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Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Closing Argument Meltdown | 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 like Donna speaking through her attorney than a legal defense. Odd poster board exhibits and an overhead “artist rendering” that looked more like grade-school projects than courtroom evidence. A “Top Ten List” of names Donna allegedly called Dan Markel — presented as if insulting him somehow proved she wasn’t guilty. Repeated attempts to shift blame to Charlie, Wendy, and even Rob Adelson, while insisting Donna was just a meddling mom. The defense’s claim that relocation wasn’t a motive because “it was over a year earlier” — directly clashing with the state’s evidence of continued pressure and Donna’s obsession with control. Moments where Fulford seemed to echo Donna’s narcissism and rage, airing family grievances instead of laying out a coherent defense strategy. Our panel reacts in real time, ripping apart the weak strategy, the spectacle in the courtroom, and the sense that Donna’s team did more to bury her than to save her. Do you think the defense helped or hurt Donna Adelson in their closing? Let us know in the comments. Catch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest true crime trials, analysis, and raw courtroom moments. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #AdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #ClosingArguments #DefenseFail #MurderForHire #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: Prosecution Closing Arguments DESTROY Her Defense | Hidden Killers Live The prosecution came out swinging — and for two straight hours, Assistant State Attorney Georgia Cappleman laid out every damning detail tying Donna Adelson to the murder of Dan Markel. In this extended segment of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels, we watch and react in real time as Cappleman: Humanizes Dan Markel as a father, scholar, and victim. Methodically exposes Donna’s obsession with controlling Wendy’s divorce and relocation battle. Connects the dots from emails and petitions to coded language like “TV repair” used as murder cover. Highlights Donna’s planner with Dan’s car and license plate, her financial involvement, and her role in laundering payments to Katherine Magbanawa. Reminds the jury of the “bump” sting and Donna’s incriminating wiretap statements — including her admission it “involves both of us.” Drives it home with the powdered donuts analogy, showing that Donna is “covered in sugar dust” of guilt. Our panel pulls apart the strategy, the psychology, and the fallout — including whether Cappleman’s closing all but sets up the next dominoes: Wendy and Harvey Adelson. This is not just a summary — it’s a blow-by-blow of how the prosecution dismantled the defense and positioned Donna Adelson for conviction. What part of the closing argument hit hardest for you — the TV repair alibi, the planner, or the bump sting? Let us know in the comments. Watch Hidden Killers Live weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST, for the latest courtroom coverage and analysis. 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 moment the verdict hit the room, tensions spiked. In this full, uncut courtroom segment, the judge warns Donna Adelson she’ll be removed from court for her conduct as the jury finds her guilty. We present the complete video of the exchange as it happened, followed by our clear, no-fluff breakdown of what triggered the warning, how the court handled it, and what this means going forward. What you’ll see in this upload: Full courtroom video of the verdict and judicial warning (no edits to the moment itself). On-air reaction & analysis: why judges issue removal threats, standards for courtroom decorum, and how jurors may perceive outbursts or visible reactions at the exact moment of a verdict. Key takeaways from trial evidence as framed in closings and how they likely mapped to the jury’s decision. What’s next: post-verdict motions, the road to sentencing, and the realistic shape of an appeal. Viewer Q&A prompts throughout—drop your questions in the comments and we’ll feature the sharpest takes in the next live. We keep this clean and factual—no speculation, no graphic content. The goal is to help you understand what happened, why the judge reacted, and what the legal playbook looks like after a guilty verdict. If you’ve been following the case from day one, this gives you the full context; if you’re just joining now, you’ll get the essential recap and the legal lens you need to make sense of the moment. Hashtags : #DonnaAdelson #AdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #CourtroomDrama #Verdict #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #TrialAnalysis #Justice #LegalCommentary 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

5 Syys 59min

Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part 1 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State’s two-hour close, through the defense’s marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman’s rebuttal — plus our panel’s live breakdowns. What’s inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna’s control of Wendy’s divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan’s car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn’t sad about dad’s death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who’s next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. 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

5 Syys 2h 15min

Dooms Day For Donna Adelson - The Full Closing Arguments Part  2 We cover the entire closing-arguments sequence in the Donna Adelson trial over the murder of Dan Markel — from the State’s two-hour close, through the defense’s marathon response, to Georgia Cappleman’s rebuttal — plus our panel’s live breakdowns. What’s inside Prosecution Closing (Georgia Cappleman): Humanizes Dan; shows Donna’s control of Wendy’s divorce and relocation strategy; planner with Dan’s car/plate; “TV repair” code as alibi and language; bump sting wires (“involves both of us”); 44 checks; powdered-donut analogy (“covered in sugar”). Defense Closing (Jackie Fulford): Relocation “over a year earlier,” grievance framing, poster boards/overhead slides, “Top Ten insults” list, finger-pointing at Charlie/Wendy/Rob; downplays circumstantial evidence then leans on it. State Rebuttal: Reframes circumstantial proof as common sense; knocks down extortion tale; “bring cash”/code; Vietnam visa/one-way ticket choices; email claiming child wasn’t sad about dad’s death. Panel Reactions: Strategy hits/misses, narcissistic control themes, who’s next (Wendy/Harvey?), verdict timing and deliberation predictions. Tell us: Which moment landed hardest — the “two of us” wiretap, the TV repair code, or those 44 checks? Hidden Killers Live streams weekdays, 10AM–Noon CST — subscribe for real-time courtroom coverage and sharp analysis. 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

