Podcast appearances and mentions of Luis Rivera

En NEGRAS, conversamos con el doctor Pablo Luis Rivera sobre cómo paterna desde su negritud.Mujeres afrodescendientes conversan sobre proyectos, académicos y comunitarios, relacionados a la negritud y la racialización en Puerto Rico. Aprende de los saberes de mujeres afrodescendientes y desaprende mitos que, históricamente, han degradado a las personas visiblemente negras en la nación puertorriqueña. Una producción de Colectivo Ilé ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.colectivoile.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ para Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico. Viernes 3:00 pm a través del 89.7 FM en San Juan, el 88.3 FM en Mayagüez y ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠radiouniversidad.pr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#ColectivoIle #radioupr #negras #diaspora #afro #afrodescendencia #boricua #DIADELPADRE

Donna Adelson's 5 Most DAMNING Wiretapped Conversations - Murder-for-Hire Evidence EXPOSED The Donna Adelson murder conspiracy case has captivated true crime followers as one of the most shocking family-orchestrated assassinations in modern history. This deep dive reveals the disturbing evidence that prosecutors say proves 73-year-old Donna Adelson masterminded the brutal murder of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel in his own driveway. In this comprehensive analysis, we break down the wiretapped conversations, financial records, and family testimony that led to multiple convictions in what investigators call a sophisticated murder-for-hire plot. The case began as a bitter custody dispute between Dan Markel and his ex-wife Wendi Adelson, but escalated into an alleged family conspiracy involving Donna's dentist son Charlie Adelson, hired assassins, and a web of financial transactions designed to cover their tracks. The evidence is staggering: over 80,000 emails, recorded phone conversations, and testimony from convicted co-conspirators paint a picture of a wealthy family that believed money could solve any problem - even murder. We examine the prosecution's methodical approach to building their case, starting with the actual shooters Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia, then working up to Katherine Magbanua, Charlie Adelson, and finally Donna herself. Recent developments have only strengthened the case against Donna Adelson. A jailhouse informant has alleged that she offered to pay for witness testimony, leading to new wiretaps of her husband Harvey's phone. Her recent transfer from Leon County to Wakulla Detention Facility highlights the ongoing challenges in a case where even constitutional rights become controversial when the defendant is accused of denying those same rights to her alleged victim. The psychological elements of this case are particularly disturbing. How does a grandmother allegedly become the financial mastermind behind a murder plot? What drives a successful family to choose assassination over accepting legal defeat in family court? We explore the forensic evidence, legal strategies, and family dynamics that created one of Florida's most notorious murder conspiracies. This case represents more than just another true crime story - it's a cautionary tale about privilege, entitlement, and how family loyalty can transform into criminal conspiracy. With Donna's trial approaching in August 2025, the final chapter of this devastating family saga is about to be written. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderConspiracy #TrueCrime #CharlieAdelson #FloridaMurder #MurderForHire #AdelsonFamily #TallahasseMurder #CriminalConspiracy Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Donna Adelson's 5 Most DAMNING Wiretapped Conversations - Murder-for-Hire Evidence EXPOSED The Donna Adelson murder conspiracy case has captivated true crime followers as one of the most shocking family-orchestrated assassinations in modern history. This deep dive reveals the disturbing evidence that prosecutors say proves 73-year-old Donna Adelson masterminded the brutal murder of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel in his own driveway. In this comprehensive analysis, we break down the wiretapped conversations, financial records, and family testimony that led to multiple convictions in what investigators call a sophisticated murder-for-hire plot. The case began as a bitter custody dispute between Dan Markel and his ex-wife Wendi Adelson, but escalated into an alleged family conspiracy involving Donna's dentist son Charlie Adelson, hired assassins, and a web of financial transactions designed to cover their tracks. The evidence is staggering: over 80,000 emails, recorded phone conversations, and testimony from convicted co-conspirators paint a picture of a wealthy family that believed money could solve any problem - even murder. We examine the prosecution's methodical approach to building their case, starting with the actual shooters Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia, then working up to Katherine Magbanua, Charlie Adelson, and finally Donna herself. Recent developments have only strengthened the case against Donna Adelson. A jailhouse informant has alleged that she offered to pay for witness testimony, leading to new wiretaps of her husband Harvey's phone. Her recent transfer from Leon County to Wakulla Detention Facility highlights the ongoing challenges in a case where even constitutional rights become controversial when the defendant is accused of denying those same rights to her alleged victim. The psychological elements of this case are particularly disturbing. How does a grandmother allegedly become the financial mastermind behind a murder plot? What drives a successful family to choose assassination over accepting legal defeat in family court? We explore the forensic evidence, legal strategies, and family dynamics that created one of Florida's most notorious murder conspiracies. This case represents more than just another true crime story - it's a cautionary tale about privilege, entitlement, and how family loyalty can transform into criminal conspiracy. With Donna's trial approaching in August 2025, the final chapter of this devastating family saga is about to be written. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderConspiracy #TrueCrime #CharlieAdelson #FloridaMurder #MurderForHire #AdelsonFamily #TallahasseMurder #CriminalConspiracy Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Luis Rivera of Solutions 21 joins host Chip Arenchild to explore the real challenge facing independent insurance agencies: developing the next generation of leaders. From military insights to succession planning analogies, this episode uncovers how brokerages can address generational shifts, preserve institutional knowledge, and build leadership at every level. If you're navigating retirements, M&A, or growth challenges, this conversation is a must-listen. Stick around for practical advice that blends strategy, human behavior, and hard-won experience.Timecodes 00:00 – Welcome and guest introduction 00:52 – What Solutions 21 does and why it started 02:00 – Why the name “Solutions 21” matters 02:35 – The military connection and leadership philosophy 05:09 – Generational shifts in today's workforce 06:32 – The silver tsunami and Gen X talent gap 08:11 – Preparing millennials and Gen Z to lead 09:34 – The baton analogy for leadership transition 11:02 – When leadership handoffs go wrong 13:05 – Ideal clients for Solutions 21 14:15 – Leadership lessons from the military 15:48 – The power of 1-on-1s and influence 18:19 – Solutions 21's work with the Council of Insurance Agents 19:08 – What firms must analyze before investing in people 21:08 – Tools vs. carpenters: how leadership is developed 22:09 – M&A, onboarding, and protecting culture 23:17 – Final takeaways on human capital and agency successResources:Become a member at RiskProNet.comConnect with Luis Rivera on LinkedinConnect with Chip Arenchild on LinkedIn

Hey friends — Josh here. In this episode of On Adventure, I sit down with Luis Rivera, whose story is one of raw grit, reinvention, and the kind of adventure that doesn't just test your body, but transforms your mind. From a childhood on a remote island off Puerto Rico to stepping into the unknown of upstate New York at age 12, Luis shares what it really means to navigate cultural shifts, language barriers, and personal setbacks. What begins as a sports story quickly turns into a full-on life odyssey — from a football injury that threatened his future, to an unexpected path in collegiate track and field, to ultimately becoming a national champion and training alongside Olympic athletes. Luis's journey is a powerful reminder that the hardest parts of the road are often the ones that reveal who we are. If you've ever faced a season of uncertainty or questioned your direction, this conversation offers both perspective and fuel for your own adventure forward. ⏱️ Timeline Highlights [4:02] – From Puerto Rico to Rochester: The culture shock of middle school in America [7:58] – How sports became Luis's universal language of belonging [13:45] – Earning the nickname “Mean Machine” and learning the power of hard work [20:55] – The injury that ended his football dreams — and started something unexpected [24:10] – A fateful meeting with a track coach and the start of a new athletic journey [38:00] – Becoming a national champion and rewriting what success looks like [47:00] – Life after elite athletics and applying the athlete's mindset to real life [56:22] – Luis's powerful reframing of failure and why the “middle ground” matters most

1. Se complica la nominación de Arthur Garffer como secretario de Estado. - Prácticamente muerta esa nominación. 2. TRS propone a la actual Secretaria de Estado Interina, Narel Waleska Colón (esposa de Ramón Luis Rivera) como candidata en propiedad. 3. ¿Qué está pasando en este gobierno que los lleva a cometer tantos errores básicos y tan corriditos? 4. En medio de la nueva crisis, la gobernadora se va para Washington, D.C y el secretario de Hacienda se queda como gobernador interino. Y por allá también anda TRS. 5. Sin beneficios contributivos para Puerto Rico la medida de reforma contributiva de Trump 6. A salvo los dineros del PAN. Por ahora. 7. Martes de energía con Ramón Luis Nieves 8. Otro relevo de carga esta mañana 9. Inspector General detecta pago ilegal de $2 millones en salud correccional 10. Redadas contra inmigrantes comienzan a afectar el sector de la construcción. 11. Qatar le “regala” un super jet a Trump. ¿Y eso no es corrupción?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features this year's Commencement speakers from the class of 2025, Luis Rivera and Logan Weilbaker, as they reflect on their academic achievements, progress on their speeches, and what it feels like to carry the burden of saying “goodbye” (Episode 383).

