The Unveiling: A Mother's Reflection on Murder, Grief and Trial Life
Wed, Oct 25
|Tallahassee
Ruth Markel's book, “The Unveiling: A Mother’s Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life”, is written from various perspectives – that of a devastated mother, an engaged citizen learning the ins and outs of the justice system, and a grandmother who turned to advocacy.
Time & Location
Oct 25, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tallahassee, 4858 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32309, USA
About the event
Ruth Markel used to visit Tallahassee to see her son, Dan, and her grandsons, Benjamin and Lincoln, every chance she got. But following Dan’s 2014 murder, Ruth’s visits have been entirely different from the joyful days of the past. Dan’s ex-wife, Wendi, moved with the children to Miami just days after their father’s Betton Hills slaying. Since then, Ruth has mainly returned to Florida’s capital city for the trials of two of the many people authorities say are responsible for Dan’s hired killing. Ruth will return to Tallahassee once again this fall, when Wendi’s brother, Charlie Adelson, faces a jury for his alleged role as a mastermind of the conspiracy. Jury selection is set to begin in Adelson’s trial on Monday, October 23 with testimony expected to begin that week. On the evening of Wednesday, October 25, Ruth will be hosted by Congregation Shomrei Torah, with co-host Midtown Reader, for…