State RESTS: Donna Adelson Trial Day 6, Incriminating Messages and Attempted Escape
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DAY SIX: Dan Markel, a prominent Florida State University law professor and legal scholar, was brutally murdered in his Tallahassee garage on July 18th, 2014, in what authorities described as a meticulously planned hit. The case stemmed from a contentious divorce and custody battle with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, whose wealthy South Florida family allegedly orchestrated the killing to resolve the dispute. Hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera carried out the shooting for $100,000, connected through intermediary Katherine Magbanua, who dated Wendi's brother, Charlie Adelson. Garcia was convicted of first-degree murder in 2019, Rivera pleaded guilty and testified against others, and Magbanua was convicted in a 2022 retrial. Charlie Adelson was found guilty of murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in November 2023 and sentenced to life without parole.
Now, attention turns to Donna Adelson, the 75-year-old matriarch of the Adelson family, charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation for her alleged role in funding and planning the plot. Arrested in November 2023 at Miami International Airport while attempting to flee to Vietnam, Donna has pleaded not guilty. Her trial, delayed from earlier dates, began jury selection on August 19th, 2025, in Leon County Circuit Court. Prosecutors expect opening statements around August 25th, promising wiretaps, financial records, and testimony linking her to the conspiracy. This high-profile case continues to unfold, blending family drama, wealth, and cold-blooded crime.
00:00:00 Start
00:02:20 Special Agent Pat Sanford
00:48:15 Donna's Planner
01:01:45 Cross-examination of SA Sanford
02:54:50 Redirect, Agent Sanford
03:03:40 LUNCH BREAK
03:13:20 Adelson Institute Advert
03:16:45 Georgia's 2019 grilling of Wendi
03:33:00 Donna's Arrest Video
04:14:40 Donna's pretrial hearing testimony
04:19:55 COURT RESUMES (Afternoon Session)
04:20:55 Det. Grossman, Miami Dade Sheriff's Office
04:29:10 Cross-examination, Det. Grossman
04:37:40 Patricia Byrd, Jail Informant
04:59:55 Drina, Bernhardt, Donna's "Jail Daughter"
05:37:30 Kate Butler, FDLE
05:45:30 Donna's handwriting confirmed (jail scripts)
06:06:00 Sgt. Corbitt- Donna's Phone Evidence
06:17:50 Donna's Whatsapp messages
06:23:40 "You know I'm next" says Donna
06:45:45 Donna's non-extradition research and Visa
07:01:00 Cross-examination, Sgt. Corbitt
07:17:30 Redirect (State asks) Sgt. Corbitt
07:22:00 THE STATE RESTS
07:24:20 Defense case reserved for Day 7
FULL CASE PLAYLIST: Donna Adelson Trial | Dan Markel Case
TRIAL PREP: Donna Adelson Trial Prep: Mother is Fifth ...
Trial Prep 2: https://youtube.com/live/LbtwjJTTsh4?...
The only Grizzly link you need: https://grizzlytruecrime.com
Court Footage Source: https://www.youtube.com/live/u9U17JUV... @CourtTV
Lunch break sources:
Adelson ad: Genuine advert from Adelson Institute - Fe... @MrrderbyMaestro
Pretrial hearing: Donna Adelson Testifies to Jail Call With ... @CourtTV
Donna's arrest video: Bodycam: Donna Adelson Arrested at Airport... @LawAndCrime
Georgia vs. Wendy: Fiery Testimony and Snarky Comments Fly Be...
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State RESTS: Donna Adelson Trial Day 6, Incriminating Messages and Attempted Escape
Grizzly True Crime
116,611 views
DAY SIX: Dan Markel, a prominent Florida State University law professor and legal scholar, was brutally murdered in his Tallahassee garage on July 18th, 2014, in what authorities described as a meticulously planned hit. The case stemmed from a contentious divorce and custody battle with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, whose wealthy South Florida family allegedly orchestrated the killing to resolve the dispute. Hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera carried out the shooting for $100,000, connected through intermediary Katherine Magbanua, who dated Wendi's brother, Charlie Adelson. Garcia was convicted of first-degree murder in 2019, Rivera pleaded guilty and testified against others, and Magbanua was convicted in a 2022 retrial. Charlie Adelson was found guilty of murder, conspiracy, and solicitation in November 2023 and sentenced to life without parole.
