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Recapping after Donna Adelson's guilty verdict with victim impact statements, Prosecutor Cappleman's presser, and juror interviews since the verdict. Court TV Juror 6 - https://www.courttv.com/title/donna-adelson-juror-6-reveals-what-went-on-in-the-deliberation-room/Foreperson Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@laceywithaj/video/7546688064698027294STS interview with Juror 5 - https://www.youtube.com/live/eHV39boZWXcVictim impact statements - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGsfmmnOE10ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.
Jurors have returned to federal court in South Florida for another day of testimony in the trial of Ryan Routh, who faces charges for allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch the full coverage of the live stream on @TheEmilyDBaker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/DX1_r1vbw0c The Donna Adelson trial has concluded, with a guilty verdict delivered on Thursday, September 4th, 2025. In this Case Brief, we dive deep into what the jury foreperson had to say! In less than 24 hours after the conviction, she took to TikTok to share her experience. And yes, she even talks about Wendi Adelson! Don't miss this insightful look into the jury's perspective on one of the most talked-about murder-for-hire cases! RESOURCES Tallahassee Democrat Article - https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/09/05/donna-adelson-trial-jury-foreman-takes-to-tiktok-after-guilty-verdict/85996070007/ Foreperson's TikToks - https://www.tiktok.com/@laceywithajDonna Adelson Trial Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gL0_OPy2AliqyEjGcI8QzBu Karen Read 2024 Mistrial Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTS Hannah Gutierrez Trial Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKWeltMPnhrxlML9y75pbj6 Gwyneth Paltrow Trial Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gIlMUdeLtN4mNQCerfWxONy Depp v. Heard Trial Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gLVeg1x2AInDBfPU6-ffnD0 STAY IN THE LOOP WITH EMILY D. BAKER Download Our FREE App: https://lawnerdapp.com Get the Free Email Alert: https://www.LawNerdAlert.com Case Requests & Business Inquiries: TeamEmilyDBaker@wmeagency.com Help with the shop: https://www.lawnerdshop.com/pages/contact Mailing Address: Emily D. Baker 2000 Mallory Ln. St. 130-185, Franklin TN 37067 LAW NERD MERCH! https://www.LawNerdShop.com LONG FORM CONTENT https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilyDBaker The Emily Show Podcast on YouTube: https://emilydbaker.com/TheEmilyShowPlaylist Apple Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/AppleTheEmilyShow Spotify Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/SpofityTheEmilyShow On your favorite podcast player Mondays EMILY ON SOCIAL @TheEmilyDBaker Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheEmilyDBaker Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/TheEmilyDBaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEmilyDBaker MY YOUTUBE TOOLS **My Favorite YOUTUBE TOOL VidIQ https://vidiq.com/LawNerd Follow My Cats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredandgeorge_cat Emily's glasses lenses are Irlen tint https://www.irlen.com *This video is not legal advice; it is commentary for educational and entertainment purposes. Some links shared are affiliate links, all sponsorships are stated in video. Videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise stated. Sharing a resource is not an endorsement; it is a resource. Copyright 2020-2025 Baker Media, LLC* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Juror “Sprinkler Man” breaks his silence LIVE on STS! He reveals why he thought Donna Adelson was guilty in the Dan Markel murder trial, the testimony that stood out most, and answers YOUR burning questions. Don't miss this rare behind-the-scenes look at how justice for Dan Markel was delivered. In this Special STS Episode, STS Host Joel Waldman brings on a juror, known to STS as "Sprinkler Man," as a #BestGuest to answers all the questions we've been wanting to know about the jury. This episode also includes #BestGuests Tim Jansen and Jo Potuto.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor
Donna Adelson Trial's Juror #6 is revealing the key witnesses, explosive testimony, and the exact moment he knew Donna was guilty of plotting the murder of Dan Markel. His behind-the-scenes account gives viewers rare insight into how the jury reached its decision and why the evidence was so compelling. With Donna Adelson now convicted and her son Charlie Adelson already behind bars, this juror's perspective highlights how the walls are closing in on the Adelson family as justice for Dan Markel continues to unfold.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor
Vinnie and guests weigh in on the Donna Adelson jury foreperson's decision to tell all on her TikTok account, from her unique observations in court to what she thinks might happen to Donna's daughter, Wendi. #CourtTV - What do YOU think? - FL v. Donna Adelson: Matriarch Mastermind Murder TrialMORE HERE: https://www.courttv.com/tag/donna-adelson/#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #ClosingArguments here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/closing-arguments-with-vinnie-politan/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/dKNfx2H3LIUWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of Closing Arguments Podcast was hosted by Vinnie Politan, produced by Kerry O'Connor and Robynn Love, and edited by Autumn Sewell.
During Ghislaine Maxwell's trial, Juror #50, Scotty David, became the focus of controversy after he publicly revealed that he was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. He admitted that he had not disclosed this information during the jury selection process, where potential jurors were asked if they or close relatives had experienced sexual abuse. His admission raised questions about whether he had misled the court and whether his personal history could have influenced deliberations. Given that Maxwell's charges directly involved sex trafficking and abuse of minors, critics argued his presence on the jury might have compromised her right to a fair trial.Maxwell's defense team quickly filed motions for a retrial, asserting that David's failure to disclose his background tainted the integrity of the proceedings. While David claimed he had “skimmed” the juror questionnaire and did not intend to withhold information, the issue sparked intense debate over juror honesty, screening procedures, and the possible impact of personal experience on impartiality. Ultimately, Judge Alison Nathan ruled that his omission was not intentional and denied the retrial request, but the episode remains one of the most controversial aspects of Maxwell's case, raising lingering doubts among some observers about the fairness of her conviction.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The former teacher of two children who's remains were found hidden in suitcase three years ago has given tearful evidence before the High Court in Auckland today. Hakyung Lee, is on trial, accused of murdering her children six-year-old Minu and eight-year-old Yuna Jo. The Crown claims she was aware of her actions, while her appointed counsel argues she was insane at the time. Jurors heard evidence from a forensic toxicologist, and hospices nurses who had looked after Lee's husband, before attention turned in the afternoon to the two victims. Finn Blackwell reports.
