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The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel

Uncover the shocking details behind the 2014 murder of Florida law professor Dan Markel in this gripping true crime podcast. "The Trial of Donna Adelson, The Murder of Dan Markel" investigates the Adelson family’s deep entanglement in a crime that shook Tallahassee and the legal world. At the center of this case is Donna Adelson, now facing charges for her alleged role in orchestrating Markel’s murder, alongside her son, Charlie Adelson, the convicted mastermind serving a life sentence for first-degree murder. The podcast delves into the family’s motives, including a bitter custody battle and financial disputes, while exploring Harvey Adelson’s suspected but uncharged involvement. With exclusive insights into cell phone records, financial transactions, and witness testimonies, this podcast provides a comprehensive analysis of the prosecution’s case, the legal proceedings, and the dark dynamics of a family torn apart by crime. If you're fascinated by true crime, courtroom drama, and real-life betrayals, this series is a must-listen. 🎧 Subscribe now to uncover the truth behind one of Florida’s most infamous murder-for-hire cases!

  1. Dan Markel Murder: Divorce, Testimony & The Adelson Family EXPOSED

    1 HR AGO

    Dan Markel Murder: Divorce, Testimony & The Adelson Family EXPOSED

    Dan Markel Murder: Divorce, Testimony & The Adelson Family EXPOSED This is the complete uncut episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski covering Wendy Adelson, Jeff LaCasse's’ testimony, and Dan Markel’s explosive divorce filings. Across nearly two hours, Tony and his co-hosts take listeners step-by-step through the evidence, allegations, and personal dynamics that continue to haunt one of the most infamous true crime cases in America. From the early divorce filings that hinted at manipulation, to Jeff LaCasse's’ account of Wendy’s bizarre behavior in the weeks before Dan’s murder, every detail is explored in depth. The infamous “broken TV” alibi, Charlie Adelson’s chilling jokes, and Donna Adelson’s overbearing control are all dissected with sharp analysis. Adding psychological expertise, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins the panel to examine how children in families like the Adelsons become pawns in a generational cycle of control, trauma, and manipulation. Together, the team asks the toughest questions: Was Wendy a mastermind, a victim, or both? And what hope do her children have of escaping the shadow of this dark legacy? If you want the full story — start to finish — this is it. A true crime deep dive blending legal analysis, psychological insight, and raw conversation. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #DanMarkel #TonyBrueski #ShavaunScott #AdelsonTrial #TrueCrimePodcast #HiddenKillers #FullEpisode #JeffLacasse #TrueCrimeCommunity 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

    1h 52m
  2. Wendi Adelson’s Custody War: The Papers Dan Markel Never Lived to File

    5 HR AGO

    Wendi Adelson’s Custody War: The Papers Dan Markel Never Lived to File

    Wendi Adelson’s Custody War: The Papers Dan Markel Never Lived to File In July 2014, Florida State law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in his own driveway — a brutal murder that shocked Tallahassee and the entire legal world. For years, the question of why lingered. Now, attorney Stephen Webster, who represented Dan during his bitter custody battle with ex-wife Wendi Adelson, is revealing the chilling truth about what was supposed to happen the morning of the murder. Webster says he and Dan had “damning paperwork” ready to file against Wendi Adelson — filings that could have changed everything in their custody war. According to Webster, these filings allegedly included motions to restrict Wendi’s custody, contempt claims for violating parenting orders, and evidence of how much her family was controlling the fight. In short, it was a direct threat to the Adelsons’ grip over Dan’s two young sons. But those papers never made it to court. That morning, Dan was ambushed and shot twice in the head, killed before the filings could be stamped by a judge. With Donna and Charlie Adelson now convicted in the murder plot, the timing of the attack looks chilling in hindsight. The motive wasn’t abstract. It was immediate. The Adelsons allegedly acted to stop legal documents that could expose their interference and weaken Wendi’s custody case. This episode dives deep into the story of the paperwork that never got filed — how it may have played into motive, how it allegedly sealed Dan’s fate, and how one family’s obsession with control led to one of the most notorious murder-for-hire cases in Florida history. Was Dan Markel killed not just for who he was, but for what he was about to do in court? 🔑 Hashtags #DanMarkel #WendiAdelson #AdelsonFamily #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MurderForHire #CustodyBattle #JusticeForDan #CourtFilings #TrueCrimeCommunity 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

    17 min
  3. Wendy Adelson’s Fate: Pawn, Accomplice, or Something Worse?

