How Many Adelson's Knew About The Murder Plot?

What drives a family to the brink of murder and conspiracy? This is the question at the center of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, where Tony Brueski delved into the complex case involving Charles Adelson and his mother, Donna Adelson, with retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, Robin Dreeke.

The case, which has captivated public attention, involves the murder of Dan Markle, the ex-husband of Wendy Adelson, and has led to the conviction of Charles Adelson. Donna Adelson, Charles' mother, was later arrested while attempting to flee to Vietnam via Dubai, a country with no extradition agreement with the United States. This development has opened up a new chapter in this twisted family saga.

During the podcast, Brueski and Dreeke discussed the possible involvement of Wendy Adelson, Dan Markle's ex-wife. Dreeke pointed out that in many cases, the victim's partner is often the first suspect. However, this case presents a more complex scenario, where the mother’s will seems to be a driving force. “Mom wants the grandkids here. Mom wants her own kids near her,” Brueski noted, suggesting Donna Adelson's possible motivations for orchestrating such a drastic plan.

Dreeke shared his perspective on the case, highlighting the lack of clarity and suggesting hidden dynamics within the family. “There’s a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes with this family that’ll come out in the prosecution and the defense,” he said, predicting that the unfolding legal proceedings would reveal a deeply troubled family narrative.

As for Donna Adelson’s husband, who was caught trying to board a plane to Dubai, Dreeke speculated about his potential involvement. “I think you’re, you know, conspiracy and knowledge of, and wittiness of all this is going to be rampant,” he said, indicating that the prosecution would likely scrutinize phone records, texts, and digital data to establish the extent of his involvement.

An interesting angle Dreeke proposed is the possibility of family members pointing fingers at each other, especially towards Donna Adelson, as a way to deflect blame. This tactic, he noted, could be similar to the Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow case, where one party blames the other for their actions.

The conversation also touched upon the legal implications of family members testifying against each other, with Brueski pointing out the complexities when it involves a husband and wife. Dreeke raised an intriguing hypothesis: the family might have pre-planned to have all blame fall on the elder Donna Adelson, given her age and the fewer years she has compared to other family members.

Adding to the complexity is Donna Adelson's age and her talk of suicide as a potential exit strategy, which Dreeke described as possibly “one of the ultimate narcissistic moves.” He suggested that her actions could be seen as a way to take responsibility for a situation she may have created.

As the case continues to unfold, the question that remains is: How deep does the familial manipulation run in the Adelson family, and to what extent are the members willing to go to protect one another or themselves? This case not only delves into the legal aspects of conspiracy and murder but also opens up a window into the psychological dynamics of a family caught in a web of crime. As more details emerge from the trial, the public may gain insight into a story that reads more like a thriller than real life.
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