This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SURVIVOR, and get on your way to being your best self. ** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Ruth Markel. Audience note: Charlie Adelson was convicted in the murder-for-hire plot of his brother-in-law, Dan Markel, on Monday, November 6, 2023. Adelson had solicited two men, Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, connected to the Latin Kings gang, to murder Markel. He was introduced to the men by his former girlfriend, Katherine “Katie” Magbanua, who is also incarcerated for her role in the murder-for-hire plot. The same charges have now been filed against Charlie and Wendi's mother, Donna Adelson, as she was caught trying to flee the country to Vietnam on a one-way ticket on Monday November 13, 2023. On Tuesday November 14th, the grand jury returned an indictment for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder. These are the same charges for which her son, Charlie Adelson, was convicted last week. About Ruth Markel: Ruth Markel's tenacious fight for justice on behalf of the murder of her son, Dan Markel, a noted law professor who was murdered in Tallahassee, Florida in 2014, and the struggle to be legally reunited with her grandchildren. She is the author of the book The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life Website: www.ruthmarkel.com Link to Ruth's book: https://amzn.to/3szextX ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra’s links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell • Collier’s links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06 • Join Terra’s Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath. •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices