Charlie Adelson Appears Defeated as Verdict is Announced in Hitman Conspiracy Trial

Charlie Adelson, the Florida dentist accused of hiring hitmen to kill his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel, appeared defeated as the jury’s verdict was announced in court on Monday. The jury reached a guilty verdict in just over three hours, convicting Adelson of every charge pitted against him. Read more on this case: bit.ly/3slRSRM
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[@LawAndCrime]

Read more on this case: bit.ly/3slRSRM

[@stinkinlinkn7117]

There’s no way his sister isn’t guilty of the same charges.

[@pennyred6195]

absolutely shes guilty, a smug pair they make

[@Gringa_L]

I wonder if her status as an "uncharged co-conspirator" will change after this verdict? I really want Donna to go down, she's the reason for all of it.

[@theSpiritofTamzin]

Wendi set the whole thing in motion...

[@sheilarainey218]

And mother

[@TheNutriarat]

She's next.

[@stifflywicked]

What still blows my mind is that he genuinely believes his bs. He really thought he was smarter than everyone involved. I am so relieved this is over. Now, let’s get Wendi and Donna.

[@Turfsurfer62]

Of course he did. That’s how psychopaths best lie detector tests… if “you” believe it it’s not a lie.

[@GoodGolly.MissLolly]

Right?!

[@markn6941]

With all the evident i would of just plead no contest to save from life sentence..

[@lennarthagen3638]

Charlie is a human being also

[@lifepathnumbernine6607]

Yes please

[@ellie1595]

This dude is actually shocked that the jury didn't fall for his garbage. Have a great life in prison. Justice for Dan. Thank you to the jury

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

What a tale Charlie and RashBum tried to spin

[@janina8559]

Thats the look of a man that has been held accountable for the first time in his life!

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

He has the look of a dead man

[@miaknig3130]

His worried look was an act bc he truly thought that he was going home.

[@peakydene1943]

What a disgusting family-Charlie, Wendi, and their parents. Justice is not served yet until Wendi is also charged with arranging her her ex-husband’s murder.

[@parisite99]

I actually believe it was between Donna and Charlie. Wendi obviously knew after the fact, but I have doubts if they told her ahead of time. She’s too much of a wild card.

[@ktermalkut8332]

@@parisite99 you are correct. They couldn't trust her with the details. I almost feel if she knew beforehand that she would not have agreed. After the fact she had no choice and even told chalie it was "sweet!" then deleted the message

[@dongross6624]

They even took Dan’s name from his children.

[@laurenrizzuto878]

And the witch mother

[@Lbbahati]

Honestly I don’t think Wendi was apart of it. I don’t think the dad knew about it either. Donna is going down tho.

[@robzbuzz]

Saw the whole trial. The evidence was a slam dunk, his defense was laughable. He really believed his own bs and was "untouchable"

[@MooJoo]

I don't think he believed it at all. I think he thought the jury would buy it because he thought he was smarter than them.

[@elsedutch4972]

Yes, in his arrogance he thought he would overcome everything because he was smarter than all the jurors together. I’m so glad he goes to jail!!!

[@yenh1144]

Such a slam dunk that it took them 3 hrs to

[@jamesbuttery3862]

​@@yenh1144yeah that is pretty quick

[@KS-bo7rm]

I bet he tries to sue his lawyer.

[@julieremington7103]

9 years after the murder, but justice finally came!!!!! Thank you to the prosecutors! You have been excellent!!

[@andie-rl6id]

so true! i had not noticed the first time, but he was already cuffed and had his tie removed prior to the verdict being read

[@brutus6328]

I'll never understand why they say the Jurors last names in open court for the entire world to hear when it's SO SO important to keep them anonymous. Is it really that difficult to assign numbers to them like many courts do? Baffling!

[@valeriebumblebee7607]

That's what I was thinking! I have never seen this before.

[@margaretlumley1648]

Me too! I was quite surprised by this!

[@cocosurgerow]

Did jurors use fake names ?

[@sndrud093]

I was shocked to hear that as well. I would not be okay with that.

[@msmoxiemadison]

Shocked here, too. Is it just Florida??

[@DD-dq1ed]

Justice is served here..but Donna needs to also be accountable for the murder of Dan Markle..

[@markieffmorris9263]

Is Donna the dried out mother

[@yamilethandre9884]

Yes Donna does not get to spend time with her grandkids after she ordered the killing of their dad.

