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 for orchestrating a plot to kill her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, after she chose not to testify in her defense during her trial. The jury took about three hours to find her guilty, and she now faces up to life in prison.
Donna Adelson, a wealthy Florida matriarch, was convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating the 2014 killing of law professor Daniel Markel, amid a complex custody dispute and family tensions, with her son and others already serving life sentences related to the case.
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 wealthy Florida matriarch, was convicted of orchestrating the 2014 murder of law professor Daniel Markel, amid a custody dispute and family tensions, with her son and others already serving life sentences for the crime.
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.
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.
Donna Adelson, the mother of Charlie Adelson who was recently convicted of first-degree murder in the 2014 plot to kill Dan Markel, has been arrested on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Adelson was intercepted at the Miami International Airport while attempting to board a one-way flight to Vietnam. Intercepted jail calls revealed that Adelson was discussing suicide and plans to flee to a non-extradition country. The arrest is seen as a major win for the Markel family and advocates for justice, who hope that all involved parties will be held accountable.