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.


picture of Dan Markel
Charles Adelson listens to the verdict
Dan Markel's divorce attorney talks to Court TV.
split screen of charlie adelson and julia jenae
Charlie Adelson puts his head in his hands
Charles Adelson listens to the verdict
Prosecutor delivers rebuttal closing in Adelson case.
Adelson defense attorney Daniel Rashbaum delivers closings.
Prosecutor delivers closings in Adelson.
Charles Adelson listens to the verdict
Charlie Adelson testifies in court
split screen of charlie adelson and prosecutor
Charlie testifies about Wendi's TV.
Charlie Adelson is questioned about his sister.
Adelson on cross.
Charlie Adelson testifies in court
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split screen of charlie adelson and his defense attorney
Adelson says he thought his mom was being extorted.
Adelson tells jury that Magbanua told him her friend killed Markel.
Adelson testifies about Magbanua.
Charlie Adelson testifies.

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
Charlie Adelson stands as he addresses the court
Charlie Adelson listens to his mother's phone call.
GFX of Adelson Dolce Vita recording.
Wendi Adelson testifies
typed transcript