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The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel

Hidden Killers Podcast

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

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69:13

Letters from the Dark: Donna Adelson’s Prison Plea &...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/28

In this full episode of Hidden Killers Live, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels take you inside the minds of two of America’s most notorious convicted murderers — Donna Adelson and Chad Daybell — through the words they wrote themselves. Segment 1: Donna Adelson’s Prison Letter From a Florida jail cell, Donna Adelson wrote a 2024 letter to her husband Harvey describing how her heart “breaks” over missing her grandsons’ first day of school. What could have been a rare glimpse of remorse

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12:34

Charlie Adelson’s Final Move After Donna’s Trial —...

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2025/10/27

When a man who orchestrated a murder-for-hire scheme starts claiming he didn’t get a fair trial, you know the irony writes itself. Charlie Adelson — the Miami dentist convicted for the 2014 murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel — is now hanging his hopes on an appeal that looks more like a delay tactic than a legal triumph. He says Tallahassee was too biased, too saturated with media, too impossible for him to get a fair jury. But the State of Florida isn’t buying it. In a pointed,

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13:26

Inside Donna Adelson’s Prison Hell: What Life Is...

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2025/10/26

When the Florida Department of Corrections locked the door on Donna Adelson, it didn’t just end a chapter in the Dan Markel murder case — it ended a dynasty built on money, manipulation, and control.For years, the Adelsons operated like a family above the law — insulated by privilege, convinced they could script reality itself. But that illusion shattered when a Tallahassee jury saw through the act and convicted 75-year-old Donna Adelson of orchestrating the murder of her former son-in-law, FSU

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18:47

Donna Adelson’s Road to a Retrial: The Narcissist Who...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/26

When the gavel came down and the jury pronounced Donna Adelson guilty of first-degree murder, it should’ve been the end of the story. But for Donna—the matriarch at the center of Florida’s most infamous murder-for-hire plot—it was only the beginning of a new obsession: the appeal. In this episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski breaks down the cold, technical road Donna faces as she fights for a retrial, dissecting the difference between emotional theater and the unforgiving machinery of Florida

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13:21

Inside Donna Adelson’s Prison Hell: What Life Is...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/23

When the Florida Department of Corrections locked the door on Donna Adelson, it didn’t just end a chapter in the Dan Markel murder case — it ended a dynasty built on money, manipulation, and control.For years, the Adelsons operated like a family above the law — insulated by privilege, convinced they could script reality itself. But that illusion shattered when a Tallahassee jury saw through the act and convicted 75-year-old Donna Adelson of orchestrating the murder of her former son-in-law, FSU

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18:42

Donna Adelson’s Road to a Retrial: The Narcissist Who...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/22

When the gavel came down and the jury pronounced Donna Adelson guilty of first-degree murder, it should’ve been the end of the story. But for Donna—the matriarch at the center of Florida’s most infamous murder-for-hire plot—it was only the beginning of a new obsession: the appeal. In this episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski breaks down the cold, technical road Donna faces as she fights for a retrial, dissecting the difference between emotional theater and the unforgiving machinery of Florida

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19:38

Why Donna Adelson’s Narcissism Is So Triggering, To...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/20

There’s a reason the public response to Donna Adelson has felt so personal — because for millions, it is. In this unflinching episode, we break down why her courtroom statements, jailhouse calls, and carefully crafted victimhood aren’t just offensive — they’re textbook narcissistic manipulation.Donna doesn’t just represent a woman implicated in a murder-for-hire plot. She represents something far more familiar — the boss, the ex, the parent who guilted, gaslit, and rewrote your reality. The tone,

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18:38

The Adelson Family Unmasked: Power, Control, and...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/20

What happens when control becomes a way of life — and then suddenly, it’s gone? When the gavel fell in Donna Adelson’s sentencing, the courtroom witnessed more than a verdict. It witnessed the collapse of a family built on manipulation, image, and moral blindness. Former FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke joins Tony Brueski, and Stacy Cole to dissect the deeper psychology behind every glance, every denial, every word spoken by Donna and Harvey Adelson. From Donna’s muttering defiance to

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33:35

Inside Donna Adelson’s Mind: The Behavioral Breakdown...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/20

When the judge read out Donna Adelson’s sentence, the courtroom expected silence — accountability, maybe even remorse. Instead, it became a masterclass in denial. Eye-rolls, muttered words, an almost theatrical refusal to accept reality. To the untrained eye, it looked like arrogance. But as former FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke explains, it was something deeper: the collapse of control. In this powerful breakdown, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Robin dissect the psychological mechanics

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22:20

Breaking Down Harvey Adelson’s Final Performance:...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/20

In this searing courtroom breakdown, we examine Harvey Adelson’s chilling statement at his wife Donna Adelson’s sentencing — a moment that has haunted viewers far beyond the courthouse. As the last Adelson to speak publicly, Harvey delivered what can only be described as a masterclass in narcissistic denial: praising his wife as a saint, mourning anniversaries missed, and ignoring the name of Dan Markel entirely. Why did Harvey never acknowledge the victim? Why did his words sound like a eulogy for