    1 DAY AGO

    Wendy Adelson’s Fate: Pawn, Accomplice, or Something Worse?

    Wendy Adelson’s Fate: Pawn, Accomplice, or Something Worse? The final cut pulls all the threads together. The hosts debate Jeff’s credibility as one of the strongest witnesses against Wendy—someone with no motive to lie, who came across as clear, consistent, and believable. His testimony doesn’t just implicate Charlie and Donna; it shines an uncomfortable light on Wendy herself. The discussion ranges from Donna’s iron-grip control (compared to Marie Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond) to audience comments about whether Wendy deserves sympathy or condemnation. Was she simply a pawn in her family’s manipulations, or a willing participant who chose convenience over morality? The segment blends serious analysis with lighthearted banter, including side riffs about dogs, carpet cleaning, and family dysfunction. It’s the classic Hidden Killers mix—dark true crime insights cut with gallows humor and cultural comparisons that make the case even more surreal. This closer makes clear: whatever the future holds for Wendy Adelson, Jeff Lacasse’s testimony will remain one of the biggest turning points in the entire saga. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #JeffLacasse #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #FamilyControl #MurderTrial 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

    12 min
  4. Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For The Murder Of Her Ex-Husband Dan Markel?

    1 DAY AGO

    Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For The Murder Of Her Ex-Husband Dan Markel?

    Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For The Murder Of Her Ex-Husband Dan Markel? This segment covers the aftermath of Jeff Lacasse’s police scrutiny. Initially considered a suspect, Jeff cooperated fully—offering credit card receipts, surveillance video, and cell phone records that placed him in Tennessee at the time of Dan Markel’s murder. His cooperation cleared him, but not before Wendy suggested him as a possible suspect. The jury’s own questions dig into Wendy’s mindset: her bitterness about losing relocation battles, her constant frustration with custody, and her unhappiness in Tallahassee. They ask whether Wendy’s desire for control over her children’s lives was so strong that it pushed her closer to her family’s extreme solutions. The hosts point out how damning these questions are. Even when Wendy wasn’t under direct suspicion, the narrative that emerged from Jeff’s testimony and the jury’s curiosity made her look like someone deeply enmeshed in resentment and dysfunction. This segment bridges testimony with motive, showing how Wendy’s unhappiness and silence around her family’s plotting remain some of the most haunting aspects of the Adelson saga. Hashtags:  #JeffLacasse #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomTestimony #MurderForHire #CustodyBattle 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

    13 min
  5. Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an Active Player?

    1 DAY AGO

    Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an Active Player?

    Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an Active Player? Here the panel pulls back from testimony to analyze the broader psychology of Wendy Adelson. Was she a victim of her domineering family, or did she actively choose to participate in their schemes? The answer, the hosts argue, may lie somewhere in between. They dive into the psychology of narcissistic families, where unhealthy dynamics are normalized and children are conditioned to go along with toxic behavior. Wendy may have grown up immersed in Donna’s manipulations, but as an adult she had agency—and she chose to stay. She benefitted from the family’s influence and comfort, even if that meant turning a blind eye to extreme actions. The discussion highlights the danger of passivity. While Wendy was never charged, the evidence suggests she knew more than she let on. Failing to warn Dan Markel about potential threats wasn’t just a personal lapse—it may be complicity by omission. This segment underscores one of the most uncomfortable truths about the case: complicity doesn’t always look like direct action. Sometimes, it’s silence, inaction, and the willingness to stay tethered to a toxic system. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomDrama #FamilyPsychology #MurderTrial #JeffLacasse 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

