In this riveting episode of "Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan," we delve into the shocking and complex case against Donna Adelson, a mother accused of conspiring with her son, Charlie Adelson, in an alleged plot to arrange the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. The beloved Florida State University law professor had found himself entangled in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, who is Donna's daughter and Charlie's sister. Join Vinnie Politan as he meticulously examines the details of this high-profile case, exploring the tumultuous dynamics within the Adelson family and the motives that may have led to the deadly conspiracy.
In this riveting episode of "Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan," we delve into the shocking and complex case against Donna Adelson, a mother accused of conspiring with her son, Charlie Adelson, in an alleged plot to arrange the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. The beloved Florida State University law professor had found himself entangled in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, who is Donna's daughter and Charlie's sister.
In divorce documents, Markel explains why Donna Adelson "hated" him, which Vinnie Politan says could be evidence of possible motives in Donna's trial. Dan Markel's mother, Ruth Markel, joins Court TV to give more insight into the death of her son and what was going on during the heat of her son's bitter divorce. Ruth details her experience in her book, "The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief and Trial Life." She says her son "Danny" was blindsided in the summer of 2012 when Wendi first started dropping clues about wanting to separate, divorce, and eventually take his children away without equal custody.
Other expert guests in this episode include renowned trauma psychotherapist Dr. Janie Lacy, Philadelphia Family Law Attorney with expertise in representing parties in divorce, custody, and alimony matters, Jennifer Brandt, and Former Prosecutor and Defense Attorney (both civilian and military) Carl Steinbeck.
00:05:41:27 The Motive
00:08:41:25 Ruth Markel Interview
00:22:53:20 The Bitter Custody Battle
00:34:45:15 The Adelson Family Dynamics
00:37:15:29 Charlie Adelson and “The Hit”
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