Donna Adelson: The Ultimate Narcissist Mother?
Donna Adelson: The Ultimate Narcissist Mother? The Donna Adelson trial is underway — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Prosecutors say she’s the matriarch who orchestrated the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. After 11 years, four convictions, and countless hearings, Donna is now the last major Adelson family member to face a jury. In this full episode with defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries), we break down every major development heading into trial: Jury Selection: Why voir dire is the most important part of any trial, how attorneys shape their strategy before a single witness takes the stand, and why transparency in Florida makes this process even more powerful. The Long Road to Donna: Why it took more than a decade to bring Donna to trial, and how the failed subpoena battle over her daughter Wendi exposed a family fracture that jurors won’t miss. Emails & Control: How Donna’s own communications reveal manipulation, money, and control — and why her own words may be the most devastating evidence of all. Donna Testifying: The boldest and riskiest move yet. Why she insists on taking the stand, how prosecutors are preparing to tear her apart, and what jurors will remember most. This isn’t just another true crime case. This is a story of power, control, and a family unraveling under the weight of its own secrets. Join us for the full breakdown of where the trial stands, what to expect next, and why the outcome will reverberate far beyond the courtroom. Subscribe now for daily coverage of the Adelson trial and other major cases. #DonnaAdelson #WendiAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #Courtroom #Justice 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
29 Aug 48min
Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties
Jail Guard Speaks Out: Judge Mullins Invited Me to Sex Parties The courthouse may not have been the only place corruption thrived. A former jail guard told NewsNation’s Brian Entin that the Letcher County jail was “basically a brothel.” She alleged supervisors took inmates home, guards pressured women, and Judge Mullins himself invited her to late-night “parties” with other higher-ups. Other allegations claim inmates were rewarded with cigarettes, commissary, or extra time outside their cells in exchange for sex. These claims, while unproven in court, paint a disturbing picture of systemic abuse where exploitation was treated as “normal.” In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to explore what happens psychologically when corruption is normalized at a community level. How do group dynamics silence dissent? How does trauma multiply when victims know the community sees and does nothing? And what does it mean for Sheriff Stines to face trial in the same county, under the shadow of these allegations? We also examine broader problems in America’s prison and jail systems — where oversight is weak, abuse often goes unchecked, and the vulnerable are left unprotected. If even some of these allegations are true, this isn’t about a bad apple. It’s about an orchard poisoned from the inside. #JailhouseExposed #JudgeMullins #SheriffStines #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #PrisonAbuse #Corruption #Whitesburg #SexScandal #CoverUp 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
29 Aug 15min
Kohberger's September 3rd Deadline Explained: What Happens If He Appeals?
Kohberger's September 3rd Deadline Explained: What Happens If He Appeals? Once the guilty plea was entered, many thought the Kohberger case was over. But the law leaves cracks — and sometimes, those cracks widen. Thanks to the precedent set in Garza v. Idaho, even someone who waived appeal rights can still demand one if their attorney ignores a direct instruction. Could that mean Kohberger has one last card to play? In this segment, Tony Brueski and Jennifer Coffindaffer explore the September 3rd deadline, the slim possibility of appeal, and what it reveals about the accused killer’s mindset. While his attorneys may see no chance, Kohberger has never been short on grievances. From there, the conversation shifts inside prison walls — where the once smug criminology PhD student is collapsing fast. Gone are the vegan menus and cushy isolation of Latah County Jail. At Ada County, reality hit hard: inmates mocking him, conditions far harsher, his endless complaints about food and threats piling up. What emerges is a picture not of a criminal mastermind but of a fragile, entitled man unraveling when stripped of control. Could he survive decades in prison? Or is his own psychology breaking him faster than the justice system ever could? This discussion pulls apart the fragile mask Kohberger wore, exposing how quickly arrogance turns to weakness when control is gone. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #PrisonLife #KohbergerAppeal #GarzavsIdaho #JenniferCoffindaffer #Idaho4 #TrueCrimeAnalysis #SnowflakeBehindBars #CrimeCommunity 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
29 Aug 13min
Nine Bombshell Moments That Crushed Donna Adelson in Court
Nine Bombshell Moments That Crushed Donna Adelson in Court Was Donna Adelson just a meddling mother-in-law—or a calculated participant in a murder-for-hire plot? In this gripping breakdown, we examine 9 of the most damning revelations from Sergeant Christopher Corbett’s testimony during Donna Adelson’s trial. These aren’t theories. They’re pulled straight from forensic cell tower data, call records, and Donna’s own words—backed by digital receipts and airtight timelines. From a chilling post-murder text that read “Outside your house,” to a highly suspicious message telling her son Charlie to “Erase this after you read it,” the evidence stacks up fast—and hard. You’ll hear how: Charlie called the family landline only after rental cars tied to the hit were picked up. Donna was on the move just minutes after Dan Markel was shot—taking a route that conveniently paused at her son’s house. She referred to the victim’s children as “Adelsons” two weeks before he was even dead. And perhaps most damning of all, she laid out a plan in a 2013 email that included her, Harvey, and Charlie… a plan to pressure, manipulate, and financially corner Dan Markel. This isn’t just about motive anymore. This is about direct involvement, intentional secrecy, and digital trails that don’t lie. Watch now as we walk moment by moment through the evidence the jury heard—evidence that could very well decide Donna Adelson’s fate. Listen closely. These aren’t just family conversations. They’re breadcrumbs that lead straight to the heart of a murder conspiracy. #DonnaAdelson #TrueCrime #DanMarkel #MarkelMurder #CharlieAdelson #AdelsonTrial #MurderForHire #WiretapEvidence #PhoneRecords #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #RealStoryMedia 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
29 Aug 51min
