Donna Day 1: The State's Start, The Defense's Response & How Jurors are Reacting

Powerful opening statements made in Day 1 of the Donna Adelson Trial. She is on trial for the murder of her ex son-in-law, Florida State law professor Dan Markel, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases out of Tallahassee. Prosecutors allege that Donna Adelson played a central role in the murder-for-hire plot after her daughter, Wendi Adelson, divorced Markel and lost custody disputes. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #Truecrime. In this episode, STS Host Joel Waldman shares courtroom insight and brings us the latest and new details about Donna's trial. With Donna's son, Charlie Adelson, already convicted in the same case, and Wendi Adelson expected to be a key witness, the trial is drawing national attention as opening statements begin. The Donna Adelson murder trial is now underway, and the courtroom battle will determine whether she is held accountable in the Dan Markel murder case.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson#wendiadelson#justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire#murdernews #criminaljustice#crimenews #trial Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 Aug 22min

Donna Adelson will now face jurors as attorneys from both sides prepare to present opening statements on Friday. Who are the people that will decide Donna Adelson's fate? Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, Host Joel Waldman brings us updates from Tallahassee, Florida where he sat in on jury selection all day and was able to get an inside view of what was really going on. #BestGuests: Attorney TimJansen & Law Professor Jo Potuto The jury has officially been seated in the high-profile trial of Donna Adelson, who is accused of orchestrating the murder of her ex-son-in-law, Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. Adelson faces first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation charges tied to Markel’s 2014 shooting death in Tallahassee. This trial marks a pivotal moment in the long-running case that has already seen her son, Charlie Adelson, convicted for the same crime. With the jury now in place, the stage is set for powerful testimony and explosive courtroom drama in the pursuit of justice for Dan Markel. Opening statements begin Friday morning.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson #wendiadelson#justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire #murdernews #criminaljustice#crimenews #trial Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 Aug 33min

This may be Donna Adelson's last full day of jury selection as Judge Everett pushes to start opening statements sooner. This trial has seen twists and turns over the last year but if jurors are locked down in the morning trial will officially begin on August 20th, just a little over 11 years since the murder for hire of FSU Law Professor Dan Markel. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #Truecrime. In this STS episode, Host and Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman brings on some of the top legal minds to take us inside the courtroom--and break down the key moments from jury selection. Attorneys will also have to prepare for opening statements which could come as soon as Thursday afternoon. Donna Adelson, the matriarch of her family, is going on trial for the murder for hire of her ex son-in-law, Dan Markel. Dan divorced Wendi Adelson, Donna's daughter, and was in a tense custody battle with her over their two children when he was shot and killed. In 2023, Wendi's brother, Charlie Adelson, was tried and convicted for the murder of Dan Markel. He testified he was never involved in a murder for hire but rather was the victim of double extortion. Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson #wendiadelson#justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire #murdernews #criminaljustice#crimenews #trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 Aug 1h 24min

Donna Adelson is on trial for the murder of Dan Markel, her former son-in-law, in a case tied to a murder-for-hire plot that also sent her son Charlie Adelson to prison. Prosecutors say Donna orchestrated the plan, and her daughter Wendi Adelson may be a key witness in the courtroom drama. This high-profile trial could finally deliver justice for Dan Markel after years of shocking twists and family secrets...but first the state and defense must choose their jury. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this LIVE STS episode, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Host Joel Waldman takes us inside the Leon County Courtroom to share insider details about the potential jurors, the process and of course--Donna Adelson.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson #wendiadelson#justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire #murdernews #criminaljustice#crimenews #trial Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Aug 17min

Jury Selection Begins in Donna Adelson’s Trial Over Dan Markel’s Murder. After Years of Suspicion and Secrets, the Matriarch of the Adelson Family Finally Faces Justice in Court. Today is DAY 1 of Jury Selection and after much speculation about whether they could find an impartial jury in Tallahassee, it appears the trial is moving forward as dozens of potential jurors or asked to come back for the next round of questioning. Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime. In this episode, STS Host and Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman brings on jury consultants and legal experts to break down today's progress in jury selection. Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson #wendiadelson#justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire #murdernews #criminaljustice#crimenews #trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Aug 1h 5min

Donna Adelson Is In Court for a Last-Minute Motion Hearing the Day Before Jury Selection is Set to Begin in the murder trial of her ex-son in law, FSU Law Professor Dan Markel. Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this LIVE STS episode, STS gets you up to speed on the last minute motions filed by not only Donna's defense team, but her daughter's too. Donna Adelson is set to face trial for the shocking murder of her former son-in-law, Florida State law professor Dan Markel, with jury selection starting on August 19th. Prosecutors allege that Adelson was deeply involved in the murder-for-hire plot that left Markel dead in his driveway in 2014, a crime that has captivated national attention for more than a decade. Her son, Charlie Adelson, was already convicted for his role in the same case, and now Donna stands accused of orchestrating and financing the plan. This highly anticipated trial is expected to reveal new details about the Adelson family’s role in the murder, with testimony from key witnesses including Wendi Adelson, Dan’s ex-wife. Stay tuned for the latest breaking updates on the Donna Adelson murder trial as the pursuit of justice for Dan Markel continues.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donnaadelson #wendiadelson #justicefordanmarkel #murderforhire #murdernews #criminaljustice #crimenews #trial Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 Aug 1h 2min

Donna Adelson’s highly anticipated murder trial begins on August 19th, where she faces charges for the 2014 murder of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. Her son, Charlie Adelson, has already been convicted for the very same crime, while her daughter, Wendi Adelson, is expected to be a key witness for the state against her own family. As the courtroom drama unfolds, questions still linger about what really happened and what each member of the Adelson family truly knows. In this video, we turn to Dr. G, an expert in behavioral analysis, to break down the Adelsons’ body language, facial expressions, and micro-reactions to see if their physical cues tell a different story than their words. This in-depth look at the Dan Markel murder case, the Adelson family trial, and hidden psychological signals will leave viewers questioning where the truth really lies. #BestGuest: ‪@drgexplains‬ Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #WendiAdelson #CharlieAdelson #TrueCrime #justicefordanmarkel #truecrimecommunity #truestory #criminaljustice #crimenews #bodylanguage  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Aug 1h 29min

Donna Adelson’s highly anticipated murder trial for the killing of FSU law professor Dan Markel begins August 19th, drawing national attention to this decade-long case. Her daughter, Wendi Adelson — who was once married to Dan Markel and had two boys with him — could become a key witness in the courtroom drama. However, a new motion reveals that Wendi wants to quash the defense’s subpoena, arguing it offers her no immunity compared to the deal she has with the State. This latest twist adds even more intrigue to the trial that could finally deliver justice for Dan Markel. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. STS Host and Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman is joined by #BestGuests closely following the case and familiar with the local laws. Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!Donate to STS Trial/Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorJoel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx#truecrimecommunity #truestory #justicefordanmarkel #wendiadelson #donnaadelson #charlieadelson #criminaljustice #crimenews #trial #florida #murdermystery #murderforhire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 Aug 1h 18min