5 Syys 2h 52min

Inside Bryan Kohberger’s Apartment: The Photos That Redefine the Story In this segment of Hidden Killers, we step inside the newly released photo set from Idaho State Police, capturing the spaces where Bryan Kohberger lived, studied, and—according to investigators—worked to control what others would eventually see. More than five hundred images from the WSU apartment and Hyundai Elantra present a startling split: everyday grad-student life (textbooks, exams, even family birthday cards mailed days after the murders) alongside methodical cleanup where scrutiny was likely, and messy indifference where it probably wasn’t. Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer and Tony Brueski break down what’s actually meaningful in the images and what’s just visual noise. We look at how investigators document “soft goods” like bedding and couches; why bagged hairs and stained fabric can matter even after the headlines fade; and how the Elantra became a secondary scene—processed, dusted, and examined for residue, transfer, and signs of intense cleaning. The big takeaway isn’t a single smoking gun—it’s a pattern: tidy where discovery seemed possible, careless where it felt safe to ignore. That posture lines up with offenders who manage appearances as aggressively as they manage evidence. We also address the ethics of disclosure. Families have asked to limit the release of graphic material, and we respect that. Transparency doesn’t require trauma. The photos we discuss avoid gratuitous details; our analysis focuses on process, priority, and credible inferences—what trained eyes look for, and how the public can understand it without spiraling into speculation. If you’ve seen the images and wondered what they actually mean, this conversation separates investigative value from voyeuristic distraction. It’s about methodology, not mythology—how documentation works, what “organized” really looks like, and why the most unsettling thing might be the emptiness on the walls. Featuring: Tony Brueski & retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer Keywords: Bryan Kohberger, Idaho State Police photos, Washington State University apartment, Hyundai Elantra, evidence processing, forensic documentation, cleaning patterns, stained bedding, bagged hairs, transparency ethics, Hidden Killers Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #Idaho #Evidence #Forensics #WSU #HyundaiElantra #CrimeAnalysis 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

5 Syys 18min

Prison Life is Breaking Bryan Kohberger — Full Psychological Analysis Prison isn’t built for fragile egos. And Bryan Kohberger — the man convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students — is already proving that point. From the moment he entered Idaho’s maximum-security facility, Kohberger began unraveling. His letters and complaints are almost surreal: begging for different vegan meals, obsessing over food portions, writing about harassment through the vents, and demanding to be moved out of J-Block. The man who once portrayed himself as a master of criminal behavior now spends his days panicking about tuna casserole and verbal taunts. But prison only magnifies what was already broken. Long before his arrest, Kohberger showed patterns that reveal a fractured psyche. Obsessive porn searches focused on unconscious victims. Compulsive late-night drives that were really about peeping into windows. An inflated ego paired with deep social awkwardness. And a dependence on his parents so strong he called them daily, always “mother” and “father.” In this full analysis, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to explore the psychology of Bryan Kohberger in and out of prison. Why does humiliation trigger collapse in narcissists? Why do obsessive minds cling to the smallest details — food trays, daily routines — as survival mechanisms? And how do killers like Kohberger compare to others who unraveled in isolation? This isn’t just about one inmate’s complaints. It’s a study in how prison strips away illusion, exposing the broken mind beneath. Kohberger may have believed he was smarter than everyone else, but behind bars, his ego is cracking — and the fragments reveal a man whose mind was never whole to begin with. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #KohbergerPrison #MoscowMurders #Idaho4 #ShavaunScott #KohbergerPsychology #PrisonMind #TrueCrimePodcast 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

5 Syys 25min

Donna Adelson’s High-Stakes Loyalty: Scripts, Cover-Ups & Prison Future What happens when enmeshment doesn’t just ruin relationships—but pulls a family into crime? In this segment, Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the Adelsons’ darkest dynamics, where loyalty has crossed into cover-ups, scripts, and manipulation. We explore why some family members are willing to risk everything, even prison, to protect the family unit. Why does one sibling cross the line into criminality while another refuses? And how did Donna Adelson allegedly turn manipulation into a lifestyle—writing scripts for testimony, bribing with promises of money, pianos, and veneers, and pulling strings even behind bars? Shavaun breaks down the psychology of narcissistic control, where scripting family members and dictating their roles becomes second nature. This control, she explains, doesn’t stop at the prison gates. Donna may continue to build “family” on the inside, manipulating vulnerable women the same way she controlled her children. The conversation also looks at how juries perceive this kind of toxic family loyalty: is it recognizable to outsiders, or does it take expert framing to expose just how abnormal it is? Finally, we ask the chilling question: what does Donna Adelson’s future look like behind bars? Will she deteriorate, or reinvent herself as the same manipulator she always was? Hashtags: #AdelsonTrial #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #EnmeshedFamilies #CourtroomDrama #PsychologyOfCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity 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

5 Syys 11min