Episode 328 - A Tap On the Shoulder – The Murder of Dan Markel
Summary
This episode details the 2014 murder of law professor Dan Markell, orchestrated by his ex-wife’s family during a bitter custody battle. The narrative follows the investigation from the initial shooting to the FBI’s undercover operation that exposed Donna Adelson’s involvement. It reveals how her son Charlie and associate Catherine McBanua hired a hitman, leading to arrests and a trial centered on familial conspiracy.
Topics discussed
Intro, Ads, and Podcast Welcome
The Murder of Dan Markell in His Driveway
The Adelson Family Dynamics and Donna's Control
Donna's Campaign Against Dan and Initial Investigation
The Breakthrough: Inmate Confession and Money Trail
Undercover Sting Operation and Recorded Conversations
Family Collapse and Failed Escape to Vietnam
Trial, Verdict, and Life Sentence for Donna Adelson
Outro, Ads, and Reflection on Dan's Legacy
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