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Hit Close to Home
by WCTV Investigates
It's been 10 years since Dan Markel was shot point-blank in his own garage. Since his death, four people have been convicted and a fifth is set to go on trial soon. Prosecutors say Markel's ex-in-laws, the Adelsons, conspired to kill him. But his ex-wife's family says they're innocent. WCTV was at the crime scene the day Markel was shot. We have covered his case since the beginning. We have seen the fear that shot through Florida's capital city after his death.Hit Close to Home is the story of Markel's murder, two families torn apart and a man whose life was tragically stolen.Host Chasity Maynard was there when multiple alleged conspirators were convicted in court, and she'll be in court this year when Markel's ex-mother-in-law Donna Adelson goes on trial for his murder. She is the Head of Investigations at WCTV in Tallahassee, Fla., and she is also the station Digital News Content Manager. Re
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6: Four trials and counting
Four people are serving time for Dan Markel's murder. This episode takes a look back at each of their trials.
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5: Donna's defense dissolves
This mini-episode delves into an order Judge Stephen Everett filed last week that disqualified Donna Adelson's defense team. It means the 74-year-old must find new representation for her pending trial.
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4: Meet the Adelsons
Prosecutors allege Dan Markel's murder was plotted by his former in-laws. But what kind of family could be capable of such an act? Here's what we know about the Adelsons.
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BREAKING: Donna's trial comes to a halt
Donna Adelson's murder and conspiracy trial was halted Tuesday — the same day it was supposed to begin. This episode provides a breaking update on what upended the court's plans.
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3: Hours away from the fifth trial
Donna Adelson is accused of conspiring to kill her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Her trial begins this week.
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2: "The Adelson family had a big problem"
After Dan Markel's death, investigators track down his killers... and they lead prosecutors right back to where they started.
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1: "Something seems wrong"
A young father is fatally shot in his own home, leaving his community shocked and frightened. Years pass before an arrest, and when prosecutors finally reveal who they believe is responsible, it leaves the Tallahassee area even more scared and confused.
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It's been 10 years since Dan Markel was shot point-blank in his own garage. Since his death, four people have been convicted and a fifth is set to go on trial soon. Prosecutors say Markel's ex-in-laws, the Adelsons, conspired to kill him. But his ex-wife's family says they're innocent. WCTV was at the crime scene the day Markel was shot. We have covered his case since the beginning. We have seen the fear that shot through Florida's capital city after his death.Hit Close to Home is the story of Markel's murder, two families torn apart and a man whose life was tragically stolen.Host Chasity Maynard was there when multiple alleged conspirators were convicted in court, and she'll be in court this year when Markel's ex-mother-in-law Donna Adelson goes on trial for his murder. She is the Head of Investigations at WCTV in Tallahassee, Fla., and she is also the station Digital News Content Manager. Re
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It's been 10 years since Dan Markel was shot point-blank in his own garage. Since his death, four people have been convicted and a fifth is set to go on trial soon. Prosecutors say Markel's ex-in-laws, the Adelsons, conspired to kill him. But his ex-wife's family says they're innocent. WCTV was at...
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