Florida Dentist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Law Professor's Ex-Husband

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Charles Adelson, the former brother-in-law of slain Florida law professor Dan Markel, has been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder. Adelson arranged and paid for hitmen to kill Markel in 2014, allegedly motivated by a custody dispute between Markel and Adelson's sister, Wendi Adelson. Adelson's conviction comes after three others involved in the murder were also found guilty. The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict, and Adelson now faces a likely sentence of life in prison.
- Florida Dentist Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Law Professor The New York Times
- Florida dentist Charles Adelson found guilty of hiring hitmen to murder sister's ex-husband, Dan Markel Fox News
- Florida dentist guilty of hiring hitman to kill brother-in-law Daniel Markel after custody fight with relative NBC News
- Jury returns guilty verdict in 2014 murder-for-hire killing of Dan Markel Tallahassee Democrat
- Charlie Adelson found guilty in murder-for-hire of Dan Markel WCTV
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