Why Did Wendi Adelson & Dan Markel Divorce End in Murder?

The Dan Markel murder case began with a bitter divorce and custody dispute involving his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson. But how did the Dan Markel and Wendi Adelson divorce become connected to a murder-for-hire plot? In this episode, STS examines the relationship between Dan Markel and Wendi Adelson, the family tensions and custody issues that followed their divorce, and the events that ultimately led to Dan’s shocking murder.

Key Points:

• Dan Markel and Wendi Adelson’s marriage and divorce
• Their contentious custody and family disputes
• The tensions that followed their separation
• Dan Markel’s murder and the investigation
• The alleged murder-for-hire plot
• The Adelson family’s alleged connections to the case
• Charlie and Donna Adelson’s convictions
• The unanswered questions surrounding Dan’s murder

The Dan Markel case remains one of the most closely followed true crime stories because of its complicated family dynamics and years of legal developments. We examine the divorce, custody conflict, investigation, evidence, and courtroom developments while separating confirmed facts from allegations and speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories, bringing context and analysis to the cases behind the headlines.

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Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…

Another Florida story eerily similar to Dan Markel and the Adelsons.

On the evening of Feb. 16, 2022, Jared Bridegan had just dropped off his 9-year-old twin son and daughter at his ex-wife's - Shanna Gardner’s -home in Jacksonville Beach and was headed back to St. Augustine where he lived.

With his 2-year-old daughter from a new wife in the car, he stopped because of a tire on the road near the exit.

In what police believe was a planned attack, he was shot multiple times as he apparently attempted to move the tire. His vehicle's hazard lights were still blinking with his daughter sitting in her car seat unharmed.

But many more families were inexorably damaged because of what transpired that fateful day.

It’s not unlike the Dan Markel murder who was murdered in a plot arranged by now convicted killer Charlie Adelson - Dan’s ex brother in law. Donna Adelson the family matriarch also sits in the same Tallahassee jail on the exact same charges

Tonight we examine why do some divorces wind up in murder.

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The hosts of the podcast Divorce, Etc.

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Olivia Brooke Summerhill.

I have been divorced, so there is a really good chance I know what you are going through. Divorce may be inevitable. But suffering is not. Let me help.

I know how complicated and overwhelming finances can feel, especially for women who have dedicated their time to their family, and now have to focus on day-to-day financial concerns and long-term wealth management.

I can help you gain control of your money situation and help you understand your wealth, goals, and values moving forward.

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Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor

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