Dan Markel

Dan Markel, a former FSU law professor, was shot and killed while sitting in his garage. His former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, was convicted of masterminding his death in a murder-for-hire plot.


photo of dan markel with Ruth markel speaking
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Donna Adelson in court on Dec. 11, 2023.
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Donna Adelson in court on Dec. 11, 2023. (Court TV)
Charlie Adelson looks over his shoulder
splitscreen photos of Charlie and Donna Adelson
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On the Docket: Adelsons in Court

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 appears in court
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Donna Adelson official mug shot.
GFX about Charlie Adelson's jailhouse phone calls to his mom.
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side by side photos of dan markel and donna adelson
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Donna Adelson Leon County arraignment.
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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
Donna Adelson's mug shot.
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Booking photo of donna adelson
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split screen of wendi and charlie adelson
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split screen of donna adelson in court and ruth markel
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Donna Adelson mugshot
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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
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Donna adelson photo with probable cause affidavit
Donna Adelson mug shot.
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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

picture of Dan Markel
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Charles Adelson listens to the verdict
Dan Markel's divorce attorney talks to Court TV.
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split screen of charlie adelson and julia jenae
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Charlie Adelson puts his head in his hands
Charles Adelson listens to the verdict
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Prosecutor delivers rebuttal closing in Adelson case.
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Adelson defense attorney Daniel Rashbaum delivers closings.
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Prosecutor delivers closings in Adelson.
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