The DNA Breakthrough & What Comes Next Rex Heuermann's Burlap, Hair, and Pizza: The Forensic Breaks That Nailed the Gilgo Suspect After years of dead ends, the case against Rex Heuermann broke open with a slice of pizza. Surveillance teams tailing him in 2023 collected a discarded crust, extracting DNA that matched hairs found on the burlap sacks wrapped around the Gilgo Beach victims. Not just his hair—familial matches tied back to his wife and daughter, consistent with the chaotic, unclean hoarder house investigators uncovered. Forensic science has now caught up with cold cases. Whole-genome sequencing—a powerful new tool—can analyze even hairs without roots, building a near-complete profile. Defense lawyers fought to keep it out, calling it “untested.” But the court just ruled: it's in. Jurors may not understand the science, but they'll understand this: it's precise, it's definitive, and it ties Rex Heuermann to the crime scene. We dig into what that means: how genome sequencing strengthens forensic cases, why it will likely become the new courtroom standard, and why Rex's arguments about “new science” may backfire. And we ask: what about Asa? Did she know nothing, or was she so trauma-bonded and compartmentalized that denial became her survival? Her claim that “I still feel Rex is here” after the house raid shows a connection that goes beyond ordinary loyalty. From DNA on pizza crust to notes in the basement, the walls are closing in. The trial date hasn't been set, but with DNA admitted, the odds of Rex Heuermann ever walking free again are vanishing. This is the turn from cold case to courtroom reality—and it's decades in the making. Hashtags #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LongIslandSerialKiller #DNAEvidence #WholeGenomeSequencing #HiddenKillers #ColdCaseSolved #TrueCrime #PizzaCrustDNA #CourtroomDrama Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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The DNA Breakthrough & What Comes Next Rex Heuermann's Burlap, Hair, and Pizza: The Forensic Breaks That Nailed the Gilgo Suspect After years of dead ends, the case against Rex Heuermann broke open with a slice of pizza. Surveillance teams tailing him in 2023 collected a discarded crust, extracting DNA that matched hairs found on the burlap sacks wrapped around the Gilgo Beach victims. Not just his hair—familial matches tied back to his wife and daughter, consistent with the chaotic, unclean hoarder house investigators uncovered. Forensic science has now caught up with cold cases. Whole-genome sequencing—a powerful new tool—can analyze even hairs without roots, building a near-complete profile. Defense lawyers fought to keep it out, calling it “untested.” But the court just ruled: it's in. Jurors may not understand the science, but they'll understand this: it's precise, it's definitive, and it ties Rex Heuermann to the crime scene. We dig into what that means: how genome sequencing strengthens forensic cases, why it will likely become the new courtroom standard, and why Rex's arguments about “new science” may backfire. And we ask: what about Asa? Did she know nothing, or was she so trauma-bonded and compartmentalized that denial became her survival? Her claim that “I still feel Rex is here” after the house raid shows a connection that goes beyond ordinary loyalty. From DNA on pizza crust to notes in the basement, the walls are closing in. The trial date hasn't been set, but with DNA admitted, the odds of Rex Heuermann ever walking free again are vanishing. This is the turn from cold case to courtroom reality—and it's decades in the making. Hashtags #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LongIslandSerialKiller #DNAEvidence #WholeGenomeSequencing #HiddenKillers #ColdCaseSolved #TrueCrime #PizzaCrustDNA #CourtroomDrama Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
The DNA Breakthrough & What Comes Next Rex Heuermann's Burlap, Hair, and Pizza: The Forensic Breaks That Nailed the Gilgo Suspect After years of dead ends, the case against Rex Heuermann broke open with a slice of pizza. Surveillance teams tailing him in 2023 collected a discarded crust, extracting DNA that matched hairs found on the burlap sacks wrapped around the Gilgo Beach victims. Not just his hair—familial matches tied back to his wife and daughter, consistent with the chaotic, unclean hoarder house investigators uncovered. Forensic science has now caught up with cold cases. Whole-genome sequencing—a powerful new tool—can analyze even hairs without roots, building a near-complete profile. Defense lawyers fought to keep it out, calling it “untested.” But the court just ruled: it's in. Jurors may not understand the science, but they'll understand this: it's precise, it's definitive, and it ties Rex Heuermann to the crime scene. We dig into what that means: how genome sequencing strengthens forensic cases, why it will likely become the new courtroom standard, and why Rex's arguments about “new science” may backfire. And we ask: what about Asa? Did she know nothing, or was she so trauma-bonded and compartmentalized that denial became her survival? Her claim that “I still feel Rex is here” after the house raid shows a connection that goes beyond ordinary loyalty. From DNA on pizza crust to notes in the basement, the walls are closing in. The trial date hasn't been set, but with DNA admitted, the odds of Rex Heuermann ever walking free again are vanishing. This is the turn from cold case to courtroom reality—and it's decades in the making. Hashtags #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LongIslandSerialKiller #DNAEvidence #WholeGenomeSequencing #HiddenKillers #ColdCaseSolved #TrueCrime #PizzaCrustDNA #CourtroomDrama Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Jurors have heard a harrowing account of what's alleged to have happened to two children killed and hidden in suitcases in Auckland, as the Crown opens its case against their mother Hakyung Lee.
The DNA Breakthrough & What Comes Next Rex Heuermann's Burlap, Hair, and Pizza: The Forensic Breaks That Nailed the Gilgo Suspect After years of dead ends, the case against Rex Heuermann broke open with a slice of pizza. Surveillance teams tailing him in 2023 collected a discarded crust, extracting DNA that matched hairs found on the burlap sacks wrapped around the Gilgo Beach victims. Not just his hair—familial matches tied back to his wife and daughter, consistent with the chaotic, unclean hoarder house investigators uncovered. Forensic science has now caught up with cold cases. Whole-genome sequencing—a powerful new tool—can analyze even hairs without roots, building a near-complete profile. Defense lawyers fought to keep it out, calling it “untested.” But the court just ruled: it's in. Jurors may not understand the science, but they'll understand this: it's precise, it's definitive, and it ties Rex Heuermann to the crime scene. We dig into what that means: how genome sequencing strengthens forensic cases, why it will likely become the new courtroom standard, and why Rex's arguments about “new science” may backfire. And we ask: what about Asa? Did she know nothing, or was she so trauma-bonded and compartmentalized that denial became her survival? Her claim that “I still feel Rex is here” after the house raid shows a connection that goes beyond ordinary loyalty. From DNA on pizza crust to notes in the basement, the walls are closing in. The trial date hasn't been set, but with DNA admitted, the odds of Rex Heuermann ever walking free again are vanishing. This is the turn from cold case to courtroom reality—and it's decades in the making. Hashtags #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LongIslandSerialKiller #DNAEvidence #WholeGenomeSequencing #HiddenKillers #ColdCaseSolved #TrueCrime #PizzaCrustDNA #CourtroomDrama Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
SEPTA has pulled a full 360 - after they made cuts to service due to a budget deficit, a judge ruled that they have to reverse those cuts. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo catches us up on the saga and where SEPTA is getting the money to bring service back. This comes after State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta walked from Philadelphia to Harrisburg to advocate for public transit funding. Shara Dae Howard caught up with him on his journey. We also hear about the passing of a local beer legend and more as Matt Leon recaps the week's news with KYW's team of reporters. 00:00 Intro 02:00 How SEPTA plans to reverse its service cuts 07:05 State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta's 105-mile hike to Harrisburg 13:07 KYW and Audacy's special programming opens up the conversation on mental health 19:17 Helping jurors who experience secondary trauma in court 24:05 How to see if you're eligible for a property tax rebate in NJ 28:43 Penn scholar behind Dogfish Head Ancient Ales passes way To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The high-stakes murder trial of Donna Adelson has reached its most dramatic moment yet, as both the prosecution and defense deliver fiery closing arguments in front of a captivated jury. Adelson, accused of orchestrating the 2014 murder of her former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel, now faces the moment of truth. Prosecutors argue that the mountain of evidence – from wiretaps to witness testimony – makes her guilt undeniable, while the defense insists there's still plenty of reasonable doubt. The big question remains: will jurors side with the state's narrative of a calculated family conspiracy, or will they believe Donna Adelson's defense story and send her home free? The verdict could come any moment, and the courtroom tension is at an all-time high.