{"podcast":{"title":"The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel","slug":"the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533","podcast_index_feed_id":6742533,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5116516.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5116516","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/42502046.jpg","author":"Tony Brueski","episode_count":368,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-07T12:18:58.556317+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533"},"episode":{"title":"Wendi Adelson Refuses to Testify as the Family Crumbles | Donna Adelson Trial Breakdown | 2025 Year in Review","slug":"wendi-adelson-refuses-to-testify-as-the-family-crumbles-donna-adelson-trial-breakdown-2025-year-in-review","published_at":"2025-11-30T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533/wendi-adelson-refuses-to-testify-as-the-family-crumbles-donna-adelson-trial-breakdown-2025-year-in-review","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8808774","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8808774.mp3?modified=1763653235&sid=5116516&source=rss","summary":"As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit the shocking moment that shattered the illusion of Adelson family unity — Wendi Adelson’s refusal to testify for her mother, Donna , in one of Florida’s most explosive murder-for-hire trials. In a stunning pretrial twist, Donna’s defense team tried to subpoena her daughter, Wendi , hoping her testimony might humanize Donna or counterbalance the prosecution’s narrative. But Wendi’s lawyers fought back, arguing that testifying could incriminate her — and the judge agreed. The subpoena was tossed, meaning Wendi will not be forced to take the stand. It’s a moment that speaks volumes without a word being spoken. While Charlie Adelson , already convicted and serving life for his role in the 2014 murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel , steps forward to testify for his mother, Wendi stays silent. In a case built on loyalty, control, and manipulation, this silence may say more than any testimony ever could. Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott break down what this fracture reveals about the psychology of the Adelson family — how fear, guilt, and self-preservation drive behavior when the walls close in. They analyze how jurors are likely to interpret the sibling contrast: one child taking the stand for loyalty, another staying quiet to save herself. Does Wendi’s silence protect her, or does it make her look complicit? Then, defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony to explore how this new dynamic could shift courtroom strategy. Could Donna’s team now push harder to put her on the stand herself, hoping to fill the emotional vacuum left by Wendi’s absence? And what will the state do with a family now publicly divided — a daughter refusing to help her mother, a son defendin…","meta_description":"As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit the shocking moment that shattered the illusion of Adelson family unity — Wendi Adels…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2236,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533/episodes/wendi-adelson-refuses-to-testify-as-the-family-crumbles-donna-adelson-trial-breakdown-2025-year-in-review/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-trial-of-donna-adelson-the-murder-of-dan-markel-6742533/wendi-adelson-refuses-to-testify-as-the-family-crumbles-donna-adelson-trial-breakdown-2025-year-in-review.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}