[@naamamarkishorekumar822]

Let Charles go from mansion living to a cement box. He’s not gonna last 2 weeks before opening this case wide open

[@claymac7895]

Oh dude she is getting indicted 1000% percent. And she’s going to get convicted. Those tapes are nuclear. She is done for.

[@commonsesnse]

​@@naamamarkishorekumar822 I had the same thought. Will be interesting to see.

[@lorettajefferson7681]

He truly thought he was too smart to be caught. He had answer for everything but the jury did not buy it. It did not take long to determine this case. Now get the rest of them, especially Wendy and her mother. To kill a man because he wants to be part of children’s life on a regular basis. To kill a man because you want to go live with your parents, how privileged is that. Please press charges on Wendy.

[@preciousgem6506]

And he fell for her trap

[@atlantasfaithsmom]

This is proof that this was NEVER about the children,but selfishness, control and greed on the parts of all involved with the murder. So extremely sad.😭

[@gman2974]

The CHILDREN are forever warped. They talked with Charlie for hours while he sat in jail waiting for his trial date for murdering their father. Take if from someone who has been through this kind of mind control with their child. There is no undoing the damage that has been done to the kids minds.

[@mariaquispe9923]

I totally agree with you, if it would be about the boys, in the 1st place they would never got him murdered. What was hurting to all of the Adelson was the money that they were spending in order to see the children. They did their numbers then decided to offer to pay a million dollars to Dan like buying a merchandise. The Adelson are that low level.

[@JejeJojoSky]

Georgia and Sarah you have done an amazing job. Thank for being so serious and responsable in this case. ❤❤

[@bcbock]

It’s disturbing that the children of the murdered man are being raised by murderers.

[@MooJoo]

I don't think that'll last long as they all go to jail one by one...

[@SCAScienceLab]

I’m sure the Adelson’s have poisoned those children’s’ minds against the Markels. Horrible people always leave some measure of control over their prey.

[@roseannef1755]

not for too much longer !! Despicable excuse for a family!!

[@sarita5572]

💯

[@honeyowen3163]

@@SCAScienceLab omg of course they have, it would be the first thing they did.

[@tashaiscool001]

I’ve never heard the judge read out the jury’s’ last names out loud. They’re normally assigned a number? Tf? This is such a breach of complete confidentiality that jurors are supposed to have

[@cjpatz]

I know right?! Is this a new thing or is this a state by state thing?

[@donnalambert7674]

They thought everything was so funny during the rebuttal, NOT SO FUNNY NOW IS IT, CHARLIE🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@haynesrajbhandary8847]

This was so crazy. So much evidence leading directly to him and his family.

[@marshapieroni6677]

I missed hearing the verdict and when I read your comment I thought they had found him not guilty. Omg my heart....

[@CatsArePeopleToo]

Wish they would've shown their faces too.

[@parisite99]

@@CatsArePeopleToothey weren’t in the court room. The parents are over seas currently. Imagine that.

[@colleen019]

They were in the courtroom. They asked the judge to give their victim impact statement via zoom because they have to travel back.

[@denben8530]

so when do we hear those tonight or after the pre sentence hearing on the other 2 charges@@colleen019

[@MrBetc]

About time one of this family was found guilty, now onto the other selfish members of his family. Justice for Dan Markel has been a long time coming.💔

[@mofreedom2913]

Love how the judge tells the jury they may decide to protect their privacy, right after they are polled and he gives out their names. 😮 NO WONDER people shun jury duty😩

[@Aunty_Vanoda_Zvinhu]

I noticed in some courts they refer to their jury number instead of their name.

[@Sam-gv6lo]

​@@Aunty_Vanoda_Zvinhuthat's only during jury selection

[@mofreedom2913]

@@markieffmorris9263 Don't know WTF you are replying to. Im talkin about juror protection in our violent society! Lay off the drugs man, nothin good comes from it!

[@markieffmorris9263]

@@mofreedom2913 stop being a frightened child

[@barbiekat6352]

@@Sam-gv6loYou state that so confidently but no, you’re incorrect…it’s a protocol used through out the trial process to protect the juror’s autonomy!

