The Plot To Murder Dan Markel | Vinnie Politan Investigates
A deep dive into the murder-for-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel: How much did the hitmen hired to kill him know, and who was... More
June 30, 2025
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Charlie Adelson
Charlie Adelson was sentenced to life in prison for masterminding the murder-for-hire plot that killed FSU professor Dan Markel in 2014. Adelson allegedly planned the murder for his sister, Markel's ex-wife, who was involved in a custody battle with him.
Donna Adelson’s expert cites Bryan Kohberger in bid to move trial
A media analysis expert who testified for Bryan Kohberger's defense says there has been extensive pretrial coverage of Donna Adelson. More
June 13, 2025
Tablets in Tallahassee: Why Donna Adelson is out of Leon County Jail
Donna Adelson is out of Leon County Jail after her lawyers argued a new policy regarding tablet access hindered her ability to prep for trial. More
June 9, 2025
Jailhouse snitch says Donna Adelson offered to pay for witness testimony
Jailhouse informant alleges Donna Adelson offered to pay for witness testimony in her upcoming murder trial. More
June 4, 2025
New wiretaps, allegations of plots to harm in Adelson murder case
Donna Adelson denied plotting to harm her son and Katherine Magbanua in a new motion asking to redepose witnesses. More
May 9, 2025
Donna Adelson Trial May Get Pushed Back Again
Donna Adelson’s defense requests to delay June 3 trial start, saying they need time to review new evidence including wiretaps and e-mails. More
April 30, 2025
Judge Denies Donna Adelson’s Motion To Suppress Jail Call
A judge ruled that a recorded conversation between Donna Adelson and her son, Charlie, would be admissible during her murder trial. More
March 4, 2025
Donna Adelson Bond Hearing: Biggest Moments
Donna Adelson testified at a motions hearing where she described life behind bars. She wants to be let out on bail ahead of her June... More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson on Vietnam Flight: ‘I Wasn’t Afraid of Being Arrested’
Donna Adelson explained why she and her husband were trying to board a flight to Vietnam when she was arrested on murder charges. More
February 26, 2025
‘I was afraid’: Shaking, crying Donna Adelson describes life behind bars
Donna Adelson took the stand at a pretrial hearing as she fights to be released from jail and for recorded phone calls to be suppressed. More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson Cries Detailing Alleged Inmate Assault: ‘You Don’t Snitch’
A tearful Donna Adelson testified that another inmate allegedly assaulted her in the bathroom in October 2024. More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson Testifies About Injuries from Alleged Inmate Assault
Donna Adelson is seeking bond while awaiting trial, and claims the jail isn't properly treating her various medical conditions. More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson Testifies As Defense Argues Recordings Are Violation of Privacy
Donna Adelson took the stand as her defense argues recordings after phone calls with her son, Charlie, are a violation of privacy. More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson Testifies to Phone Call With Charlie at Hearing
Donna Adelson took the stand at a pretrial hearing as she tried to have a recording after a phone call with her son, Charlie, thrown... More
February 26, 2025
Donna Adelson back in court, judge agrees to hear bond request Feb. 26
Donna Adelson's lawyers said they have more witnesses to depose, including Donna's estranged son, Rob Adelson. More
February 11, 2025
Donna Adelson Wants Out on Bond: Says She’s Being Attacked in Jail
Donna Adelson alleges she was sexually attacked in the shower, physically attacked by her bunk, and threatened into getting canteen items. More
February 10, 2025
Adelson in protective custody: Says she was extorted, attacked in jail
Donna Adelson, who reported that a fellow inmate assaulted her in conjunction with an attempt to extort her, is now in protective custody. More
February 10, 2025
Were the Adelsons Set Up? | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Julia Jenaé analyzes new evidence in Donna Adelson's case, suggesting that Katherine Magbanua set up the Adelsons for Dan Markel's murder. More
February 3, 2025
Donna Adelson says fellow inmates can help prove she was blackmailed
Donna Adelson says two fellow inmates can help prove Charlie Adelson was blackmailed by Katherine Magbanua in Dan Markel murder case. More
January 31, 2025
Judge denies Charlie Adelson’s motion for resentencing
Charlie Adelson's motion for resentencing on charges of conspiracy and solicitation in the death of Dan Markel has been denied. More
January 28, 2025
Charlie Adelson’s Motion for Resentencing Denied
Judge denied Charlie Adelson's motion for resentencing. Adelson is serving life without parole for killng Dan Markel, his ex-brother-in-law. More
January 27, 2025
Could Wendi Adelson be Implicated? | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
Vinnie Politan discusses the possibility of Wendi Adelson being charged in the murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel after her brother and mother were charged. More
January 18, 2025
Could Donna Adelson’s estranged son seal her fate?
Donna Adelson wants change of venue in trial for Dan Markel's murder. Charlie Adelson and 3 others were already convicted of killing Markel. More
January 15, 2025
High School Shooter’s Mother Asks For Prison Release Pending Appeal
Jennifer Crumbley, who was sentenced to 10-15 years for convictions of involuntary manslaughter, asks for release pending appeal. More
December 27, 2024
Charlie Adelson pushes for new trial, arguing conflict of interest
Charlie Adelson's new attorney is pushing for a new trial, arguing the convicted killer did not have conflict-free representation. More
October 18, 2024
Donna Adelson’s Murder Trial Delayed
Donna Adelson's murder trial has been delayed after her attorney failed to get a signed waiver from his other client (her son), Charlie. More
September 17, 2024
FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder Trial
UPDATE: Donna Adelson's murder trial is continued. She's accused in the death of FSU law professor Dan Markel. New trial date has not been set. More
September 16, 2024
Donna Adelson makes final pretrial court appearance
Donna Adelson appeared in court for a final pretrial hearing. She's accused of conspiring in the death of her ex-son-in-law, Dan Markel. More
September 12, 2024
Donna Adelson Makes Last Court Appearance Before Murder Trial
Donna Adelson was at her last pretrial hearing where the judge addressed outstanding motions before she's tried for Dan Markel's murder. More
September 12, 2024
Katherine Magbanua Transferred for Donna Adelson’s Trial
Katherine Magbanua has been transferred to the Leon County Jail to get ready to testify in Donna Adelson's trial. More
September 11, 2024
