Crime Girl - The Chilling Case of Dan Markel: A Tale of Family, Murder, and Justice

In this episode, your host and resident Crime Girl, Grace, dives into the haunting murder case of Dan Markel, a brilliant criminal law professor, whose life was tragically cut short in 2014.

What began as a typical post-divorce custody battle between Dan and his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, spiraled into a decade-long murder and conspiracy investigation involving the Adelson family.

Grace details the intricate conspiracy that led to Dan's death, including the involvement of Wendy's brother Charlie, their mother Donna, and other accomplices.

The episode explores the courtroom drama, the strategic police work, and the devastating impact on the lives of those left behind.

Grace emphasizes the importance of diligent investigation and the power of circumstantial evidence, as well as the broader implications of this case on law and justice.

Join her as she unravels this dark tale that underscores the chilling lengths some will go to get what they want.

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Grace Taylor Segal

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Crime Girl - Death by Smoothie, the James Craig Case

In this second episode of the Crime Girl podcast, your host, Grace, aka Crime Girl, delves into the harrowing true crime story of James Craig, a Colorado dentist who poisoned his wife, Angela, leading to her tragic death.

Grace discusses the details of the case, including James' financial troubles, affairs, and the digital evidence that sealed his fate.

The episode highlights the family's heartbreak and the investigator's relentless pursuit of justice, ultimately resulting in a life sentence for James Craig.

Grace emphasizes the cold-blooded nature of the crime and the importance of remembering Angela's legacy.

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Hey, my dear True Crime Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Listed just below here is my contact information and the social channels where you can find me. Don’t hesitate to get in touch…I would love to hear from you.

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com

Facebook Page here

Instagram @crimegirl_pod

Website here

***Please leave a review if you like the show!

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• Select the podcast show page (not an individual episode).

• Scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to review the show! It means a lot to me. See you next time on Crime Girl.

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Crime Girl_S1_Ep1_The Defense Never Rests

In the inaugural episode of the Crime Girl podcast, your host Grace Taylor Segal delves into the intriguing career of F. Lee Bailey, a controversial yet brilliant criminal defense lawyer.

Bailey's high-profile cases, such as those involving Albert DeSalvo (the Boston Strangler), Sam Shepherd, and Carl Coppolino, are explored in detail.

The episode covers Bailey's courtroom tactics, the media's impact on justice, and his unwavering commitment to providing a defense for all, even the most notorious figures.

Join Grace as she uncovers the complexities and ethical dilemmas within these monumental cases.

References

If you want to dive deeper into the cases we talked about in this episode, here are some classic books, films, and TV shows that explore these crimes and the incredible legal mind of F. Lee Bailey:

The Boston Strangler – Albert DeSalvo (and George Nassar)

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• The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank – Pulitzer Prize–winning book on the murders that terrorized Boston.
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• Confessions of the Boston Strangler by Richard P. Candela – explores the doubts about DeSalvo’s guilt and the shadow of George Nassar.
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• The Strangler by Susan Kelly – argues that DeSalvo may not have committed all of the killings.
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• Films: The Boston Strangler (1968) starring Tony Curtis and Henry Fonda; Boston Strangler (2023) on Hulu.
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• Documentaries: Crimes of the Century: The Boston Strangler (CNN), The Boston Strangler: The Untold Story (2008).
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Dr. Sam Sheppard – The Case That Inspired The Fugitive

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• Endure and Conquer: The Story of Dr. Sam Sheppard by F. Lee Bailey and Harvey Aronson – Bailey’s own account of the retrial.
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• Mockery of Justice by Cynthia L. Cooper – a deep dive into the case and how justice was nearly lost.
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• Films/TV: The Fugitive (1963–1967 TV series) and the 1993 film starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones; My Father’s Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story (1998).
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• Documentary: A&E Biography: Dr. Sam Sheppard.
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Carl Coppolino – Murder by Injection

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• The Defense Never Rests by F. Lee Bailey – includes the entire Coppolino trial story.
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• Murder by Injection by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick – a full account of this strange and chilling case.
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• TV: Dominick Dunne’s Power, Privilege & Justice (episode on Coppolino); Deadly Affairs (Investigation Discovery).
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About F. Lee Bailey

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• Books: The Defense Never Rests, For the Defense, and Cleared for Approach.
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• TV/Film: Bailey is featured in O.J.: Made in America (ESPN, 2016) and portrayed by Henry Fonda in The Boston Strangler (1968).

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction to Crime Girl Podcast

00:45 Fascination with Crime Stories

00:58 Spotlight on F. Lee Bailey

02:10 Bailey's Early Influence

05:29 The Boston Strangler Case

07:13 The Sam Shepherd Case

09:20 The Carl Coppolino Case

10:56 Bailey and the O.J. Simpson Trial

12:17 Legacy of F. Lee Bailey

13:01 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser