Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial: Day 6 Recap
The highlights of Charlie Adelson's first day on the witness stand, and an analysis of his body language during his testimony. More
November 2, 2023
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.
The highlights of Charlie Adelson's first day on the witness stand, and an analysis of his body language during his testimony. More
November 2, 2023
Charlie Adelson testifies that be thought his mother, Donna Adelson, was being extorted by Katherine Magbanua's ex, Sigfredo Garcia. More
November 2, 2023
Charlie Adelson tells the jury that Katherine Magbanua told him her friend killed Dan Markel, and the friend was demanding a third of $1M. More
November 2, 2023
Charlie Adelson discusses dating Katherine Magbanua, saying she was fun at first, but she was more interested in getting serious than he was. More
November 2, 2023
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
Recorded phone calls played in Charlie Adelson's trial are giving greater insights into the relationships he had with his mother and sister. More
November 1, 2023
The jury heard a phone call between Donna Adelson and an undercover agent, and Charlie Adelson announced he would take the stand on Thursday. More
November 1, 2023
Donna Adelson had one phone call with an undercover cop posing as a Latin Kings gang member. That call was played for the jury today. More
November 1, 2023
FBI agent says the bureau intercepted thousands of calls and did a "bump" where they had an undercover blackmailer approach Donna Adelson. More
November 1, 2023
Court TV's Julia Jenae returns to the scene of Dan Markel's murder and the area where Wendi Adelson was driving on that day. More
October 31, 2023
An analysis of the evidence in Charlie Adelson's case that appears to implicate his mother, Donna, as part of the plot to kill Dan Markel. More
October 31, 2023
The judge admonished members of the gallery for their behavior as the jury saw videos of secret recordings of Charlie Adelson. More
October 31, 2023
In a wiretapped call, Charlie Adelson tells his mother that he wouldn't date a 37-year-old even if she was a Victoria's Secret model. More
October 31, 2023
Ruth Markel is escorted out of court because her phone went off; judge threatens gallery with expulsion if there are more distractions. More
October 31, 2023
What if Donna and Harvey Adelson open their door for trick or treaters and it turns out to be police with warrants for their arrests? More
October 31, 2023
Charlie Adelson’s ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua testified that Charlie Adelson masterminded and paid for the murder of Dan Markel. More
October 31, 2023
Convicted co-conspirator Katherine Magbanua took the stand before the jury heard secret recordings of Charlie Adelson and saw text messages. More
October 30, 2023
Katherine Magbanua admits she knew the job entailed killing Dan Markel, and that it was not simply a roughing up. More
October 30, 2023
Katherine Magbanua admits she lied at trial to save herself; but insists she's now telling the truth. She said she turned down a plea deal. More
October 30, 2023
Katherine Magbanua, who was convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder in Dan Markel's death, testifies. More
October 30, 2023