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Washington, and Australia.CBS's report on a legal controversy regarding artificial intelligence out of Australia: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/australia-murder-case-ai-court-filings-fake-quotes-nonexistent-judgments/The Seattle Times's report on the murder of Montisha Offord and the mistrial of Vaughn Weems: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/googling-jurors-cause-mistrial-in-2021-renton-murder-case/WLWT's report on the murder of Dennis Adams Jr. and the arrest of Brent David Wellman: https://www.wlwt.com/article/dearborn-county-indiana-shooting-manhunt-neighbors/65784624Fox19's report on the murder of Dennis Adams Jr. and the arrest of Brent David Wellman: https://www.fox19.com/2025/08/15/sheriff-identifies-murder-suspect-indiana-manhunt/WCPO's report on the murder of Dennis Adams Jr. and the arrest of Brent David Wellman: https://www.wcpo.com/news/region-indiana/dearborn-county/prosecutor-man-shot-killed-his-ex-girlfriends-new-boyfriend-in-dearborn-countyWAVE 3's report on on the arrest of Bryce Winnecke: https://www.wave3.com/2025/08/18/man-arrested-connection-with-brutal-decapitation-murder-has-hearing-delayed/Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna Adelson Trial — Georgia Cappleman's Closing Argument: “Follow the Evidence, Find Her Guilty” Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman delivered a forceful summation urging jurors to “follow the evidence” and convict Donna Adelson for orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of law professor Dan Markel. Cappleman framed motive around a yearslong push to move Wendi Adelson and the children to South Florida, arguing Donna treated relocation as non-negotiable—and when the courts wouldn't deliver, the family turned to crime. She walked through the state's through-line: bitter post-divorce conflict, suggestive language in calls and texts, coordinated timing across communications, and money the prosecution says flowed through Charlie Adelson to the hitmen. Cappleman hammered credibility and common sense: “Innocent people do not talk in code.” Jurors were asked to weigh phrasing and timing across messages they saw during the trial—evidence the state says shows Donna as the matriarch who helped plan and fund the hit via Charlie (already convicted). The prosecution emphasized how these discrete pieces interlock: motive (control and relocation), method (coordination through family channels), and meaning (language and timing that, in the state's view, reveal intent). Visually, Cappleman kept the jury anchored with clear, memorable beats, using attention-grabbing demonstratives before returning to the timeline and exhibits. Her point, she argued, wasn't flair; it was to keep jurors focused on how each exhibit supports the next—calls setting up meetings, messages lining up with cash movement, and the broader context of a family dispute that prosecutors say escalated past the boundaries of the law. She closed by centering Dan Markel as a devoted father and asked jurors to render a verdict that does justice. The state's message: when legal avenues failed, Donna Adelson allegedly chose a criminal solution—and the totality of the evidence proves it beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense has countered that Donna is a “meddler, not a murderer,” arguing there's no direct link between her and the trigger. Cappleman told jurors they don't need a smoking gun when the pattern itself is unmistakable. Why this clip matters: It's the state's road map in one sitting—motive, method, and meaning distilled into a narrative the jury will carry into deliberations. If jurors see the pattern Cappleman describes, the prosecution gets its conviction. If they see gaps, the defense's refrain may resonate instead. #hashtags #DonnaAdelsonTrial #GeorgiaCappleman #DanMarkel #ClosingArguments #TrueCrime #Courtroom #MurderForHire #Tallahassee #LegalAnalysis #JuryDeliberations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial — Georgia Cappleman's Closing Argument: “Follow the Evidence, Find Her Guilty” Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman delivered a forceful summation urging jurors to “follow the evidence” and convict Donna Adelson for orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of law professor Dan Markel. Cappleman framed motive around a yearslong push to move Wendi Adelson and the children to South Florida, arguing Donna treated relocation as non-negotiable—and when the courts wouldn't deliver, the family turned to crime. She walked through the state's through-line: bitter post-divorce conflict, suggestive language in calls and texts, coordinated timing across communications, and money the prosecution says flowed through Charlie Adelson to the hitmen. Cappleman hammered credibility and common sense: “Innocent people do not talk in code.” Jurors were asked to weigh phrasing and timing across messages they saw during the trial—evidence the state says shows Donna as the matriarch who helped plan and fund the hit via Charlie (already convicted). The prosecution emphasized how these discrete pieces interlock: motive (control and relocation), method (coordination through family channels), and meaning (language and timing that, in the state's view, reveal intent). Visually, Cappleman kept the jury anchored with clear, memorable beats, using attention-grabbing demonstratives before returning to the timeline and exhibits. Her point, she argued, wasn't flair; it was to keep jurors focused on how each exhibit supports the next—calls setting up meetings, messages lining up with cash movement, and the broader context of a family dispute that prosecutors say escalated past the boundaries of the law. She closed by centering Dan Markel as a devoted father and asked jurors to render a verdict that does justice. The state's message: when legal avenues failed, Donna Adelson allegedly chose a criminal solution—and the totality of the evidence proves it beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense has countered that Donna is a “meddler, not a murderer,” arguing there's no direct link between her and the trigger. Cappleman told jurors they don't need a smoking gun when the pattern itself is unmistakable. Why this clip matters: It's the state's road map in one sitting—motive, method, and meaning distilled into a narrative the jury will carry into deliberations. If jurors see the pattern Cappleman describes, the prosecution gets its conviction. If they see gaps, the defense's refrain may resonate instead. #hashtags #DonnaAdelsonTrial #GeorgiaCappleman #DanMarkel #ClosingArguments #TrueCrime #Courtroom #MurderForHire #Tallahassee #LegalAnalysis #JuryDeliberations Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Jurors in Donna Adelson's murder-for-hire trial are getting a front-row seat to some of the most damning evidence yet: her own words caught on FBI wiretaps, and the undercover operation known as the “bump” that rattled her family to the core. In this episode, we break down both. First, the wiretaps. Donna Adelson is heard talking about buying cemetery plots, worrying that her son Charlie is “on trial for his life,” and even discussing non-extradition countries as escape options. At one point, she doesn't hang up after Charlie leaves the line, and the recorder captures her muttering—raw, unguarded, and deeply revealing. Prosecutors say it's not just idle talk; it's proof of a consciousness of guilt. Then comes the “bump.” In a bold undercover move, an FBI agent slipped Donna a note on a public street, pretending to be a former cellmate of hitman Sigfredo Garcia. The message? He knew about the murder plot and wanted $5,000 to keep quiet. From there, the pressure campaign escalated—phone calls, texts, and even contact with the family's dental practice. The aftermath was telling: Charlie Adelson scrambled to buy concert tickets and a limo for Katherine “Katie” Magbanua and Garcia, trying to keep them close and under control. Together, the wiretaps and the bump form a devastating narrative: this wasn't a family blindsided by false accusations, but one already planning escapes and bracing for exposure. Donna Adelson, now 75, stands accused of orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. Prosecutors argue she conspired with her son Charlie and others to eliminate Markel so her daughter and grandchildren could live freely in Miami. Charlie Adelson was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to life. Donna was arrested that same year at the Miami airport with a one-way ticket to Vietnam. Her trial in Tallahassee is expected to continue through September 5. Stay tuned as we unpack every detail. Hashtags #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderForHire #TrialCoverage #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #FBI #WiretapEvidence #TrueCrimeCommunity
Donna Adelson Trial: Private Investigators Tarana Kahn & Eddie Varnes The Trial of Donna Adelson pressed forward today with testimony from two private investigators, Tarana Kahn and Eddie Varnes, who each offered critical insight into the defense's strategy and the timeline of events surrounding the 2014 murder of law professor Dan Markel. Kahn and Varnes were brought in as part of the defense team's efforts to reframe the investigation and sow doubt about the Adelson family's alleged role in the murder-for-hire plot. Their testimony zeroed in on investigative procedure, evidence handling, and the reliability of witnesses who tied the Adelsons to the crime. Both investigators suggested there were gaps in how law enforcement gathered and interpreted information, raising questions about whether the narrative against Donna Adelson had been too narrowly focused from the start. But the prosecution was ready. They used cross-examination to underscore that while private investigators can surface alternative theories, they do not operate under the same legal standards or evidentiary safeguards as state investigators. Jurors watched as the credibility of these defense witnesses was tested in real time. Were they uncovering genuine blind spots in the case—or simply muddying the waters for Donna Adelson? What made this testimony particularly compelling is how it speaks to the broader defense playbook. Instead of outright denying the mountain of wiretaps and coded conversations implicating the Adelson family, the strategy appears aimed at creating just enough uncertainty that one or two jurors might hesitate. Kahn and Varnes are crucial to that approach, providing the “alternative story” Donna's attorneys desperately need the jury to consider. This segment highlights the delicate dance between defense-hired experts and prosecutors determined to expose bias. With each exchange, jurors are left to decide: Are these investigators uncovering truths, or simply performing damage control for a family accused of orchestrating murder?