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#gobierno #puertorico #energía La salida de la designada secretaria del Departamento Gobernadora Jenniffer González, pone al descubierto que el poder está concentrado en un secretario de la gobernación que ni siquiera puede poner en orden La Fortaleza en 120 días del tercer gobierno PNP en tres ciclos electorales. | Zaida 'Cucusa' Hernández dirige 'de facto' la Oficina de Nombramientos de Fortaleza a donde nombraron a una amiga de JGo. | En La Fortaleza no hay administrador ni jefa de Oficina de Finanzas y en Estado, sacaron a Fernando Sanchez para dejar interina a la esposa del alcalde de Bayamón, Ramón Luis Rivera. | Atentado contra la judicatura y periodistas directo desde la Oficina de la Attorney General de USA. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo

#gobierno #puertorico #energía La salida de la designada secretaria del Departamento Gobernadora Jenniffer González, pone al descubierto que el poder está concentrado en un secretario de la gobernación que ni siquiera puede poner en orden La Fortaleza en 120 días del tercer gobierno PNP en tres ciclos electorales. | Zaida 'Cucusa' Hernández dirige 'de facto' la Oficina de Nombramientos de Fortaleza a donde nombraron a una amiga de JGo. | En La Fortaleza no hay administrador ni jefa de Oficina de Finanzas y en Estado, sacaron a Fernando Sanchez para dejar interina a la esposa del alcalde de Bayamón, Ramón Luis Rivera. | Atentado contra la judicatura y periodistas directo desde la Oficina de la Attorney General de USA. ¡Conéctate, comenta y comparte! #periodismoindependiente #periodismodigital #periodismoinvestigativo

RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 4 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 3 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 2 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 1 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 3 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 2 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 1 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Leon County, where she sought her release from jail. Dressed in a purple jumpsuit and shackled, she testified that her husband suggested the trip to Vietnam—where they had previously vacationed—after their son, Dr. Charlie Adelson, was convicted for hiring hitmen to kill Markel in 2014. “I wasn't afraid of being arrested,” Adelson stated in court, according to CourtTV. “My husband and I—literally shocked and traumatized at what had happened to Charlie—he said, ‘We need to just get some peace, we need to catch our breath, we're gonna go away somewhere.'” In November 2023, authorities arrested the couple at Miami International Airport as they prepared to board a flight to Vietnam via Dubai. Both Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates lack extradition agreements with the United States. Law enforcement officials viewed the move as an attempt to flee prosecution. Despite the circumstances, Adelson maintained they had every intention of returning to the U.S. voluntarily. “If we go to a non-extradition country, then if law enforcement decided that they wanted to arrest you or me, we won't be sitting in a foreign prison waiting months to go back,” she recalled her husband saying. She insisted they understood what their trip might look like to authorities but believed traveling to Vietnam would provide them with a chance to clear their heads before turning themselves in. “I thought it was a good idea because I just couldn't think straight,” Adelson told the court. The case stems from the 2014 murder of Markel, a Florida State University law professor who was embroiled in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter. Wendi had wanted to move with their two children from Tallahassee to South Florida, a request Markel had fought in court. Prosecutors allege that Donna and her son Charlie conspired to have Markel killed to resolve the family's custody battle. The case remained unsolved for years until law enforcement arrested Charlie Adelson in April 2022. In November 2023, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Prosecutors proved he had hired gang members Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera to carry out the hit. Garcia, the triggerman, is serving a life sentence, while Rivera, who cooperated with authorities, received a 19-year sentence. Garcia's ex-wife, Katherine Magbanua, who had been dating Charlie Adelson at the time, was also convicted and sentenced to life in prison for her role in arranging the murder. Charlie Adelson's conviction appeared to trigger his parents' attempt to leave the country just two weeks later. “I wanted to get away, he wanted to get away. That's what we wanted to do,” Donna Adelson said of her husband. She testified that she had consulted with her lawyers before the trip and was assured that there were no active warrants or charges against them. “I thought if you asked your attorneys and they tell you that, I'm going,” she said. Despite allegedly being warned they could be stopped at the airport, the couple proceeded with their travel plans—only to be intercepted by authorities before boarding their flight. With her son convicted and her own trial ahead, Adelson continues to fight the charges, maintaining that her travel plans were not an attempt to flee justice but rather a desperate attempt to process what had happened to her family. #FloridaCrime #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #DonnaAdelson #FSU #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Ecos, voces y rostros en el Primer Festival de Monólogos en el Paradise, con Alina Marrero, Héctor Luis Rivera y Manuel Padilla.

In the 865th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by the free-to-play WSOP App, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are at Level 9 Studio to talk about Ethan "Rampage" Yau admittedly getting scammed again! Find out what happened and what Rampage says he's going to do about it. They also wrap up the 2024 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) including Jason Koon & Caitlin Comesky becoming PokerStars US Ambassadors, Jeff Madsen making a deep run in the Main Event before suffering a bad beat, and Nick Marchington emerging victorious after a single cooler hand during heads-up play.  Other highlights include Sam Soverel winning the NAPT High Roller, Jared Bleznick defeating Patrik Antonius in High Stakes Duel V (a rematch is in store), Antonius turning right around and winning the Triton Poker Invitational for $5.1 million after besting Vladimir "Gambledore" Korzinin, and Bryn Kenney becoming the first player in history to cross $70 million in tournament earnings. Oh, and Kristen Foxen, Jeanne David & Starla Brodie are this year's Women in Poker Hall of Fame inductees. Finally, the crew draws a contest winner for a seat into the $5M Freeroll at WPT World Championship, Kyna and Mike go heads-up in trivia to compete for a seat of their own, and fans of the PokerNews Podcast get yet another opportunity to win another seat! Find out how in the latest episode. The podcast has a new sponsor in the #1 free-to-play WSOP app, and as part of it, we run another "WSOP Replay" segment in which Chad reviews a famous poker hand through the lens of the WSOP App. Check it out and remember to use bonus code "POKERNEWS" if you download and play for an extra 1,000,000 in chips! A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:10 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz 00:25 | Ethan “Rampage” Yau allegedly scammed… again! 02:44 | Rampage responds 05:50 | Chad's Rampage story 07:58 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App 08:48 | Jason Koon & Caitlin Comesky become PokerStars US Ambassadors 10:00 | How did Luis Rivera & other NAPT Gold Pass winners do? 11:55 | Nick Marchington wins NAPT Main Event; Jeff Madsen finishes in third 12:54 | Jeff Madsen's brutal elimination 15:05 | Kyna England headed to play poker in England 15:56 | One and Done – cooler in first hand of heads-up play 19:43 | Sam Soverel takes down NAPT High Roller 20:27 | WPT World Championship right around the corner! 22:22 | Drawing a winner for a ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll Seat 25:00 | Trivia Showdown: Kyna vs. Mike for ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll Seat 32:00 | New Listener Giveaway – Win a ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll Seat! 36:37 | High Stakes Duel – Patrik Antonius vs. Jared Bleznick 37:55 | Antonius wins Triton Poker Invitational for $5.1 million 39:20 | Video – Antonius seals the deal against Vladimir Korzinin 40:57 | Other winners from the Triton Monte Carlo 41:45 | Bryn Kenney becomes first player to. cross $70M in live tournament earnings  42:31 | Kristen Foxen, Jeanne David & Starla Brodie 2024 Women in Poker Hall of Fame inductees 43:39 | Teaser Clip – Kyna on Life Outside Poker

Ramon Luis Rivera y Rosachely Rivera Santana de Bayamón y Gurabo, los dos alcaldes que es posible brinquen al Ejecutivo de Jenniffer González Colón. El escrutinio comienza hoy y hay tres posiciones en San Juan que mantienen en la delantera a candidatos de la alianza electoral. Hay recuento en el precinto dos entre Joel Vázquez de MVC y el candidato del PPD, José Hernández. | Paseo de Puerta de Tierra, un ejemplo de la planificación desordenada y cuando el gobierno actúa de espalda a las comunidades y no escucha a los expertos. Proyecto de $36 millones que se ca en pedazos al mar.

