Welcome to Part 2 of LMLM's coverage of the 2014 murder of father Dan Markel Murder. Four people have already been charged and convicted with this crime, and a fifth is due to start trial in just a few weeks.

Today's epsiode will focus on events and details that surfaced from the past two years and some things we haven’t yet covered -  information that is likely coming up in the trial of Donna Adelson like how much did she know and when did she know it?

And even though she is not on trial, we’re going to get into how much did Dan markel's ex-wife, Wendi, knew and when did she knew it?


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Sources
https://www.courttv.com/?s=dan+markel
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/04/04/man-suing-sean-diddy-combs-claims-case-linked-to-dan-markel-hitman-sigfredo-garcia-donna-adelson/82846534007/

Welcome to a very special BONUS Re-release! We compiled all of our coverage of the 2014 murder of Dan Markel - from what we knew back in early 2023, to the trial of Charlie Adelson (Dan’s ex brother in law), and finally the arrest of Donna Adleson (Dan’s ex mother in law).

This is all in preparation for next week's episode, Markel v Adelson Part 2. This recap and next week's drop is going to catch us up on the four people have already been charged and convicted with this crime, and a fifth is due to start trial in just a few weeks.

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This week we are bringing you The Good, The Badass, and The Crime #11! Mom-related news headlines that will have you feeling good, thinking "what a badass!" and a whole lot of.. 'are you freaking kidding me!?' 


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Ruth and Richard Wendorf were a couple living in Florida with their two daughters, Jennifer and Heather. One tragic day, a teenage boy entered the home and brutally and horrifically took the lives of the couple. The eldest sister, Jennifer came home to find her the traumatizing scene and her younger sister Heather, was missing. 

We bring this truly devistating murder case that is absolutely perplexing. And for this episode we are joined by the amazing host of Perplexity A Mystery Podcast, Kaydra Brannan. 

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SOURCES:
https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/local/eustis/2020/04/11/vampire-killer-keeps-his-life-sentence/1367922007/
https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/local/eustis/2019/12/01/mother-of-vampire-cult-killer-ive-changed/2178130007/
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-news/vampire-rod-ferrell-heather-wendorf-murder-what-to-know
https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/05/15/mother-of-vampire-killer-is-unwelcome/
https://www.dailycommercial.com/story/news/local/eustis/2019/11/17/vampire-cult-leader-looking-for-reduced-sentence/2275368007/
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-news/vampire-rod-ferrell-heather-wendorf-murder-what-to-know
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94130515/naoma-ruth-wendorf
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94130409/richard-james-wendorf
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Naoma_and_Richard_Wendorf
https://www.biggestuscities.com/city/eustis-florida
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/florida-vampire-cult-killer-sentence-40-years_n_5c0ae460e4b0ab8cf6933c17
https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/man-sired-rod-ferrell-vampire-clan-exclusive-1996-bludgeoning-murder
https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/93127/93127ini.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWclRSulGFQ


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In today's Mini Missing Moment we are sharing information on missing teen Lillian Abner. She has been missing since February 18th, 2025 out of Covington Kentucky. 

Lily is 17 years old, around 5'0, 135 lbs, greenish/blue eyes, natural strawberry blonde hair dyed black. She was last seen in grey sweatpants and a black puffer coat on Warren St in Covington Kentucky. 

If you have any information on her whereabouts, who she may be with, any details whatsoever please contact the Covington Police Department at (859)-292-2222

For any updated information, missing persons flyers, search efforts please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/ciara.carter.921025

Sources:
Ciara Carter - Lillian Abner's Cousin
https://missingpeopleinamerica.org/missing/Lillian-Abner
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/teen-reported-missing-in-covington/ar-AA1zW0u8
https://www.facebook.com/theawarefoundation/posts/962411065997017/

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Julie Ann Gonzalez was reported missing after she had went to pick up her daughter from her estranged husband and was never seen again. He claims she asked him to keep their daughter over the weekend and that she ran away with another man to another state. 
George De La Cruz is now serving a life sentence for Julie's murder. A conviction yes... but to this day, Julie has still never been found. 

If you have any information on where Julie Ann Gonzalez may be please contact the Austin police department at (512) 974-4989

Question of the week:
What is one case you'd want to see solved? (We would love to hear your answers!)

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SOURCES:
https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/a-murder-case-with-no-body/ https://www.distance-cities.com/distance-dripping-springs-tx-to-austin-tx https://www.distractify.com/p/what-happened-to-julie-gonzalez https://www.fox7austin.com/news/timeline-of-a-murder-george-de-la-cruz-case-through-the-years

In today's Mini Missing Moment we are talking about a missing mom of three, Brieonna Cassell, who went missing on March 5th, 2025. She was found on March 11th, 2025, six days later, trapped in her vehicle but ALIVE. Her story is one of grit and survival! 

