Dateline NBC Talking Dateline: Family Matters
Jan 24, 2024
Josh Mankiewicz and Dennis Murphy discuss the complex murder-for-hire case of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. They answer listeners' questions and share extra audio from a jailhouse call. Topics include potential legal challenges, Wendy's involvement, grandparents' struggles, and a renowned doctor's secret deception. Q&A covers parking disputes, jailhouse calls, inmates' TV restrictions, Wendy's boyfriend Jeff Lacass, and the attorney hired for Donna's son's murder case.
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Police Procedural
- The Dan Markel case has many twists and turns, starting with a neighbor's keen observation of a Prius.
- Police used surveillance footage, SunPass data, and even ATM photos to track the suspects back to Miami.
Dalia's Downfall
- Dalia Dippolito attempted to hire an undercover officer to kill her husband.
- Her plan backfired when her "dead" husband appeared during her interview.
Wiretaps and the "Bump"
- Wiretaps and recorded conversations played a key role in the investigation, including the "bump" incident with Donna Adelson.
- Donna's suspicious call to Charlie after the bump raised red flags for investigators.