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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 32 MIN

A Family Affair: The Murder Of Dan Markel

from The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno · host Fox Audio Network

In 2014, Dan Markel, a law professor at Florida State University, was found shot and killed at his home. The murder in broad daylight concerned and confused the Tallahassee community. Dan's recent divorce and custody battle of his children would become a prime focus of the investigation. Years later, two shocking developments unfolded: the arrests of Dan's brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, and his mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. FOX News Contributor and Criminal Defense Attorney Joshua Ritter lays out the many twists and turns in the shocking and tragic case, and provides an in-depth look into the trial of Donna Adelson. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2014, Dan Markel, a law professor at Florida State University, was found shot and killed at his home. The murder in broad daylight concerned and confused the Tallahassee community. Dan's recent divorce and custody battle of his children would become a prime focus of the investigation. Years later, two shocking developments unfolded: the arrests of Dan's brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, and his mother-in-law, Donna Adelson. FOX News Contributor and Criminal Defense Attorney Joshua Ritter lays out the many twists and turns in the shocking and tragic case, and provides an in-depth look into the trial of Donna Adelson. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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