Conspiracy to Commit

From secret murder plots to corrupt organizations, uncover the dark and hidden corners of the true crime world where fact and fiction often blur.


Katherine Magbanua talks to detectives
Julie Grant and Wendi Adelson
Wendi Adelson is seen crying in a police interrogation video
Phil Markel gives a victim’s impact statement
Charlie Adelson at his sentencing.
Charlie Adelson stands in court
photo of dan markel with Ruth markel speaking
Donna Adelson in court on Dec. 11, 2023.
Splitscreen of Charlie and Donna Adelson mug shots.
splitscreen photos of Charlie and Donna Adelson

On the Docket: Adelsons in Court

Donna Adelson is scheduled to be arraigned for her alleged role in Dan Markel's murder as her son, Charlie, is sentenced for the same crimes. More

December 8, 2023

Donna Adelson
Donna Adelson Leon County arraignment.

Donna Adelson Arraignment

Donna Adelson was arraigned in Leon County on murder, conspiracy and solicitation charges related to the death of Dan Markel. More

November 21, 2023

Booking photo of donna adelson
split screen of donna adelson in court and ruth markel
Donna Adelson mugshot

Donna Adelson Indicted by Grand Jury

A Leon County grand jury indicted Donna Adelson on charges she arranged for the murder of her former son-in-law, FSU professor Dan Markel. More

November 15, 2023

Donna Adelson mug shot.

Donna Adelson Arrested

Donna Adelson was reportedly arrested on an out-of-county warrant. Her son, Charlie, was convicted of the first-degree murder of Dan Markel. More

November 14, 2023

picture of Dan Markel
Dan Markel's divorce attorney talks to Court TV.
split screen of charlie adelson and julia jenae
Charles Adelson listens to the verdict
Prosecutor delivers rebuttal closing in Adelson case.
Adelson defense attorney Daniel Rashbaum delivers closings.
Prosecutor delivers closings in Adelson.
split screen of charlie adelson and prosecutor
Charlie Adelson is questioned about his sister.
Adelson on cross.
Adelson tells jury that Magbanua told him her friend killed Markel.
Charlie Adelson