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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 1H 22M

Dan Markel’s Former Law Students Weigh In on Donna Adelson’s Impending Trial

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

The Donna Adelson trial is approaching, and Dan Markel’s former law students are weighing in on what could come next. In this episode, STS speaks with former students of Dan Markel about his legacy, the impact of his murder, and their thoughts on the upcoming Donna Adelson trial. What perspective can those who knew Markel professionally bring to one of the most closely watched cases in true crime? Key Points: Dan Markel’s former law students share their perspectives The upcoming Donna Adelson trial Memories and reflections on Dan Markel Markel’s impact as a professor and mentor The connection between Markel’s legacy and the case What former students expect from the trial Key questions surrounding Donna Adelson’s prosecution The broader Adelson family case What to watch as the trial approaches The Donna Adelson trial represents another major chapter in the long-running investigation into Dan Markel’s murder. STS speaks with former Markel law students who provide a personal perspective on the professor they knew, his legacy, and the significance of the case. As the Donna Adelson trial approaches, their insights offer valuable context beyond the courtroom. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories. IT'S HERE: Pre-Order Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ #STSNation,  Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…  After 9+ years, Donna Adelson finally appeared in a Tallahassee courtroom to hear the charges levied against her, including murder, in the conspiracy to kill her ex son-in-law FSU Law Professor Dan Markel.  The following day her son Charlie Adelson was sentenced to life in prison without parole.  This week, Donna was back inside a Tallahassee courtroom as she hopes to go to trial soon. We break it all down.  #BestGuests:  Stephen Webster & Louis Baptiste are the lawyers behind Webster & Baptiste Attorneys at Law in Tallahassee.  Stephen was Dan Markel’s post divorce attorney.  Louis was Dan Markel’s law student at FSU.  Shalisa Francis is a graduate of Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, FL, where she received both her business degree and MBA. She is also a graduate of Florida State University College of Law and one of Professor Dan Markel’s former law students from his earlier years at FSU. Her legal experience includes employment law, personal injury defense and contract law. She currently practices insurance defense litigation at a Fortune 50 company.  JEREMY Mutz specializes in Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Divorce Law.  Jeremy has strong Tallahassee ties, attending FSU School of Law where Dan Markel was a professor  Jeremy worked as an assistant State Attorney where he prosecuted domestic batteries, violations of injunctions, DUI’s, and serious felonies in Tallahassee and Apalachicola.  He now has private practice in Chipley.  #JusticeForDanMarkel #TrueCrime #FSU #TrueCrimeCommunity #Podcast #Podcasting #Florida #CharlieAdelson #WendiAdelson #TrueCrime #DonnaAdelson #DanielRashBaum 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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