The Real Victims Of Charlie & Donna Adelson: Dan Markel's Kids!
The Real Victims Of Charlie & Donna Adelson: Dan Markel's Kids! Whatever happens in court, the Adelson family will never be the same. In this Hidden Killers episode, we examine the lasting psychological and reputational damage of the Dan Markel murder case — from the convicted son and implicated daughter to the grandchildren growing up with this as their family history. We explore the intergen...
10m Aug 21, 2025
10m
Why Donna Adelson Might Take the Stand in Her Murder Trial
Why Donna Adelson Might Take the Stand in Her Murder Trial As jury selection begins in the Donna Adelson trial, one of the biggest pretrial bombshells is her reported willingness to testify in her own defense. The 73-year-old matriarch of the Adelson family faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in connection with the killing of FSU law professor Dan Markel — and tes...
14m Aug 21, 2025
14m
What Happens if Donna Adelson Testifies?
What Happens if Donna Adelson Testifies? Most defendants facing first-degree murder charges stay far away from the witness stand — the legal risk is simply too high. But Donna Adelson may be different. In this Hidden Killers episode, we explore the psychology, ego, and strategy behind her apparent willingness to testify in her own defense in the Dan Markel murder trial. Could this be rooted in...
10m Aug 20, 2025
10m
What Jail Calls Tell Us About Donna Adelson
What Jail Calls Tell Us About Donna Adelson Even behind bars, Donna Adelson’s voice reaches far beyond her cell. In this episode, Hidden Killers analyzes how the accused matriarch of the Adelson family uses her recorded prison calls to control the narrative surrounding the Dan Markel murder case. From inclusive “we” language designed to bind family members to her cause, to carefully omitting ...
11m Aug 19, 2025
11m
Donna Adelson: How Far Would She Go for Family?
Donna Adelson: How Far Would She Go for Family? In this deep-dive, Hidden Killers unpacks the complex web of influence surrounding Donna Adelson, the matriarch at the center of one of Florida’s most infamous murder-for-hire cases. Prosecutors allege Donna’s control over her family — especially her adult children — created the conditions for the 2014 killing of Florida State University law prof...
15m Aug 18, 2025
15m
Donna Adelson Wants to Testify — Will It Save Her or Destroy Her?
Donna Adelson Wants to Testify — Will It Save Her or Destroy Her? Donna Adelson — the 73-year-old matriarch accused of conspiring to murder her former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel — is reportedly considering taking the stand in her own defense. It’s a move that could either sway jurors in her favor… or seal her fate. In this episode of Hidden Killers, we dive deep into the psycholo...
34m Aug 12, 2025
34m
Donna Adelson’s Last Court Fight Before Trial — You Won’t Believe What’s In & Out
Donna Adelson’s Last Court Fight Before Trial — You Won’t Believe What’s In & Out The countdown is over. With jury selection set for August 19, the final pre-trial hearing in the Donna Adelson case has now wrapped, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Prosecutors and defense attorneys squared off in a tense Leon County courtroom today, arguing over what evidence the jury will get to see—and what...
14m Aug 08, 2025
14m
BIG BREAKDOWN – Donna Adelson On The Stand Complaining About Jail Conditions While Awaiting Trial For Murder
BIG BREAKDOWN – Donna Adelson On The Stand Complaining About Jail Conditions While Awaiting Trial For Murder In this raw and revealing courtroom testimony, 75-year-old Donna Adelson takes the stand—not to proclaim her innocence or deny involvement in the alleged murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law Dan Markel—but to air a laundry list of grievances about her life in jail. What un...
1hr 1m Jul 30, 2025
1hr 1m
Inside Donna Adelson's 6 Latest Attempts To Delay Trial
Inside Donna Adelson's 6 Latest Attempts To Delay Trial As the long-awaited trial of Donna Adelson approaches, we’re peeling back the curtain on the six most aggressive—and sometimes baffling—attempts she’s made to pump the brakes on justice. From trying to boot the judge off the case to claiming Tallahassee is just too “informed” for a fair jury, Donna’s legal team has been throwing spaghetti ...
17m Jul 22, 2025
17m
Donna Adelson Inside the New Evidence That Could Seal Her Fate-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.  This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the...
23m Jul 13, 2025
23m
Donna Adelson: Inside the New Evidence That Could Seal Her Fate
Donna Adelson: Inside the New Evidence That Could Seal Her Fate What does a Boca Raton grandma, an undercover FBI sting, a murder-for-hire plot, and a one-way ticket to Vietnam have in common? One name: Donna Adelson. In this in-depth breakdown, we follow the trail of evidence prosecutors say links Donna to the 2014 killing of her ex-son-in-law, Florida State law professor Dan Markel. This isn’...
