Dateline NBC Deadly Mischief
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Oct 28, 2025 Wendy Adelson, the former wife of Dan Markel and a pivotal figure in a shocking murder case, shares insights into the complex layers of her marriage and the ensuing custody battle that turned criminal. She discusses the chilling murder-for-hire plot involving her family, which spiraled from frustration over custody into tragedy. With a gripping narrative, Wendy explores her limited immunity testimony, the police investigation, and the shocking arrests that followed, painting a vivid portrait of a family caught in a deadly scheme.
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Professor Killed In Garage Shooting
- Dan Markell was shot in his garage after being followed from the gym, leaving friends and family stunned by the sudden violence.
- He died overnight at age 41, turning a custody dispute into a multi-year murder investigation.
Surveillance And Toll Data Crack The Case
- Investigators traced a silver Prius using SunPass toll data and surveillance video to identify suspects.
- That forensic link led to arrests of Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera as the shooters.
Confession Points To Murder‑For‑Hire Motive
- One of the alleged shooters, Luis Rivera, pleaded guilty and implicated a paymaster, telling police the killing was done for money.
- He said the motive was to return the children, claiming "the lady wants your two kids back."