Ramon Luis Rivera y Rosachely Rivera Santana de Bayamón y Gurabo, los dos alcaldes que es posible brinquen al Ejecutivo de Jenniffer González Colón. El escrutinio comienza hoy y hay tres posiciones en San Juan que mantienen en la delantera a candidatos de la alianza electoral. Hay recuento en el precinto dos entre Joel Vázquez de MVC y el candidato del PPD, José Hernández. | Paseo de Puerta de Tierra, un ejemplo de la planificación desordenada y cuando el gobierno actúa de espalda a las comunidades y no escucha a los expertos. Proyecto de $36 millones que se ca en pedazos al mar.

In the 864th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by the free-to-play WSOP App, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by Connor Richards at Level 9 Studio to talk about a player who was stripped of their World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet and subsequently banned. Find out who and what happened here. They then talk about happenings thus far from the 2024 Pokerstars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) at Resorts World including Stephen Song winning the $25,500 Super High Roller, Will "The Thrill" Failla winning a tournament he didn't even mean to enter, and Kyna's experience in the NAPT Women's Event (plus her upcoming trip to London). Other topics discussed include Jason Koon becoming a PokerStars Ambassador, Chad's trip to Montreal where Michael Wang won the WPT Playground Championship, and the recent trend of shirtless winner photos, which was actually started back in 2010 by Pascal Lefrancois. PokerNews PA Ambassador Keith Becker then chats with NAPT Gold Pass winner Luis Rivera, Ethan “Rampage” Yau won a CSOP event, and Chad shares highlights from the Jeremy Renner Charity Poker Event at Venetian. Finally, learn about the new PokerNews Podcast contest to win a seat into the $5M Freeroll at WPT World Championship simply by watching and commenting on the trailer for new poker documentary ‘The Ultimate Stack'! The podcast has a new sponsor in the #1 free-to-play WSOP app, and as part of it, we run another "WSOP Replay" segment in which Chad reviews a famous poker hand through the lens of the WSOP App. Check it out and remember to use bonus code "POKERNEWS" if you download and play for an extra 1,000,000 in chips! A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Connor Richards 00:24 | Francesco Garofalo stripped of $25K GGMillion$ SHR WSOP Online bracelet  07:00 | GGPoker's $500M acquisition of WSOP is finalized 08:50 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App 09:55 | Kyna England going to England for Women's Festival 11:05 | 2024 NAPT Women's Event highlights 12:45 | Sheila Stimson wins NAPT Women's Event 13:20 | Gregor Sverko wins $550 Mystery Bounty title 14:20 | Will “The Thrill” Failla wins tournament he mistakenly entered 15:38 | Richard Bai wins $1,100 RunGood Open at NAPT 16:36 | Stephen Song ships NAPT $25,500 Super High Roller 18:00 | Favorite NAPT moments thus far 19:20 | Jason Koon new PokerStars Ambassador 19:40 | Chad's trip to Montreal's Playground 20:15 | Michael Wang wins WPT Playground Championship 22:17 | Kevin Rabichow beats Pascal Lefrancois to win WPT Playground High Roller 23:53 | Catching up w/ NAPT Gold Pass winner Luis Rivera 26:25 | Contest to win a seat into $5M Freeroll at WPT World Championship 28:29 | Trailer for new poker documentary ‘The Ultimate Stack' 30:27 | Highlights from the Jeremy Renner Charity Poker Event at Venetian 31:40 | Ethan “Rampage” Yau wins Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) event 32:47 | Upcoming CSOP Events this weekend[/TABLE]

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky unravels the perplexing and tragic case of Professor Dan Markel, a law professor whose life was cut short in a murder-for-hire plot. Set against the backdrop of Tallahassee, Florida, this story goes into a tangled web of family conflict and custody battles that spanned over a decade, leading to multiple arrests and significant legal reforms.Dan Markel, a brilliant academic with a promising career, was ambushed and shot in his own garage in 2014. The investigation reveals a shocking conspiracy involving his ex-wife Wendi Adelson's family, including her brother Charlie and mother Donna, who allegedly sought to eliminate Dan to gain full custody of his children. The case takes several twists and turns, with key players like Sigfredo Garcia, Luis Rivera, and Katherine Magbanua implicated in the murder plot.Question: What was the most shocking part of the case? Don't forget to share your thoughts on this case in the comments below and subscribe for more gripping episodes.Sources:https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/dan-markel-case-who-is-daniel-markelhttps://law.fsu.edu/press-release/criminal-law-scholar-dan-markel-joins-facultyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DanMarkelhttps://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2023/11/07/dan-markel-murder-hire-charlie-adelson-guilty-tallahassee-florida-conspiracy/71487731007/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmDJ8wxhBAhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/donna-adelson-charlie-adelson-daniel-markel-murder-plot-florida-rcna133556https://floridapolitics.com/archives/641455-charlie-adelson-trial-day-1-states-case-consistent-defense-floats-puzzling-conspiracy-theory/https://davidlat.substack.com/p/the-dan-markel-case-charlie-adelson-95dhttps://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2024/09/17/donna-adelson-trial-dan-markel-murder-fsu-law/75245706007/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2024/09/16/trial-of-donna-adelson-charlie-wendi-rob-dan-markel-murder-for-hire-court-crime-hit-men-tallahassee/75155979007/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2024/10/08/judge-in-donna-adelson-murder-trial-disqualifies-her-new-attorneys-dan-markel-murder-for-hire/75568688007/https://www.wctv.tv/2024/10/23/state-responds-charlie-adelsons-request-overturn-conviction-due-conflict-interest/https://floridapolitics.com/archives/648622-charlie-adelson-gets-life-sentence-for-someone-elses-problem-phil-markel-moves-courtroom-to-tears/https://news.wfsu.org/wfsu-local-news/2021-03-31/florida-professors-murder-puts-focus-on-grandparents-rightshttps://floridapolitics.com/archives/535322-gov-desantis-signs-markel-act-giving-grandparents-visitation-rights/https://www.foxnews.com/us/life-sentence-mother-florida-lawyer-killed-murder-hire-plot-details-familys-fight-justicehttps://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2022/06/florida-gov-desantis-signs-markel-act-giving-grandparents-right-to-visit-their-grandchildren-where-l.htmlDon't forget to share this in text with your friends and on Reddit************************************************************************************************Support these businesses; support LaM:BJs - Save $35 on a yearly membership with my link: www.murderandlove.com/BJsNOVEMBER PATREON SALE - Save 50% all bonuses - Use the NOVEMBER SALE tier until 11-30-2024✨✨For a commercial-free episode, pictures, and more head to our exclusive group at www.patreon.com/loveandmurder✨✨Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network www.darkcastnetwork.com*************************************************************************************************

