The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel

Did Wendi Adelson Slip Up? Nervous Contradictions Caught on Tape

The interrogation continues — and Wendi Adelson’s answers only get stranger. In this segment, Tony, Stacy, and Todd pause and analyze as her story zig-zags through contradictions and defensive rambling. From insisting no one could want Dan Markel dead to suddenly floating multiple theories, her nervous energy fills the room.

The team points out how her tone shifts depending on the question — at times defiant, at times almost childlike. They compare her to her mother, Donna, who also has a knack for spewing half-truths and denials whenev...

Wendi Adelson’s Nervous Rambling to Police — What Does It Reveal?

 In this segment, Hidden Killers Live rewinds to one of the earliest and most telling moments in the Dan Markel murder case: Wendi Adelson’s very first police interview. The father of her children had just been gunned down, and police needed answers. What they got instead was a jumble of contradictions, tangents, and nervous oversharing.

Tony, Stacy, and Todd watch closely as Wendi reacts to the devastating news. At first she insists everyone loved Dan, then pivots to pointing out his new girlfriend, oddly focusin...

Donna Adelson’s DESPERATE Appeal: Juror TikTok, Bias Claims & More

The focus shifts squarely onto Donna Adelson’s official appeal — and the cracks in her defense are glaring. Tony, Stacy, and Todd lay out the claims point by point, revealing just how shaky her legal team’s strategy appears. Among the arguments: a juror posted on TikTok during the trial, another juror spoke out after the fact, and Donna’s defense insists her courtroom reactions shouldn’t have been considered at all. Add to that an allegation of “judicial favoritism” because the prosecution was given more time to set up technolog...

Donna Adelson’s Appeal Lawyer EXPOSED: Working Out of a Crematorium?!

In this explosive opening of Hidden Killers Live, Tony, Stacy, and Todd dive headfirst into one of the strangest details to ever emerge in the Adelson family saga. Donna Adelson, convicted and sentenced to life, is now appealing her case — but the revelation that her lawyer is operating out of a crematorium adds a level of absurdity almost too strange to believe.

The team takes this jaw-dropping detail and unpacks it with equal parts dark humor and sharp commentary. Is this a legitimate law practice, or t...

Donna Adelson’s Appeal EXPOSED + Wendi Adelson’s Interrogation — COMPLETE Breakdown!
In this Hidden Killers Live special, we dedicate a full two hours to the unraveling of the Adelson family, breaking down Donna Adelson’s desperate appeal and Wendi Adelson’s unforgettable police interview. From the bizarre revelation that Donna’s appeal lawyer operates out of a crematorium to the flimsy legal arguments her team is raising, nothing is off the table.

The first half of this deep dive unpacks Donna Adelson’s appeal step by step: juror TikTok posts, claims of judicial bias, and arguments about courtroom reac...

Big Breakdown: The EVIDENCE That EXPOSED Donna Adelson's Evil!

In this Big Breakdown from Hidden Killers, we take a deep dive into the evidence that finally exposed Donna Adelson’s role in the murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. For years, whispers swirled about the Adelson family’s involvement, but it was the damning courtroom exhibits, wiretapped calls, and witness testimony that pulled the curtain back on the matriarch who prosecutors say orchestrated everything from behind the scenes.

We revisit the infamous “day planner” containing Markel’s license plate, the underc...

Donna Adelson’s Kids Just DESTROYED Her in Court — Full Breakdown

It was the moment Donna Adelson feared most: her own children stepping into the courtroom and turning the spotlight directly on her. Robert and Wendy Adelson both testified — and together, they may have just delivered the most devastating blow to their mother’s defense.

Robert’s words were blunt and powerful. He described Donna as controlling, manipulative, the one who dictated family life. Wendy’s testimony was more complicated — evasive, cautious, full of “I don’t remembers.” Two siblings, two approaches, but both ultimately painted a picture of a mothe...

Donna Adelson GUILTY: Courtroom Meltdown, Prison Reality & Why Wendi May Be Next

This complete segment covers the full arc of a pivotal day in the Dan Markel murder case—from the moment a jury found Donna Adelson guilty on all counts, to the hard questions now circling Wendi Adelson. We start inside the courtroom on September 4, when the verdict was read and audible gasps followed. Donna’s stunned reaction—described as the realization that the “chess game” was over—sets the tone for a sweeping analysis of consequence and next steps. With retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, we break dow...

As Donna Adelson faces life behind bars, attention now turns to her daughter, Wendi Adelson. Could she be the next member of the family charged in the conspiracy to kill Dan Markel? In this gripping segment, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer explore the unanswered questions surrounding Wendi and whether prosecutors are preparing their case.

We begin with speculation about Harvey Adelson, who appears less vulnerable legally, before shifting to the stronger case looming around Wendi. What are “overt acts” in a conspiracy charge, and how do prosecutors use them to build a case? From Wend...