23m Jul 08, 2025
23m
Did Wendi Adelson Know? Breaking Down the Allegations in the Dan Markel Case-2025 Half Year in Review
-2025 Half Year in Review This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis o...
30m Jul 06, 2025
30m
Judge Rules Wendi Adelson's Novel Can Be Used in Donna Adelson Murder Trial-2025 Half Year in Review
-2025 Half Year in Review This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis o...
14m Jul 05, 2025
14m
Donna Adelson’s Judge Refuses to Step Down—What’s She Afraid Of? -2025 Half Year in Review
This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intrigui...
10m Jul 05, 2025
10m
Bob Motta Breaks Down Why Donna Adelson is Completely Screwed-2025 Half Year in Review
-2025 Half Year in Review This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis o...
24m Jul 04, 2025
24m
Donna Adelsons 5 Most DAMNING Wiretapped Conversations - Murder-for-Hire Evidence EXPOSED-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.  This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the...
14m Jun 14, 2025
14m
Donna Adelson's 5 Most DAMNING Wiretapped Conversations - Murder-for-Hire Evidence EXPOSED
Donna Adelson's 5 Most DAMNING Wiretapped Conversations - Murder-for-Hire Evidence EXPOSED The Donna Adelson murder conspiracy case has captivated true crime followers as one of the most shocking family-orchestrated assassinations in modern history. This deep dive reveals the disturbing evidence that prosecutors say proves 73-year-old Donna Adelson masterminded the brutal murder of Florida Stat...
14m Jun 09, 2025
14m
80,000 Emails, Wiretaps & Jailhouse Informants - Donna Adelson Trial Delayed AGAIN!
80,000 Emails, Wiretaps & Jailhouse Informants - Donna Adelson Trial Delayed AGAIN! The upcoming murder trial of Donna Adelson has taken a stunning turn—and we’re breaking it down from the inside. Just weeks before jury selection was set to begin, the trial was abruptly delayed after prosecutors dumped a massive trove of newly uncovered evidence: over 80,000 emails, months of wiretap recordings...
14m May 07, 2025
14m
Donna Adelson’s Judge Refuses to Step Down—What’s She Afraid Of?-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.  This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the...
10m May 03, 2025
10m
Donna Adelson’s Judge Refuses to Step Down—What’s She Afraid Of?
Donna Adelson’s Judge Refuses to Step Down—What’s She Afraid Of? Donna Adelson’s legal team just tried to pull off one of the rarest, riskiest moves in criminal defense—removing the presiding judge just weeks before trial. Why? Because he dared to allow parts of her daughter Wendy Adelson’s novel into evidence—an eerily personal piece of fiction that might mirror the real-life murder-for-hire p...
10m May 01, 2025
10m
Donna Adelson Tried to Remove the Judge—Here’s What Happened Next
Donna Adelson Tried to Remove the Judge—Here’s What Happened Next Donna Adelson is facing trial in one of the most complex murder-for-hire cases Florida has ever seen—accused of conspiring in the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. This video breaks down everything happening in the courtroom right now, from her legal team’s failed attempt to disqualify the judge to their battle o...
21m Apr 25, 2025
21m
Judge Rules Wendi Adelson's Novel Can Be Used in Donna Adelson Murder Trial
Judge Rules Wendi Adelson's Novel Can Be Used in Donna Adelson Murder Trial In a dramatic legal twist, the judge presiding over the Donna Adelson murder trial has ruled that prosecutors may question Wendi Adelson about the novel she wrote years before her ex-husband, Dan Markel, was murdered. The book, This Is Our Story, features a storyline that bears unsettling similarities to Wendi's real li...
14m Apr 02, 2025
14m
The Book Donna Adelson Wants Buried And Why
The Book Donna Adelson Wants Buried And Why In the upcoming murder trial of Donna Adelson, one of the most unexpected pieces of potential evidence isn’t a text message, a wiretap, or a bank record—it’s a novel. This Is Our Story, written by her daughter Wendi Adelson and published years before Dan Markel’s murder, has become a focal point of legal and public scrutiny. Prosecutors say it reveals...
33m Apr 01, 2025
33m
Did Wendi Adelson Know? Breaking Down the Allegations in the Dan Markel Case
Did Wendi Adelson Know? Breaking Down the Allegations in the Dan Markel Case The murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel was a shocking crime that unraveled into a twisted murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by members of his ex-wife Wendi Adelson’s family. But despite multiple convictions—including those of hitmen, intermediaries, and most recently her own brother, Charlie Ade...