In the 863rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by the free-to-play WSOP App, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by Connor Richards at Level 9 Studio to kick off the 2024 Pokerstars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) at Resorts World! The series runs November 1-10 and will offer players and Gold Pass winners the opportunity to become the “Loose Cannon” on the PokerStars Big Game, which will also see future football Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski compete at the felt. Speaking of Gold Pass winners, we highlight more players who won their way to Las Vegas including Luis Viera, who won his Gold Pass in the PokerNews Podcast giveaway, and Canada's Steve Maddison, who our PokerNews Ontario Ambassador Kyle Anderson interviewed as a part of the show. And let's not forget about the $330 buy-in NAPT Women's Event on Nov. 5 featuring a $30,000 guarantee and CardPlayer Lifestyle's Mixed Game Festival IX from Nov. 3-7.  Connor then shares his thoughts on the Life Outside Poker Meet-Up Game and shares the tragic story of Jim Weger, who passed away in a motorcycle accident the night before the 10th Annual Pawn Stars Poker Run. You'll also get to hear about winners from the 2024 Norwegian Poker Championship, and finally, you can see Chad take part in a $100 flip during an impromptu appearance on The Absolute Nuts show, which was filming their cash game at Resorts World during the PokerNews MUG. The podcast has a new sponsor in the #1 free-to-play WSOP app, and as part of it, we run another "WSOP Replay" segment in which Chad reviews a famous poker hand through the lens of the WSOP App. Check it out and remember to use bonus code "POKERNEWS" if you download and play for an extra 1,000,000 in chips! A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:10 | Welcome Kyna England & Connor Richards 02:23 | NAPT Las Vegas is underway!!! 02:50 | Who'll be the new Big Game “Loose Cannons”? 04:25 | Get to know PokerNews Podcast Gold Pass winner Luis Rivera 06:17 | Video – Luis Rivera 07:14 | Recent NAPT Gold Pass Winners 08:02 | PN ON Ambassador Kyle Anderson interviews Gold Pass winner Steve Maddison 11:50 | Connor reflects on the Life Outside Poker Meet-Up Game (MUG) 13:56 | Sponsor – WSOP the #1 Free-to-Play Poker App 15:30 | NAPT Women's Event features $30,000 Guarantee!!! 17:34 | Rob Gronkowski & Nick Wright playing PokerStars The Big Game 19:29 | CardPlayer Lifestyle's Mixed Game Festival IX 22:31 | The Pawn Stars Poker Run adventure 24:10 | Remembering Jim Weger 26:10 | The Absolute Nuts show 28:09 | See Chad do a $100 flip on The Absolute Nuts 32:50 | 2024 Norwegian Poker Championship winners

Donna Adelson, who is facing charges in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is making key legal moves just weeks before her trial is set to begin. Adelson, 74, appeared in court as her defense team presented several motions designed to ensure a fair trial, which WAS scheduled to start on September 17. Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was fatally shot in his driveway in 2014. Prosecutors allege that Donna Adelson orchestrated the murder to facilitate the relocation of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her two young grandsons from Tallahassee to Miami amid a contentious custody battle following Wendi's divorce from Markel. Donna is the fourth individual to face trial in connection with Markel's murder, following the convictions of her son, Charlie Adelson, Charlie's ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, and hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. Recent court filings reveal that Adelson's defense team has submitted a motion in limine to exclude specific evidence and arguments from her trial. One key request is to prevent testimony from Tallahassee Police Investigator Craig Isom, who previously testified that he asked Donna and her husband, Harvey, to submit to a police interview at Markel's memorial service—a request they declined. The defense argues that presenting this testimony in Donna's trial would unfairly use her pre-arrest silence against her, potentially prejudicing the jury if she decides to testify. Another significant motion seeks to exclude details about the Adelson family's finances. Donna's attorneys argue that evidence concerning the family's wealth, including assets from their now-closed dental practice, the Adelson Institute, and Charlie's financial dealings, is irrelevant to the charges against Donna and could bias the jury. They claim that any funds paid to Magbanua following Markel's murder came from Charlie's money and that financial information about the Adelson Institute would not impact Donna's culpability. As the trial date approaches, all eyes are on the court's decisions regarding these motions, which could significantly impact the trial's proceedings and outcome. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #LegalDefense #CourtroomStrategy #JurySelection #CriminalTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Donna Adelson, who is facing charges in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is making key legal moves just weeks before her trial is set to begin. Adelson, 74, appeared in court as her defense team presented several motions designed to ensure a fair trial, which WAS scheduled to start on September 17. Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was fatally shot in his driveway in 2014. Prosecutors allege that Donna Adelson orchestrated the murder to facilitate the relocation of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her two young grandsons from Tallahassee to Miami amid a contentious custody battle following Wendi's divorce from Markel. Donna is the fourth individual to face trial in connection with Markel's murder, following the convictions of her son, Charlie Adelson, Charlie's ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, and hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. Recent court filings reveal that Adelson's defense team has submitted a motion in limine to exclude specific evidence and arguments from her trial. One key request is to prevent testimony from Tallahassee Police Investigator Craig Isom, who previously testified that he asked Donna and her husband, Harvey, to submit to a police interview at Markel's memorial service—a request they declined. The defense argues that presenting this testimony in Donna's trial would unfairly use her pre-arrest silence against her, potentially prejudicing the jury if she decides to testify. Another significant motion seeks to exclude details about the Adelson family's finances. Donna's attorneys argue that evidence concerning the family's wealth, including assets from their now-closed dental practice, the Adelson Institute, and Charlie's financial dealings, is irrelevant to the charges against Donna and could bias the jury. They claim that any funds paid to Magbanua following Markel's murder came from Charlie's money and that financial information about the Adelson Institute would not impact Donna's culpability. As the trial date approaches, all eyes are on the court's decisions regarding these motions, which could significantly impact the trial's proceedings and outcome. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #LegalDefense #CourtroomStrategy #JurySelection #CriminalTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

On September 17 of 2024, Donna Adelson, the matriarch of the now notorious Adelson family of South Florida, will head to trial. She is facing charges for her alleged role in the plot to do in her son-in-law, Dan Markel. Markel lost his life in July of 2014. So far, there've been four trials and four people have been convicted for their roles in this most heinous and tragic crime: Latin gang member Luis Rivera, his childhood friend Sigfredo Garcia, Sigfredo's baby mama and one-time girlfriend to Charlie Adelson, Katherine Magbanua, and Charlie Adelson. Prosecutors are now going for Donna Adelson. Join me as I review the case against Donna and share insights into how Charlie may testify (yes, he has been called as a state's witness). Get your popcorn and cocktails ready because this trial is going to be fascinating. Let's hope more justice is coming for Dan Markel and his family.#donnaadelson #Charlieadelson #wendiadelson #danmarkel #tallahassee #florida #truecrimeunsolved #idaho #moscowidaho #kayleegoncalves #madisonmogen #ethanchapin #xanakernodle #moscowstudentmurders #idahostudentmurders #moscowhomicides  #truecrimeunsolved #truecrimeunsolvedSupport the show