Now, attention turns to Donna Adelson, the 75-year-old matriarch of the Adelson family, charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation for her alleged role in funding and planning the plot. Arrested in November 2023 at Miami International Airport while attempting to flee to Vietnam, Donna has pleaded not guilty. Her trial, delayed from earlier dates, began jury selection on August 19th, 2025, in Leon County Circuit Court. Prosecutors expect opening statements around August 25th, promising wiretaps, financial records, and testimony linking her to the conspiracy. This high-profile case continues to unfold, blending family drama, wealth, and cold-blooded crime.
00:00:00 Start
00:02:20 Special Agent Pat Sanford
00:48:15 Donna's Planner
01:01:45 Cross-examination of SA Sanford
02:54:50 Redirect, Agent Sanford
03:03:40 LUNCH BREAK
03:13:20 Adelson Institute Advert
03:16:45 Georgia's 2019 grilling of Wendi
03:33:00 Donna's Arrest Video
04:14:40 Donna's pretrial hearing testimony
04:19:55 COURT RESUMES (Afternoon Session)
04:20:55 Det. Grossman, Miami Dade Sheriff's Office
04:29:10 Cross-examination, Det. Grossman
04:37:40 Patricia Byrd, Jail Informant
04:59:55 Drina, Bernhardt, Donna's "Jail Daughter"
05:37:30 Kate Butler, FDLE
05:45:30 Donna's handwriting confirmed (jail scripts)
06:06:00 Sgt. Corbitt- Donna's Phone Evidence
06:17:50 Donna's Whatsapp messages
06:23:40 "You know I'm next" says Donna
06:45:45 Donna's non-extradition research and Visa
07:01:00 Cross-examination, Sgt. Corbitt
07:17:30 Redirect (State asks) Sgt. Corbitt
07:22:00 THE STATE RESTS
07:24:20 Defense case reserved for Day 7
FULL CASE PLAYLIST: Donna Adelson Trial | Dan Markel Case
TRIAL PREP: Donna Adelson Trial Prep: Mother is Fifth ...
Trial Prep 2: https://youtube.com/live/LbtwjJTTsh4?...
The only Grizzly link you need: https://grizzlytruecrime.com
Court Footage Source: https://www.youtube.com/live/u9U17JUV... @CourtTV
Lunch break sources:
Adelson ad: Genuine advert from Adelson Institute - Fe... @MrrderbyMaestro
Pretrial hearing: Donna Adelson Testifies to Jail Call With ... @CourtTV
Donna's arrest video: Bodycam: Donna Adelson Arrested at Airport... @LawAndCrime
Georgia vs. Wendy: Fiery Testimony and Snarky Comments Fly Be...
🔞Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for educational purposes and for adults only. We discuss topics in the news and public records without sharing personally identifiable information (PII) or graphic content. These videos are not to cyberbully, harass, degrade, accuse, or threaten any individuals and are strictly for educational purposes, where the goal is raise awareness on topics of personal safety. Trigger Warning: Some topics may be sensitive/emotional/upsetting to some: the only goal is to educate, not to shock, harm or disturb.
⚖️Fair Use Disclaimer: This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, education, scholarship, or research. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
#donnaadelsontrial #danmarkel #trial #livetrial #charlieadelson #wendiadelson #juryselection #truecrimenews #livestream #courtproceedings #arrest #bodycam #911call #grizzlytruecrime #truecrime #lawtube
00:00:00 Start
00:02:20 Special Agent Pat Sanford
00:48:15 Donna's Planner
01:01:45 Cross-examination of SA Sanford
02:54:50 Redirect, Agent Sanford
03:03:40 LUNCH BREAK
03:13:20 Adelson Institute Advert
03:16:45 Georgia's 2019 grilling of Wendi
03:33:00 Donna's Arrest Video
04:14:40 Donna's pretrial hearing testimony
04:19:55 COURT RESUMES (Afternoon Session)
04:20:55 Det. Grossman, Miami Dade Sheriff's Office
04:29:10 Cross-examination, Det. Grossman
04:37:40 Patricia Byrd, Jail Informant
04:59:55 Drina, Bernhardt, Donna's "Jail Daughter"
05:37:30 Kate Butler, FDLE
05:45:30 Donna's handwriting confirmed (jail scripts)
06:06:00 Sgt. Corbitt- Donna's Phone Evidence
06:17:50 Donna's Whatsapp messages
06:23:40 "You know I'm next" says Donna
06:45:45 Donna's non-extradition research and Visa
07:01:00 Cross-examination, Sgt. Corbitt
07:17:30 Redirect (State asks) Sgt. Corbitt
07:22:00 THE STATE RESTS
07:24:20 Defense case reserved for Day 7
FULL CASE PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0cYrgj38mhq4EEKRO6DX1Xl8zfCpy_4N