The Adelson Family Fallout: What Did Harvey Know & Who’s Next to Face Justice?

With Donna Adelson convicted and Wendy under growing scrutiny, one question remains: what about Harvey Adelson? The patriarch of the family sat silently through his wife’s trial, his face betraying little. But how much did he know about the plot to murder Dan Markel? And how much responsibility does he bear for the fallout now consuming his family?

In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Bob Motta joins to explore Harvey’s role and the broader implications for the Ad...

 Is Wendy Adelson Next? Damning New Evidence in the Dan Markel Murder Plot

With Donna Adelson convicted, attention is shifting to her daughter, Wendy. For years, Wendy has been at the center of speculation in the murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel. Now, new testimony and text messages presented in court have raised even more questions about what she knew — and when.

In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Bob Motta analyzes the evidence that could put Wendy in the crosshairs of prosecutors. From Luis Rivera’s testimony tying her closer to the plot...

Donna Adelson GUILTY: Inside the Verdict That Rocked the Markel Murder Case

After years of speculation and investigation, Donna Adelson has been found guilty in the murder-for-hire plot that ended the life of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Prosecutors argued that the Adelson family conspired to eliminate Markel so Donna’s daughter, Wendy, could relocate her children to South Florida.

In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, defense attorney and podcaster Bob Motta joins to unpack the verdict. What evidence sealed Donna’s fate? How did the jury interpret her courtroom demeanor? And...

Donna Adelson Guilty: Courtroom Shock, Prison Life, and Failing Appeal Hopes

On September 4th, the courtroom in Tallahassee fell silent before erupting in gasps: Donna Adelson was found guilty on all counts in the murder of Florida State University professor Dan Markel. This included charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation, ending years of speculation about the matriarch’s role in one of Florida’s most notorious murder-for-hire cases. But what truly stunned observers wasn’t just the guilty verdict — it was Donna’s reaction. In this in-depth breakdown, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer revisit th...

Ellen Greenberg Mystery & Donna Adelson Verdict: Shocking True Crime Revelations

In this powerful edition of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we dive deep into two of the most disturbing and high-profile true crime cases in America today.

First, we revisit the mysterious death of 27-year-old Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg. Found with 20 stab wounds, including multiple to the back of her neck and head, Ellen’s death was inexplicably ruled a suicide. We walk through her final day, analyze her fiancé Sam Goldberg’s infamous 911 call, examine the suspicious door lock evide...

Big Breakdown – Are Charges Imminent For Wendi Adelson

With Donna Adelson now convicted, the spotlight shifts—hard—onto Wendi Adelson. Is she next? In this Big Breakdown, we dig into the evidence that could spell legal doom for Wendi, including her eyebrow-raising trial testimony during Donna’s defense, communications that scream coordination, and signs that a grand jury may already be on deck.

Was Wendi just a bystander… or a carefully protected co-conspirator? Her own words may be her undoing. We break down the inconsistencies in her timeline, the financial and familial motives, and the coded language t...

The Moment Donna Adelson Broke: Narcissistic Control Meets Real-World Consequences

In the aftermath of Donna Adelson’s guilty verdict, we pull apart the moment that’s still ricocheting through the true-crime world: the “look.” Was it grief? A performance? Or the same manipulation pattern that’s held her family in a grip for years? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to decode it—not from a place of theatrics, but from observable behavior: congruence, control, and how people leverage expressions when they’ve trained others to comply.

We walk through why the reacti...

Donna Adelson’s Collapse, Kohberger’s Meds EXPOSED & Rex Heuermann’s DNA Bombshell
The true crime headlines this week read like a three-act tragedy.

We begin with Donna Adelson, who just spent her first weekend as a convicted murderer. Cameras caught her courtroom “collapse”—but was it really collapse, or the same manipulation tactic she’s used her entire life? Retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins us to unpack why Donna’s outward, audience-scanning “shock” didn’t play, how fear and control ruled her family for decades, and why the jury likely returned so fast. We dive into the psycholo...

Donna Adelson’s Bleak Prison Future | Charlie’s Secrets & Harvey’s Suspicions

With Donna Adelson convicted and facing life at Florida’s notorious Lowell Correctional Institution, questions remain about the rest of the family.

In this cut, we dive into Harvey Adelson’s suspicious communications with hitman Sigfredo Garcia and his attempt to flee with Donna on a one-way ticket overseas. We examine Charlie Adelson’s potential leverage as the family insider who knows the most about the plot — and how that could play into back-room deals or prison survival.

And we ask the hard question...

Is Wendi Adelson NEXT? Prosecutors Eye Immunity Loopholes After Donna’s Conviction

Donna is convicted. Charlie is already serving time. So where does this leave Wendi Adelson?

In this segment, Tony Brueski and Eric Faddis examine the most explosive unanswered question: will prosecutors charge Wendi? We explore her suspicious timeline, vacation changes, driving past Dan Markel’s home near the time of the murder, and her testimony under limited immunity. What exactly does “limited immunity” protect — and what evidence could still put her at risk?