Donna Adelson, who is facing charges in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is making key legal moves just weeks before her trial is set to begin. Adelson, 74, appeared in court as her defense team presented several motions designed to ensure a fair trial, which is scheduled to start on September 17. Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was fatally shot in his driveway in 2014. Prosecutors allege that Donna Adelson orchestrated the murder to facilitate the relocation of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her two young grandsons from Tallahassee to Miami amid a contentious custody battle following Wendi's divorce from Markel. Donna is the fourth individual to face trial in connection with Markel's murder, following the convictions of her son, Charlie Adelson, Charlie's ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, and hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. Recent court filings reveal that Adelson's defense team has submitted a motion in limine to exclude specific evidence and arguments from her trial. One key request is to prevent testimony from Tallahassee Police Investigator Craig Isom, who previously testified that he asked Donna and her husband, Harvey, to submit to a police interview at Markel's memorial service—a request they declined. The defense argues that presenting this testimony in Donna's trial would unfairly use her pre-arrest silence against her, potentially prejudicing the jury if she decides to testify. Another significant motion seeks to exclude details about the Adelson family's finances. Donna's attorneys argue that evidence concerning the family's wealth, including assets from their now-closed dental practice, the Adelson Institute, and Charlie's financial dealings, is irrelevant to the charges against Donna and could bias the jury. They claim that any funds paid to Magbanua following Markel's murder came from Charlie's money and that financial information about the Adelson Institute would not impact Donna's culpability. As the trial date approaches, all eyes are on the court's decisions regarding these motions, which could significantly impact the trial's proceedings and outcome. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #LegalDefense #CourtroomStrategy #JurySelection #CriminalTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Donna Adelson, who is facing charges in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is making key legal moves just weeks before her trial is set to begin. Adelson, 74, appeared in court as her defense team presented several motions designed to ensure a fair trial, which is scheduled to start on September 17. Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was fatally shot in his driveway in 2014. Prosecutors allege that Donna Adelson orchestrated the murder to facilitate the relocation of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her two young grandsons from Tallahassee to Miami amid a contentious custody battle following Wendi's divorce from Markel. Donna is the fourth individual to face trial in connection with Markel's murder, following the convictions of her son, Charlie Adelson, Charlie's ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, and hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. Recent court filings reveal that Adelson's defense team has submitted a motion in limine to exclude specific evidence and arguments from her trial. One key request is to prevent testimony from Tallahassee Police Investigator Craig Isom, who previously testified that he asked Donna and her husband, Harvey, to submit to a police interview at Markel's memorial service—a request they declined. The defense argues that presenting this testimony in Donna's trial would unfairly use her pre-arrest silence against her, potentially prejudicing the jury if she decides to testify. Another significant motion seeks to exclude details about the Adelson family's finances. Donna's attorneys argue that evidence concerning the family's wealth, including assets from their now-closed dental practice, the Adelson Institute, and Charlie's financial dealings, is irrelevant to the charges against Donna and could bias the jury. They claim that any funds paid to Magbanua following Markel's murder came from Charlie's money and that financial information about the Adelson Institute would not impact Donna's culpability. As the trial date approaches, all eyes are on the court's decisions regarding these motions, which could significantly impact the trial's proceedings and outcome. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #LegalDefense #CourtroomStrategy #JurySelection #CriminalTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Donna Adelson, who is facing charges in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is making key legal moves just weeks before her trial is set to begin. Adelson, 74, appeared in court as her defense team presented several motions designed to ensure a fair trial, which is scheduled to start on September 17. Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was fatally shot in his driveway in 2014. Prosecutors allege that Donna Adelson orchestrated the murder to facilitate the relocation of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her two young grandsons from Tallahassee to Miami amid a contentious custody battle following Wendi's divorce from Markel. Donna is the fourth individual to face trial in connection with Markel's murder, following the convictions of her son, Charlie Adelson, Charlie's ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, and hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. Recent court filings reveal that Adelson's defense team has submitted a motion in limine to exclude specific evidence and arguments from her trial. One key request is to prevent testimony from Tallahassee Police Investigator Craig Isom, who previously testified that he asked Donna and her husband, Harvey, to submit to a police interview at Markel's memorial service—a request they declined. The defense argues that presenting this testimony in Donna's trial would unfairly use her pre-arrest silence against her, potentially prejudicing the jury if she decides to testify. Another significant motion seeks to exclude details about the Adelson family's finances. Donna's attorneys argue that evidence concerning the family's wealth, including assets from their now-closed dental practice, the Adelson Institute, and Charlie's financial dealings, is irrelevant to the charges against Donna and could bias the jury. They claim that any funds paid to Magbanua following Markel's murder came from Charlie's money and that financial information about the Adelson Institute would not impact Donna's culpability. As the trial date approaches, all eyes are on the court's decisions regarding these motions, which could significantly impact the trial's proceedings and outcome. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #LegalDefense #CourtroomStrategy #JurySelection #CriminalTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Donna Adelson, who is facing charges in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is making key legal moves just weeks before her trial is set to begin. Adelson, 74, appeared in court as her defense team presented several motions designed to ensure a fair trial, which is scheduled to start on September 17. Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was fatally shot in his driveway in 2014. Prosecutors allege that Donna Adelson orchestrated the murder to facilitate the relocation of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her two young grandsons from Tallahassee to Miami amid a contentious custody battle following Wendi's divorce from Markel. Donna is the fourth individual to face trial in connection with Markel's murder, following the convictions of her son, Charlie Adelson, Charlie's ex-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, and hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera. Recent court filings reveal that Adelson's defense team has submitted a motion in limine to exclude specific evidence and arguments from her trial. One key request is to prevent testimony from Tallahassee Police Investigator Craig Isom, who previously testified that he asked Donna and her husband, Harvey, to submit to a police interview at Markel's memorial service—a request they declined. The defense argues that presenting this testimony in Donna's trial would unfairly use her pre-arrest silence against her, potentially prejudicing the jury if she decides to testify. Another significant motion seeks to exclude details about the Adelson family's finances. Donna's attorneys argue that evidence concerning the family's wealth, including assets from their now-closed dental practice, the Adelson Institute, and Charlie's financial dealings, is irrelevant to the charges against Donna and could bias the jury. They claim that any funds paid to Magbanua following Markel's murder came from Charlie's money and that financial information about the Adelson Institute would not impact Donna's culpability. As the trial date approaches, all eyes are on the court's decisions regarding these motions, which could significantly impact the trial's proceedings and outcome. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #LegalDefense #CourtroomStrategy #JurySelection #CriminalTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

We caught up with our new buddy Luis Rivera, The MEAT PAPI, star of Netflix's BBQ Showdown Season 3, to discuss his Venezuelan-inspired BBQ style and his journey in the barbecue world. Luis shares insights from his time on the show, his recent move to Dallas, and his current role at Outfit Brewery, where he's blending Venezuelan flavors with Texas BBQ traditions. We also dive into the differences between smoking meat in Seattle versus Texas, exploring how regional techniques and flavors shape the art of BBQ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meatdudespodcast/support

#danmarkel#donnaadelson #truecrime On the eve of the 10-year anniversary of the senseless slaying, attorney and advocate Jared Ross joins the program to share his fond memory of his friend Dan, the Markel family, and the work he is doing to continue honoring his friend's memory through the Justice for Dan organization. Growing up as a high school classmate of Charlie and Wendi Adelson, he offers a unique perspective on Charlie's recent conviction and Donna Adelson's upcoming trial this September. Jared was recently appointed as a Board Member of Justice for Dan Inc, an organization dedicated to seeking justice for Dan Markel and his family. Jared highlights their efforts and outlines the next steps. Learn more about Justice for Dan Inc. at: https://www.justicefordan.com/ YouTube Video of this episode: https://youtube.com/live/AV0lLIWhlQI Check out Collier Landry's links below! ➡️ Wanna say thanks for a great episode? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Check out my Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry ➡️ Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYIJGxnTPGxaKRZc-Gq63iA/ About the case of Dan Markel: Daniel Eric Markel was a Canadian-born attorney and law professor who authored numerous works on retribution in criminal law and sentencing, focusing on the role of punishment in the criminal justice system. Originally from Toronto, he earned a J.D. from Harvard University in 2001. After working as a law clerk for a federal judge and as an associate at a law firm, he joined the faculty of Florida State University in 2005. Markel was killed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2014, in a murder-for-hire motivated by child custody issues following Markel's divorce from Wendi Adelson, a clinical law professor and child advocate also employed at Florida State University at the time. Wendi Adelson has not been charged, but she has been named, together with her brother Charlie and mother Donna, as "conspirators" in the killing. Four individuals have been convicted in the case. Luis Rivera pled guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 19 years in prison. Sigfredo Garcia was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced to life in prison. After a mistrial was declared in her original trial, Katherine Magbanua was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder in her retrial; she was sentenced to life in prison plus two consecutive 30-year sentences. Charlie Adelson, Wendi Adelson's brother, was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder. On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Charlie Adelson was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder plus an additional 30 years each for conspiracy and solicitation convictions. Donna Adelson, Markel's former mother-in-law, was arrested at the Miami International Airport on a warrant from Leon County, apparently trying to flee to Vietnam, a country with no extradition treaty with the U.S. She is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder. Her trial is set for September 17, 2024. • Disclaimer: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The views expressed in this video are personal and may not represent the official position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. The assumptions made are solely the creator's own. These views are subject to change and should not be considered permanent. I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of the information in this video, and I am not liable for any errors, omissions, or damages resulting from its use. All information is provided as-is. It is your responsibility to verify the facts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Listen as I share the top 8 mistakes hitmen, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, made, which ultimately led to the crime of Dan Markel's death being solved. I've infused some humor into this to lighten the mood. Enjoy!#charlieadelson #wendiadelson #donnaadelson #danmarkel #tallahassee #florida #breakingnews #asmr #truecrime #idaho #moscowidaho #kayleegoncalves #madisonmogen #ethanchapin #xanakernodle #moscowstudentmurders #idahostudentmurders #moscowhomicides  #truecrimeunsolved #truecrimeunsolvedSupport the show

