Older And Bolder Season 2 Episode 35: A Mothers Quest for Justice with Ruth Markel

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In this deeply moving episode, Ruth Markel shares her harrowing journey from a fulfilled life as an entrepreneur, author, and proud mother, to facing the darkest days imaginable. Ruth’s son, Dan Markel, a dedicated law professor and father, was tragically murdered in a chilling plot that shook everyone who knew him.

Listen as Ruth details the aftermath that led to five arrests and numerous trials, revealing the complex layers of this murder-for-hire case. Through unimaginable grief and isolation from her grandsons, Ruth found strength in advocacy, ultimately influencing Florida’s legislation with The Markel Act to support grandparent visitation rights.

Ruth’s story of resilience and her impactful advocacy work are both heartbreaking and inspiring. Discover how she channels her pain into a force for change and hope with her book, "The Unveiling: A Woman’s Reflection on Murder, Grief, and Trial Life."

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selections for this show: ES_Unbounded Horizons - Victor Lundberg, ES_Lysithea - Candelion, ES_Childhood Sadness - Claude Signet, ES_In the Barn - Roy Edwin Williams
Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey