm offer' from prosecutors amid reports that she turned down a plea deal. More
August 6, 2025
Donna Adelson's defense says reports she was offered time served if she implicated daughter Wendi, but turned it down, are "not accurate." More
August 5, 2025
Vinnie Politan analyzes Wendi Adelson's behavior and police interviews about the death of her ex-husband, Dan Markel. More
August 5, 2025
Vinnie Politan analyzes the case against Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez-Saldana, including their possible motives for murdering Shanna's ex-husband, Jared Bridegan. More
July 31, 2025
