Dan Markel
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Dan Markel has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on TRUE CRIME Loser. Dan Markel is frequently referenced in podcasts discussing his murder, which serves as a central focus for various legal discussions. In episodes of TRUE CRIME Loser, he is described as a victim in a contentious divorce and custody dispute, with allegations that his family may have orchestrated his murder. His case is presented sympathetically, highlighting the emotional impact of his death and its implications within the broader legal saga.
Daniel Eric Markel was a Canadian-born attorney and law professor who wrote various works on retribution in criminal law and sentencing with a focus on the role of punishment in the criminal justice system. He earned a J.D. degree from Harvard University in 2001, and after working as a law clerk to a federal judge and as an associate at a law firm, joined the faculty of Florida State University in 2005.
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on TRUE CRIME Loser |
| Role | Law professor |
| Affiliation | Florida State University (commonly reported affiliation) |
| Field | Law, Academia |
What do podcasts say about Dan Markel?
4 quotes, recorded on TRUE CRIME Loser and True Crime News.
The murder of Dan Markell over the past 10 years.
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear itThey hired someone to murder Dan Markel.
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear itFather of two Dan Markell fatally shot.
True Crime News · · Hear itDiscussed sympathetically as the victim: FSU law professor Dan Markell was shot… the murdered man.
Dateline NBC · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Dan Markel?
3 shows discussed Dan Markel in these episodes.
- TRUE CRIME Loser — 2 episodes
They hired someone to murder Dan Markel.
Donna Adelson Had a Melt Down - True Crime News — 1 episode
Father of two Dan Markell fatally shot.
Monster’s motives for killing 4 students still unknown; Grandma orchestrates murder-for-hire plot - Dateline NBC — 1 episode
Discussed sympathetically as the victim: FSU law professor Dan Markell was shot… the murdered man.
Talking Dateline: “Deadly Mischief" with Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy | Dateline
Who talks about Dan Markel on podcasts?
Dan Markel came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on True Crime News.
- The Donna Adelson Trial is Underway on TRUE CRIME Loser (Aug 2025)
- Donna Adelson Had a Melt Down on TRUE CRIME Loser (Sep 2025)
- Monster’s motives for killing 4 students still unknown; Grandma orchestrates murder-for-hire plot on True Crime News (Jan 2026)
- Talking Dateline: “Deadly Mischief" with Blayne Alexander and Dennis Murphy | Dateline on Dateline NBC (Oct 2025)
Which podcasts mention Dan Markel most?
TRUE CRIME Loser (2 episodes), Dateline NBC (1 episode) and True Crime News (1 episode) mention Dan Markel most.
- TRUE CRIME Loser — 2 episodes · More people from TRUE CRIME Loser
- Dateline NBC — 1 episode · More people from Dateline NBC
- True Crime News — 1 episode · More people from True Crime News
What is Dan Markel mentioned alongside?
Dan Markel is most often mentioned alongside Bump video, Adelson Family Dental Practice and Sony Pictures Television.
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