She has a long road to recovery. If you are able to donate to her medical recovery her GoFundMe is linked below. 

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SOURCES:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mom-missing-6-days-found-alive-stranded-car/story?id=119707268
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/missing-woman-found-6-days-northwest-indiana-car-crash/
https://missingpeopleinamerica.org/Indiana
https://designwiz.com/blog/importance-of-missing-person-flyers/
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/03/12/dont-give-up-missing-mother-survives-nearly-week-trapped-car-after-crash/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/12/missing-woman-trapped-car-brieonna-cassell-indiana/82322579007/

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Rajah McQueen was a beautiful young mother with her whole life ahead of her. She was effervescent, talented, and loved by everyone. On June 26, 2021 she was seen by security cameras at a gas station. Just hours later her car was again seen but now, not only did the car have bullet holes, but there was no Rajah. To this day we are still missing Rajah’s car, answers to what happened, and most importantly Rajah.

FINDING RAJAH MCQUEEN FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/505867397785968

RAJAH’S INSTAGRAM @resilient_rajah

Rajah is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 130 pounds with dark eyes and black hair. She has a pierced nose and pierced ears. She has tattoos including a half sleeve of a woman holding a cross on her left arm, a butterfly on her chest, and other tattoos on her right shoulder and right thigh. She would be 30 today.

Rajah was last seen on June 26, 2021 at a gas station on East 131 Street and Harvard Avenue in Cleveland. Rajah’s drove a silver 2018 Nissan Sentra with license plate number JGH3952. 

The FBI and crime stoppers have increased the reward to $30,000 for anyone with information that leads to Rajah or her car. If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI Tipline at (216) 583-5383 or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Your identity can remain anonymous.You can also reach Cleveland Police Detective Kevin Callahan directly at 216-623-3138.

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Sources
https://www.blackandmissinginc.com/statistics/
The darkside of the land podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HQJAv3Ln8
https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/05/02/young-mom-missing-nearly-two-years-investigators-not-giving-up-rajah-mcqueen-case/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/rajah-mcqueen-has-been-missing-from-cleveland-for-3-months-her-family-is-desperate-for-answers
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/rajah-adriana-mcqueen
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/unsolved-ohio/unsolved-ohio-woman-vanishes-after-man-seen-driving-her-car-with-new-bullet-holes/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/Rajah-mcqueen-missing-for-over-400-days-brings-questions-from-family-investigators-say-were-close
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/on-tv0/in-pursuit-with-john-walsh/articles/mother-of-2-Rajah-adriana-mcqueen-vanished-from-ohio-in-2021-fbi-offering-25k-reward
https://www.cleveland19.com/2024/06/26/fbi-more-resources-added-case-three-years-after-cleveland-mom-disappeared/

Ashley Elkins was reported missing by her family after she left on January 2nd and never returned. The details of her missing persons case point to more though once evidence of foul play became known. March 1st the family held a memorial to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Ashley Lashay Elkins.. This horrific tragedy took the life of Ashley, a daughter, a neice, a friend, a family member and a mother of two boys. 

If you have any information that could help investigators in Ashley Elkins case please contact the Warren Police Departments Detective Darryl Bagiano at  586-574-4784

If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence and abuse please contact the Domestic Abuse Hotline at (800)-799-7233

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SOURCES:
https://blackandmissinginc.com/about/
  https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=ashley+elkins+missing&type=E211US1485G0#id=2&vid=be0b65ebadc7b6441885fdfd312c57e4&action=click https://www.newsweek.com/missing-mom-ashley-elkins-landfill-search-detroit-michigan-2018599 https://www.newsweek.com/missing-woman-mother-ashley-elkins-macomb-county-detroit-2011856 https://www.gofundme.com/f/come-up-with-the-title?attribution_id=sl:2ecfaf6e-f7e5-43e2-a886-3f25401c7082&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=native_options

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Jennifer and Adrianna Wix were reported missing in 2004 when it was said that Jennifer's boyfriend at the time said that she got into a white four door Mustang and drove off, never to be seen again. Fast forward 20 years and that same man, is telling a different story. 

Jules Thorp joins us to share Jennifer and Adrianna Wix's story and we encourage you to all go follow and subscribe to Missing In Hush Town to get the entire season that is on the Wix Girls as the fight for change, the fight for answers, the fight for Jennifer and Adrianna continues! 

WAYS YOU CAN HELP! 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jenniferandadriannawix

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https://www.facebook.com/truecrimeandheadlines
Instagram - @yourhostjules @jenniferandadriannawix 

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VISIT Missing In Hush Town Website:
https://missinginhushtown.com/

Sources: 
Jules Thorp 
Missing In Hush Town Podcast

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