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To get a handle on just how much money was transferred from Charlie Adelson, and possibly his mother, Donna too, to the hired hitmen and Katie Magbanua, I decided to review the facts. Some of the money transfers are going to play a role in Donna's upcoming trial, and it will be interesting to see how exactly her defense team handles these issues. Money plays such a big role in this case. I would argue that it was Sigfredo Garcia, Luis Rivera and Katie Magbanua's combined motive for committing the brutal crime.  #charlieadelson #wendiadelson #donnaadelson #danmarkel #tallahassee #florida #breakingnews #asmr #truecrime #idaho #moscowidaho #kayleegoncalves #madisonmogen #ethanchapin #xanakernodle #moscowstudentmurders #idahostudentmurders #moscowhomicides  #truecrimeunsolved #truecrimeunsolvedSupport the show

Episodio donde Vivien Mattei y José Raúl Cepeda conversan con dos autores q este fin de semana presentan sus libros en la librería El Candil. Segmentó 1 Vivien comenzó recordándoles a los radioescuchas que hoy es miércoles naranja, campaña de base que invita al consumidor a apoyar al pequeño y mediano comercio local. Invitó a apoyar a nuestros auspiciadores la librería El Candil, El Paraíso Fonda Criolla y Caribe Coop. El Dr. Luis Rivera Pagán, teólogo, jubilado de la Universidad de Princeton. Comenta su más reciente publicación “Teología Descolonizadora: voz profética, solidaridad y liberación” Entre los temas del libro está la colonización/cristianización de América y sus consecuencias. Segmento 2 Rivera Pagán comenta el tema de las guerras y la violencia a nombre de la religión. El libro lo presenta José Enrique Laboy el sábado 25/nov 1 PM en El Candil. Rivera Pagán se despidió reflexionando de la necesidad de nuevos profetas q como los del Antiguo Testamento Bíblico, hacían frente al “Rey” cuestionando y denunciando sus acciones violentas contra los sectores más vulnerables. Segmento 3 Joe Agrot, maestro, comparte comentarios de su libro “antes de que me olvides” dedicado a los cuidadores de pacientes de Alzheimer. Se presenta el sábado 25/nov 3PM en El Candil. Segmento 4 Vivien y José Raúl reflexionaron sobre el significado cultural (práctico) de estas fechas y sus “rituales sociales” exhortan a los oyentes a descolonizarse de la publicidad comercial y sus presiones sociales.

A Florida jury has found 47-year-old dentist Charlie Adelson guilty on all charges related to the murder-for-hire of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel in 2014. The verdict was reached on Monday after the jurors heard Adelson's testimony claiming innocence and portraying himself as a victim of extortion. Adelson, accused of being the mastermind behind Markel's murder, faced a courtroom filled with tension during the closing arguments, where the prosecution and defense presented contrasting narratives. The prosecution asserted that Adelson, with financial resources and connections through his then-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, [mag-BAN-you-uh] orchestrated the murder amid a heated child custody dispute between Markel and Adelson's sister, Wendi Adelson. Chief Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman argued that Adelson's claim of being extorted by Magbanua was involved in the murder plot, was implausible due to its complexity. She highlighted the lack of motive for the hitmen, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, to target Markel on Adelson's behalf. Garcia, Rivera, and Magbanua had previously been convicted for their roles in the murder. The prosecution emphasized Markel's opposition to his children moving to Miami, leading to a contentious divorce with Wendi Adelson. During the trial, Adelson testified that Magbanua informed him about the murder and the subsequent extortion threat. Despite this, he allowed her to stay the night and claimed he was unaware of her involvement. Adelson explained his decision by stating he was in a state of shock. Magbanua, in her testimony, admitted to lying in previous trials and revealed that Adelson initiated the idea of killing Markel during a conversation in 2013. Adelson's defense argued that he was a victim of extortion and challenged the prosecution's narrative, pointing to Magbanua's deceitful nature. The defense questioned the logic of the hitmen killing Markel if the goal was to extort money from Adelson. Adelson claimed that the hitmen were unaware of the money in his safe and that he began making extortion payments as part of a supposed layaway plan. “She kept saying this was all her fault and she didn't know any of this was going to happen,” Adelson said of Magbanua's statements after the shooting. Charlie Adelson testified that he allowed Magbanua to stay the night despite all of what he'd been told because he was “in a state of shock' and didn't think his then-girlfriend was involved. The following morning, before Magbanua departed with $138,000 in cash from Adelson's safe, she pleaded with him to keep the matter confidential. Throughout Adelson's testimony, questions arose regarding the necessity of killing Dan Markel if the primary goal was to extort money from Adelson. Prosecutor Cappleman challenged the logic, asking why the hitmen didn't simply threaten Adelson at gunpoint to hand over the money. Adelson responded with a theory, suggesting that by killing Markel, the extortionists could ensure a lifelong stream of extortion payments. He explained that they might not have been aware of the exact amount in his safe, and this strategy allowed for ongoing extortion, leading him to pay $3,000 per month in what he referred to as an extortion layaway plan. During closing arguments, Cappleman reiterated this line of reasoning, emphasizing the perceived lack of sense in Adelson emptying his life savings based solely on Magbanua's word. The prosecutor mocked Adelson's account, highlighting the unusual scenario where the hitmen, instead of directly threatening him, utilized his own girlfriend to carry out the extortion on their behalf. Cappleman argued that Adelson willingly handed over his substantial savings without any physical coercion, deeming the testimony implausible. Adelson's defense lawyer, Daniel Rashbaum, asserted that Adelson was innocent and a victim of assumptions and guesses by authorities. Rashbaum urged the jury to focus on the lack of evidence tying Adelson directly to the murder, emphasizing that criminals do not openly disclose their plans. Despite the defense's efforts, the jury delivered a guilty verdict, sealing Charlie Adelson's fate in the high-profile murder-for-hire case. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A Florida jury has found 47-year-old dentist Charlie Adelson guilty on all charges related to the murder-for-hire of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel in 2014. The verdict was reached on Monday after the jurors heard Adelson's testimony claiming innocence and portraying himself as a victim of extortion. Adelson, accused of being the mastermind behind Markel's murder, faced a courtroom filled with tension during the closing arguments, where the prosecution and defense presented contrasting narratives. The prosecution asserted that Adelson, with financial resources and connections through his then-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua, [mag-BAN-you-uh] orchestrated the murder amid a heated child custody dispute between Markel and Adelson's sister, Wendi Adelson. Chief Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman argued that Adelson's claim of being extorted by Magbanua was involved in the murder plot, was implausible due to its complexity. She highlighted the lack of motive for the hitmen, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, to target Markel on Adelson's behalf. Garcia, Rivera, and Magbanua had previously been convicted for their roles in the murder. The prosecution emphasized Markel's opposition to his children moving to Miami, leading to a contentious divorce with Wendi Adelson. During the trial, Adelson testified that Magbanua informed him about the murder and the subsequent extortion threat. Despite this, he allowed her to stay the night and claimed he was unaware of her involvement. Adelson explained his decision by stating he was in a state of shock. Magbanua, in her testimony, admitted to lying in previous trials and revealed that Adelson initiated the idea of killing Markel during a conversation in 2013. Adelson's defense argued that he was a victim of extortion and challenged the prosecution's narrative, pointing to Magbanua's deceitful nature. The defense questioned the logic of the hitmen killing Markel if the goal was to extort money from Adelson. Adelson claimed that the hitmen were unaware of the money in his safe and that he began making extortion payments as part of a supposed layaway plan. “She kept saying this was all her fault and she didn't know any of this was going to happen,” Adelson said of Magbanua's statements after the shooting. Charlie Adelson testified that he allowed Magbanua to stay the night despite all of what he'd been told because he was “in a state of shock' and didn't think his then-girlfriend was involved. The following morning, before Magbanua departed with $138,000 in cash from Adelson's safe, she pleaded with him to keep the matter confidential. Throughout Adelson's testimony, questions arose regarding the necessity of killing Dan Markel if the primary goal was to extort money from Adelson. Prosecutor Cappleman challenged the logic, asking why the hitmen didn't simply threaten Adelson at gunpoint to hand over the money. Adelson responded with a theory, suggesting that by killing Markel, the extortionists could ensure a lifelong stream of extortion payments. He explained that they might not have been aware of the exact amount in his safe, and this strategy allowed for ongoing extortion, leading him to pay $3,000 per month in what he referred to as an extortion layaway plan. During closing arguments, Cappleman reiterated this line of reasoning, emphasizing the perceived lack of sense in Adelson emptying his life savings based solely on Magbanua's word. The prosecutor mocked Adelson's account, highlighting the unusual scenario where the hitmen, instead of directly threatening him, utilized his own girlfriend to carry out the extortion on their behalf. Cappleman argued that Adelson willingly handed over his substantial savings without any physical coercion, deeming the testimony implausible.  Adelson's defense lawyer, Daniel Rashbaum, asserted that Adelson was innocent and a victim of assumptions and guesses by authorities. Rashbaum urged the jury to focus on the lack of evidence tying Adelson directly to the murder, emphasizing that criminals do not openly disclose their plans. Despite the defense's efforts, the jury delivered a guilty verdict, sealing Charlie Adelson's fate in the high-profile murder-for-hire case.   Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SURVIVOR, and get on your way to being your best self. Part 2 of a two-part interview with Ruth Markel. Audience note: Charlie Adelson was convicted in the murder-for-hire plot of his brother-in-law, Dan Markel, on Monday, November 6, 2023. Adelson had solicited two men, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, connected to the Latin Kings gang, to murder Markel. He was introduced to the men by his former girlfriend, Katherine “Katie” Magbanua, who is also incarcerated for her role in the murder-for-hire plot. The same charges have now been filed against Charlie and Wendi's mother, Donna Adelson, as she was caught trying to flee the country to Vietnam on a one-way ticket on Monday, November 13, 2023. On Tuesday, November 14th, the grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder. These are the same charges for which her son, Charlie Adelson, was convicted last week. About Ruth Markel: Ruth Markel's tenacious fight for justice on behalf of the murder of her son, Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2014, and the struggle to be legally reunited with her grandchildren. She is the author of the book The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life Website: www.ruthmarkel.com Link to Ruth's book: https://amzn.to/3szextX ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SURVIVOR, and get on your way to being your best self. ** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Ruth Markel. Audience note: Charlie Adelson was convicted in the murder-for-hire plot of his brother-in-law, Dan Markel, on Monday, November 6, 2023. Adelson had solicited two men, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, connected to the Latin Kings gang, to murder Markel. He was introduced to the men by his former girlfriend, Katherine “Katie” Magbanua, who is also incarcerated for her role in the murder-for-hire plot. The same charges have now been filed against Charlie and Wendi's mother, Donna Adelson, as she was caught trying to flee the country to Vietnam on a one-way ticket on Monday November 13, 2023. On Tuesday November 14th, the grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder. These are the same charges for which her son, Charlie Adelson, was convicted last week. About Ruth Markel: Ruth Markel's tenacious fight for justice on behalf of the murder of her son, Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida in 2014, and the struggle to be legally reunited with her grandchildren. She is the author of the book The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life Website: www.ruthmarkel.com Link to Ruth's book: https://amzn.to/3szextX ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