[@Kkayoodle]

Just imagine the fear & stress Donna is feeling right about now! 😬

[@ktermalkut8332]

for herself - not charlie

[@Juke582]

Good! She should be next up to go to prison! She is the evil narcissist who conned her own son to do such a evil deed for her selfishness! Unreal! How does she live with that? 🤔 😳

[@2034916]

She’s a narcissist and probably blames Dan Markel for not cooperating with her plan to raise his children.

[@user-mh3lv4kh8q]

As she's packing for Vietnam.😅😅😅😅

[@yankeehank1897]

Odd - I've never heard a judge call out the jurors by their last names during polling. Usually he uses juror #.

[@greeneyes9310]

I was thinking the same thing

[@barbsanti10]

Agreed! Seems like a breach of privacy!

[@l.a.w.79]

I think it was foolish and an egregious mistake.

[@musiccitymom2]

I have heard it many times. I do not think they should do it.

[@RaoulThomas007]

The audio should have been cut to protect the juror’s privacy, during polling by the judge.

[@leannawest4608]

Thinking this is the 1st time anyone in the Adelson family has been held accountable

[@jimbo1959]

" But, Your Honor...My Mom said I wouldn't be convicted!"

[@johnmurphyable]

The defense was totally unbelievable. I listened to it live and could only shake my ahead in disbelief that they honestly felt that anyone would believe their convoluted story about what happened.

[@TwanDeezy]

It isn't totally unbelievable when you don't take the testimony of Magbanua and Rivera into account.

[@Estilove1]

Any person with common sense could see through it in a second

[@machineofadream]

@@TwanDeezy Why? Who cares what those two said? Charlie was unbelievable enough all by himself.

[@titanican2731]

Justice for Dan Markel ! Thank you jury for not being fooled

[@gerriwetherhold6369]

Amen!

[@gman2974]

Since Donna kept the pressure up on her kids with her evil ways, nobody in law enforcement should rest until at least Donna is behind bars awaiting trial. She probably won't make it to her trial date. The pressure will be overwhelming.

[@caesarvalentin6332]

Don RIP

[@aaron042671]

Waste, waste of his life over his spoiled sister, mother and father who had means to travel to see grandchildren. His sister couldn’t handle shared custody. She’s next on the dockets

[@TEX686]

Hes a big boy he could have defied mommy and take a stand anytime during this conspiracy to kill Dan, but he didnt. Theyre all 100% guilty no matter how small of a part they played in this

[@glendasully]

Thank goodness for Dan's neighbor, Mr. Geiger, for looking out his picture window & seeing the Prius. That's what started the search. Good for the investigators to use city bus cameras to identify the car. Absolutely brilliant! Charlie thought he was smarter than the FBI

[@doygazgar]

Prosecutors were absolutely amazing 👏 especially to make the jurors come to a decision in less than 4 hours 👏👏👏👏👏

[@leifkemp]

God bless this jury. Thank you for seeing through the fact that only a pure narcissist, raised by another, could put forward a defense as ridiculous as double extortion. ❤💪🏼🔥🇺🇸

[@DaringDanielletravels]

Lol, you weren’t buying the double extortion/ blackmail explanation????

[@cherolson6480]

He’s blackmailed but is able to pay in installments??!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dongross6624]

Thank you jury! You did your jobs and came to the correct verdict. Congratulations to the prosecution. I hope they come after Donna and Wendi now. I hope this gives Dan’s family some sort of peace. Rest more peacefully now Dan. A brilliant man and awesome father. Connie G.

[@sunnienie239]

dona wendi harvey NEXT

[@Bugsy0333]

I agree with you 100% Donna and Wendy should both be charged as well.

[@Niko-xz5lk]

Donna will likely be next. As for Wendi and Harvey, I think it unlikely. Their involvment is is dubious. I don't think there is much doubt that Wendi knew about the murder prior to Dan being killed, but her involvment in the planning and execution of that murder is an unknown. I don't think there is enough evidence for Wendi or Harvey, but the evidence for Donna is almost as strong as it is for Charlie.

[@Bugsy0333]

@@Niko-xz5lk They are all deeply involved.

[@kalidilerious]

​​​@@Niko-xz5lk Good point. I also think they'll go after Donna next and see what comes out of that trial in respect to Wendy. However now that her brother is convicted he will sit in prison getting bitter about the whole situation and may testify against Wendy in the future. So I personally think there will be a case against her at some point.

