Charlie Adelson’s Jailhouse Calls: Did Donna Think She’d Get Away?
In jail phone calls, Donna Adelson can be heard telling her son, Charlie, that she is considering suicide after his conviction. More
December 15, 2023
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.
In jail phone calls, Donna Adelson can be heard telling her son, Charlie, that she is considering suicide after his conviction. More
December 15, 2023
A new mugshot shows convicted killer Charlie Adelson with a shaved head after he was sentenced to life in prison. More
December 15, 2023
In recorded phone calls from jail, Charlie Adelson didn't mince words about the jury that convicted him of murder. More
December 14, 2023
In a series of jailhouse phone calls obtained by Court TV, Charlie Adelson and his mother complain about the jury and talk about the future. More
December 14, 2023
Charlie Adelson was convicted of hiring a hit man to kill Dan Markel, his former brother-in-law. A judge sentenced him to life in prison. More
December 13, 2023
Dan Markel's dad spoke at the sentencing for Charlie Adelson, declaring the agony of child loss "not in the order of nature." More
December 12, 2023
Charlie Adelson states, "I maintain my innocence" before the judge sentences him to life without parole for his role in Dan Markel's death. More
December 12, 2023
Charlie Adelson faces life without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced for the murder of his former brother-in-law, Dan Markel. More
December 11, 2023
Ruth Markel reacted to seeing Donna Adelson at her formal arraignment, and offered a preview of what to expect at Charlie's sentencing. More
December 11, 2023
Donna Adelson pleads not guilty to charges related to death of Dan Markel; judge denies her request to be moved out of solitary confinement. More
December 11, 2023
Donna Adelson set to be arraigned today, as well as undergo a motions hearing presented by the defense regarding jail conditions. More
December 11, 2023
Donna Adelson to be arraigned on charges related to the death of Dan Markel. She also alleges cruel and inhumane conditions at in jail. More
December 11, 2023
UPDATE: Charlie Adelson, the wealthy Florida dentist convicted in Dan Markel's death, spoke before he was formally given life without parole. More
December 11, 2023
Donna Adelson is scheduled to be arraigned for her alleged role in Dan Markel's murder as her son, Charlie, is sentenced for the same crimes. More
December 8, 2023
Donna Adelson made an emergency motion to either get a psych evaluation or be released on house arrest while being held without bond. More
December 6, 2023
Donna Adelson, seeking either a psychological evaluation or release on house arrest, filed a motion detailing grim conditions she's endured. More
December 6, 2023
Julie Grant and Florida State Attorney Dave Aronberg discuss Charlie Adelson's jail calls to his mom in the days after his conviction. More
November 30, 2023
Charlie Adelson spent 35 hours on the phone with his mother, Donna Adelson in the week between his conviction and her arrest. More
November 29, 2023
A deeper look at the dynamics at play in the Adelson family after Donna was charged with murder and her son Charlie awaits sentencing. More
November 21, 2023
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, who has reportedly been transferred from Miami, is expected to make a court appearance in Leon County, Florida on Tuesday. More
November 20, 2023
Some of Wendi Adelson's testimony in her brother's trial didn't align with the testimony of other witnesses in the case. More
November 15, 2023
Donna Adelson was indicted by a grand jury on charges she arranged for the murder of her former son-in-law. More
November 15, 2023
Vinnie Politan digs into the twisted war that ended in the death of a loving father and brilliant lawyer, Dan Markel. More
November 15, 2023
Investigators say that Donna Adelson was taken into custody while on a jetway, trying to flee to Vietnam from Miami International Airport. More
November 14, 2023
Donna Adelson was arrested at the airport after purchasing tickets to Vietnam and telling her son that she was getting her affairs in order. More
November 14, 2023
Donna Adelson was arrested a week after Charlie Adelson was convicted in a murder-for-hire plot to kill his ex-brother-in-law. More
November 14, 2023
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
Dan Markel's mother, Ruth, says she is "relieved," "pleased" and "grateful" after a jury convicted Charlie Adelson of murder. More
November 7, 2023
Charlie Adelson's defense team wants to interview the jury that found him guilty after a juror raised concerns about a group text chat. More
November 7, 2023