The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel
Uncover the shocking details behind the 2014 murder of Florida law professor Dan Markel in this gripping true crime podcast. "The Trial of Donna Adelson, The Murder of Dan Markel" investigates the Adelson family’s deep entanglement in a crime that shook Tallahassee and the legal world. At the center of this case is Donna Adelson, now facing charges for her alleged role in orchestrating Markel’s murder, alongside her son, Charlie Adelson, the convicted mastermind serving a life sentence for first-degree murder. The podcast delves into the family’s motives, including a bitter custody battle and financial disputes, while exploring Harvey Adelson’s suspected but uncharged involvement. With exclusive insights into cell phone records, financial transactions, and witness testimonies, this podcast provides a comprehensive analysis of the prosecution’s case, the legal proceedings, and the dark dynamics of a family torn apart by crime. If you're fascinated by true crime, courtroom drama, and real-life betrayals, this series is a must-listen. 🎧 Subscribe now to uncover the truth behind one of Florida’s most infamous murder-for-hire cases!
Episodes
As the long-awaited trial of Donna Adelson approaches, we’re peeling back the curtain on the six most aggressive—and sometimes baffling—attempts she’s made to pump the brakes on justice. From trying to boot the judge off the case to claiming Tallahassee is just too “informed” for a fair jury, Donna’s legal team has been throwing spaghetti at the courtroom wall to see ...
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What does a Boca Raton grandma, an undercover FBI sting, a murder-for-hire plot, and a one-way ticket to Vietnam have in common? One name: Donna Adelson. In this in-depth breakdown, we follow the trail of evidence prosecutors say links Donna to the 2014 killing of her ex-son-in-law, Florida State law professor Dan Markel.
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This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing...
This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing,...
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
The Donna Adelson murder conspiracy case has captivated true crime followers as one of the most shocking family-orchestrated assassinations in modern history. This deep dive reveals the disturbing evidence that prosecutors say proves 73-year-old Donna Adelson masterminded the brutal murder of Florida State University law professor Da...
The upcoming murder trial of Donna Adelson has taken a stunning turn—and we’re breaking it down from the inside. Just weeks before jury selection was set to begin, the trial was abruptly delayed after prosecutors dumped a massive trove of newly uncovered evidence: over 80,000 emails, months of wiretap recordings, and what may include ex...
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
Donna Adelson’s legal team just tried to pull off one of the rarest, riskiest moves in criminal defense—removing the presiding judge just weeks before trial. Why? Because he dared to allow parts of her daughter Wendy Adelson’s novel into evidence—an eerily personal piece of fiction that might mirror the real-life murder-for-hire plot she’s now connected to. W...
Donna Adelson is facing trial in one of the most complex murder-for-hire cases Florida has ever seen—accused of conspiring in the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. This video breaks down everything happening in the courtroom right now, from her legal team’s failed attempt to disqualify the judge to their battle over key evidence—especially a...
In a dramatic legal twist, the judge presiding over the Donna Adelson murder trial has ruled that prosecutors may question Wendi Adelson about the novel she wrote years before her ex-husband, Dan Markel, was murdered. The book, This Is Our Story, features a storyline that bears unsettling similarities to Wendi's real life—leading prosecutors to arg...
In the upcoming murder trial of Donna Adelson, one of the most unexpected pieces of potential evidence isn’t a text message, a wiretap, or a bank record—it’s a novel. This Is Our Story, written by her daughter Wendi Adelson and published years before Dan Markel’s murder, has become a focal point of legal and public scrutiny. Prosecutors say it reveals motive: the fictional tale o...
The murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel was a shocking crime that unraveled into a twisted murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by members of his ex-wife Wendi Adelson’s family. But despite multiple convictions—including those of hitmen, intermediaries, and most recently her own brother, Charlie Adelson—one question still linge...
Donna Adelson’s legal team is back in action, firing off another motion to keep certain evidence out of her trial. This time, they’re aiming to block the divorce records of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her slain former son-in-law, Dan Markel. According to Donna’s attorneys, these documents—stacked over 560 pages deep—have absolutely nothing to do with her ...
The murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel was a shocking crime that unraveled into a twisted murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by members of his ex-wife Wendi Adelson’s family. But despite multiple convictions—including those of hitmen, intermediaries, and most recently her own brother, Charlie Adelson—one question still linge...
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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