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

He really thought he was going home in fact he gave away all his belongings back at the jail. I love it

[@dbrjejdk3847]

He really thinks he's invincible and larger than life. It's one of the reasons he orchestrated a murder. I think it fed his ego and made him feel powerful.

[@Japplesnap]

This guy had an amazing life and he ruined it with poor choices.

[@mariaquispe9923]

No too amazing since he was painkillers addict and jumped from woman to woman like a looser.

[@Japplesnap]

@mariaquispe9923 He was living life like a playboy. He obviously had no desire to settle down. He was making $800,000 to $900,000 a year, had Ferraris, Land Rovers, Mercedes-Benz and women were throwing themselves at him. And now he's in prison for life.

[@sagnorm1863]

@@Japplesnap He didn't have an amazing life at all. He suffered from low iq. And the worst curse in existence is having a low iq and a lot of money. The money makes the low iq person extremely confident and cocky. And there is no cure for their stupidity at that point. I would rather be poor and smart.

[@kimokelly2841]

The evil ex-mother-in-law should be on trial next. She knew he was doing it and was all for it.

[@mariaquispe9923]

Totally agree, keep in mind that Wendi provided Dan's schedule, also was very curious about her boyfriend Jeffrey at that time, schedule to his trip to Tallahassee, it is clear to me that there was and intention to set him up.

[@kimokelly2841]

@mariaquispe9923 oh I don't know how I forgot that part. Ugggh they are just disgusting people.🤮

[@Sundancespirit]

And Wendi!

[@madonnabeston2708]

People need to think twice before committing such a crime

[@Hey_its_just_me_to]

I wouldn’t even think of it once!

[@leifkemp]

How about keep thinking about it until you realize it's f*cking idiotic!!

[@FredericFreedom]

👍

[@mariaquispe9923]

I bet Charlie is thinking about it, but it is too late, he thought he was so smart to get away with the murder but now he is a jail bird to the end.

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

I'll bet he wished he never did it

[@voodoobadass]

RIP Dan!! Thank you jury, investigators, prosecutors and everyone who made this possible 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@barbloft]

He was so arrogantly used to being above the law... and willing to let the BIPOC co-conspirators go to prison for his masterminded scheme. Thank you, Jurors, for your service!

[@melanindawn2050]

Facts!

[@millennialme9578]

Glad to see the jury didn’t throw common sense out the window. Justice for Dan ⚖️🫶

[@caroliamurri3872]

You are so right!!! There could have been one juror who lacked common sense !!! Kudos to the jury!!!

[@SloverOfTeuth]

I think he performed well on the stand, as others have said, but the story of an on-spec hit to frame him so as to then extort him is just outlandish, and his responses to the claimed extortions didn't fit with my view of how an innocent person would respond. I'm not sure Wendi's a very nice person. Maybe she didn't know, but if you watch her police interview she happily slipped into providing a very detailed alibi without asking any questions about what had happened and how he was, suggesting she was already mentally prepared to give her alibi. It's notable that she didn't think of attending the hospital herself or procuring a friend/rabbi to visit him until it was suggested by someone else, even though she knew he was "very religious". I think there's a problem getting "beyond reasonable doubt" with her though.

[@markalexwhite]

How is it justice for Dan - he's dead! Maybe justice for his family but not a whole lotta justice gonna be appreciated by Dan from beyond the grave!

[@Niko-xz5lk]

​@@SloverOfTeuthSpot on

[@parisite99]

Now to get Wendi for perjury, and Donna for orchestrating the whole plot!

[@Biggirl4life.]

Thanks to the court, prosecution, and jurors! You took another criminal off the streets! Dan may you rest in peace.

[@zinhlekhanyile6788]

He really thought he’d get away with it

[@blyxx7450]

Jury didn't mess around.

[@JamesCM86]

Wasn’t a hard one was it?

[@blyxx7450]

@CMJames No, it wasn't, but you never know what a jury is gonna do.

[@saunch09]

Now get Granny!

[@JOECorsoNova]

The fact that he was smiling at several points during this trial helped show just how pompous and seemingly untouchable he thought he was, also crazy to me that his attorney took this case after seeing the facts, he was obviously holding out for one juror to not agree with the other 11, or he saw a huge payday, I’d suggest the latter……..