The Fallout of Charlie Adelson's Conviction Former child murder witness examines the fallout of Charlie Adelson's conviction in the murder-for-hire plot of his brother-in-law Dan Markel. Adelson solicited two men, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, connected to the Latin Kings gang, to murder Markel. He was introduced to the men by his former girlfriend, Katherine “Katie” Magbanua, who is also incarcerated. This episode also features an EXCLUSIVE interview with Dan Markel's mother, Ruth Markel. YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/wSlEYILIKpU ➡️ Upgrade your life with NextEvo CBD - the experts in CBD! Go to https://NextEvo.com/MPT and use code "MPT" to get 25% off your order! ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Official Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://www.collierlandry.com/amazon ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collierlandry/ ▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collierlandry ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/collierlandry ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collierlandry ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collierlandry/ ▶ APPLE Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 ▶ SPOTIFY Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/465s4vsFcogvKIynNRcvGf?si=00da2b8e06864257 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a high-profile murder-for-hire trial that has captivated the nation, Florida dentist Charles Adelson took the stand on Friday, testifying that he never explained to authorities that he was a victim of extortion rather than the mastermind behind the 2014 murder of his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel. Prosecutors allege that Adelson paid to have Markel killed following a bitter custody battle with Adelson's sister, Wendi. Adelson contends investigators misunderstood the situation, and he remained silent out of fear for his life.    Nine years after the murder of Dan Markel, a prominent Florida State University law professor, Adelson admitted under questioning by his lawyer on Thursday that he paid the killers money after the fact, but he claimed it was because he was under threat. The link between Adelson and the killers was his ex-girlfriend, Katherine Magbanua, who informed Adelson shortly after the murder that her friends were the perpetrators and demanded over $300,000 within 48 hours to spare his life.    Prosecutor Georgia Cappleman attempted to cast doubt on Adelson's story during Friday's testimony. She questioned the circumstances of Adelson's financial transactions with Magbanua, pointing out that he willingly handed over $138,000 in cash without any apparent coercion. Additionally, Cappleman noted that Adelson spent the night with Magbanua after the exchange and continued to give her expensive gifts, put her on his family's dentistry payroll, and provided her with a monthly payment of $3,000 to pass on to the extortionists.    "Do extortionists send a girlfriend of their victim to collect their extortion money? Is that the way it's done?" Cappleman asked sarcastically.    Cappleman also highlighted the fact that Adelson maintained a sexual relationship with Magbanua months after the murder and expressed his love for her through text messages. Adelson defended his actions, stating that he believed Magbanua was not involved in orchestrating the extortion plot and that she was safeguarding him from the real killers. He described the monthly payments as a form of life insurance that he believed kept him alive.    "I didn't get killed, I didn't get robbed. The extortion never went up. She was protecting me," Adelson asserted.    Prosecutors argue that Adelson paid to have Dan Markel murdered, with Magbanua allegedly hiring hitman Sigfredo Garcia, the father of her children, to carry out the act. Garcia, in turn, enlisted the help of his childhood friend, Luis Rivera. Both Magbanua and Garcia were convicted of first-degree murder, while Rivera is serving a 19-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for testifying against Garcia and Magbanua.    Charles Adelson currently faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation of murder. The trial has centered around the contentious custody battle between Markel and Wendi Adelson, Charles Adelson's sister. Markel and Wendi Adelson were divorced and shared custody of their children. A judge had ruled against Wendi Adelson's wish to relocate with the children to South Florida, leading to tensions.    During his testimony, Adelson revealed that his family had offered Markel $1 million to move to South Florida, with Adelson himself offering to pay one-third of the cost. He disclosed these details to Magbanua, who later informed Garcia. Adelson insisted that he believed Garcia and Rivera acted independently and that Magbanua was innocent, even after her arrest in 2016. It was only during her trial three years later that Adelson realized her involvement in the plot.    The trial has drawn significant attention due to its complex web of relationships and the tragic circumstances surrounding the murder of Dan Markel, a respected law professor and scholar. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a high-profile murder-for-hire trial that has captivated the nation, Florida dentist Charles Adelson took the stand on Friday, testifying that he never explained to authorities that he was a victim of extortion rather than the mastermind behind the 2014 murder of his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel. Prosecutors allege that Adelson paid to have Markel killed following a bitter custody battle with Adelson's sister, Wendi. Adelson contends investigators misunderstood the situation, and he remained silent out of fear for his life.    Nine years after the murder of Dan Markel, a prominent Florida State University law professor, Adelson admitted under questioning by his lawyer on Thursday that he paid the killers money after the fact, but he claimed it was because he was under threat. The link between Adelson and the killers was his ex-girlfriend, Katherine Magbanua, who informed Adelson shortly after the murder that her friends were the perpetrators and demanded over $300,000 within 48 hours to spare his life.    Prosecutor Georgia Cappleman attempted to cast doubt on Adelson's story during Friday's testimony. She questioned the circumstances of Adelson's financial transactions with Magbanua, pointing out that he willingly handed over $138,000 in cash without any apparent coercion. Additionally, Cappleman noted that Adelson spent the night with Magbanua after the exchange and continued to give her expensive gifts, put her on his family's dentistry payroll, and provided her with a monthly payment of $3,000 to pass on to the extortionists.    "Do extortionists send a girlfriend of their victim to collect their extortion money? Is that the way it's done?" Cappleman asked sarcastically.    Cappleman also highlighted the fact that Adelson maintained a sexual relationship with Magbanua months after the murder and expressed his love for her through text messages. Adelson defended his actions, stating that he believed Magbanua was not involved in orchestrating the extortion plot and that she was safeguarding him from the real killers. He described the monthly payments as a form of life insurance that he believed kept him alive.    "I didn't get killed, I didn't get robbed. The extortion never went up. She was protecting me," Adelson asserted.    Prosecutors argue that Adelson paid to have Dan Markel murdered, with Magbanua allegedly hiring hitman Sigfredo Garcia, the father of her children, to carry out the act. Garcia, in turn, enlisted the help of his childhood friend, Luis Rivera. Both Magbanua and Garcia were convicted of first-degree murder, while Rivera is serving a 19-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for testifying against Garcia and Magbanua.    Charles Adelson currently faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation of murder. The trial has centered around the contentious custody battle between Markel and Wendi Adelson, Charles Adelson's sister. Markel and Wendi Adelson were divorced and shared custody of their children. A judge had ruled against Wendi Adelson's wish to relocate with the children to South Florida, leading to tensions.    During his testimony, Adelson revealed that his family had offered Markel $1 million to move to South Florida, with Adelson himself offering to pay one-third of the cost. He disclosed these details to Magbanua, who later informed Garcia. Adelson insisted that he believed Garcia and Rivera acted independently and that Magbanua was innocent, even after her arrest in 2016. It was only during her trial three years later that Adelson realized her involvement in the plot.    