Matriarch

Matriarch Fights for Justice: Donna Adelson Seeks New Trial in High-Profile Murder Case

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The matriarch of a South Florida family, facing a potential life sentence for the calculated murder of her former son-in-law, is seeking a new trial. Donna Adelson’s legal team contends that alleged juror misconduct and judicial errors justify revisiting her case. Adelson was convicted earlier this month after jurors delivered guilty verdicts during a trial that lasted several weeks. She faced serious charges including first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation concerning the death of Daniel Markel, a law professor at Florida State University, who was killed in 2014. In a motion for a … Read more

"Florida Matriarch Found Guilty in Notorious Murder-For-Hire Case: A Family’s Dark Legacy Unveiled"

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TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Donna Adelson, a 75-year-old woman, was convicted of first-degree murder for masterminding a plot to kill her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, in a trial that has captivated public attention and inspired numerous true-crime discussions. The verdict was delivered after a tense two-week trial filled with dramatic testimonies and compelling evidence from law enforcement. Adelson was assessed guilty following a trial where she did not testify in her own defense. Prosecutors charged her in connection with Markel’s 2014 assassination, arguing that the motive was rooted in a bitter custody battle between Markel and … Read more