Best James Robert Lay Podcasts (2025)

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DONNA ADELSON: The Emails, Control, and Family Dynamics-WEEK IN REVIEW 15:38

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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 i…

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The Long Road to Donna Adelson-WEEK IN REVIEW 16:35

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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 i…

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Donna & Wendi Adelson EXPOSED: What Turned Wendi AGAINST Donna?-WEEK IN REVIEW 22:47

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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 i…

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Donna Adelson DEMANDS To Testify Her Innocence In Dan Markel Case-WEEK IN REVIEW 17:33

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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 i…

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Donna Adelson Courtroom Shock: Wendy Confirms She Cut Ties With Mom In 2023-WEEK IN REVIEW 1:04:49

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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 i…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 1 1:42:33

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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 1 The Trial of Donna Adelson grew even more intense as a detective took the stand to reveal a fresh set of text messages connected to the murder of law professor Dan Markel. These weren’t random exchanges—they were carefully preserved communications that pr…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 2 1:47:29

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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Reveals Explosive New Text Messages in Dan Markel Murder PART 2 The Trial of Donna Adelson grew even more intense as a detective took the stand to reveal a fresh set of text messages connected to the murder of law professor Dan Markel. These weren’t random exchanges—they were carefully preserved communications that pr…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Jailhouse Snitch Says She Offered Grand Piano for Favorable Testimony 16:38

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Donna Adelson Trial: Jailhouse Snitch Says She Offered Grand Piano for Favorable Testimony The Trial of Donna Adelson took another shocking turn as jurors heard from a jailhouse witness who claims Donna tried to bribe her for favorable testimony. The inmate told the court that while the two were housed together, Donna offered her something complete…

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Wendy Adelson’s “I Don’t Remember” Strategy: Trauma or Cover-Up? 18:39

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Wendy Adelson’s “I Don’t Remember” Strategy: Trauma or Cover-Up? While Robert Adelson took the stand with blunt force, Wendy Adelson chose a very different strategy — and it has the courtroom buzzing. Over and over again, her answers leaned on selective memory: “I don’t remember.” But what does that really mean? Is Wendy’s forgetfulness a trauma re…

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Donna Adelson Trial: FBI Agents and Audio Expert Unravel Coded Conversations 21:17

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Donna Adelson Trial: FBI Agents and Audio Expert Unravel Coded Conversations The Trial of Donna Adelson continued with three key witnesses who each added new dimensions to the state’s case against the woman prosecutors say orchestrated the murder-for-hire plot that killed law professor Dan Markel. First up was FBI Special Agent Louis Bronstein, who…

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Nine Bombshell Moments That Crushed Donna Adelson in Court 51:19

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Nine Bombshell Moments That Crushed Donna Adelson in Court Was Donna Adelson just a meddling mother-in-law—or a calculated participant in a murder-for-hire plot? In this gripping breakdown, we examine 9 of the most damning revelations from Sergeant Christopher Corbett’s testimony during Donna Adelson’s trial. These aren’t theories. They’re pulled s…

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"She Controlled Everything” — Robert Adelson DESTROYS His Mother in Court 13:37

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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 i…

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Donna Adelson Trial: FBI Agent Pat Sanford Breaks Down Wiretaps And Undercover “Bump” 16:12

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FBI Agent Pat Sanford Breaks Down Wiretaps And Undercover “Bump” In Donna Adelson Trial The Trial of Donna Adelson turned a sharp corner today as FBI Special Agent Pat Sanford took the stand. His testimony focused on the heart of the government’s case: the surveillance, the wiretaps, and the bold undercover operation known as the “bump.” Jurors wer…

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Who Is Jackie Fulford? Donna Adelson’s Doppelgänger Lawyer Has a Shocking History 13:37

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Who Is Jackie Fulford? Donna Adelson’s Doppelgänger Lawyer Has a Shocking History Donna Adelson’s choice of legal counsel might be the most overlooked plot twist in the Dan Markel murder saga — until you see who’s sitting next to her in court. Enter Jackie L. Fulford: a former Florida judge who left the bench not in retirement — but under scandal. …

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Will Donna Adelson's Testimony BURN THE WHOLE FAMILY DOWN? 19:51

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Will Donna Adelson's Testimony BURN THE WHOLE FAMILY DOWN? Most defendants avoid the witness stand. Donna Adelson is running toward it. Even before her trial began, word spread that Donna intends to testify in her own defense. That’s almost unheard of — and almost always dangerous. Because once you’re in that witness box, you lose control. Prosecut…

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Donna Adelson: The Ultimate Narcissist Mother? 48:05

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Donna Adelson: The Ultimate Narcissist Mother? The Donna Adelson trial is underway — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Prosecutors say she’s the matriarch who orchestrated the murder of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. After 11 years, four convictions, and countless hearings, Donna is now the last major Adelson family member to face a jury. In t…

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"My Mom Washed the Money” — Donna Adelson Directly Tied to Murder Plot 33:03

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"My Mom Washed the Money” — Donna Adelson Directly Tied to Murder Plot The Donna Adelson trial has taken a dramatic turn — and the testimony laid out in court may be the most damning evidence yet against the Adelson family matriarch. For years, prosecutors have painted Donna as the controlling force behind the plot to murder Dan Markel, her former …

