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.
Oral arguments are scheduled for February as Charlie Adelson appeals his conviction for the murder of his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel. More
December 23, 2025
Prosecutors say Donna Adelson masterminded the plot to kill her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, in a calculated family conspiracy. More
October 20, 2025
Newly released video shows Charlie Adelson demanding to speak to an officer's supervisor and Donna Adelson in tears. More
October 7, 2025
Newly released videos show Charlie Adelson berating a female officer for stubbing his toe and Donna Adelson appearing emotional. More
October 7, 2025
Video shows convicted killer Charlie Adelson eating fast food on his way to the Tallahassee jail ahead of his mother's murder trial. More
September 10, 2025
Newly released video shows convicted killer Charlie Adelson in a surprisingly good mood during transport for his mother's murder trial. More
September 10, 2025
Bodycam video of convicted killer Charlie Adelson being transported to the Leon County Jail for his mother's murder trial has gone viral. More
September 10, 2025
Julie Grant and experts break down the evidence presented in Donna Adelson's case that could implicate her husband, Harvey. More
September 9, 2025
Dan Markel's former student, Jo-Anna Nieves, weighs in on a resurfaced podcast in which Wendi Adelson details her marriage. More
September 8, 2025
UPDATE: Donna Adelson, the Florida grandmother accused of orchestrating the 2014 killing of Dan Markel, has been found guilty on all counts. More
September 5, 2025
After successfully prosecuting Donna Adelson, Georgia Cappleman said she was honored to help deliver justice for the Markels. More
September 5, 2025
With Charlie Adelson expected to take the stand in Donna Adelson's defense, the question is whether he will 'fall on the sword' for Donna. More
September 3, 2025
Two of Donna Adelson's children, Robert and Wendi, testified against her, describing her as controlling and hating Dan Markel. More
August 30, 2025
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
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
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
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
The jury saw an undercover video from a restaurant showing Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua discussing giving money to hitmen. More
August 28, 2025
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
On cross, Katherine Magbanua admitted lying under oath at more than one murder trial connected to Dan Markel's death. More
August 26, 2025
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
Luis Rivera testified at Donna Adelson's murder trial that Wendi Adelson advised Katherine Magbanua on what day to kill Dan Markel. More
August 23, 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
Wendi Adelson has filed a motion to quash a subpoena from her mother, Donna Adelson, ahead of her murder trial. More
August 15, 2025
Vinnie Politan explores the murder case of Dan Markel and the connections to the Adelson family. More
July 18, 2025
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
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
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 informant alleges Donna Adelson offered to pay for witness testimony in her upcoming murder trial. More
June 4, 2025
Donna Adelson denied plotting to harm her son and Katherine Magbanua in a new motion asking to redepose witnesses. More
May 9, 2025
