

Attorneys deliver closing arguments, Jurors begin deliberationsĪ jury of seven men and five women began deliberations in the murder trial of Katherine Magbanua shortly before 1 p.m. In the retrial of Katherine Magbanua for the murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel, in which testimony began May 18, Magbanua faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder in connection with Markel’s broad-daylight shooting in July 2014.

"Until that day, we will continue to fight for complete justice and to spend time with with our grandchildren." "There is more work ahead to ensure that each and every person responsible for Danny’s barbaric murder is brought to justice and held accountable," the Markels said. 'Necessary evil': 'Necessary evil': Credibility at core as Luis Rivera connects dots in Dan Markel murder State rests: State rests its case, wiretaps cross on Day 6 of Magbanua retrial | Recap In a statement, Phil and Ruth Markel said they will continue to fight for justice and the opportunity to see their grandchildren, who they haven't seen since 2016.ĭan Markel murder: Day 7 of Katherine Magbanua trial Prosecutors did not divulge whether they expect more arrests in the case, but say they are now setting their sights on Markel's former brother-in-law Charlie Adelson, who was arrested on murder charges last month. "The wheels of justice turn very, very slowly but we're grateful they're still turning." Phil Markel said he was grateful to the Tallahassee community and the tireless work of investigators. "They've been through hell and back and I'm just thrilled to be able to give them a piece of peace in their lives." "It's very thrilling and gratifying to be able to get some justice for Dan's family," Cappleman said. State Attorney Jack Campbell greets the Markel family after the jury finds Katherine Magbanua guilty on all counts on Friday, in her retrial for the 2014 murder of Dan Markel in Tallahassee, Fla.
