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.


split screen of charlie adelson and prosecutor
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Shanna Gardner and Jose Baez in court
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GFX of Day 3 of Kaitlin Armstrong trial.
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Charlie testifies about Wendi's TV.
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Charlie Adelson is questioned about his sister.
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Adelson on cross.
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Jose Baez stands with his client Shanna Gardner
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Jose Baez stands with his client Shanna Gardner
Charlie Adelson testifies in court
photo and text as a timeline on a monitor
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split screen of charlie adelson and his defense attorney
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Photo of Jose Baez and Casey Anthony on large monitor
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Adelson says he thought his mom was being extorted.
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Adelson tells jury that Magbanua told him her friend killed Markel.
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Adelson testifies about Magbanua.
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Charlie Adelson
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Charlie Adelson testifies.
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Charlie Adelson Takes the Stand

Charlie Adelson takes the stand in his own defense, denies arranging Dan Markel's murder, talks about childhood, schooling, and dental career. More

November 2, 2023

Split screen of Donna and Charlie Adelson
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Charlie Adelson stands as he addresses the court
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Charlie Adelson listens to his mother's phone call.
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GFX of Adelson Dolce Vita recording.
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Richard Allen walks through the Allen County courthouse
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Wendi Adelson testifies
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typed transcript
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text over still from covert recording
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Adelson listens to wiretapped call.
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Ruth Markel is escorted out of court.
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Julie points to a pic of the Adelsons.
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