We also look at how the Adelson family has imploded...

Harvey + Wendy: The Adelson Family’s Remaining Targets
The Markel murder case has already brought convictions for Charlie Adelson and charges against Donna Adelson, but two names still hover on the edge of the courtroom spotlight: Harvey and Wendy Adelson. In this combined episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer break down the evidence, the strategies, and the unanswered questions about both.

For Harvey, the “silent father,” new attention is falling on phone records tying his number to hitman Sigfredo Garcia, his alleged one-way ticket to Vietnam, and his presence in the Do...

Donna Adelson’s Courtroom Meltdowns EXPOSED | Family Turns Against Her

Donna Adelson wanted jurors to see a sweet grandmother fighting for her family. Instead, they saw a controlling matriarch who couldn’t contain her rage. Her courtroom outbursts forced repeated warnings from the judge — even after the guilty verdict was read.

In this segment, we analyze how her failed “grandma strategy” clashed with evidence of her obsessive control. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis explains why image matters in court — and how Donna’s demeanor may have backfired. We also break down the shocking testimony from inside her own family: da...

Donna Adelson GUILTY: First Night in Prison & Snitch Testimony That Nailed Her

The Adelson matriarch is finally where prosecutors said she belonged: behind bars. Donna Adelson was convicted in the murder-for-hire plot that killed Florida State law professor Dan Markel. The jury took just three hours to return a guilty verdict — stunningly fast for a case that has stretched on for nearly a decade.

In this breakdown, Tony Brueski, Todd, Stacy, and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis dig into the key moments: Donna’s courtroom outbursts, her very first night in prison, and the controversial jail...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fasc...

Donna Adelson GUILTY: FULL Breakdown With Eric Faddis | What’s Next for the Adelsons?

It took jurors just three hours to convict Donna Adelson in the shocking murder-for-hire case that left Florida State law professor Dan Markel dead. Now the Adelson family is in ruins: Charlie is already behind bars, Donna is convicted, and eyes are turning toward Wendi and Harvey.

In this full breakdown conversation, Tony Brueski, Todd, Stacey, and defense attorney/former prosecutor Eric Faddis analyze every angle:

Donna’s courtroom meltdowns and failed “grandma strategy”

The controversial jailhouse informants who seal...

Full FBI Behavioral Breakdown of Donna Adelson — Robin Dreeke Interview

This is the full story of Donna Adelson’s unraveling—told through behavior, psychology, and decades of emotional control. In this complete interview with retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke, we examine every layer of the Adelson family: the cold reaction to the undercover bump, the manipulation of her children, the narcissistic courtroom performance, and the chilling codependence with Charlie Adelson.

This isn’t just a recap—it’s a behavioral autopsy.

Robin breaks down what law enforcement saw in Donna that the public is only begi...

FBI Profiler Reveals Twisted Mother-Son Bond Between Donna & Charlie Adelson

The most disturbing part of the Donna Adelson case isn’t just the murder. It’s her deeply unhealthy emotional grip on her son, Charlie. In this final chapter of our four-part interview, retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke helps us unpack the enmeshed, codependent dynamic that may have fueled a murder-for-hire plot.

We explore the psychology of emotional incest—not sexual, but psychological—and how Donna used fear, guilt, and lifelong programming to keep her son obedient into his 40s. This was no ordinary mother-son relation...

Donna Adelson Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal Hammers Final Blows | Hidden Killers Live

Round three in the Donna Adelson trial belonged to the state — and prosecutor Georgia Cappleman did not hold back.

In this final segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we cover the prosecution’s rebuttal closing argument and the aftermath as the jury heads into deliberations.

Highlights include:

Cappleman dismantling the defense’s contradictions — from the “TV repair” code to Donna’s planner and 44 checks signed with her name.

The infamous “two of us” wiretap line...

Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Meltdown Continues! | Hidden Killers Live

After more than two hours of the prosecution hammering Donna Adelson, her defense team finally took the floor — and what followed was one of the most bizarre, scattered closings we’ve seen in a high-profile murder trial.

In this segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch as defense attorney Jackie Fulford attempts to convince jurors Donna Adelson had no role in the 2014 murder of Dan Markel. Instead, what came out was:

A grievance-laden monologue that felt more...

Was Donna Adelson the Mastermind? Or Just a Meddling Mom?

Was Donna Adelson the criminal architect of a murder-for-hire plot—or just an overbearing grandmother caught in the crossfire of her son’s bad decisions? In this pivotal episode, Hidden Killers host Tony Brueski is joined by legal expert Eric Faddis to unpack the prosecution’s boldest claim: that Donna didn’t just know about the plot to kill Dan Markel—she engineered it.

We dive into new testimony suggesting Donna consulted mid-plot, pressured her children, and manipulated the situation with military precision. But is that enough to...