The Adelson Family Murder Case | Huntsville News

Donna Adelson, mother-in-law of slain FSU law professor Dan Markel, is serving life for her role in the 2014 murder plot tied to a bitter custody battle with her daughter, Wendi. Now spotlighted in Hulu’s docuseries “Welcome to the Family,” Adelson’s latest appeal argues she was unfairly punished for emotional reactions and wasn’t the mastermind — nor did she pay for the hit. Her son Charlie was convicted in 2023, while ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua (convicted in 2022) allegedly orchestrated the crime by hiring killers, including Luis Rivera (19 years) and Sigfredo Garcia (life). Wendi, who testified in both trials, remains uncharged and insists she knew nothing. The case’s chilling details and family drama continue to unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/291828a716b8e51b