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51:53

How Donna & Harvey Adelson Rewrote Reality — And...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/20

Even after years of recordings, evidence, and convictions — the Adelsons still say it’s all a lie. Why? Because when your identity is built on control, truth becomes negotiable. In this episode, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and behavioral expert Robin Dreeke examine how cognitive dissonance, self-justification, and moral compartmentalization allowed the Adelsons to maintain their innocence narrative long after it collapsed. Donna’s defiance, Harvey’s “controlled rage,” and their total lack of empathy

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51:58

How Donna & Harvey Adelson Rewrote Reality — And...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/19

Even after years of recordings, evidence, and convictions — the Adelsons still say it’s all a lie.Why? Because when your identity is built on control, truth becomes negotiable. In this episode, Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and behavioral expert Robin Dreeke examine how cognitive dissonance, self-justification, and moral compartmentalization allowed the Adelsons to maintain their innocence narrative long after it collapsed. Donna’s defiance, Harvey’s “controlled rage,” and their total lack of empathy

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19:37

Donna Adelson’s Sentencing Was a Masterclass in...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/19

Donna Adelson was sentenced to life in prison—but you wouldn’t know it by her behavior in court. What was meant to be a solemn moment of justice turned into a shocking display of entitlement, arrogance, and complete lack of remorse. In this episode, we break down the bizarre spectacle of Donna’s sentencing. From her declaration of innocence to her scolding of the jury and the judge, Donna seemed more interested in controlling the narrative than accepting her fate. But it didn’t end there—her

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62:33

The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/18

It wasn’t just Donna Adelson who broke down at sentencing—it was her husband Harvey, too. And in their back-to-back emotional outbursts, we witnessed the unraveling of an entire family narrative that had held for over a decade. In this joint psychological breakdown, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to dissect the most emotionally charged—and revealing—moments of both Donna and Harvey’s final courtroom statements. Together, we examine: How narcissistic

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23:01

Is Harvey Adelson Next? The Unindicted Shadow in the...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/18

Harvey Adelson hasn’t been charged. But he’s far from forgotten. In this episode, we walk the razor’s edge of what the evidence actually says about Harvey Adelson—the patriarch of a family fractured by murder, scandal, and courtroom spectacle. From wiretaps and Zelle subpoenas to call-detail records and coded texts, we examine the mounting circumstantial web that places Harvey near the center of a conspiracy that has already led to multiple life sentences. We dissect: • Messages about a "birthday

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22:10

Donna Adelson Appeals Her Life Sentence, Defense...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/17

Convicted of masterminding the murder of her former son-in-law Dan Markel, Donna Adelson is now fighting for her life — again. Her motion for a new trial has been denied, and her defense team is preparing to appeal the 2025 verdict that sent the 75-year-old matriarch to Florida’s state prison for life. But what does an appeal like this really look like? Can it work — or is this just a ritual step on the road to nowhere? Attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole on

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58:42

Ellen Greenberg & Donna Adelson, Attorney Eric Faddis...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/17

Two cases. Two women. Two very different ends of the justice system — and both asking the same question: how does this happen? In Philadelphia, Ellen Greenberg was found dead with twenty stab wounds, yet her death is still officially classified as a suicide. In Florida, Donna Adelson sits in a state prison for orchestrating her former son-in-law’s murder, preparing to appeal a conviction that rocked her family to its core. Both cases raise a larger truth: the law doesn’t always get it right — and

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33:49

I Am the Victim: Donna Adelson’s Unraveling at...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/16

Donna Adelson didn’t beg for mercy at sentencing—she grabbed the mic and tried to rewrite history. In this raw, emotionally fractured courtroom speech, Donna portrayed herself not as a conspirator—but as a victim. “There are two crimes,” she declared. “The second is taking my life.” Her voice cracked, her story crumbled, and what we witnessed was more than denial—it was psychological collapse playing out live. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect: What

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29:00

You Took My Wife—and My Life: Harvey Adelson Melts...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/16

What happens when a man loses not just his wife—but the version of reality he’s built for over 50 years? In this gripping episode, we unpack the emotional, erratic, and deeply revealing courtroom statement of Harvey Adelson, the husband of convicted murderer Donna Adelson. At her sentencing, Harvey took the stand and delivered a passionate defense of his wife—denying all wrongdoing, blaming the justice system, accusing witnesses of lying, and even calling Dan Markel’s grieving parents

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62:27

The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and...

The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel ·

2025/10/16

It wasn’t just Donna Adelson who broke down at sentencing—it was her husband Harvey, too. And in their back-to-back emotional outbursts, we witnessed the unraveling of an entire family narrative that had held for over a decade. In this joint psychological breakdown, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole are joined by psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to dissect the most emotionally charged—and revealing—moments of both Donna and Harvey’s final courtroom statements. Together, we examine: How narcissistic

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