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The Dan Markel Case

The Dan Markel Case

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26 February 2006

Newlyweds

Dan Markel was married to Wendi Jill Adelson from 2006 - 2013. They had two sons, one born in 2009 and one in 2010.

5 September 2012

Divorce Filing

Wendi Adelson files for divorce from Dan Markel.

10 September 2012

Pearl Harbor Exit

Wendi takes furniture, the kids, and leaves divorce papers on the bed while Dan is out of town.

3 May 2013

Donna Email #1

“The most important part of your divorce is relocation.”

17 June 2013

Relocation Request

Wendi’s attorney files request for relocation.

20 June 2013

Relocation Rejection

Judge Hobbs rejects relocation request.

25 June 2013

Donna Email #2

“Plan of action”

27 June 2013

Donna Email #3

The $1M offer.

31 July 2013

Divorce Finalized

While the divorce between Dan and Wendi was finalized, their legal battles would continue.

15 August 2013

Charlie and the Hitman

(Date estimated): According to Jeffrey Lacasse, Wendi’s ex-boyfriend, she told him Charlie had looked into hiring a hitman in the summer of 2013.

13 October 2013

Blood Pressure Text

Donna to Charlie: “Horrible day for your sister. Dad had to walk outside to lower his blood pressure.”

14 February 2014

Financial Motion

Dan files a motion to enforce financial provisions. He claims misleading disclosures on Wendi’s part, one to the tune of $240,000.

18 February 2014

Donna Email #4

“Let’s aggravate him.”

4 March 2014

"Erase This Text"

Donna texts Charlie that she’ll call him during a trip to the bathroom when she has some “limited alone time.”

11 March 2014

Yardbird's

Katie Magbanua and Wendi Adelson attend dinner together. Charlie Adelson and Jeff Lacasse were also in attendance.

26 March 2014

"Sunshines" Motion

Upon learning that Donna Adelson was bad-mouthing him to his children, Dan Markel files a motion to prohibit her from having unsupervised visits.

15 May 2014

"Sunshines" Hearing Set

The hearing is set for Dan’s motion to prohibit unsupervised visits between Donna Adelson and the children.

4 June 2014 - 6 June 2014

The First Attempt

Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera arrive in Tallahassee with the intention of killing Dan Markel.

4 June 2014

Wendi Cancels Plans

Wendi unexpectedly cancels travel to California with her then-boyfriend Jeff Lacasse.

4 June 2014

"She Was a Nervous Wreck"

Jeff states that on the same night Wendi canceled plans (and the killers were in Tallahassee), Wendi was “a nervous wreck.”

8 June 2014

"Dad's B Day Present"

Charlie texts Donna that he is “still working on dad’s bday present.” Donna replies “I know you’ll come thru.”

11 June 2014

Wendi's TV is Broken

Jeff Lacasse testifies that during the week of June 11, Wendi’s TV was broken. He stated that it looked like someone had struck it with an object.

15 June 2014

Beach Photo

Wendi is pictured on the beach with Katie Magbanua.

1 July 2014

Contact

In an attempt to leave an angry voicemail for Charlie Adelson, Sigfredo Garcia inadvertantly contacts Harvey Adelson’s cell phone.

5 July 2014

Harvey's 70th

When asked about this birthday during Charlie’s trial, Wendi can’t remember anything significant about it, including any big gifts he received.

6 July 2014

Wendi Texts Dan

With her cell phone at or near her parents’ residence, Wendi texts Dan asking if he’ll be in Tallahassee July 14-18.

11 July 2014

TV Repair Appointment

Donna sets a TV repair appointment for Wendi.

14 July 2014

Awkward Yoga Date

Wendi, after showing signs of excitement to spend time with Jeff, acts distant and uninterested during a Yoga date that night.

15 July 2014

The Hitmen Rent a Car

The Prius was rented at 6:15 p.m. on July 15, 2014, to Luis Rivera, with the rental period extending until July 21, 2014, which is three days following the homicide.

16 July 2014

The Hitmen Depart for Tallahassee

The second attempt is officially underway.

17 July 2014

The Hitmen Arrive

The killers are in Tallahassee for a second attempt at killing Dan Markel.

18 July 2014

Phone Activity (Prior To)

8:09 a.m. - DONNA ADELSON contacts WENDI ADELSON (35 seconds)

18 July 2014

Dan Markel is Shot

As Dan returns home from the gym, Luis Rivera pulls up behind him in the driveway, blocking Dan inside his garage.

18 July 2014

Phone Activity (Post-Crime)

11:02 a.m. - MARKEL’S neighbor calls 911

18 July 2014

Wendi Drives to the Scene

At around 12:31 p.m., Wendi Adelson left her residence to purchase alcohol for a “stock the bar” party and then meet friends for lunch at the Mosaic restaurant. Despite a shorter route being available, she drove south on Centerville Rd, which approximately doubled the length of the trip.

18 July 2014

Police Interview Wendi

This is the first and only interview Wendi will give.

18 July 2014

Donna Texts Charlie

Donna: “Outside your house”

18 July 2014

Katie Arrives at Charlie's

Magbanua stated while at Charles Adelson’s residence Charles Adelson was armed and acting frantic. Charles told her his mother and father had just left his residence and left money that his mom had washed.

19 July 2014

Donna & Harvey Arrive in Orlando

After spending an hour and a half at Charlie’s, cell phone data shows Donna and Harvey in Orlando at 1:25am.

19 July 2014

Katie Organizes the Payments

After spending the night, Katie leaves Charlie’s. She stated that the money was already placed in her trunk, washed and stapled in $1,000 stacks.

20 July 2014

Dan's Memorial Service

A memorial was held Sunday at Congregation Shomei Torah to remember him.

22 July 2014

Return to South Florida

Wendi Adelson and her parents return to S. FL with the children.

18 August 2014

Katie Deposits $13,000

After Markel’s murder, Magbanua deposited a substantial sum of cash. In the month following the murder, she deposited over $13,000 in cash. The total cash deposited in the six weeks after the homicide exceeded her entire previous year’s deposits. These deposits, mostly made through ATMs, ranged from $300 to $2,000.

1 September 2014

Name Change

At the start of the school year, Wendi uses “Adelson” instead of “Markel” for the boys’ last name.

5 July 2015

Harvey's 71st Birthday

6 July 2015

Names Legally Changed

On this date, Wendi officially, legally changes the boys’ last name from Markel to Adelson.

23 January 2016

Katie Gets a Lexus

Magbanua was found in possession and use of a 2001 Lexus LS430 sedan, initially registered to Harvey Adelson and formerly used by Charlie Adelson. On January 23, 2016, the car’s title was transferred to Magbanua, and she obtained a new license plate in her name

19 April 2016

The Bump

An undercover FBI agent posing as a Latin Kings gang member approached Donna Adelson outside her Miami condo and hinted that he wanted to be paid blackmail. He handed her an article about Markel’s murder with $5,000 written on it and a phone number to call.

20 April 2016

Charlie Meets with Donna

After discussing The Bump on the phone, the co-conspirators meet to unravel things in person, where they can speak more comfortably.

20 April 2016

Dolce Vita

Charlie Adelson and Katie Magbanua meet to discuss The Bump. Law Enforcement is recording the conversation.

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