{"podcast":{"title":"Hidden Killers Live! Daily True Crime News & Breakdowns","slug":"hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","podcast_index_feed_id":5650841,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5078367.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5078367","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43725450.jpg","author":"Hidden Killers Podcast","episode_count":500,"summary":"Hidden Killers Live! is your daily true crime podcast delivering two hours of nonstop coverage every weekday . Hosted by Tony Brueski & Robin Dreeke this show dives into the most compelling stories in the true crime world — from murder trials and cold cases to criminal psychology , investigations , and the dark motives behind real-life crimes. Each episode brings a mix of breaking crime news , courtroom analysis , and raw conversation that takes you beyond the headlines. Whether it’s exploring how investigators crack cases, uncovering the psychology of killers, or following the twists of ongoing trials, you’ll get sharp, unfiltered insight every time. Unlike recap shows, Hidden Killers Live! is true crime talk in real time — asking the tough questions, cutting through the noise, and giving listeners the context they need to understand today’s biggest cases. If you crave smart, binge-worthy true crime content with expert commentary, emotional depth, and daily updates that keep you ahead of the story, this is the podcast for you. Follow now on Apple Podcasts and join Tony Brueski & Robin Dreeke inside Hidden Killers Live! — where the truth is always in the details.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T10:20:58.887310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841"},"episode":{"title":"How Did Donna Adelson Allegedly Convince Herself She Was Protecting Her Family?","slug":"how-did-donna-adelson-allegedly-convince-herself-she-was-protecting-her-family","published_at":"2026-06-06T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841/how-did-donna-adelson-allegedly-convince-herself-she-was-protecting-her-family","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hidden-killers-live-daily-true-crime-news-breakdowns-5650841","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8912856","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8912856.mp3?modified=1780667092&sid=5078367&source=rss","summary":"The behavioral question at the center of the Dan Markel case isn't how a murder-for-hire gets organized. It's how a grandmother, a former schoolteacher, a woman who spent decades projecting devotion to her family allegedly convinced herself that orchestrating the killing of her grandchildren's father was the right thing to do. The psychological framework is narcissistic at its core. Donna Adelson allegedly built an internal narrative over decades where her needs became moral law. Boundaries became attacks. Conflict became persecution. Dan Markel — a Florida State law professor fighting for custody of his own children — was allegedly recast not as a person but as an obstacle. Through that distorted logic, every step she took allegedly felt reasonable. Even righteous. Self-deception became a shield. Entitlement became a compass. And a family was allegedly destroyed by the person who believed she was saving it. That psychology doesn't exist in a vacuum. Five people are now in prison for Markel's murder. Charlie Adelson and Donna Adelson are both convicted and serving life. The hitmen are locked up. The go-between is locked up. Prosecutors have named Wendi Adelson and her father Harvey as unindicted co-conspirators — in open court, across multiple trials. After Donna's conviction, the State Attorney said decisions on additional charges were coming in weeks. Months of silence have followed. Wendi testified under limited immunity at every trial — a deal that only holds if she told the truth. Harvey was caught at an airport with one-way tickets to a non-extradition country. A pending Florida appeal could reshape the legal landscape for everyone still exposed. A defense attorney and former prosecutor examines what the silence means — whether a prosecutor going quiet after a ma…","meta_description":"The behavioral question at the center of the Dan Markel case isn't how a murder-for-hire gets organized. 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