When beloved Florida State law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in his driveway in 2014, it shocked the academic world and ignited a years-long search for justice. But what first appeared to be a random act of violence soon unraveled into something far more sinister—a murder-for-hire plot tied to his bitter custody battle and his ex-wife’s powerful family, the Adelsons.

In this episode, Kat dives deep into the tangled web of suspects, shady phone calls, and suspicious payments that ultimately led to a courtroom showdown no one saw coming. Who ordered the hit? How far would a family go to “solve” a custody dispute? And will everyone involved ever be held accountable?

This is a story of privilege, power, and premeditation. Get ready for a wild ride, y'all! This Florida tale has it all!

REFERENCES:

1. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/over-my-dead-body/id1447892344
2. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/watch-dateline-episode-family-matters-now-rcna135230
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUnddHruLps
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Markel
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsNS2AlB27s&t=20s
6. https://www.courttv.com/tag/dan-markel/
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNh9zSqBfPA&t=3955s
8. https://youtu.be/zsNS2AlB27s?si=u8KsTRkVMgsLKytS
9. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2023/11/07/dan-markel-murder-hire-charlie-adelson-guilty-tallahassee-florida-conspiracy/71487731007/
10. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/05/07/judge-sets-new-date-for-donna-adelson-murder-trial-in-dan-markel-killing/83470544007/
11. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/04/04/man-suing-sean-diddy-combs-claims-case-linked-to-dan-markel-hitman-sigfredo-garcia-donna-adelson/82846534007/
12. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfpMTwOmhB5kO1elWLLjRvjGhWEklWCOU
13. https://people.com/where-is-wendi-adelson-now-11679401
14. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2024/09/13/dan-markel-murder-legal-analysis-ahead-of-donna-adelson-trial/75188649007/
15. https://www.courttv.com/news/new-wiretaps-allegations-of-plots-to-harm-in-adelson-murder-case/
16. https://www.reddit.com/r/dan_markel_murder/comments/17tdczk/very_detailed_circumstantial_evidence_against/
17. https://www.reddit.com/r/dan_markel_murder/comments/1fwhfez/will_wendi_adelson_be_charged_the_murder_of_dan/

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Trigger warning-- this story does include rape and murder of minors. In this episode, Ashley discusses Michael Bruce Ross aka the Roadside Strangler. He murdered eight women in the 80s before being the last person executed in Connecticut. We discuss the case, the victims and the importance of being self-aware.

Resources:

1. https://cambrian.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay/alma991000155559707308/01OCLS_CAMB:CAMB

2. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/stories/the-michael-ross-case-and-death-row-syndrome

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bruce_Ross

4. Almost Fiction Podcast: Michael Bruce Ross, June 2023. https://open.spotify.com/episode/736gaRZv1tykXsCHKpziIl?si=7bf24a44c33a4cb0

5. https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/michael_ross/6.html

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TW: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, suicide, and suicidal ideation. These are deeply sensitive topics that may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 anytime, 24/7.

Teal Swan is a self-proclaimed spiritual healer, author, and YouTube influencer with a devoted following—and a deeply controversial reputation. In this episode, Kat gets fired up as she explores the enigmatic figure behind The Deep End docuseries, the explosive Gateway podcast, and a mountain of public debate. We unpack her origin story, her controversial teachings on suicide and trauma, and the allegations of cult-like behavior swirling around her inner circle. Is Teal Swan a misunderstood healer... or something much darker? Grab a drink and join us!

REFERENCES:

1. https://tealswan.com/about-teal/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teal_Swan
3. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gateway-teal-swan/id1387560474
4. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-teal-swan/id1566917047?i=1000567970355
5. https://www.amazon.com/The-Deep-End-Season-1/dp/B09X2C1RB1
6. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigger-than-the-pope-jennings-brown-on-teal-swan/id1553334816?i=1000563235613
7. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigger-than-the-pope-jennings-brown-on-teal-swan/id1553334816?i=1000564488976
8. https://thesatanictemple.com/blogs/grey-faction/how-teal-swan-s-therapist-started-a-mormon-satanic-panic?srsltid=AfmBOopYX5oXk_QYzprI_bOh2y5XvYbQIRh84nqPqRAyro8GB8y9qCc5

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