[@TheMcLeanster]

Wow, lol. So you seriously think that he's pompous and that he also believed he's untouchable even though he was arrested and being prosecuted in court while on trial for murder all because the man "smiled" a few times? I couldn't imagine what you'd have thought if God forbid he'd had laughed a few times as well. You do know that he's still human even if he did take part in a plot to murder a man(not cool at all) and that he still has emotions and will continue too even in prison.

[@honeyowen3163]

He wasn't just smiling he was actually laughing and admitted he was when she asked him! I'll never understand why he testified.

[@JOECorsoNova]

@@honeyowen3163 agreed.

[@ivandesantis858]

​@@TheMcLeansterThat's nonsense. Go watch when the prosecutor was giving closing arguments. Him and his attorney were clearly seen chuckling with Cheshire cat smirks and smiles . It was extremely disrespectful. But he's not smiling now is he ??

[@SethGerrish-gi9pb]

The fact that even for just a second he believed that the UNANIMOUS decision by the jury would be not guilty is disgusting

[@sondramayfield1388]

My heart breaks for Dan and Wendy's boys.....regardless who did what - those boys will be branded with this tragedy. After listening to the wires, Mrs. Adelson knew or was made aware of what was going to happen and/or happened. Lies upon Lies from all that is involved in this. RIP Dan. Kids, I hope you will always remember by videos, photos and personal memories how much your Dad loved you!!!

[@daisyjohnson5368]

They will need years of therapy.

[@TentinQuarantino_]

Right? Especially those where Donna was talking with Charlie about murdering their dad and then pausing in the call to coo at them about “Unkle Charlie”. Sick-making.

[@JackieOlantern]

And she changed their last names because of the “media attention”…. BS. I hope when they’re old enough to understand all of this, they will go back to their family name and carry on Dan’s legacy. ☹️

[@jesusisgod4992]

Don't forget Charlie's 5 year old son. 😢

[@atlantasfaithsmom]

😢😢😢

[@queenc2079]

Guilty first degree murder. Guilty of conspiracy to commit first degree murder,guilty of solicitating for first degree murder

[@williamhall1659]

I can't believe he actually thought his ridiculous defense was going to fool anyone.

[@tommybrown9534]

Lol right?! U gotta love his "NO" reaction when the guilty verdict is read. Like dude seriously?? Did he genuinely expect anything different after that ridiculous defense he tried to sell to the jurors??!! 😄😄😄

[@Ena48145]

Thank you so much to the jury and the state!!!! I have been following this case since Dan was killed and today is a good day. It doesn't bring Dan back, but it is one step closer to justice for this innocent father whose last moments of his life were spent suffering

[@MortgageGirl7]

Me too! I am remember the day when they said a professor was shot. He was fighting for his life. From that day it was so apparent that it was an organized hit. Because it was morning in his garage. Such a young, handsome, intelligent father! I pray that they arrest Wendy then Donna. Watching her interrogation is nauseating. She is the covert mastermind who knew how to pull her mother and brothers strings.

[@bigbootyhunta]

This jury must be such a relief for the Markel family. Well done jury in keeping your eye on the evidence.

[@coconut3656]

He isnt laughing now😅

[@ktermalkut8332]

I feel sorry for charlie. Lived for satan and was caught in his trap. He was so confident in his foolishness. His mother is to BLAME 100%. She masterminded the whole thing by agreeing to his plan. The children should end up with the Markles.

[@Juke582]

I think mommy Donna was originator of the murder idea too! She set her son up to fry for her own narcissist selfishness! What mother does that? 😮 🤦‍♀️

[@snowblo1]

I don't feel sorry for him at all. And it's just Donna, but Wendy as well.

[@kimmassey5882]

Yes, he definitely allowed Satan to use him!

[@snapmalloy5556]

A weak man manipulated by multiple women in his life

[@MrsK976]

He allowed Satan to influence him then he used his free will to do the demonic bidding. Of course satan hates him too and used it to take him to prison. All Glory to the Most High God for earthly justice Arrest Donna and Wendi now. Try them together. Then they would have to twist two separate stories as one won’t fit for both. Then they both go down!

[@dawnbrown8059]

Charly is in total shock 😲

[@lifepathnumbernine6607]

Where TF are wendi and their mother? Their absence says alot about them! If they both don't get charged and convicted as well that would be some bs

[@matthewalexander9874]

The state has a long-term plan.

[@tylerbolis5137]

They are figuring out whether to unalive themselves or flee to Antarctica

[@mariaquispe9923]

Their absence means not support to Charlie, it speaks out that they will turn the table to each other. Wait until they are put in jail.

[@maewest4015]

Exactly, If he was so innocent. Why not be there to support your son and brother? It just shows....

[@mariaquispe9923]

They are planning to runaway to get away with it.

[@robinc6308]

May Dan rest a bit more peacefully tonight. My heartfilled thanks to the prosecutors for perservering to extract this 4th step in this 7 step process. Hope that poisonous person masquarding as a mother and a human being is lined up to face justice next. May Gods blessing be showered up the hardworking prosecution team.

[@Sundancespirit]

Until Wendi is also arrested there will never be closure.

[@herfromafrica2711]

this guy and his sister had never a chance in life whatsoever by having such a vile mother controlling their lives and angry when she doesn't get her way . but again , he was a full grown healthy man , very well educated so he knew exactly what he was doing .

[@cherylhaskell9830]

Mother drove this, Sister threw him under the bus, and Katie -his worst n8ghtmare.

[@JudicialMermaid]

Disappointed he got caught and no one believed his lies. If he was *truly* innocent, he’d be beating that table, crying, and grasping at his attorney for help. People are wrongly accused AND convicted. I don’t believe for a second that is the case here. Now they need to get the Mom and Wendi.

[@mariaquispe9923]

Those women are evil and smart, so it would be harder to convict them as the mastermind.

[@sissyroxx]

Charlie allowed himself to be manipulated by his mother and Wendi into murdering Dan because Wendi who promised for better or for worse couldn't be bothered to keep a kosher kitchen. Really, that's all it boiled down to. It would have been less heartbreak and less money to have hired a cook instead of buying a TV.

[@helenn7577]

He did this because of his arrogance and to be a hero for Wendy and Donna. There was no concern for anyone as long as this toxic family got what they wanted. Wendy and Donna need to be put on trial as co-conspirators they were the driving force.

[@A28CB]

In this moment, Charlie realized that his life was over and wished he could back the clock of time.

[@jayceewriter7826]

I lived long enough to see a Florida jury get one right.

[@jesusisgod4992]

👍

[@SheSh3]

I agree! Florida has let a few slip through! 😮

[@joewhitenton2374]

The smile on my face portrays pure satisfaction. Justice for Dan. Congratulations to a job well done by the State. Donna has been indicted and Wendi can't possibly be sleeping well.

[@merandasmith2140]

I am so thankful for all the hard work,long hours and dedication the prosecutor and defense, the jury,Law& Crime, Addi & Mod's ,& Chat. Thank you so very much for putting in what you did and for putting up with me 😊 I hope you all have a beautiful night ❤

[@kiaramurray832]

He really thought he was smarter than everyone else. He thought he’d get up there and talk his way home. Arrogant and cocky like Murdaugh. Bye Charlie! One Adelson down, 2 more to go! And hopefully the Markel(yes I know Wendy changed their names to Adelson now) will learn the truth about them all and reconnect with the Markels and learn about their father. How not even offering him money would he let them go. He loved those boys

[@chickensandwich77]

He had to know that a guilty verdict was coming... because the jury came back quickly (usually a sign that guilty is where it is going)

[@AidaShawJ.D.]

He’s so arrogant, he was shocked by the verdict!! This was beautiful!! May Professor Dan Markel rest in peace! 🙏🏾🙏🏾Now, let’s go get Donna!

[@Juke582]

Yup! Usually a very bad sign! I thought we wouldn’t see a verdict until tomorrow! Ohh😮 what a shocker all around!

[@TwanDeezy]

Jury heard enough lol

[@TwanDeezy]

And how could somebody reasonably believe in their own mind that they would be found not guilty with this kind of evidence, they would have to be delusional or an extreme optimist.

[@ImOnAJourney]

I can’t believe anyone even tries something like this in this day of technology and incredible law enforcement investigative skills. You’re ALWAYS going to be caught. Duh.

[@RomanKOZAK-ef1up]

But howcome the Barry and Honey Sherrman s murders were not caught?

[@ImOnAJourney]

@@RomanKOZAK-ef1up I don’t know why or how that happens. It has to be the difference in investigators. I’m not saying one is right and the other is wrong - I’m saying that is the only variable in a murder investigation.

[@jasminebaby3375]

Donna is one EVIL MOTHER. She is the reason for this. Charlie had a lot going for him.

