Phil Markel stunned the courtroom with a mic-drop moment that left Donna Adelson rattled—and now he’s breaking his silence with more powerful words. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS special, Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman interviews Phil Markel, Dan's father. In this new STS interview, Dan Markel’s father, Phil Markel, opens up about what he really thinks of the Adelson family, his son’s senseless murder, and the devastating impact of Donna Adelson’s trial. During his unforgettable victim impact statement, Phil delivered last words to Donna that shook the courtroom, a moment many called a “mic drop” that visibly rattled her. Now, he has even more to say about justice for Dan Markel, the Florida State University law professor who was brutally murdered in his Tallahassee home in 2014 in a murder-for-hire plot. With Charlie Adelson already convicted and serving a life sentence, and Donna Adelson recently found guilty in her own trial, Phil makes it clear that the fight for full justice is far from over. This powerful update is a must-watch for anyone following the Dan Markel case, the Adelson family trials, and the pursuit of justice that continues to captivate true crime audiences. Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ5DTTCU3A9X2 VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Join Patreon: Https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Subscribe, Like & Set Alerts to "ALL" for show times & breaking news. . Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories. From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases. Known for having the best guest in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.