2025 saw the fourth trial in the despicable plot to murder acclaimed FSU law professor Dan Markel. Will 2026 close the book on this horrific story ... or begin an even more compelling chapter? In the words of the tenacious lead prosecutor, Georgia Cappleman, "Stay tuned!"
A true thrill to sit opposite Dateline NBC legend Dennis Murphy, offering thoughts about Donna Adelson's trial and conviction in an episode entitled "Deadly Mischief"
News flash! Donna Adelson loved Dan Markel and thought he was a great father. Charlie was the monster who wanted him dead, not her. That was the story she peddled at her sentencing. She can keep repeating it in prison, where she'll spend the rest of her life. Good riddance!
When I started my writing journey 8 years ago, never in a million years did I imagine being featured on a true crime documentary with 50 Cent. Check out S1 E6 of "50 Ways to Catch a Killer with 50 Cent" about the Mike Williams murder case.
What this father and grandfather, and his entire family, have been through these last 11 years is unimaginable. Yet what he said to Donna in his final words cut straight to the heart of everything: "Was it worth it?" #danmarkel #justicefordan www.courttv.com/title/dan-ma...
11+ years after she orchestrated the plot to murder her ex son-in-law, Prof. Dan Markel, the Matriarch of Miami received the justice she so richly deserved: GUILTY on all counts
For the fourth time, Wendi Adelson took the witness stand as an immunized prosecution witness, this time with her own mother seated at the defense table. Georgia Cappleman masterfully used a trove of emails to demonstrate Donna's venom toward Dan Markel, aka MOTIVE
Georgia Cappleman has been relentless and methodical as she's taken down Luis Rivera, Sigfredo Garcia, Katie Magbanua, and Charlie Adelson. And now the crown jewel, the Matriarch, a former kindergarten teacher and sociopath who gives new meaning to the moniker "Bad Grandma": Donna Sue Adelson.
She picked Dan Markel out of J-Date as the perfect mate to bear her daughter Wendi's children. Less than 5 years after putting her arm around him and smiling for this photo, she arranged to have him killed. The time has finally come for her to face a jury of her peers. Let justice prevail!
Thank you Dan Abrams for featuring me in the Charlie Adelson episode of "Taking the Stand" aired last night on A&E.
Thrilled to have been a guest this morning on the Peter Boyles radio show in Denver, talking about DEADLY HEIST along with James King's defense attorney, Scott Robinson. www.youtube.com/live/Lh4MFTb...
My friend CJ. Wynn’s new book Miles of Destruction is a masterful retelling of a maniacal and devastating path of brutality waged in the midst of the modern oil boom. Literally hot off the press!! a.co/d/aLX77Us
So pleased to announce the release of DEADLY HEIST on Audible. Narrator Kyle Tait, a real pro, did a fantastic job!
Always a thrill to be interviewed by Ana Garcia of True Crime News! Check out her podcast about my newest book, DEADLY HEIST. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLd...
Huge thanks to investigative reporter Kevin Vaughan and Denver's 9NEWS for running this awesome story on DEADLY HEIST and for Scott Robinson's kind words about the book. url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rtWRC31w8z...
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My new true crime book DEADLY HEIST, about one of Colorado's most notorious crimes, is now available for pre-order. www.amazon.com/Deadly-Heist...
Great suggestion! I didn’t know it was already up!
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What is my new book DEADLY HEIST about? Glad you asked. I've attached the rear cover, which provides a 30,000-foot view. Release date of 2/16/25 is drawing near!
Huge thanks to @tomcostello-nbc.bsky.social for his elegant foreword to DEADLY HEIST: "From the terrifying moments inside the bank to the mesmerizing legal battle, Steve Epstein gives us a front-row seat to the action... A masterful retelling, replete with heart-pounding moments and surprises"
It’s an amazing story. Hopefully I did it justice!
Not yet. Check back in mid-January. Thanks for your interest.
On July 4, 1991, retired cop James King was arrested for brutally murdering 4 security guards at a downtown Denver bank and making off with $200K in loot. DEADLY HEIST tells the whole story behind the the the Father's Day Massacre and Colorado's most famous trial. Soon available for pre-order.
As an author, nothing is more satisfying than seeing the cover of your newest book for the first time. DEADLY HEIST is the story of Denver's 1991 bank massacre, where a retired cop was charged with slaughtering 4 security guards and making off with $200K in loot. Slated for release 2/16/25.