The trial has drawn significant attention due to its complex web of relationships and the tragic circumstances surrounding the murder of Dan Markel, a respected law professor and scholar. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Can a meticulously planned crime unravel into a web of complexity eight years after the event? The murder of Florida State University law professor Daniel Markle has done just that, as the arrest of his brother-in-law, Charles Adelson, surfaces new layers to a case already fraught with twists and turns.    In the recent episodes of the podcast "Hidden Killers," Tony Brueski discusses these latest developments with Bob Motta, a defense attorney and host of "Defense Diaries." As Motta explained, "The case is fascinating," with trials and investigations spanning nearly a decade, and it seems that the yarn connecting the players in this tragedy keeps tangling further.    The saga began in 2014 when Markle was fatally shot in his driveway—a crime that led to the convictions of hitman Sigfredo Garcia and accomplice Luis Rivera. The link? Catherine McBroom, Adelson's ex-girlfriend, who prosecutors claim was a conduit in the contact between Adelson and the hitmen. "They always... knew that somehow the Adelsons were involved," Motta revealed on the podcast, indicating the suspicion surrounding Adelson's family from the start.    At the heart of the prosecution's case are the incriminating secret recordings from 2016, which have been played in court. These enhanced audio tapes purportedly reveal Charles Adelson's involvement in the murder, with discussions that appear coded but are argued by the state to signify much darker transactions. Motta discussed the state's focus on a seemingly innocuous subject — a television — which they assert was a metaphor for the murder.    Adelson's defense paints a different picture, suggesting a convoluted scheme of extortion rather than a plot rooted in family strife. Bob Motta describes the defense's narrative: "Charlie claims that he was being extorted," he explains, detailing an elaborate story where Adelson was the victim, threatened by Garcia due to his intimate relationship with McBroom and entangled in a murder plot he had no part in orchestrating.    The trial's drama peaked as Charles Adelson took the stand, an event Motta deems significant: "It's always a big deal when the defendant takes the stand, especially in a high-profile case." Despite the serious charges against him, Motta noted that Adelson "comes across as fairly likable," a factor that could sway a jury without the full context of the case's intricate history.    But the case's labyrinthine nature is precisely what could either make or break the outcome. Motta shared that if the jurors lack background knowledge, Adelson's testimony could be quite persuasive. "That's going to be what people come away with," he said, acknowledging that the prosecution's cross-examination did not manage to pigeonhole Adelson into incriminating admissions. Instead, it allowed him to elaborate on his defense's theory and appear responsive and prepared.    While the courtroom dynamics hint at a potential tilt in Adelson's favor, Motta suggests the case is far from closed. The prosecution, with a deep understanding of the case, might yet turn the tides during the closing arguments, given the jury believes the complexity of the extortion defense over a more direct crime of passion.    Eight years have elapsed since the murder of Daniel Markle, but the trial of Charles Adelson is a reminder that the truth can be as elaborate as fiction. The evidence, the enhanced audio, and the testimonies all weave a story that has kept listeners, the jury, and the court in rapt attention, dissecting every detail for a semblance of truth. Will the jury find the yarn of evidence presented by the prosecution robust enough to tie a noose around the accused, or will they be swayed by the defense's claim of an extortion plot as intricate as it is improbable?    As Tony Brueski's "Hidden Killers" podcast continues to dissect the developments, the question that echoes in the minds of those following the case remains: Is the truth sometimes stranger and more convoluted than we can fathom, or is it hidden in plain sight, masquerading as a convoluted tale of extortion and familial discord? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Can a meticulously planned crime unravel into a web of complexity eight years after the event? The murder of Florida State University law professor Daniel Markle has done just that, as the arrest of his brother-in-law, Charles Adelson, surfaces new layers to a case already fraught with twists and turns.    In the recent episodes of the podcast "Hidden Killers," Tony Brueski discusses these latest developments with Bob Motta, a defense attorney and host of "Defense Diaries." As Motta explained, "The case is fascinating," with trials and investigations spanning nearly a decade, and it seems that the yarn connecting the players in this tragedy keeps tangling further.    The saga began in 2014 when Markle was fatally shot in his driveway—a crime that led to the convictions of hitman Sigfredo Garcia and accomplice Luis Rivera. The link? Catherine McBroom, Adelson's ex-girlfriend, who prosecutors claim was a conduit in the contact between Adelson and the hitmen. "They always... knew that somehow the Adelsons were involved," Motta revealed on the podcast, indicating the suspicion surrounding Adelson's family from the start.    At the heart of the prosecution's case are the incriminating secret recordings from 2016, which have been played in court. These enhanced audio tapes purportedly reveal Charles Adelson's involvement in the murder, with discussions that appear coded but are argued by the state to signify much darker transactions. Motta discussed the state's focus on a seemingly innocuous subject — a television — which they assert was a metaphor for the murder.    Adelson's defense paints a different picture, suggesting a convoluted scheme of extortion rather than a plot rooted in family strife. Bob Motta describes the defense's narrative: "Charlie claims that he was being extorted," he explains, detailing an elaborate story where Adelson was the victim, threatened by Garcia due to his intimate relationship with McBroom and entangled in a murder plot he had no part in orchestrating.    The trial's drama peaked as Charles Adelson took the stand, an event Motta deems significant: "It's always a big deal when the defendant takes the stand, especially in a high-profile case." Despite the serious charges against him, Motta noted that Adelson "comes across as fairly likable," a factor that could sway a jury without the full context of the case's intricate history.    But the case's labyrinthine nature is precisely what could either make or break the outcome. Motta shared that if the jurors lack background knowledge, Adelson's testimony could be quite persuasive. "That's going to be what people come away with," he said, acknowledging that the prosecution's cross-examination did not manage to pigeonhole Adelson into incriminating admissions. Instead, it allowed him to elaborate on his defense's theory and appear responsive and prepared.    While the courtroom dynamics hint at a potential tilt in Adelson's favor, Motta suggests the case is far from closed. The prosecution, with a deep understanding of the case, might yet turn the tides during the closing arguments, given the jury believes the complexity of the extortion defense over a more direct crime of passion.    Eight years have elapsed since the murder of Daniel Markle, but the trial of Charles Adelson is a reminder that the truth can be as elaborate as fiction. The evidence, the enhanced audio, and the testimonies all weave a story that has kept listeners, the jury, and the court in rapt attention, dissecting every detail for a semblance of truth. Will the jury find the yarn of evidence presented by the prosecution robust enough to tie a noose around the accused, or will they be swayed by the defense's claim of an extortion plot as intricate as it is improbable?    As Tony Brueski's "Hidden Killers" podcast continues to dissect the developments, the question that echoes in the minds of those following the case remains: Is the truth sometimes stranger and more convoluted than we can fathom, or is it hidden in plain sight, masquerading as a convoluted tale of extortion and familial discord? Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com