{"podcast":{"title":"The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel","slug":"the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533","podcast_index_feed_id":6742533,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5116516.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5116516","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/42502046.jpg","author":"Tony Brueski","episode_count":368,"summary":"Uncover the shocking details behind the 2014 murder of Florida law professor Dan Markel in this gripping true crime podcast. \"The Trial of Donna Adelson, The Murder of Dan Markel\" investigates the Adelson family’s deep entanglement in a crime that shook Tallahassee and the legal world. At the center of this case is Donna Adelson , now facing charges for her alleged role in orchestrating Markel’s murder, alongside her son, Charlie Adelson , the convicted mastermind serving a life sentence for first-degree murder . The podcast delves into the family’s motives , including a bitter custody battle and financial disputes, while exploring Harvey Adelson’s suspected but uncharged involvement . With exclusive insights into cell phone records, financial transactions, and witness testimonies , this podcast provides a comprehensive analysis of the prosecution’s case , the legal proceedings , and the dark dynamics of a family torn apart by crime . If you're fascinated by true crime, courtroom drama, and real-life betrayals , this series is a must-listen. 🎧 Subscribe now to uncover the truth behind one of Florida’s most infamous murder-for-hire cases!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-07T12:18:58.556317+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533"},"episode":{"title":"Donna Adelson Moved to Prison 30 Miles From Her Old Miami Life — And the Wendi Question STILL Isn't Answered","slug":"donna-adelson-moved-to-prison-30-miles-from-her-old-miami-life-and-the-wendi-question-still-isn-t-answered","published_at":"2025-12-11T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533/donna-adelson-moved-to-prison-30-miles-from-her-old-miami-life-and-the-wendi-question-still-isn-t-answered","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8817326","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8817326.mp3?modified=1765395089&sid=5116516&source=rss","summary":"Donna Adelson is officially back in South Florida — just not the way she planned. According to Florida Department of Corrections records, the convicted mastermind behind the Dan Markel murder-for-hire has been transferred from the Ocala reception center to Homestead Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade County. It's the exact placement her defense team requested at sentencing, when Judge Stephen Everett recommended she be housed close to her husband Harvey. The woman who allegedly funded a contract killing because she couldn't accept her grandchildren living in Tallahassee is now thirty miles from her former life, behind razor wire, serving life without parole. Her son Charlie Adelson is serving his own life sentence in South Dakota after being transferred in 2024 over security concerns. Katherine Magbanua remains at Lowell Annex in Ocala. The hitmen are locked up. Five people convicted. Eleven years from murder to final judgment. But one question refuses to go away: What about Wendi? Prosecutors identified Dan Markel's ex-wife as an unindicted co-conspirator in court documents. She testified at every trial under limited immunity. She has repeatedly and consistently denied any involvement in or knowledge of the plot. She has never been charged. State Attorney Jack Campbell said his office would \"make decisions in the coming weeks\" after Donna's conviction — and months later, no decision has been announced. Meanwhile, Donna's \"jailhouse daughter\" has been talking publicly about the family fractures behind bars, the strain between mother and daughter, and Donna's fears about Harvey's deteriorating health. The Markel family is still fighting for access to their grandchildren under the Markel Act — the law that exists because of this case. This is where the story sits. Fo…","meta_description":"Donna Adelson is officially back in South Florida — just not the way she planned. 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