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.
Mary Hull, a fraud examiner who investigated the finances of the Adelson family and others involved in Dan Markel's murder takes the stand. More
August 26, 2025
Jeffrey Lacasse, who dated Wendi Adelson after her divorce, said she made a comment in confidence about hiring a hitman for Dan Markel. More
August 26, 2025
Jeffrey Lacasse, Wendi Adelson's ex boyfriend, testifies in Donna Adelson's trial, recounting his relationship and the events the day Dan Markel was murdered. More
August 26, 2025
Wendi Adelson and her brother, Robert Adelson, take the stand on day two of Donna Adelson's trial. More
August 26, 2025
Wendi Adelson spent hours testifying against her mother, Donna Adelson, who's charged with the murder-for-hire of Dan Markel. More
August 26, 2025
Donna Adelson's only daughter, Wendi Adelson, and oldest son, Robert Adelson, took the stand. Donna is accused in the murder of Dan Markel. More
August 25, 2025
Rob Adelson said the last time he spoke to Donna Adelson, she ended the call when he mentioned arrests had been made in Dan Markel's... More
August 25, 2025
Wendi Adelson faces redirect in Donna Adelson's murder trial as she faces charges of plotting to arrange the murder of her former son-in-law. More
August 25, 2025
Wendi Adelson faces cross-examination in Donna Adelson's murder trial. Donna is accused of plotting to arrange the murder of Dan Markel. More
August 25, 2025
The prosecutor asks Wendi Adelson if she was shielded from the plot to kill Dan Markel because she couldn't be trusted to keep a secret. More
August 25, 2025
Wendi Adelson testifies in her mother, Donna Adelson's murder trial, saying her mom was 'very angry' at Dan Markel at the time of his murder. More
August 25, 2025
Wendi Adelson described her mother as heavily involved in her divorce from victim Dan Markel before his 2014 murder. More
August 25, 2025
Wendi Adelson takes the stand and admitted to saying she 'hated' Dan Markel and referred to him as the 'Dark Lord.' More
August 25, 2025
As the trial of Donna Adelson continues, Vinnie Politan discusses her defense strategy and behavior in court. (8/22/25) More
August 25, 2025
Hitman Luis Rivera testified that Wendi Adelson directed the murder to happen before Dan Markel left for a trip. More
August 25, 2025
Donna Adelson's murder trial got off to an explosive start after opening statements with testimony from Luis Rivera, the convicted hitman. More
August 25, 2025
Luis Rivera testified at Donna Adelson's murder trial that Wendi Adelson advised Katherine Magbanua on what day to kill Dan Markel. More
August 23, 2025
Hitman Luis Rivera takes the stand in Donna Adelson's murder trial. Rivera was one of the hitmen hired to kill FSU law professor Dan Markel. More
August 22, 2025
State: Donna Adelson bribed inmates, including her "jail daughter," with money, housing, veneers and drugs to give false testimony. More
August 22, 2025
Judge Stephen Everett admonishes Donna Adelson for not being able to control her emotions in front of the jury. More
August 22, 2025
James Geiger, Dan Markel's neighbor, said he was initially concerned someone was trying to break in before seeing that Markel had been shot. More
August 22, 2025
Prosecutors described Donna Adelson as 'extremely controlling' of her family and the mastermind behind Dan Markel's 2014 murder. More
August 22, 2025
Donna Adelson's attorney said Dan Markel was an intelligent and well-liked man, but said two men were to blame for his murder. More
August 22, 2025
On the eve of opening statements, Julia Jenaé gives Vinnie Politan a full report on jury selection in Donna Adelson's murder trial. More
August 21, 2025
A jury was sworn in for the case against Donna Adelson, who's accused of masterminding the plot that led to the death of Dan Markel. More
August 21, 2025
Julie Grant examines whether prosecutors' job is easier or harder facing the fifth defendant in Dan Markel's murder. More
August 21, 2025
One potential Donna Adelson juror who was called back for more questioning claims he's unfamiliar with the case. More
August 20, 2025
97 prospective jurors selected so far for Donna Adelson's trial. One was excused because she took the 911 call when Dan Markel was shot. More
August 20, 2025
Vinnie Politan discusses the importance of Wendi Adelson's testimony during Donna Adelson's trial and the potential for new evidence to emerge. More
August 20, 2025
What kind of look will serve Donna Adelson best as she stands trial for the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law? More
August 20, 2025
