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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 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

5 Syys 37min

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 prove orchestration… or just meddling? Eric breaks down the legal difference between being the “mastermind” and simply being “involved,” and how jurors are being asked to separate motherly concern from criminal intent. This is the crux of the case—and it could determine whether Donna Adelson spends the rest of her life behind bars. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #Mastermind #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysis #EricFaddis #TonyBrueski #CriminalIntent #AdelsonCase #HiddenKillers 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 16min

Wendy Adelson Testimony, “Soft Memory,” and Prosecutors’ Next Moves Wendy Adelson has always been at the center of motive in the Dan Markel murder case—but so far, she’s avoided charges. In this episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer take a closer look at Wendy’s latest courtroom performance and the evidence stacking around her. On the stand, Wendy’s testimony was a showcase of selective memory—she couldn’t recall conversations, details, or context that anyone else would find unforgettable. Yet her ex-boyfriend testified that she openly admitted Charlie had looked into hiring a hitman. She denied direct involvement, but admitted she despised her ex, adding fuel to suspicions. Overlay that with Donna’s potential to flip if convicted, and Wendy’s position looks perilous. Donna knows the family conspiracy better than anyone, and she could sink both Harvey and Wendy if she chooses. For prosecutors, that’s leverage. Coffindaffer explains how investigators evaluate testimony like Wendy’s—when “I don’t recall” crosses from strategy into obstruction, and why prosecutors might be building a case quietly in the background. Are they already monitoring her communications, waiting for a mistake? Is Wendy truly untouchable, or simply next in line once Donna’s trial concludes? Wendy benefited the most from Markel’s death—custody, freedom, financial stability—but her credibility continues to erode. This conversation cuts through the evasions to ask: will Wendy finally face charges, or can she keep dancing on the line? Featuring: Tony Brueski & retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer Keywords: Wendy Adelson, Dan Markel case, Donna Adelson trial, Charlie Adelson, testimony analysis, selective memory, ex-boyfriend testimony, law professor, prosecution strategy, Hidden Killers Hashtags: #WendyAdelson #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #AdelsonFamily #FloridaCrime #Testimony #Investigation #Conspiracy 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 12min

Big Breakdown - Donna Adelson's Bad Week In Court Donna Adelson just had the kind of week in court you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy—unless your last name happens to be Markel. In this Big Breakdown, we take you inside the courtroom for a front-row seat to one of the most revealing stretches in Donna Adelson’s murder-for-hire trial. The prosecution came out swinging with bombshells that shook the courtroom—from incriminating testimony and surveillance clips to undercover FBI tactics that turned up the pressure. And Donna? Her reactions say just as much as her defense does. This episode dives into why this past week might be a turning point in the case. We explore how the prosecution methodically dismantled the defense narrative, what psychological tells we saw from Donna in court, and what experts believe about the strategy behind both sides. It’s not just about what was said—it’s about what wasn’t said, and how the jury might interpret it. Tony Brueski is joined by top-tier analysts and legal insiders to unpack the most damning testimony, the emotional tone in the courtroom, and the optics that could influence the outcome of the trial. If you’ve been following the saga of the Adelson family and the murder of Dan Markel, this is a pivotal moment. And if you’re just tuning in, now’s the time to catch up—because things are only getting more intense from here. Subscribe for daily true crime breakdowns and expert insight you won’t find anywhere else. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHire #TrialUpdate #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillersPodcast #LegalAnalysis #BigBreakdown 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 1h 48min

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

5 Syys 1h 19min

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

5 Syys 2h 6min

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