https://www.wctv.tv/news/special-reports/hit-close-to-home/ <p>It's been 10 years since Dan Markel was shot point-blank in his own garage. Since his death, four people have been convicted and a fifth is set to go on trial soon. Prosecutors say Markel's ex-in-laws, the Adelsons, conspired to kill him. But his ex-wife's family says they're innocent.&nbsp;</p> <p>WCTV was at the crime scene the day Markel was shot. We have covered his case since the beginning. We have seen the fear that shot through Florida's capital city after his death.</p> <p>Hit Close to Home is the story of Markel's murder, two families torn apart and a man whose life was tragically stolen.</p> <p>Host <a href="https://www.wctv.tv/authors/chasity-maynard/">Chasity Maynard</a> was there when multiple alleged conspirators were convicted in court, and she'll be in court this year when Markel's ex-mother-in-law Donna Adelson goes on trial for his murder. She is the Head of Investigations at WCTV in Tallahassee, Fla., and she is also the station Digital News Content Manager.&nbsp;</p> <p>Read more about the Dan Markel case at <a href="https://wctv.tv." target="_blank" rel="noopener">wctv.tv.</a> Click <a href="https://www.wctv.tv/news/special-reports/hit-close-to-home/">here</a> to see more about Hit Close to Home.</p> 2024 EmpireStreaming Podcaster prod en https://www.facebook.com/WCTV.tv https://www.instagram.com/wctvnews/ https://x.com/WCTV https://www.tiktok.com/@wctvnow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc WCTV Investigates wctv-investigations@graymedia.com WCTV Investigates no yes episodic https://play.cdnstream1.com/zjb/image/download/74/91/5d/74915d62-b7f1-40be-8f9d-6faf3d94b60b_1400.png https://www.wctv.tv/news/special-reports/hit-close-to-home/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:59:56 +0000 7 7 1 1 <p>Four people are serving time for Dan Markel's murder. This episode takes a look back at each of their trials.</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:36:00 +0000 f95e7375-9b49-4eb6-8258-12ac31808516 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/graymedia/hit-close-to-home/6-four-trials-and-counti-173921 6: Four trials and counting Four people are serving time for Dan Markel's murder. This episode takes a look back at each of their trials. 1518 no full 6 6 1 1 <p>This mini-episode delves into an order Judge Stephen Everett filed last week that disqualified Donna Adelson's defense team. It means the 74-year-old must find new representation for her pending trial.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 f3c19322-0745-4bc3-8cf6-06f587f19838 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/graymedia/hit-close-to-home/5-donna-s-defense-dissol-bbc421 5: Donna's defense dissolves This mini-episode delves into an order Judge Stephen Everett filed last week that disqualified Donna Adelson's defense team. It means the 74-year-old must find new representation for her pending trial. 601 no full 5 5 1 1 <p>Prosecutors allege Dan Markel's murder was plotted by his former in-laws. But what kind of family could be capable of such an act? Here's what we know about the Adelsons.</p> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:29:00 +0000 88562527-52e8-4e00-8853-7eaa1ce1990d https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/graymedia/hit-close-to-home/4-meet-the-adelsons 4: Meet the Adelsons Prosecutors allege Dan Markel's murder was plotted by his former in-laws. But what kind of family could be capable of such an act? Here's what we know about the Adelsons. 1273 no full 4 4 1 1 <p><span class="TextRun SCXW44807511 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW44807511 BCX0">Donna Adelson's murder and conspiracy trial was halted Tuesday — the same day it was supposed to begin. This episode provides a breaking update on what upended the court's plans. </span></span></p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:10:00 +0000 bbc23e2f-bde5-41da-a7fa-6ab2519949f9 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/graymedia/hit-close-to-home/breaking-donna-s-trial-c-3c90b1 BREAKING: Donna's trial comes to a halt Donna Adelson's murder and conspiracy trial was halted Tuesday — the same day it was supposed to begin. This episode provides a breaking update on what upended the court's plans. 448 no bonus 3 3 1 1 <p>Donna Adelson is accused of conspiring to kill her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Her trial begins this week. </p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 61d4c95c-dfdf-4560-87ae-74790042f5eb https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/graymedia/hit-close-to-home/3-hours-away-from-the-fi-bd3849 3: Hours away from the fifth trial Donna Adelson is accused of conspiring to kill her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Her trial begins this week. 1715 no full 2 2 1 1 <p>After Dan Markel's death, investigators track down his killers... and they lead prosecutors right back to where they started.</p> Mon, 9 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 71eb5d89-735e-4053-8c46-54aebeaab316 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/graymedia/hit-close-to-home/2-the-adelson-family-had-f3fe65 2: "The Adelson family had a big problem" After Dan Markel's death, investigators track down his killers... and they lead prosecutors right back to where they started. 1420 no full 1 1 1 1 <p>A young father is fatally shot in his own home, leaving his community shocked and frightened. Years pass before an arrest, and when prosecutors finally reveal who they believe is responsible, it leaves the Tallahassee area even more scared and confused. </p> Mon, 9 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 d4bd6e5e-4a22-483e-a9a8-f42e14b74605 https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/graymedia/hit-close-to-home/1-something-seems-wrong 1: "Something seems wrong" A young father is fatally shot in his own home, leaving his community shocked and frightened. Years pass before an arrest, and when prosecutors finally reveal who they believe is responsible, it leaves the Tallahassee area even more scared and... 1092 no full