The Murder of Dan Markel: The Sentencing of Donna Adelson

The Murder of Dan Markel: The Sentencing of Donna Adelson

Correction: Wendi, not Charles, is the youngest Adelson sibling.

On July 18, 2014, hired hitmen named Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera hunted down law professor Dan Markel and shot him in Tallahassee, Florida. He died the next day.

Katherine Magbanua, the mother of Garcia's children, was implicated in the plot, as was her former boyfriend Charles Adelson, Markel's former brother-in-law. Garcia, Charles Adelson, and Magbanua received exentsive sentences, with Rivera acting as a cooperating witness and cutting a deal. Most recently, Donna Adelson, the victim's former mother-in-law, was convicted of first degree murders, conspiracy, and solicitation on September 4, 2025.

On October 13, 2025, she was sentenced to life in prison. We will talk about the sentencing hearing in this case.

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The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Twelve: The Phone Calls

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Twelve: The Phone Calls

We discuss the twelfth day of Richard Allen's trial. We heard about Allen's calls with his wife Kathy and his mother Janis. The state rested, and the defense began its case with testimony from Cheyenne Mill and Theresa Liebert.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Let’s talk about one sponsor we’re especially excited about: The Silver Linings Handbook with Jayson Blair! If you’ve listened to our show, you’ve heard from Jayson — he’s always got excellent insights on true crime. Well, you’re in luck — he’s also got a wonderful weekly podcast that’s all about fascinating conversations with inspiring people. The thing about Jayson is that he’s one of the most compassionate and interesting people we know, which definitely helps him out on the interviewing front. Listening to the Silver Linings Handbook feels like sitting around a campfire with interesting storytellers. You’ll get into topics like he criminal justice system, spirituality, and mental health — the big through line is it’s all thoughtful and human-centric. We’ve so enjoyed getting to go on the Silver Linings Handbook to talk about true crime in the past. Jayson always makes us believe in the bright side of true crime, and I always end up endlessly quoting him afterwards. These talks are just so engaging — as well as being completely unscripted and authentic! He’s a person whose experiences with loss and failure have helped him rebuild and shape into the empathetic, kind person we know and love. And that’s ultimately what the Silver Linings Handbook is about. Growing together, understanding one another, and moving forward with greater compassion. Subscribe to the Silver Linings Handbook wherever you listen to podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Nov 20241h 54min

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Eleven: The Van

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Eleven: The Van

We discuss the eleventh day of Richard Allen's trial. We heard about Allen's account of abducting Liberty German and Abigail Williams, and how he claimed a van interrupted his plans to rape the girls and instead prompted him to force them across Deer Creek and murder them.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Okt 20241h 17min

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Ten: The Voice of Richard Allen

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Ten: The Voice of Richard Allen

We discuss the tenth day of Richard Allen's trial. We viewed tapes of Allen's interviews with Tony Liggett, Steve Mullin, and Jerry Holeman, and we heard from many, many correctional officers about the confessions they heard from Allen.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

30 Okt 20241h 34min

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Nine: Crime Scene Analysis

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Nine: Crime Scene Analysis

We discuss the ninth day of Richard Allen's trial. We had a half-day of testimony from Stacy Bozinovski of the Indianapolis Indiana State Police Laboratory and crime scene expert Major Patrick Cicero.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Okt 20241h 29min

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Eight: The Second Police Interview

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Eight: The Second Police Interview

We discuss the eighth day of Richard Allen's trial. We had a half-day of testimony from Lieutenant Jerry Holeman of the Indiana State Police.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Okt 20241h 28min

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Seven: The Forensic Firearms Examiner

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Seven: The Forensic Firearms Examiner

We discuss the seventh day of Richard Allen's trial. We had a whole day of testimony from former forensic firearms examiner, Melissa Oberg.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Okt 20241h 11min

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Six: "It Doesn't Matter, It's Over"

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Six: "It Doesn't Matter, It's Over"

We discuss the sixth day of Richard Allen's trial. We saw Allen's knives and boxcutters and heard more from the woman who uncovered the tip that led to this trial.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Okt 20241h 41min

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Five: The Driver, the Autopsy, and the Phones

The Delphi Murders: Richard Allen on Trial: Day Five: The Driver, the Autopsy, and the Phones

We discuss the fifth day of Richard Allen's trial. We saw the autopsy photos and learned more about the phones.Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Okt 20241h 23min

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