The matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family who was convicted in the hired killing of her former son-in-law has been sentenced to life in prison.

The matriarch of a South Florida family who was convicted in the hired killing of her former son-in-law is asking a judge for a new trial.

A jury has convicted the matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family in the hired killing of her former son-in-law, a prominent law professor.

The matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family has been arrested on charges that she arranged her ex-son-in-law's murder.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The fates of two people accused of killing an FSU professor are now in the hands of twelve jurors. She goes straight to Charlie Adelson, who goes straight to Katherine Magbanua, who goes straight to Sigfredo Garcia. We are all trusting you to render a wise and legal verdict in this case, Cappleman said. To force her to cooperate, so they could get what they have been going after for years now, the Adelson family, said Attorney Chris DeCoste. The Adelsons have not been charged with any crime, and they deny any involvement in the Markel murder.