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South Florida matriarch sentenced to life in prison for hired killing of her ex-son-in-law
Donna Adelson was sentenced to life without parole for orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire amid a bitter custody battle, prosecutors said she motivated the killing by hatred.
- Donna Adelson was sentenced to life in prison for her involvement in the killing of her ex-son-in-law, Markel, after being found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation on September 4.
- Circuit Judge Stephen Everett emphasized Adelson's 'utter lack of remorse' during sentencing, following her statements of innocence.
- Markel, a law professor, was murdered in July 2014 after leaving his sons at preschool and while heading to the gym, marking a tragic event for his family and community.
- Her husband, Harvey Adelson, claimed she is being punished for a crime she did not commit, despite her conviction for orchestrating the murder.
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Donna Adelson, Florida matriarch convicted of hired killing of ex-son-in-law, sentenced to life
Donna Adelson, matriarch of a wealthy Florida family convicted in the hired killing of her former son-in-law, was sentenced to life for her role in the 2014 murder-for-hire of Daniel Markel.
Florida matriarch Donna Adelson gets life without parole for hired hit on ex-son-in-law: ‘Utter lack of remorse’
The Florida grandmother who masterminded the hit on her former son-in-law has been sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison -- slammed for showing an “utter lack of remorse” as she continued to claim her innocence.
Florida Murder Plot: Donna Adelson Gets Life In Prison For Orchestrating Killing Of FSU Professor
Donna Adelson, the 75-year-old matriarch of a prominent South Florida family, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for her involvement in the 2014 murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Daniel Markel, a respected law professor at Florida State University (FSU). Adelson received a sentence of life without the possibility of parole for the charge […] Florida Murder Plot: Donna Adelson Gets Life In Prison For Orchestrating Killing Of FSU Pr…
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