Grandmother Found Guilty in Murder-for-Hire Plot Against Own Family
Introduction
In a shocking and heinous crime, a 75-year-old Florida grandmother has been found guilty of masterminding a murder-for-hire plot against her own family. Donna Adelson, who had chosen not to testify in her own defense, was accused of orchestrating the murder of her son-in-law in a bid to gain custody of her granddaughter. The Independent reported that Adelson was found guilty on all counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and solicitation of murder.
Key Details
The murder-for-hire plot was allegedly carried out by two hitmen who were hired by Adelson. The victim, Dan Markel, was a well-respected law professor who had been involved in a bitter divorce with Adelson's daughter. According to reports, Adelson had been estranged from her daughter and granddaughter and had been trying to gain custody of her granddaughter. It was revealed during the trial that Adelson had a strained relationship with her son-in-law and had even gone
