Donna Adelson Trial: Friend Testifies Donna Was “Hysterical” After Dan Markel’s Murder
Donna Adelson Trial: Friend Testifies Donna Was “Hysterical” After Dan Markel’s Murder In the Trial of Donna Adelson, the defense called their very first witness to the stand: longtime family friend Anne Elizabeth Cunningham. With roots tracing back to her friendship with Donna and Harvey Adelson since 2009, Cunningham painted a picture of Donna not as a criminal mastermind, but as a distraught mother and grandmother in shock after Dan Markel’s murder. Cunningham testified that Donna was “quite hysterical” in the aftermath of Markel’s killing. Her words aimed to humanize Donna, showing her in a state of emotional unraveling rather than cold calculation. For jurors, this testimony matters because it’s the first real glimpse into how the defense plans to counter the prosecution’s theory that Donna orchestrated the murder-for-hire plot. By emphasizing Donna’s grief and confusion, the defense is trying to suggest she was blindsided by the events just like everyone else. But there’s more here than just emotion. Every word is carefully chosen to influence perception. Cunningham’s testimony isn’t just about character—it’s about planting seeds of doubt in jurors’ minds. Was Donna truly the matriarch pulling strings, or was she just another family member swept up in tragedy? This clip captures Cunningham’s full testimony, a pivotal moment marking the official start of the defense case in one of Florida’s most closely watched trials. #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #CourtroomTestimony #MurderForHire #AdelsonFamily #DefenseWitness #TrialCoverage #JusticeForDan #LegalDrama 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
2 Sep 26min
Donna Adelson’s Kids Just DESTROYED Her in Court — Full Breakdown
Donna Adelson’s Kids Just DESTROYED Her in Court — Full Breakdown It was the moment Donna Adelson feared most: her own children stepping into the courtroom and turning the spotlight directly on her. Robert and Wendy Adelson both testified — and together, they may have just delivered the most devastating blow to their mother’s defense. Robert’s words were blunt and powerful. He described Donna as controlling, manipulative, the one who dictated family life. Wendy’s testimony was more complicated — evasive, cautious, full of “I don’t remembers.” Two siblings, two approaches, but both ultimately painted a picture of a mother whose influence stretched too far. In this full expert breakdown, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains the psychology behind the Adelson family fracture: why Robert broke free, why Wendy clings to loyalty, and why jurors may see both paths as damning for Donna. This isn’t just a trial about conspiracy. It’s the collapse of a family dynasty playing out in open court — and for Donna Adelson, her own children may be the witnesses that end it all. #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #RobertAdelson #WendyAdelson #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrime #ShavaunScott #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
2 Sep 26min
Donna Adelson’s Family Turns: Inside the Explosive Testimony from Her Own Children
Donna Adelson’s Family Turns: Inside the Explosive Testimony from Her Own Children In this gripping breakdown, we dive into the raw courtroom moments that could define the fate of Donna Adelson—testimony not from prosecutors or hired experts, but from her own children. Defense Attorney and Former Prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski to dissect the emotionally charged statements from Robert and Wendy Adelson, revealing a family dynamic that’s anything but united. Robert came across as blunt, clinical, and disturbingly honest about his mother’s controlling nature, while Wendy played the “I don’t remember” card with an Olympic level of consistency. What does it mean when your own children don’t defend you—or worse, distance themselves entirely? Eric breaks down how jurors digest this kind of testimony, and whether these cracks in the family’s public image translate into hard evidence in court. Is it character assassination… or a clear window into Donna’s true influence? This episode pulls apart the psychology, strategy, and possible consequences of this damaging testimony—and what it could mean as the trial heads into even darker territory. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderTrial #EricFaddis #TonyBrueski #CourtroomDrama #AdelsonFamily #HiddenKillers #WendyAdelson 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
2 Sep 16min
My TA Looks Like a Murderer" Kohberger Student NAILED IT, BEFORE Crimes!
My TA Looks Like a Murderer" Kohberger Student NAILED IT, BEFORE Crimes! Before his arrest, before the trial, before the name Bryan Kohberger became infamous, there were warning signs. His time as a teaching assistant at Washington State was riddled with complaints — thirteen formal grievances in just three months. Students said he belittled them, intimidated them, harassed them. One wrote flat out: “my TA looks like a murderer.” Professors saw it too, warning colleagues that if he graduated, he’d end up committing serious crimes. In this segment, Tony Brueski and Jennifer Coffindaffer break down the chilling preview of who Kohberger really was. Professor Snyder described the “terrier routine,” where Kohberger would follow him endlessly, desperate to dominate even mundane interactions. Students and faculty alike called out the danger — but the machine of academia kept moving until it was too late. Then there are the loose ends in the evidence: presumptive blood found on a blanket and coat months after the fact, documentation gaps that raise eyebrows. These don’t undo the mountain of evidence, but they raise questions about thoroughness. Were investigators so focused on the big picture that they missed small but critical details? This conversation forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: institutions often fail to act on red flags until tragedy makes them undeniable. Academia wrote him off as “odd.” Law enforcement may have left threads dangling. The result? Four innocent lives cut short. Hashtags: #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimePodcast #RedFlagsIgnored #Idaho4 #TrueCrimeAnalysis #TeachingAssistant #CrimeCommunity #EvidenceQuestions #AcademiaBlindSpot 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
2 Sep 17min
