LIVE: FL v. Donna Adelson, Day 1 | Matriarch Mastermind Murder Trial

Donna Adelson / Dan Markel murder-for-hire case

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Donna Adelson is accused in the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, Florida State University law professor Dan Markel, in Tallahassee. Reporting says prosecutors alleged the Adelson family was involved in a murder-for-hire plot arising from a bitter custody dispute. [1][2]

Charge background

AP reported Adelson faced trial on allegations that she arranged Markel’s killing; Court TV reported charges including first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in connection with the shooting death. [1][2]

Case setting

The case centers on Markel’s fatal shooting in Tallahassee and the family conflict over relocation and custody of his children. [1][2]