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Donna Adelson Trial: Private Investigators Tarana Kahn & Eddie Varnes The Trial of Donna Adelson pressed forward today with testimony from two private investigators, Tarana Kahn and Eddie Varnes, who each offered critical insight into the defense's strategy and the timeline of events surrounding the 2014 murder of law professor Dan Markel. Kahn and Varnes were brought in as part of the defense team's efforts to reframe the investigation and sow doubt about the Adelson family's alleged role in the murder-for-hire plot. Their testimony zeroed in on investigative procedure, evidence handling, and the reliability of witnesses who tied the Adelsons to the crime. Both investigators suggested there were gaps in how law enforcement gathered and interpreted information, raising questions about whether the narrative against Donna Adelson had been too narrowly focused from the start. But the prosecution was ready. They used cross-examination to underscore that while private investigators can surface alternative theories, they do not operate under the same legal standards or evidentiary safeguards as state investigators. Jurors watched as the credibility of these defense witnesses was tested in real time. Were they uncovering genuine blind spots in the case—or simply muddying the waters for Donna Adelson? What made this testimony particularly compelling is how it speaks to the broader defense playbook. Instead of outright denying the mountain of wiretaps and coded conversations implicating the Adelson family, the strategy appears aimed at creating just enough uncertainty that one or two jurors might hesitate. Kahn and Varnes are crucial to that approach, providing the “alternative story” Donna's attorneys desperately need the jury to consider. This segment highlights the delicate dance between defense-hired experts and prosecutors determined to expose bias. With each exchange, jurors are left to decide: Are these investigators uncovering truths, or simply performing damage control for a family accused of orchestrating murder?
Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 1 The Trial of Donna Adelson grew even more intense as a detective took the stand to reveal a fresh set of text messages connected to the murder of law professor Dan Markel. These weren't random exchanges—they were carefully preserved communications that prosecutors say shine new light on the planning, coordination, and fallout of the alleged murder-for-hire scheme. Jurors were shown how these texts moved between family members and associates, their tone ranging from casual to cryptic. According to the detective, the messages demonstrated timing that was anything but coincidental. Texts sent just before and after the killing lined up with surveillance, phone records, and wiretap evidence already presented earlier in the trial. Prosecutors argue that together, the messages create a timeline that links the Adelson family's private chatter to the public tragedy of Dan Markel's death. One set of messages highlighted Donna's communication with her son Charlie, suggesting a level of involvement and awareness that undermines the defense's portrait of her as a disconnected grandmother. Other texts seemed innocuous on the surface—talk of birthdays, errands, or family matters—but prosecutors pointed out how the timing suggested coded references to money and logistics. The detective's testimony was critical because it added another layer of digital evidence to a case already built on undercover recordings, wiretaps, and financial trails. While defense attorneys tried to argue the texts were open to interpretation, the state emphasized that the pattern was undeniable. Taken alone, each text might be harmless. Taken together, they begin to look like the threads of a conspiracy being woven in plain sight. For jurors, these new messages may help answer one of the most important questions in the case: was Donna Adelson just an innocent parent caught in her children's troubles, or was she an active architect in a plan that left two boys without their father? #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DanMarkelMurder #TextMessageEvidence #TrueCrimeTrial #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHireCase #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #JusticeForDanMarkel #TrialCoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 2 The Trial of Donna Adelson grew even more intense as a detective took the stand to reveal a fresh set of text messages connected to the murder of law professor Dan Markel. These weren't random exchanges—they were carefully preserved communications that prosecutors say shine new light on the planning, coordination, and fallout of the alleged murder-for-hire scheme. Jurors were shown how these texts moved between family members and associates, their tone ranging from casual to cryptic. According to the detective, the messages demonstrated timing that was anything but coincidental. Texts sent just before and after the killing lined up with surveillance, phone records, and wiretap evidence already presented earlier in the trial. Prosecutors argue that together, the messages create a timeline that links the Adelson family's private chatter to the public tragedy of Dan Markel's death. One set of messages highlighted Donna's communication with her son Charlie, suggesting a level of involvement and awareness that undermines the defense's portrait of her as a disconnected grandmother. Other texts seemed innocuous on the surface—talk of birthdays, errands, or family matters—but prosecutors pointed out how the timing suggested coded references to money and logistics. The detective's testimony was critical because it added another layer of digital evidence to a case already built on undercover recordings, wiretaps, and financial trails. While defense attorneys tried to argue the texts were open to interpretation, the state emphasized that the pattern was undeniable. Taken alone, each text might be harmless. Taken together, they begin to look like the threads of a conspiracy being woven in plain sight. For jurors, these new messages may help answer one of the most important questions in the case: was Donna Adelson just an innocent parent caught in her children's troubles, or was she an active architect in a plan that left two boys without their father? #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DanMarkelMurder #TextMessageEvidence #TrueCrimeTrial #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHireCase #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #JusticeForDanMarkel #TrialCoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 1 The Trial of Donna Adelson grew even more intense as a detective took the stand to reveal a fresh set of text messages connected to the murder of law professor Dan Markel. These weren't random exchanges—they were carefully preserved communications that prosecutors say shine new light on the planning, coordination, and fallout of the alleged murder-for-hire scheme. Jurors were shown how these texts moved between family members and associates, their tone ranging from casual to cryptic. According to the detective, the messages demonstrated timing that was anything but coincidental. Texts sent just before and after the killing lined up with surveillance, phone records, and wiretap evidence already presented earlier in the trial. Prosecutors argue that together, the messages create a timeline that links the Adelson family's private chatter to the public tragedy of Dan Markel's death. One set of messages highlighted Donna's communication with her son Charlie, suggesting a level of involvement and awareness that undermines the defense's portrait of her as a disconnected grandmother. Other texts seemed innocuous on the surface—talk of birthdays, errands, or family matters—but prosecutors pointed out how the timing suggested coded references to money and logistics. The detective's testimony was critical because it added another layer of digital evidence to a case already built on undercover recordings, wiretaps, and financial trails. While defense attorneys tried to argue the texts were open to interpretation, the state emphasized that the pattern was undeniable. Taken alone, each text might be harmless. Taken together, they begin to look like the threads of a conspiracy being woven in plain sight. For jurors, these new messages may help answer one of the most important questions in the case: was Donna Adelson just an innocent parent caught in her children's troubles, or was she an active architect in a plan that left two boys without their father? #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DanMarkelMurder #TextMessageEvidence #TrueCrimeTrial #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHireCase #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #JusticeForDanMarkel #TrialCoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 2 The Trial of Donna Adelson grew even more intense as a detective took the stand to reveal a fresh set of text messages connected to the murder of law professor Dan Markel. These weren't random exchanges—they were carefully preserved communications that prosecutors say shine new light on