    16 min
  6. Wendy Adelson’s Ex Exposes the Chaos Behind Closed Doors

    1 DAY AGO

    Wendy Adelson’s Ex Exposes the Chaos Behind Closed Doors

    Wendy Adelson’s Ex Exposes the Chaos Behind Closed Doors In this 15-minute stretch, we see Jeff’s relationship with Wendy implode. He recalls the June 29 Gainesville trip where he confronted her about suspected infidelity. What followed was a night of accusations, emotional outbursts, and shifting stories—Wendy would confess to other men one moment, then deny it minutes later. The next morning, their three-hour car ride back to Tallahassee was filled with tears and silence. The hosts dissect this argument as more than just a lover’s quarrel—it’s a case study in gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional instability. Wendy framed their relationship as if Jeff were “auditioning” to be her husband and father figure to her children, while simultaneously engaging in erratic behavior. The conversation expands into how narcissistic family systems normalize chaos, how trauma bonds can trap intelligent people in toxic dynamics, and why Jeff stayed longer than he should have. The panel highlights the classic “fixer” mentality and how physical attraction often overrides red flags, even when the danger signs are obvious. This segment is raw, uncomfortable, and revealing. It doesn’t just show cracks in Wendy’s relationship; it paints a clearer picture of the erratic behavior and control that defined the Adelson family at every level. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #JeffLacasse #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomTestimony #Gaslighting 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

    18 min
  7. Murder Plots Over Dinner With Wendi Adelson? The Adelson Lifestyle on FULL Display

    1 DAY AGO

    Murder Plots Over Dinner With Wendi Adelson? The Adelson Lifestyle on FULL Display

    Murder Plots Over Dinner With Wendi Adelson? The Adelson Lifestyle on FULL Display This part of the testimony peels back another disturbing layer. Jeff recalls Wendy telling him about a “celebration dinner” with Charlie shortly after Dan Markel was killed. What should have been an unspeakable tragedy was instead framed as an event to toast. To make matters worse, Wendy would later suggest Jeff himself as a suspect—a move that almost ruined his life. Cross-examination digs into Jeff’s recollections, with questions about Ferrari colors, Charlie’s charisma, and whether Jeff might have been jealous. The attorneys push odd angles, including questions about bathroom trips and cocaine use, that leave the courtroom baffled. The hosts tear into this bizarre strategy, pointing out how the defense seemed desperate to redirect suspicion anywhere but toward Charlie and Donna. The conversation returns to the idea that Jeff may have been set up as the fall guy. His original travel plans had him leaving Tallahassee at the exact time Dan Markel was shot—until he changed them last minute. That twist may have blown apart a carefully orchestrated plan to place him near the scene. For listeners, this segment highlights the surreal mix of absurd and sinister in the Adelson case. Celebration dinners, strange cross-exams, and the very real possibility of framing an innocent man—the hallmarks of a family that normalized manipulation at every level. Hashtags:  #DanMarkel #WendyAdelson #JeffLacasse #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHire 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

    12 min

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Uncover the shocking details behind the 2014 murder of Florida law professor Dan Markel in this gripping true crime podcast. "The Trial of Donna Adelson, The Murder of Dan Markel" investigates the Adelson family’s deep entanglement in a crime that shook Tallahassee and the legal world. At the center of this case is Donna Adelson, now facing charges for her alleged role in orchestrating Markel’s murder, alongside her son, Charlie Adelson, the convicted mastermind serving a life sentence for first-degree murder. The podcast delves into the family’s motives, including a bitter custody battle and financial disputes, while exploring Harvey Adelson’s suspected but uncharged involvement. With exclusive insights into cell phone records, financial transactions, and witness testimonies, this podcast provides a comprehensive analysis of the prosecution’s case, the legal proceedings, and the dark dynamics of a family torn apart by crime. If you're fascinated by true crime, courtroom drama, and real-life betrayals, this series is a must-listen. 🎧 Subscribe now to uncover the truth behind one of Florida’s most infamous murder-for-hire cases!

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