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A South Florida law professor, Dan Markel, was murdered in 2014 in a case involving a complex murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by his ex-wife's family, leading to multiple convictions and a 11-year legal saga.
Donna Adelson was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation of murder in the 2014 killing of Florida law professor Dan Markel, after a lengthy trial revealing her involvement in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated to influence her daughter's custody dispute. She faces a likely life sentence.
Donna Adelson, a Florida grandmother, was convicted of masterminding the 2014 murder of law professor Dan Markel in a family murder-for-hire plot linked to a custody battle, after a trial that revealed extensive evidence including FBI sting operations and wiretapped calls.
Jailhouse calls between Donna Adelson, the former mother-in-law of murdered FSU professor Dan Markel, and her son Charles Adelson have been released, revealing new details in her attempt to flee the country. Donna was arrested at Miami International Airport while trying to board a one-way flight to Vietnam. Charles was recently sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the murder-for-hire plot that resulted in Markel's death. Donna, who faces the same charges, has pleaded not guilty. The calls contain incriminating statements and have strengthened the case against her.
Donna Adelson, the mother of Charlie Adelson who was recently convicted in the murder of Dan Markel, has been indicted for first-degree murder and conspiracy and solicitation in Markel's death. Adelson was arrested as she and her husband attempted to flee the country to Vietnam. The couple had booked one-way tickets after their son's conviction. Adelson is currently being held without bond and will be transferred to the Leon County Detention Facility. Prosecutors intend to use her attempted flight against her. Markel, a law professor, was shot in 2014 following a bitter divorce and custody battle with Adelson's daughter.
Charlie Adelson, a Fort Lauderdale dentist, has been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in the 2014 murder-for-hire killing of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Adelson, who was accused of wanting Markel dead to end a child custody dispute with his ex-wife, could face life in prison. This marks the fourth conviction in connection with Markel's death and the first involving a member of the Adelson family, who have long been suspected as conspirators in the plot.