Donna Adelson, Charlie Adelson and The Murder of Daniel Markel

📍Recorded Live on Chatter Social | Hosted by Joseph Lobosco & Adrienne BarkerWhat happens when a bitter family feud turns deadly? How far would a family go to win a custody battle?In this episode, hosts Adrienne Barker and Joseph Lobosco unpack the chilling case of Dan Markel, a Florida State University law professor whose 2014 murder in Tallahassee revealed an alleged murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by his former in-laws, the Adelson family. This story spans nearly a decade — from a broad-daylight shooting in a quiet neighborhood, through a complex investigation with secret FBI recordings, to multiple trials that finally delivered justice while leaving some questions unanswered.What you'll hear:→ The broad daylight killing of Florida State law professor Dan Markel in his Tallahassee driveway — and why police immediately suspected it was no random crime.→ A bitter divorce and custody battle as the backdrop — and how Markel’s ex-wife Wendi Adelson and her South Florida family quickly fell under a cloud of suspicion.→ A mysterious Toyota Prius spotted at the crime scene — and how it led investigators to two hitmen from Miami, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, hired in a Florida murder-for-hire plot.→ The FBI’s bold undercover “bump” operation and the infamous Dolce Vita recording — capturing Charlie Adelson and Katherine “Katie” Magbanua speaking in code about the crime.→ A dramatic 2019 trial of the hitmen and their alleged recruiter — where Luis Rivera testified, Garcia was convicted, but a hung jury for Magbanua forced a retrial.→ Renewed momentum in 2022: Magbanua’s retrial delivering a guilty verdict, and a newly enhanced Dolce Vita tape leading to Charlie Adelson’s arrest and ultimate conviction as the mastermind.→ A stunning final twist: the 2023 indictment of family matriarch Donna Adelson — leading to the Adelson family finally facing trial in 2025 and a verdict that rocked the case.→ Lingering suspicions around Dan’s ex-wife Wendi Adelson — and why neither she nor her father Harvey Adelson have ever been charged, despite the family members convicted around them.⚖️ Disclaimer:Debate the News: True Crime Edition is for informational and discussion purposes only. We are not attorneys, law enforcement officers, or forensic experts. While we research each case thoroughly, the show is recorded live with little to no editing; any factual errors are unintentional. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised. Guest and audience views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.Speakers:→ Adrienne Barker — Co-Host→ Joseph Lobosco — Co-Host→ Amy — Guest Contributor→ Debbie — Guest ContributorCredits:“Debate The News: True Crime”Created by: Jonathan Bing, Adrienne Barker and Joseph R. LoboscoProducers: Adrienne Barker, Joseph R. Lobosco, Jonathan BingWriters: Adrienne Barker & Joseph R. LoboscoEditor: Joseph R. LoboscoCover Art: Joseph R. LoboscoTheme Song: Alaina Cross – Karma [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/karmaWatch: http://ncs.lnk.to/karmaAT/youtubeA Debate the News: True Crime ProductionThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp