Grand jury indicts Donna Adelson days after airport arrest
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
Donna Adelson
Donna Adelson was found guilty on all counts related to the 2014 murder of her former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. She plotted his death along with her son, Charlie. Mother and son were both convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder. Charlie was convicted in 2023. Donna was convicted in 2025.
Prosecutors: Donna Adelson discussed plans to flee U.S. before booking flights
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 arrested days after son’s murder conviction
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