STS Files uncovers the complex and unsettling story of Shanna Gardner, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Once part of a prominent and wealthy family, Gardner’s arrest sent shockwaves through the community — exposing a tangled web of divorce battles, hidden motives, and family secrets.
This episode delves deep into the investigative timeline, wiretapped calls, and prosecution strategy that led to her connection with the case, alongside her mother Donna Adelson and ex-husband Charlie Adelson. With expert legal commentary, psychological insight, and forensic review, Shanna Gardner: STS Files reveals how one family’s conflict escalated into one of the most notorious contract killing cases in modern Florida history.
If you follow true crime, legal investigations, or high-profile trials, this episode delivers an in-depth exploration of justice, privilege, and the shocking human cost behind a family feud turned fatal.