Donna Adelson

Banner of 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.


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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
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Donna Adelson sits in court
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Elderly woman in prison jumper sits at defense table.
Donna Adelson's mugshot
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Katherine Magbanua
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Elderly female defendant in a purple prison jumper sits at defense table.
Elderly female defendant in a purple prison jumper sits at defense table.
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Photo of Dan Markel and his kids
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Elderly woman at defense table wears a purple prison jumper.
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Court TV anchor Julie Grant at the anchor desk with a splitscreen on the monitor behind her of members of the Adelson family.
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Elderly female defendant is sowrn in
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woman defendant in court
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Mug Shot of woman in with blonde hair
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donna adelson appears in court
Bald male judge issues a ruling from the bench.
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Donna Adelson Back in Court

Donna Adelson, accused of first-degree murder in the death of FSU law professor Dan Markel, had a case management hearing. More

July 22, 2024

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