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.


Jose Baez stands with Shanna Gardner in court
photos of shanna gardner and mario fernandez saldana with Matt johnson
GFX about Charlie Adelson's jailhouse phone calls to his mom.
side by side photos of henry tenon, mario saldana and shanna gardner
side by side photos of dan markel and donna adelson
Donna Adelson Leon County arraignment.

Donna Adelson Arraignment

Donna Adelson was arraigned in Leon County on murder, conspiracy and solicitation charges related to the death of Dan Markel. More

November 21, 2023

Donna Adelson's mugshot
Booking photo of donna adelson
photos of mario saldana and shanna gardner
split screen of wendi and charlie adelson
split screen of donna adelson in court and ruth markel
Donna Adelson mugshot

Donna Adelson Indicted by Grand Jury

A Leon County grand jury indicted Donna Adelson on charges she arranged for the murder of her former son-in-law, FSU professor Dan Markel. More

November 15, 2023

Donna Adelson official mug shot.
split screen of jack campbell and donna adelson
Donna adelson photo with probable cause affidavit
Donna Adelson's first court appearance.
Donna Adelson official mug shot.
Donna Adelson mug shot.

Donna Adelson Arrested

Donna Adelson was reportedly arrested on an out-of-county warrant. Her son, Charlie, was convicted of the first-degree murder of Dan Markel. More

November 14, 2023