the planning, coordination, and fallout of the alleged murder-for-hire scheme. Jurors were shown how these texts moved between family members and associates, their tone ranging from casual to cryptic. According to the detective, the messages demonstrated timing that was anything but coincidental. Texts sent just before and after the killing lined up with surveillance, phone records, and wiretap evidence already presented earlier in the trial. Prosecutors argue that together, the messages create a timeline that links the Adelson family's private chatter to the public tragedy of Dan Markel's death. One set of messages highlighted Donna's communication with her son Charlie, suggesting a level of involvement and awareness that undermines the defense's portrait of her as a disconnected grandmother. Other texts seemed innocuous on the surface—talk of birthdays, errands, or family matters—but prosecutors pointed out how the timing suggested coded references to money and logistics. The detective's testimony was critical because it added another layer of digital evidence to a case already built on undercover recordings, wiretaps, and financial trails. While defense attorneys tried to argue the texts were open to interpretation, the state emphasized that the pattern was undeniable. Taken alone, each text might be harmless. Taken together, they begin to look like the threads of a conspiracy being woven in plain sight. For jurors, these new messages may help answer one of the most important questions in the case: was Donna Adelson just an innocent parent caught in her children's troubles, or was she an active architect in a plan that left two boys without their father? #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DanMarkelMurder #TextMessageEvidence #TrueCrimeTrial #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHireCase #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #JusticeForDanMarkel #TrialCoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Jurors are on the edge of their seats at time during the Donna Adelson trial as the State's testimony unfolds in this high-profile murder case involving Donna's former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. The courtroom drama is intensifying, with every reaction and glance from the jury hinting at just how powerful evidence may be. STS is bringing viewers inside the action like never before, with Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman reporting live from Tallahassee to deliver real-time updates and exclusive insights from inside the courtroom. Don't miss a moment as the fight for justice for Dan Markel continues to take center stage.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor
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Donna Adelson Trial: Undercover Agent “Sammy” Details Sting Operation to Provoke Donna's Reaction The Trial of Donna Adelson took a tense turn as undercover FBI agent “Sammy” testified about his role in the bold operation known as “the bump.” Disguised as a gang member with supposed ties to the Latin Kings, Sammy approached Donna Adelson in a parking lot, handing her a note and suggesting that some people involved had already been “taken care of” while others had not. The goal was clear: rattle Donna enough to trigger a telling response—and it worked. Sammy explained to jurors how the sting was carefully orchestrated. While he delivered the message face-to-face, agents were already monitoring wiretaps on the Adelson family's phones. Almost instantly after the encounter, Donna picked up her phone and dialed her son Charlie Adelson. That call, intercepted and recorded, became a centerpiece of the prosecution's case. Jurors heard Donna's own words in conversations with Charlie, including coded remarks that prosecutors argue reveal the depth of her involvement. This testimony pulled back the curtain on how undercover tactics and surveillance combined to build a case that prosecutors say shows Donna as a key player—not just an anxious mother. Sammy emphasized that this wasn't a chance meeting; it was a deliberate move to shake loose the truth and confirm suspicions investigators already had. Why does this matter? Because the jury didn't just hear secondhand accusations—they heard Donna's own immediate reaction under pressure. Rather than distancing herself or seeking help, she called Charlie, the very person prosecutors say worked hand-in-hand with her to arrange Dan Markel's murder. For the state, Sammy's account of the bump—and the recordings it triggered—may be some of the most compelling evidence yet that Donna was at the center of the conspiracy. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #UndercoverAgent #TheBump #FBI #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaTrial Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Will Donna Adelson's Testimony BURN THE WHOLE FAMILY DOWN? Most defendants avoid the witness stand. Donna Adelson is running toward it. Even before her trial began, word spread that Donna intends to testify in her own defense. That's almost unheard of — and almost always dangerous. Because once you're in that witness box, you lose control. Prosecutors get to ask the questions. Jurors get to scrutinize your every move. For Donna, the risks are massive. The state has: Her airport arrest with one-way tickets to Vietnam, a non-extradition country. Recorded calls with her son Charlie after his conviction, dripping with consciousness of guilt. A narrative that every other conspirator has already been convicted, leaving Donna as the final piece. So why testify? Maybe it's overconfidence. Maybe it's control. Maybe it's Donna being Donna — the same woman who, in emails, told her grown daughter how to live her life and fought to keep her grandchildren close at any cost. Defense attorney Bob Motta explains why this decision is so high-stakes. Could Donna connect with jurors and humanize herself? Or will arrogance, control, and desperation bleed through and sink her case? This is the moment that could define the entire trial. Because when jurors remember this case, they won't just recall the charts or the witnesses — they'll remember Donna on the stand, trying to talk her way out of being branded the mastermind behind Dan Markel's murder. Subscribe now to follow every twist as the Adelson trial reaches its most dangerous stage. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyCrime #CourtroomDrama #Justice #FloridaLaw Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
FBI Agent Pat Sanford Breaks Down Wiretaps And Undercover “Bump” In Donna Adelson Trial The Trial of Donna Adelson turned a sharp corner today as FBI Special Agent Pat Sanford took the stand. His testimony focused on the heart of the government's case: the surveillance, the wiretaps, and the bold undercover operation known as the “bump.” Jurors were walked through how agents set the trap by sending an undercover operative to approach Donna Adelson in public while posing as a gang member. What happened next was no accident. Sanford explained that the goal of the bump was to provoke reaction—and that's exactly what it did. Within minutes of Donna being approached, the Adelson family's phones lit up. Donna called Charlie. Charlie called Katherine Magbanua. The web of connections prosecutors allege was behind the murder of Dan Markel was suddenly buzzing with nervous communication. The jury listened as Sanford connected the dots, pointing out how innocent-sounding calls were layered with coded language and anxiety. Donna herself seemed calm on the surface, but her immediate pivot to calling Charlie showed investigators she was anything but. Sanford told the jury this was not random chatter—it was the language of a conspiracy under pressure. For the prosecution, Sanford's testimony is a crucial piece of the puzzle. It shows jurors how law enforcement went beyond theory and speculation. They engineered a real-time stress test that forced the Adelsons to show their hand. Whether jurors see it as calculated conspiracy or simply a worried family, Sanford's calm and detailed breakdown gave them a roadmap to understanding the case. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #FBIAgentTestimony #UndercoverBump #WiretapEvidence #CharlieAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #DanMarkelMurder #TrueCrimeTrial #CourtroomDrama #JusticeForDanMarkel Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Undercover Agent “Sammy” Details Sting Operation to Provoke Donna's Reaction The Trial of Donna Adelson took a tense turn as undercover FBI agent “Sammy” testified about his role in the bold operation known as “the bump.” Disguised as a gang member with supposed ties to the Latin Kings, Sammy approached Donna Adelson in a parking lot, handing her a note and suggesting that some people involved had already been “taken care of” while others had not. The goal was clear: rattle Donna enough to trigger a telling response—and it worked. Sammy explained to jurors how the sting was carefully orchestrated. While he delivered the message face-to-face, agents were already monitoring wiretaps on the Adelson family's phones. Almost instantly after the encounter, Donna picked up her phone and dialed her son Charlie Adelson. That call, intercepted and recorded, became a centerpiece of the prosecution's case. Jurors heard Donna's own words in conversations with Charlie, including coded remarks that prosecutors argue reveal the depth of her involvement. This testimony pulled back the curtain on how undercover tactics and surveillance combined to build a case that prosecutors say shows Donna as a key player—not just an anxious mother. Sammy emphasized that this wasn't a chance meeting; it was a deliberate move to shake loose the truth and confirm suspicions investigators already had. Why does this matter? Because the jury didn't just hear secondhand accusations—they heard Donna's own immediate reaction under pressure. Rather than distancing herself or seeking help, she called Charlie, the very person prosecutors say worked hand-in-hand with her to arrange Dan Markel's murder. For the state, Sammy's account of the bump—and the recordings it triggered—may be some of the most compelling evidence yet that Donna was at the center of the conspiracy. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #UndercoverAgent #TheBump #FBI #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaTrial Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Will Donna Adelson's Testimony BURN THE WHOLE FAMILY DOWN? Most defendants avoid the witness stand. Donna Adelson is running toward it. Even before her trial began, word spread that Donna intends to testify in her own defense. That's almost unheard of — and almost always dangerous. Because once you're in that witness box, you lose control. Prosecutors get to ask the questions. Jurors get to scrutinize your every move. For Donna, the risks are massive. The state has: Her airport arrest with one-way tickets to Vietnam, a non-extradition country. Recorded calls with her son Charlie after his conviction, dripping with consciousness of guilt. A narrative that every other conspirator has already been convicted, leaving Donna as the final piece. So why testify? Maybe it's overconfidence. Maybe it's control. Maybe it's Donna being Donna — the same woman who, in emails, told her grown daughter how to live her life and fought to keep her grandchildren close at any cost. Defense attorney Bob Motta explains why this decision is so high-stakes. Could Donna connect with jurors and humanize herself? Or will arrogance, control, and desperation bleed through and sink her case? This is the moment that could define the entire trial. Because when jurors remember this case, they won't just recall the charts or the witnesses — they'll remember Donna on the stand, trying to talk her way out of being branded the mastermind behind Dan Markel's murder. Subscribe now to follow every twist as the Adelson trial reaches its most dangerous stage. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyCrime #CourtroomDrama #Justice #FloridaLaw Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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FBI Agent Pat Sanford Breaks Down Wiretaps And Undercover “Bump” In Donna Adelson Trial The Trial of Donna Adelson turned a sharp corner today as FBI Special Agent Pat Sanford took the stand. His testimony focused on the heart of the government's case: the surveillance, the wiretaps, and the bold undercover operation known as the “bump.” Jurors were walked through how agents set the trap by sending an undercover operative to approach Donna Adelson in public while posing as a gang member. What happened next was no accident. Sanford explained that the goal of the bump was to provoke reaction—and that's exactly what it did. Within minutes of Donna being approached, the Adelson family's phones lit up. Donna called Charlie. Charlie called Katherine Magbanua. The web of connections prosecutors allege was behind the murder of Dan Markel was suddenly buzzing with nervous communication. The jury listened as Sanford connected the dots, pointing out how innocent-sounding calls were layered with coded language and anxiety. Donna herself seemed calm on the surface, but her immediate pivot to calling Charlie showed investigators she was anything but. Sanford told the jury this was not random chatter—it was the language of a conspiracy under pressure. For the prosecution, Sanford's testimony is a crucial piece of the puzzle. It shows jurors how law enforcement went beyond theory and speculation. They engineered a real-time stress test that forced the Adelsons to show their hand. Whether jurors see it as calculated conspiracy or simply a worried family, Sanford's calm and detailed breakdown gave them a roadmap to understanding the case. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #FBIAgentTestimony #UndercoverBump #WiretapEvidence #CharlieAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #DanMarkelMurder #TrueCrimeTrial #CourtroomDrama #JusticeForDanMarkel Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Sgt. Christopher Corbitt Reveals Wiretap Calls & Coded Messages The jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson heard pivotal testimony today from Tallahassee Police Sgt. Christopher Corbitt, who meticulously walked them through intercepted calls, text records, and cell tower data. His work formed the backbone of the state's investigation into the murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of Dan Markel. Corbitt explained how investigators tracked patterns of communication between Donna Adelson, her son Charlie Adelson, and Katherine Magbanua, using mirrored phones and wiretaps to capture conversations. Jurors saw firsthand how the family's phone traffic spiked around critical moments—such as the hitmen's trips to Tallahassee and the undercover “bump” staged against Donna in 2016. One of the most striking moments came when Corbitt highlighted Donna's first call after the bump: she dialed Charlie immediately. The prosecution argued that this reflexive move showed Donna's awareness of the conspiracy. Jurors also reviewed a coded exchange in which Donna sent Charlie a message about a “birthday present,” with prosecutors alleging it was code for payments tied to the murder. Why does this testimony matter? Because it strips away speculation and lays out a digital trail. Corbitt's evidence connects Donna's behavior to specific points in the conspiracy timeline, offering jurors objective proof that her actions weren't coincidence. For prosecutors, this testimony is a chance to show that Donna wasn't a bystander—she was an active communicator whose calls and texts tie her directly into the planning and cover-up. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #ChristopherCorbitt #WiretapEvidence #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #CourtroomDrama #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #JusticeForDan Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Sgt. Christopher Corbitt Reveals Wiretap Calls & Coded Messages The jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson heard pivotal testimony today from Tallahassee Police Sgt. Christopher Corbitt, who meticulously walked them through intercepted calls, text records, and cell tower data. His work formed the backbone of the state's investigation into the murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of Dan Markel. Corbitt explained how investigators tracked patterns of communication between Donna Adelson, her son Charlie Adelson, and Katherine Magbanua, using mirrored phones and wiretaps to capture conversations. Jurors saw firsthand how the family's phone traffic spiked around critical moments—such as the hitmen's trips to Tallahassee and the undercover “bump” staged against Donna in 2016. One of the most striking moments came when Corbitt highlighted Donna's first call after the bump: she dialed Charlie immediately. The prosecution argued that this reflexive move showed Donna's awareness of the conspiracy. Jurors also reviewed a coded exchange in which Donna sent Charlie a message about a “birthday present,” with prosecutors alleging it was code for payments tied to the murder. Why does this testimony matter? Because it strips away speculation and lays out a digital trail. Corbitt's evidence connects Donna's behavior to specific points in the conspiracy timeline, offering jurors objective proof that her actions weren't coincidence. For prosecutors, this testimony is a chance to show that Donna wasn't a bystander—she was an active communicator whose calls and texts tie her directly into the planning and cover-up. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #ChristopherCorbitt #WiretapEvidence #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #KatherineMagbanua #CourtroomDrama #TrueCrime #FloridaTrial #JusticeForDan Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Why It Took 11 Years To Bring Donna Adelson To Justice: The SHOCKING TRUTH REVEALED The road to the Donna Adelson trial has been long — 11 years long. Dan Markel was murdered in 2014, and since then, we've seen every other player in the conspiracy convicted: the hitmen, the middlewoman Katherine Magbanua, and Donna's son Charlie. So why did it take more than a decade for Donna herself to finally face a jury? Prosecutors needed time. They had to lock down the other convictions, secure sworn testimony, and build the kind of airtight case you only get when every piece of the puzzle is in place. And now, just as Donna faces trial, her defense tried a bold move: subpoenaing her own daughter, Wendi Adelson, to testify. Wendi's lawyers fought back, and the judge quashed it. Wendi will not be forced to testify for her mother's defense. The symbolism here is powerful: Wendi refuses to take the stand for Donna. Charlie, already convicted, still wants to testify for his mother. Jurors will see that split. A daughter keeping her distance, a son with nothing left to lose still showing loyalty. It raises a haunting question: what does silence say when it comes from your own blood? Defense attorney Bob Motta joins to break down the legal chess match behind this decision. What did Donna's team hope to gain by forcing Wendi on the stand? Why did Wendi fight so hard to avoid it? And how will jurors interpret the fractured family dynamic that's been dragged into the open before opening arguments even begin? This trial is about more than evidence — it's about loyalty, silence, and survival. Subscribe for more in-depth coverage as the Adelson trial unfolds. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyDrama #MurderTrial #Courtroom #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Why It Took 11 Years To Bring Donna Adelson To Justice: The SHOCKING TRUTH REVEALED The road to the Donna Adelson trial has been long — 11 years long. Dan Markel was murdered in 2014, and since then, we've seen every other player in the conspiracy convicted: the hitmen, the middlewoman Katherine Magbanua, and Donna's son Charlie. So why did it take more than a decade for Donna herself to finally face a jury? Prosecutors needed time. They had to lock down the other convictions, secure sworn testimony, and build the kind of airtight case you only get when every piece of the puzzle is in place. And now, just as Donna faces trial, her defense tried a bold move: subpoenaing her own daughter, Wendi Adelson, to testify. Wendi's lawyers fought back, and the judge quashed it. Wendi will not be forced to testify for her mother's defense. The symbolism here is powerful: Wendi refuses to take the stand for Donna. Charlie, already convicted, still wants to testify for his mother. Jurors will see that split. A daughter keeping her distance, a son with nothing left to lose still showing loyalty. It raises a haunting question: what does silence say when it comes from your own blood? Defense attorney Bob Motta joins to break down the legal chess match behind this decision. What did Donna's team hope to gain by forcing Wendi on the stand? Why did Wendi fight so hard to avoid it? And how will jurors interpret the fractured family dynamic that's been dragged into the open before opening arguments even begin? This trial is about more than evidence — it's about loyalty, silence, and survival. Subscribe for more in-depth coverage as the Adelson trial unfolds. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyDrama #MurderTrial #Courtroom #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies on Charlie Adelson and TV Repair Story The Trial of Donna Adelson delivered one of its most talked-about moments today when Wendi Adelson took the stand and spoke about her brother, Charlie Adelson, and the unusual “TV repair” story tied to the day of Dan Markel's murder. Jurors listened as Wendi explained how Charlie allegedly joked that he had bought her a television as a divorce gift — a TV that, conveniently, was being delivered and set up on the very morning Markel was gunned down in his driveway. The story has long been scrutinized by investigators and the press as an odd coincidence, one that prosecutors argue was less about home electronics and more about creating a cover narrative in case suspicions arose. Wendi also addressed questions about her brother's role in her life at the time, painting a picture of a sibling who was protective but also deeply enmeshed in family dynamics. Prosecutors pressed the idea that Charlie's presence in her personal affairs, coupled with Donna's relentless resentment over custody battles, created fertile ground for conspiracy. This testimony matters because it ties Donna Adelson's alleged orchestration of the crime back to the wider family web. By recounting the TV repair story under oath, Wendi gave jurors a direct look at a narrative that prosecutors believe was carefully planted to distract from the crime itself. Whether jurors see it as coincidence or calculated alibi, the weight of her words could linger as they assess the Adelsons' credibility. It wasn't just testimony — it was a window into the tangled mix of family loyalty, strange coincidences, and a prosecution theory that insists nothing about the Markel murder happened by accident. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaJustice #MurderTrial #TrialCoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Donna Adelson's Crazy VS 12 SANE Jurors: What Happens Next? The Donna Adelson trial is finally here — and before the first witness takes the stand, the most important part of the entire case is already happening: jury selection. Prosecutors call it voir dire, the process of questioning potential jurors to uncover bias, prejudice, or hidden agendas. Defense attorneys call it their single best chance to shape the outcome of a case. In a trial this high-profile, with more than a decade of media coverage and multiple family members already convicted, finding an impartial jury is close to impossible. Florida's sunshine laws have made this process transparent in a way most trials never are. Cameras are rolling. The public can watch attorneys on both sides trying to pick 12 strangers who will decide whether Donna Adelson — accused of orchestrating the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel — will spend the rest of her life in prison. What makes this even more fascinating is the broader context: Dan Markel's murder (2014) sparked years of trials. The hitmen are already serving time. Katherine Magbanua, the go-between, is behind bars. Charlie Adelson, Donna's son, is serving life. Now, it's Donna's turn. But everything begins here, with the jurors who will weigh the evidence. Defense attorney Bob Motta (host of Defense Diaries) breaks down why voir dire matters, what strategies both sides are using, and how transparency could change the dynamic in ways nobody expects. This isn't just jury duty. This is 12 strangers deciding the fate of the matriarch prosecutors say held the family together — and tore Dan Markel's life apart. Subscribe for more daily breakdowns of the Adelson trial and other major true crime cases. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyCrime #FloridaLaw #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
In January of 2022, a shocking case out of New Mexico stunned the nation. Surveillance cameras captured 18-year-old Alexis Avila tossing her newborn baby into a dumpster... alone, wrapped in a dirty towel, and left for dead. The footage went viral, sparking outrage, heartbreak, and fierce debates about teen pregnancy, mental health, and justice. Miraculously, the infant was later found alive by chance, but the story of how this happened, and what came next, would haunt an entire community. Today, we're diving deep into the disturbing case of Alexis Avila: the night she abandoned her child, the trial that followed, and the questions that remain about accountability and survival.Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://people.com/crime/mother-who-threw-baby-new-mexico-dumpster-sentenced/https://www.courttv.com/news/alexis-avila-to-be-released-from-prison-pending-appeal/#:~:text=Avila%20was%2018%20when%20she,35%2C%20survived%20the%20incidenthttps://www.koat.com/article/hobbs-new-mexico-alexis-throwing-baby-dumpster-verdict/43754813#:~:text=Police%20said%20a%20group%20of,until%20police%20and%20paramedics%20arrivedhttps://www.kob.com/archive/hobbs-police-group-of-3-people-found-newborn-baby-alive-in-dumpster/https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-mexico-woman-defends-teen-daughter-accused-of-throwing-baby-in-dumpsterhttps://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/teen-father-of-baby-thrown-in-dumpster-releases-statement/https://www.hobbsnews.com/avila-released-from-prison-in-baby-in-dumpster-case/#:~:text=%E2%80%A2%20No%20Weaponshttps://www.kcbd.com/2023/05/01/alexis-avila-speaks-after-receiving-16-years-throwing-newborn-dumpster/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alexis-avila-sentenced-prison-tossing-newborn-baby-trash-dumpster-new-mexico/#:~:text=Jurors%20convicted%C2%A0Alexis%20Avila%2C%2019%2C%20of,health%20disorder%20played%20a%20rolehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/mexico-supreme-court-consider-inmates-225958935.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/state-supreme-court-rule-hobbs-021506740.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ps3DP_GztIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFQRfYfYBfchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7acSLb4V4hw
