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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 2H 13M

Charlie Adelson's Appelate Hearing After Being Convicted of Murder for Dan Markel

from The Murder for Hire of Dan Markel: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The spotlight is back on the Charlie Adelson appeal as the convicted killer of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel returns to court for his appellate hearing. In this episode, we break down what the Charlie Adelson appeal means, the arguments raised by the defense, and how prosecutors are responding. The Charlie Adelson appeal could determine whether his murder conviction stands—or if a new legal chapter begins.We walk through the original conviction, key evidence presented at trial, and the legal issues now under review by the appellate court. This episode delivers a clear, no-frills explanation of what happened in court, what judges will consider, and what could happen next in one of the most closely followed cases tied to the Markel murder.Key Points Covered in This Episode:Overview of Charlie Adelson’s murder convictionWhat the defense is arguing in the appealLegal standards appellate judges must followPossible outcomes of the Charlie Adelson appealWhat this means for the broader Markel family caseA direct update for listeners following survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, STS podcast, and real crime stories, with a focus on facts, legal clarity, and what comes next.Support the show & be a part of #STSNation:Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The spotlight is back on the Charlie Adelson appeal as the convicted killer of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel returns to court for his appellate hearing. In this episode, we break down what the Charlie Adelson appeal means, the...

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