Dan Markel

Dan Markel, a former FSU law professor, was shot and killed while sitting in his garage. His former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, was convicted of masterminding his death in a murder-for-hire plot.


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Donna Adelson appears in court via Zoom at her case management hearing.

Donna Adelson Speaks in Court

Donna Adelson testifies that her defense attorney, Daniel Rashbaum, will not present a conflict of interest for her. More

January 22, 2024

Donna Adelson is taken into custody.
Donna Adelson sits in squad car after arrest.
Donna Adelson walks into court.
Photo of Dan Markel with his sons
Splitscreen of Charlie Adelson and Donna Adelson.
Katherine Magbanua speaks to police
Katherine Magbanua talks to detectives
Wendi Adelson is seen in a still from police interview video
Wendi Adelson is seen crying in a police interrogation video
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Charlie Adelson booking photo
Phil Markel gives a victim’s impact statement
Charlie Adelson at his sentencing.
Charlie Adelson stands in court
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Donna Adelson in court on Dec. 11, 2023.
Donna Adelson in court on Dec. 11, 2023. (Court TV)