Donna Adelson

Banner of Donna Adelson Donna Adelson is accused of plotting with her son, Charlie, to arrange the murder of her former son-in-law, FSU professor Dan Markel.


Older woman in purple jail garb looks tense.
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Donna Adelson Denied Bond

Donna Adelson's bond request is denied. Adelson, who faces charges related to the death of ex-son-in-law Dan Markel, was deemed a flight risk. More

March 4, 2025

Donna Adelson in court
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Donna Adelson testifies
Donna Adelson testifies during a pretrial hearing
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old woman looks lost on the stand while news anchors offer analysis
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Donna Adelson testifies
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Donna Adelson cries
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Donna Adelson wipes away a tear
donna adelson testifies
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donna adelson testifies
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donna adelson testfies
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Donna Adelson testifies
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close up of elderly, grey-haired female defendant in a purple prison jumper
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Elderly woman in prison jumper sits at defense table.
side by side of mother and son defendants
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donna adelson appears in court
Charlie Adelson testifies in court
Mugshot and/or prisoner ID photo of a grinning middle-aged man in a white t-shirt. He has curly, dark hair and a scruffy, salt-and-pepper beard.
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Elderly woman in prison jumper sits at defense table.
Donna Adelson sits in court
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Bodycamera shows Donna Adelson's arrest
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Donna Adelson sits in court
Jennifer Crumbley
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Donna Adelson sits in court
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Charlie Adelson sits in court during his sentencing
close up of woman with glasses in the courtroom
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Donna Adelson sits in court
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