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Donna Adelson's Crazy VS 12 SANE Jurors: What Happens Next? The Donna Adelson trial is finally here — and before the first witness takes the stand, the most important part of the entire case is already happening: jury selection. Prosecutors call it voir dire, the process of questioning potential jurors to uncover bias, prejudice, or hidden agendas. Defense attorneys call it their single best chance to shape the outcome of a case. In a trial this high-profile, with more than a decade of media coverage and multiple family members already convicted, finding an impartial jury is close to impossible. Florida's sunshine laws have made this process transparent in a way most trials never are. Cameras are rolling. The public can watch attorneys on both sides trying to pick 12 strangers who will decide whether Donna Adelson — accused of orchestrating the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel — will spend the rest of her life in prison. What makes this even more fascinating is the broader context: Dan Markel's murder (2014) sparked years of trials. The hitmen are already serving time. Katherine Magbanua, the go-between, is behind bars. Charlie Adelson, Donna's son, is serving life. Now, it's Donna's turn. But everything begins here, with the jurors who will weigh the evidence. Defense attorney Bob Motta (host of Defense Diaries) breaks down why voir dire matters, what strategies both sides are using, and how transparency could change the dynamic in ways nobody expects. This isn't just jury duty. This is 12 strangers deciding the fate of the matriarch prosecutors say held the family together — and tore Dan Markel's life apart. Subscribe for more daily breakdowns of the Adelson trial and other major true crime cases. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #FamilyCrime #FloridaLaw #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies on Charlie Adelson and TV Repair Story The Trial of Donna Adelson delivered one of its most talked-about moments today when Wendi Adelson took the stand and spoke about her brother, Charlie Adelson, and the unusual “TV repair” story tied to the day of Dan Markel's murder. Jurors listened as Wendi explained how Charlie allegedly joked that he had bought her a television as a divorce gift — a TV that, conveniently, was being delivered and set up on the very morning Markel was gunned down in his driveway. The story has long been scrutinized by investigators and the press as an odd coincidence, one that prosecutors argue was less about home electronics and more about creating a cover narrative in case suspicions arose. Wendi also addressed questions about her brother's role in her life at the time, painting a picture of a sibling who was protective but also deeply enmeshed in family dynamics. Prosecutors pressed the idea that Charlie's presence in her personal affairs, coupled with Donna's relentless resentment over custody battles, created fertile ground for conspiracy. This testimony matters because it ties Donna Adelson's alleged orchestration of the crime back to the wider family web. By recounting the TV repair story under oath, Wendi gave jurors a direct look at a narrative that prosecutors believe was carefully planted to distract from the crime itself. Whether jurors see it as coincidence or calculated alibi, the weight of her words could linger as they assess the Adelsons' credibility. It wasn't just testimony — it was a window into the tangled mix of family loyalty, strange coincidences, and a prosecution theory that insists nothing about the Markel murder happened by accident. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FloridaJustice #MurderTrial #TrialCoverage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Donna Adelson will now face jurors as attorneys from both sides prepare to present opening statements on Friday. Who are the people that will decide Donna Adelson's fate? Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, Host Joel Waldman brings us updates from Tallahassee, Florida where he sat in on jury selection all day and was able to get an inside view of what was really going on. #BestGuests: Attorney TimJansen & Law Professor Jo Potuto The jury has officially been seated in the high-profile trial of Donna Adelson, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her ex-son-in-law, Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. Adelson faces first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation charges tied to Markel's 2014 shooting death in Tallahassee. This trial marks a pivotal moment in the long-running case that has already seen her son, Charlie Adelson, convicted for the same crime. With the jury now in place, the stage is set for powerful testimony and explosive courtroom drama in the pursuit of justice for Dan Markel. Opening statements begin Friday morning.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson #wendiadelson#justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire #murdernews #criminaljustice#crimenews #trial
Wendi Adelson REFUSES to Testify for Donna As Family Rift EXPOSED The Donna Adelson trial just took a dramatic turn — and it wasn't about forensic evidence or wiretaps. It was about family. Donna's defense team tried to subpoena her own daughter, Wendi Adelson, to testify on her behalf. But Wendi's lawyers fought back hard, arguing that taking the stand could incriminate her. The judge agreed, and the subpoena was thrown out. That means Wendi will NOT be forced to testify for her mother. On the surface, this looks like a simple legal maneuver. But in reality, it cracks the image of Adelson family loyalty wide open. Wendi has made it clear she's choosing self-preservation and her kids' future over loyalty to her mother. Meanwhile, her brother Charlie — already convicted and serving life for his role in Dan Markel's murder — is stepping up to testify for Donna. Jurors won't miss the contrast: a daughter staying silent while a convicted son defends his mother. Which voice will matter more? Which absence will speak louder? In this conversation, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins me to analyze what this shift tells us about the psychology of the Adelson family, why jurors may interpret Wendi's silence as more powerful than Charlie's words, and how loyalty fractures under pressure. This is more than a trial update. It's a glimpse inside a family unraveling in real time — and what that might mean for Donna Adelson's future. Press subscribe now so you don't miss the next breakdown in this explosive case. #HiddenKillers #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #Psychology #FamilyDrama #Courtroom #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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Wendi Adelson REFUSES to Testify for Donna As Family Rift EXPOSED The Donna Adelson trial just took a dramatic turn — and it wasn't about forensic evidence or wiretaps. It was about family. Donna's defense team tried to subpoena her own daughter, Wendi Adelson, to testify on her behalf. But Wendi's lawyers fought back hard, arguing that taking the stand could incriminate her. The judge agreed, and the subpoena was thrown out. That means Wendi will NOT be forced to testify for her mother. On the surface, this looks like a simple legal maneuver. But in reality, it cracks the image of Adelson family loyalty wide open. Wendi has made it clear she's choosing self-preservation and her kids' future over loyalty to her mother. Meanwhile, her brother Charlie — already convicted and serving life for his role in Dan Markel's murder — is stepping up to testify for Donna. Jurors won't miss the contrast: a daughter staying silent while a convicted son defends his mother. Which voice will matter more? Which absence will speak louder? In this conversation, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins me to analyze what this shift tells us about the psychology of the Adelson family, why jurors may interpret Wendi's silence as more powerful than Charlie's words, and how loyalty fractures under pressure. This is more than a trial update. It's a glimpse inside a family unraveling in real time — and what that might mean for Donna Adelson's future. Press subscribe now so you don't miss the next breakdown in this explosive case. #HiddenKillers #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #Psychology #FamilyDrama #Courtroom #Justice Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Jury Selection Begins in Donna Adelson's Trial Over Dan Markel's Murder. After Years of Suspicion and Secrets, the Matriarch of the Adelson Family Finally Faces Justice in Court. Today is DAY 1 of Jury Selection and after much speculation about whether they could find an impartial jury in Tallahassee, it appears the trial is moving forward as dozens of potential jurors or asked to come back for the next round of questioning. Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime. In this episode, STS Host and Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman brings on jury consultants and legal experts to break down today's progress in jury selection. Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson #wendiadelson#justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire #murdernews #criminaljustice#crimenews #trial
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