30m Mar 31, 2025
30m
Motions, Motives, and Markel: Donna Adelson’s Legal Moves
Motions, Motives, and Markel: Donna Adelson’s Legal Moves Donna Adelson’s legal team is back in action, firing off another motion to keep certain evidence out of her trial. This time, they’re aiming to block the divorce records of her daughter, Wendi Adelson, and her slain former son-in-law, Dan Markel. According to Donna’s attorneys, these documents—stacked over 560 pages deep—have absolutely...
20m Mar 18, 2025
20m
Donna Adelson Gives A Masterclass Performance In Covert Narcissism, We Break It Down
Donna Adelson just delivered a courtroom performance that could put seasoned actors to shame—except this isn’t Hollywood, it’s real life, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode, we take a deep dive into her recent testimony and why it’s a textbook example of covert narcissism in action. From her over-the-top victim narrative to her complete lack of remorse, Donna's behavior on the s...
1hr 18m Mar 17, 2025
1hr 18m
Did Wendi Adelson Know? Breaking Down the Allegations in the Dan Markel Case
Did Wendi Adelson Know? Breaking Down the Allegations in the Dan Markel Case The murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel was a shocking crime that unraveled into a twisted murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by members of his ex-wife Wendi Adelson’s family. But despite multiple convictions—including those of hitmen, intermediaries, and most recently her own brother, Charlie Ade...
30m Mar 13, 2025
30m
Bob Motta Breaks Down Why Donna Adelson is Completely Screwed-WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.  This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the...
24m Mar 09, 2025
24m
Ret FBI Coffindaffer Why Donna Adelson is “Cooked” in the Dan Markel Murder Case-WEEK IN REVIEW
Ret FBI Coffindaffer Why Donna Adelson is “Cooked” in the Dan Markel Murder Case-WEEK IN REVIEW Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.  Th...
10m Mar 08, 2025
10m
Could Donna Save Herself by Flipping on Wendy? Attorney Bob Motta Weighs In
Would Charlie Adelson really throw his own family under the bus to save himself? That’s the million-dollar question as the legal walls close in on the Adelson clan. With his appeals running thin, could turning state’s witness be his last, desperate play? And if so, would it be enough to take down Wendy Adelson, the sister who just happened to be "coincidentally" circling the crime scene at the ...
13m Mar 07, 2025
13m
Ret FBI Coffindaffer : Why Donna Adelson is “Cooked” in the Dan Markel Murder Case
Ret FBI Coffindaffer : Why Donna Adelson is “Cooked” in the Dan Markel Murder Case Did Donna Adelson really think she could talk her way out of jail? The 75-year-old matriarch of the Adelson family, now facing first-degree murder charges in the alleged murder-for-hire of Dan Markel, took the stand this week—and let’s just say, things did not go as planned. Painting herself as a frail, elderly v...
10m Mar 07, 2025
10m
Bob Motta Breaks Down Why Donna Adelson is Completely Screwed
Donna Adelson walked into court hoping to paint herself as the true victim—an elderly grandmother trapped in a world of hardened criminals, denied decent medical care, and, worst of all, struggling to get a good night’s sleep. But the prosecution had a slightly different perspective—one involving jailhouse calls, escape plans, and a nearly successful flight to Vietnam. Turns out, Donna’s own wo...
24m Mar 06, 2025
24m
Bob Motta Unpacks the Evidence That Could Destroy Donna Adelson
Did Donna Adelson really think she could charm her way out of this one? The 75-year-old grandmother took the stand, painting herself as a frail victim trapped in a jail full of violent criminals—completely ignoring the part where she allegedly plotted an escape to Vietnam, a country with no U.S. extradition. Oops. The prosecution, however, had a slightly different take, armed with jailhouse cal...
11m Mar 05, 2025
11m
Donna Adelson’s Bond Hearing Disaster – What Went Wrong?
Donna Adelson’s Bond Hearing Disaster – What Went Wrong? On February 26, 2025, inside a packed Tallahassee courtroom, Donna Adelson took the stand in a desperate bid for freedom—but the day did not go as she had hoped. The 75-year-old matriarch of the Adelson family, now charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law Dan Markel, tr...
30m Feb 27, 2025
30m
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 1
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 1 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Le...
1hr Feb 27, 2025
1hr
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 2
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 2 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in L...
52m Feb 27, 2025
52m
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 3
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 3 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in L...
53m Feb 27, 2025
53m
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 4
RAW COURT AUDIO: DONNA ADELSON HEARING PART 4 Donna Adelson, the Florida woman accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, claims she and her husband, Harvey Adelson, intended to travel to Vietnam to “catch their breath” before turning themselves in, not to escape justice. Adelson, 75, made the stunning revelation during a court appearance in Le...
