Murder-for-Hire

Uncover the dark and intricate web of plots, motives and sinister secrets of contract killers, accused of making murder a commodity by buying and selling human lives.


Shanna Gardner (left), Mario Fernandez Saldana
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Charlie Adelson looks over his shoulder
splitscreen photos of Charlie and Donna Adelson
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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

A woman in a white jumpsuit walks past the camera
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Lindsay Shiver is seen on bodycamera
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Lindsay Shiver
Lindsay Shiver with her lawyer.
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Shiver Bahama court arrival.
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split screen of lindsay shiver and two men
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Donna Adelson appears in court
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Donna Adelson official mug shot.
Photo of Lindsay Shiver in a pool.
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Shana Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana.
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Jose Baez speaks to the media after Shanna Gardner's court appearance.
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Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana appear in court
Jose Baez stands with Shanna Gardner in court
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photos of shanna gardner and mario fernandez saldana with Matt johnson
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GFX about Charlie Adelson's jailhouse phone calls to his mom.
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side by side photos of henry tenon, mario saldana and shanna gardner
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side by side photos of dan markel and donna adelson
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Donna Adelson Leon County arraignment.
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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

Donna Adelson's mugshot
Booking photo of donna adelson
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photos of mario saldana and shanna gardner
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split screen of wendi and charlie adelson
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split screen of donna adelson in court and ruth markel
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Donna Adelson mugshot
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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 official mug shot.