Ex-law professor's life cut short in murder-for-hire ambush by ex-mother-in-law
A Florida law professor's killer stalked him before ambushing him to death outside his home, authorities say. The victim, Dan Markel, was a prominent figure at Florida State University and had previously received threatening letters and phone calls.
A prominent Florida State University law professor was killed by a killer who stalked him before the murder-for-hire ambush, according to investigators. Dan Markel's ex-mother-in-law allegedly orchestrated the hit after a custody dispute with his wife. The killing took place as Markel left the gym and drove home on July 18, 2014, marking the beginning of a months-long investigation. Two men were ultimately arrested in connection with the case, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for one of them.