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

You're right about donna being evil, however, Charlie was easily manipulated. It's Dave who had a lot going for him, and his life was taken from his children unnecessarily.

[@nepenthe_gal759]

What!? The attorney can't even fake it and sit close to his client to say he's sorry ??? I guess the check's cleared and that's all he was worried about. Charlie thought he had a hot-shot lawyer LOL....

[@JJDubbau]

What are you talking about? He was sitting right next to him.

[@brucefriedman1]

Robert Adelson is vindicated for being estranged from his family, specifically his controlling mother. Sorry, Charlie. Your mother sold you down the river.

[@freereinartstudio1463]

She sure did.

[@snowblo1]

Is Robert the brother?

[@whooptydoo6256]

I didn't know there was a brother. He dont talk to his crazy family ? Tell us more 😳

[@brucefriedman1]

@@snowblo1 Yeppers.

[@rebeccastokes4956]

I heard the older brother left the family due to them not liking his choice in a wife. They gave him such grief he became estranged

[@bohrwashere1156]

The jurors didn't believe one word of that short lawyer's closing.

[@psmith4996]

I watch this over and over. I love the look of defeat in his eyes. Especially after all the grins and smirks he gave during the trial. Enjoy your new home, Charlie boy!!!

[@ramel79]

His sense of entitlement and his family’s is beyond me !!!

[@dorothyabdul9657]

That’s that blood line!

[@rosearellanes5648]

True Justice for Dan Markel and his family has been served today

[@angelinam6654]

To cause so much destruction, pain and despair to so many. So incomprehensible

[@jgator6694]

And this man is supposed to be “intelligent”? What a foolish man. To think he could get away with murder…to risk the privileged life he is was enjoying…his education and subsequent dental practice…his beautiful home..his freedom…to commit MURDER. What I see in his face is regret…not regret that he took a man’s life..but regret that he got caught…and probably now..regret that he went down this evil path. He is where he belongs…and justice will not be served until his evil Mom and sister are locked up, too. Rest in peace, Dan Markel.

[@RoseAF22]

Justice served.

[@MizDBMe]

Agreed!! 👍🏻

[@melstiller8561]

I'm with you 💯

[@ChaiTea978]

Time to indict the evil mother in law and Wendi!

[@americansunbeam]

I hope the Markels are relieved by this verdict. Now, let's get all the Adelsons behind bars. They are all accomplices...Charlie is pitiful. He blew his wonderful life by taking another's and causing so much sadness.

[@carolmarinemom0343]

His life is flashing before his eyes.

[@ianjones9653]

The prosecution did a first class job well done.

[@finbarrmcgrath1686]

Honestly, I thought there was going to be at least one juror foolish enough to believe ridiculous defense theory. But no….they all saw through it….

[@TentinQuarantino_]

It was a ridiculous defense. Even those hee-haws from the land Wendi disdained as God-forsaken could see that, hyuck-hyuck-hyuck. I bet Wendi will try for a change of venue 😂

[@junejune1031]

So Did I. thought they’d find a scrap of reasonable doubt. But nope Justice served.

[@Cathieemms1]

I was worried also. You just never know. Thankfully Justice prevailed.

[@snowblo1]

Oh wow, you were a part of that crew who actually thought Charlie's story was somewhat believable hey? LOL. Yikes! Thank God the jurors had a little bit of common sense and weren't complete idiots 😮

[@KT4UNC]

Staring at his lawyer. Classic narcissism. Someone else is always to blame.

[@virtualxella]

Look at his face before the verdict was even read! He knew.

[@christie6488]

I heard he actually did know. They took off his tie. His lawyer told him beforehand.

[@desertlumi1420]

@@christie6488 nope. It doesn’t work that way. No one I repeat no one approaches the jury except the Bailiff. Even the Bailiff isn’t supposed to talk unless otherwise he/she is instructed by the judge.

[@coryc9040]

@@christie6488 That seems extremely unlikely. More likely they knew that the jury wouldn't have a verdict this quickly unless they didn't buy the defense and thought he was guilty

[@adalovelace7620]

Charlie knew he was done when the defense gave their closing arguments. The defense explained the Adelson’s plot so precisely Charlie himself was nodding in agreement with their explanation. His face then already showed defeatment.