23m Feb 27, 2025
23m
Jailhouse Extortion & Hit Orders: Inside Donna Adelson’s Shocking Claims
Donna Adelson says she was grabbed and extorted in jail—but is this a new twist in the Dan Markel murder-for-hire case, or just another attempt to rewrite the narrative? In this episode, we break down the latest developments, including inmate testimony that suggests a direct hit order and the possibility that extortion played a role in keeping key players in line. Was the Adelson family being b...
20m Feb 07, 2025
20m
Were the Adelson's Framed in the Dan Markel Murder Case?
The Dan Markel murder case started as a tragic crime and spiraled into one of the most complex murder-for-hire investigations in modern legal history. What appeared to be a straightforward hit soon unraveled into a tangled web of family drama, money, and manipulation. At the center of it all is the powerful Adelson family—who allegedly conspired to have Markel killed to free their daughter, Wen...
15m Feb 03, 2025
15m
Donna Adelson Returns to Court with New Legal Team, Trial Proposed for June
Donna Adelson, accused of orchestrating the 2014 murder-for-hire of Florida State University law professor Dan Markel, appeared in court with her new defense team after her trial was delayed by conflict-of-interest issues. The appearance marked her first since a September postponement of the high-profile case. Accompanied by her new attorneys, former Circuit Judge Jackie Fulford and Tallahasse...
7m Dec 12, 2024
7m
Meet The Adelsons, The All-American Narcissistic Family-2024 Year in Review
This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news.  This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens...
7m Dec 01, 2024
7m
Charlie Adelson Seeks Retrial in Dan Markel Murder Case Due to Alleged Conflict of Interest
Charlie Adelson, convicted of orchestrating the murder of FSU Law Professor Dan Markel, is seeking a retrial due to a claim of unfair legal representation. His new appellate attorney, Michael Ufferman, filed a motion with the First District Court of Appeals requesting that the case be sent back to the lower court. Ufferman argues that a conflict of interest involving Adelson’s former attorney v...
14m Oct 21, 2024
14m
The Markel Case: Are the Adelsons Manipulating the Legal System?
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the latest twist in the Dan Markel murder saga. Charlie Adelson's new legal strategy raises disturbing questions—did his former lawyer compromise his trial by prioritizing Donna Adelson’s defense? And with the sudden implosion of Donna’s trial, some are asking if Charlie is deliberately manipulating the courts to secure his own retrial. Join us as we unpa...
17m Oct 19, 2024
17m
A Family in Limbo : Will Donna Adelson's Day in Court Ever Come?
In this gripping episode of True Crime Deep Dive, we take you inside the shocking murder of prominent law professor Dan Markel and the dark web of allegations surrounding his former in-laws. The focus now shifts to Donna Adelson, a 73-year-old mother and grandmother accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to eliminate her son-in-law. As the trial looms and new revelations emerge, we del...
11m Oct 04, 2024
11m
Has Donna Adelson Lost Control Of Her Family In Wake Of Trial Delay? -WEEK IN REVIEW
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.  This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the...
7m Sep 28, 2024
7m
DEEP DIVE: Wendy Adelson & Dan Markel
**Ever heard of a divorce that leads to murder? This case has betrayal, family drama, and a whole lot of twists and turns. ** A seemingly perfect couple, both successful lawyers, face a messy divorce after the wife wants to move closer to her family. The husband wants to stay put so he can continue his career, and the custody battle over their sons intensifies an already strained relationship. ...
16m Sep 27, 2024
16m
Charlie Adelson’s Refusal to Sign Waiver Forces Donna Adelson’s Attorney to Resign
What happens when alleged murderers can’t even keep their own legal representation straight? In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, the spotlight is on the baffling chaos surrounding the Adelson family, as the trial of Donna Adelson faces a suspension due to a shocking conflict of interest. The plot thickens when Charlie Adelson, in a moment that can only be described as last-minu...
6m Sep 27, 2024
6m
Donna Adelson's Trial Delayed After Defense Attorney Dan Rashbaum Resigns
Is the Adelson family’s legal drama just another chapter in a tragicomedy, or is it a strategic game of chess? In this episode of Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski, Defense Attorney Bob Motta unpacks the postponement of Donna Adelson's trial, stemming from a conflict of interest involving her son Charlie's former attorney. As Motta breaks down the implications of this legal tangle, he raises th...
7m Sep 27, 2024
7m
Has Donna Adelson Lost Her 'Mommy Dearest' Title In Charlie's Eyes?
Has Donna Adelson Lost Her 'Mommy Dearest' Title In Charlie's Eyes? Is Charlie Adelson finally turning his back on his mother? When the trial of Donna Adelson hit an unexpected delay, many were left wondering if Charlie’s refusal to sign the attorney waiver was just a legal stunt or a deeper betrayal within the family. Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony Brueski to dissec...
9m Sep 27, 2024
9m