Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join Megan Conner on Websleuths as we discuss Donna Adelson Closing Statements, Donna's verdict reaction, her request for a new trial, and her upcoming sentencing happening Monday October 13, 2025.
The Adelson case garnered national attention when Florida State Law Professor Dan Markel was Sh0t in his driveway back in 2016. Dan was married to Wendi Adelson, and they were in the middle of a contentious custody battle at the time. So far, there have been a total of 5 convictions in the case including Wendi's brother Charlie Adelson, who asked his former girlfriend Catherine Magbanua if she knew anyone who could help them 'take care of a problem'. Magbanua solicited her former boyfriend Sigfredo Garicia, and Garcia's close friend Luis Rivera, who was the only party to plead guilty. Donna is Wendi's mother, and the case detailed Donna's attempts to control the custody battle between Dan and Wendi.
In Florida, this conviction ensures a sentence of at least Life Without Parole, although there may be additional penalties for aggravating factors.
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Join Megan Conner on Websleuths as we discuss Donna Adelson Closing Statements, Donna's verdict reaction, her request for a new trial, and her upcoming sentencing happening Monday October 13, 2025.
The Adelson case garnered national attention when Florida State Law Professor Dan Markel was Sh0t in his driveway back in 2016. Dan was married to Wendi Adelson, and they were in the middle of a contentious custody battle at the time. So far, there have been a total of 5 convictions in the case including Wendi's brother Charlie Adelson, who asked his former girlfriend Catherine Magbanua if she knew anyone who could help them 'take care of a problem'. Magbanua solicited her former boyfriend Sigfredo Garicia, and Garcia's close friend Luis Rivera, who was the only party to plead guilty. Donna is Wendi's mother, and the case detailed Donna's attempts to control the custody battle between Dan and Wendi.
In Florida, this conviction ensures a sentence of at least Life Without Parole, although there may be additional penalties for aggravating factors.
Bonus Content on Patreon! patreon.com/c/themidliferevolution