[@skdoremi6666]

Was he surprised???? Did he thought killing somebody is not a crime or he thought he was smarter that people?

[@stephanierangeard7092]

So great to hear ...guilty...I have replayed it 3 times....this man is a murderer....no blood on his hand...but such a dark soul....

[@steadydets]

Where are all the not guilty people now? Justice for Dan!

[@melistasy]

😂 right! Only they were buying that ridiculous story he was selling.

[@parisite99]

They were just trolling. No sane person thought this man was innocent except maybe the fan girls that have a weird kink for criminals.

[@karlastewart4537]

Exactly 💯

[@brbrknndy]

Honestly he made a foolish mistake testifying. The strongest point of his case was "was the money paid to the killers his". When he took the stand he confirmed it was his and his reason bordered on ridiculous and absurd. If he had not testified he might have gotten that one juror. Mr Adelson I sincerely hope you get the help you need in prison to turn your life around. Glad the jury did their job.

[@l.a.w.79]

That’s what I was thinking. He should have remained silent.

[@bigbootyhunta]

@@l.a.w.79 l think he saw the trial was going badly for him and he thought he could turn it around by taking the stand.

[@shelahcox6101]

I missed how Siegredo supposedly found him? Glad he was found guilty. On to Wendi and her Momma (in their "Nazi" uniforms.

[@ktermalkut8332]

lawyers hardly ever advise the defendant to take the stand. Charlie may have insisted.

[@wilfredotorres1529]

No , He did not , He had no choice

[@hanktrill1498]

Remember when he said he wouldn’t date a 37 year old even if she was a model? After a couple years in prison I bet he’ll take anything he could get.

[@ihateutube1143]

His mom should be very nervous

[@GoodGolly.MissLolly]

Perfect! He just really thought he could charm the jurors. I’m not sure where his confidence comes from: he’s so unappealing

[@freereinartstudio1463]

Right!! Lol. I guess it was his money.

[@minty6891]

He's probably used to women in their town throwing themselves at him because of his family and money and he thought that meant he was charismatic or charming lol

[@123npw]

I am shocked. The judge just announced every single jurors name to the public. I thought juror identity was kept as private as possible. I realize told anonymity is impossible but just announcing their names to millions of people. YIKES!!!

[@l.a.w.79]

Big mistake!!!!

[@susangilliam6400]

that's what I thought😮

[@michelephelps1087]

My thoughts exactly! 😮

[@JackieDaytona68]

Yes! I was surprised he did that! Especially, with gangs involved….

[@HB-ey2dk]

​@@JackieDaytona68oh shoot I forgot about that part

[@barbarayoung2846]

I can’t believe he gave all his food away thinking he was getting out, and then expected the prisoners to give it back when he was found guilty. What an entitled tool.

[@fjr3950]

Such a tangled web of reprehensible amoral individuals. I feel so bad for the kids.

[@punky19761]

Did he think it was going to go some other way? I hope they prosecute the sister and mother too.

[@Tassie85]

He is so arrogant and narcissistic that I think he was sure his ridiculous story would be enough for reasonable doubt. He looked shocked which tells you how sure he was of himself.

[@So_Sag]

Yes… yes he did think it was going to go some other way! 😂 see that defeat in his face? Vast change from all the other days of trial

[@maureenmetcalfe8558]

​@Tassie85 and then the head drop when guilty on 1st degree.

[@DaveStarks-ku2jd]

I bet Charlie Is regretting blaming the Latin kings right about now

[@Liveanotherday]

His family needs to be charged. They hid and left him out there to take ALL of the blame. Now go after mom, dad and sister!!!!!!!

[@dee8391]

Thank God to the jury for having some common sense and trusting in circumstantial evidence. I saw way too many people in the live chat calling for Not Guilty or Hung Jury to feel confident that justice was going to prevail.

[@lottie8970]

Yesssss!!! GUILTYYYY!! The jury got it right for sure!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I quite enjoyed seeing his face when guilty was read out!! You can’t expect to get away with something that you are clearly guilty of. He thought he could take the stand and talk his way out of it..😂

[@tanyadaniel6704]

He really thought he was gna get away with it

[@toriviruette5]

I completely agree with you! I thoroughly enjoyed the look of defeat when he heard the verdict.

[@Jerharris90]

Right at the beginning, he saw the jury not looking at him. He knew it was over before she read the results!

[@justpossum9679]

Now for Donna