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Donna Adelson Sentenced to Life for Murder Plot

1/2/2026

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  • Donna Adelson, a member of the Adelson family, was convicted in 2025 of first-degree murder for her role in a murder-for-hire plot that killed Dan Markel in 2014, who was a Florida State University law professor.
  • The 11-year case implicated multiple family members, including Charlie Adelson and Katherine Magbanua, who were also convicted.
  • Donna Adelson was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
  • Appeals have been filed by the Adelsons.