The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel2 Sep 2025

Donna Adelson Trial: Handwriting Analyst Kate Butler Identifies “The Script” as Donna’s

Donna Adelson Trial: Handwriting Analyst Kate Butler Identifies “The Script” as Donna’s

In this gripping installment of the Donna Adelson Trial, forensic document examiner Kate Butler, a senior crime laboratory analyst with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), takes center stage—bringing exceptional expertise to the stand as she compares handwriting samples connected to the case.

Her match? She identified the handwriting in the infamous “script” and a day planner as belonging to Donna Adelson with the highest level of confidence. This isn’t just a technicality—this finding strikes at the core of the prosecution’s argument and has major implications for how the jury perceives Donna’s actions and intentions behind the scenes.
In this raw courtroom clip, viewers will hear Kate Butler describe her methodology, show how handwriting idiosyncrasies line up, and explain why her analysis matters:

What was compared and why it’s relevant: The “Day Planner,” where Dan Markel’s car info was noted, and “The Script,” allegedly written by Donna for an inmate to recite, were both compared to known samples of Donna’s handwriting.
Why this matters: For the prosecution, Butler’s confident identification strengthens their case that Donna may have been orchestrating the narrative—even in jail. For the defense, this might be a point of heavy cross-examination, perhaps highlighting margin for error or context of what was written and why.
Viewer takeaway: A rare, behind-the-scenes look at the forensic scrutiny behind the handwritten evidence—an essential piece of the puzzle in this true-crime courtroom drama.

Turn on captions, take notes, and watch closely—because handwriting isn’t just about pen and paper. It's about intent, influence, and showing the jury how much—or how little—control Donna had over the story being presented in court.

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