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Donna Adelson Trial: Undercover Agent “Sammy” Details Sting Operation to Provoke Donna’s Reaction 18:53

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Donna Adelson Trial: Undercover Agent “Sammy” Details Sting Operation to Provoke Donna’s Reaction The Trial of Donna Adelson took a tense turn as undercover FBI agent “Sammy” testified about his role in the bold operation known as “the bump.” Disguised as a gang member with supposed ties to the Latin Kings, Sammy approached Donna Adelson in a parki…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Maps July 18th Phone Calls Before Dan Markel’s Murder 25:57

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Donna Adelson Trial: Detective Maps July 18th Phone Calls Before Dan Markel’s Murder The jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson was riveted today as Tallahassee Police Sergeant Christopher Corbitt traced the timeline of phone calls on July 18, 2014—the very morning Dan Markel was shot in his driveway. This wasn’t just a list of calls. It was a carefull…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Sgt. Christopher Corbitt Reveals Wiretap Calls & Coded Messages 55:57

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Donna Adelson Trial: Sgt. Christopher Corbitt Reveals Wiretap Calls & Coded Messages The jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson heard pivotal testimony today from Tallahassee Police Sgt. Christopher Corbitt, who meticulously walked them through intercepted calls, text records, and cell tower data. His work formed the backbone of the state’s investigati…

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Check Out The SHOCKING Emails That Could Convict Donna Adelson: EXPOSED! 15:33

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Check Out The SHOCKING Emails That Could Convict Donna Adelson: EXPOSED! Donna Adelson walks into court in a cardigan, playing the role of a sweet grandmother. But prosecutors say her own words tell a very different story. The emails Donna sent to her daughter Wendi during the custody battle with Dan Markel reveal a matriarch obsessed with control.…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Clariza Spoltore Testifies on Dental Office Payments and Family Finances 12:11

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Donna Adelson Trial: Clariza Spoltore Testifies on Dental Office Payments and Family Finances The Trial of Donna Adelson took a turn into the world of the Adelson family’s dental practice when Clariza Spoltore—a longtime dental assistant who worked for Dr. Harvey Adelson for forty years—took the stand. Her testimony gave jurors an insider’s view of…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Forensic Accountant Mary Hull Tracks the Money 1:11:40

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Donna Adelson Trial: Forensic Accountant Mary Hull Tracks the Money In the afternoon session, numbers took center stage as forensic accountant Mary Hull delivered detailed financial testimony in the Trial of Donna Adelson. Hull broke down financial patterns tied to convicted hitmen Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia, while also analyzing transactions …

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Why Thought Leadership Is Earned—Not Claimed with Mike Grinberg 33:05

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What if your intellectual knowledge isn’t enough anymore? As traditional expertise loses value, the real differentiators are wisdom, intuition, and emotional connection. In this episode, Mike Grinberg, founder and CEO of Proofpoint Marketing, joins JR Lay to explore why thought leadership isn’t something you do—it’s an outcome you earn.…

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Donna Adelson’s Son & Wendy’s Ex DESTROY Her in Court! 54:24

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Donna Adelson’s Son & Wendy’s Ex DESTROY Her in Court! The Donna Adelson trial just delivered its most explosive testimony yet — not from investigators or experts, but from the people who knew her best. Her oldest son, Dr. Robert Adelson, and her daughter Wendy’s ex-boyfriend, Professor Jeffrey Lacasse, both took the stand, and their words could ha…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Katherine Magbanua Testifies Against Donna Adelson in Emotional Turn 59:48

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Donna Adelson Trial: Katherine Magbanua Testifies Against Donna Adelson in Emotional Turn The day ended with dramatic testimony from Katherine Magbanua, once accused of being the crucial link between the Adelson family and the hired killers. Now serving her own conviction in the case, Magbanua took the stand in the Trial of Donna Adelson and delive…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Friend Ryan Fitzpatrick Testifies on Charlie & Donna’s Close Bond 7:48

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Donna Adelson Trial: Friend Ryan Fitzpatrick Testifies on Charlie & Donna’s Close Bond The Trial of Donna Adelson turned deeply personal when Ryan Fitzpatrick, once a close friend of Charlie Adelson, stepped forward to testify. Fitzpatrick painted a picture of a son tightly bound to his mother and sister, describing Charlie’s family as unusually cl…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Ex-Girlfriend June Umchinda Reveals Charlie Adelson’s Cash & Stress 25:41

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Donna Adelson Trial: Ex-Girlfriend June Umchinda Reveals Charlie Adelson’s Cash & Stress June Umchinda, a former girlfriend of Charlie Adelson, took the stand in the Trial of Donna Adelson and opened a window into the Adelson family’s world behind closed doors. Her testimony centered on Charlie’s odd financial habits and his demeanor after the und…

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Donna Adelson's Children, Wendy & Robert TURN on Their Mother Court! 28:09

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Donna Adelson's Children, Wendy & Robert TURN on Their Mother Court! The Donna Adelson murder-for-hire trial has taken a shocking turn — with two days of testimony that could change everything. On the stand, Donna’s daughter Wendy Adelson, her eldest son Robert, and Wendy’s ex-boyfriend Jeffrey Lacasse each delivered damning statements that prosecu…

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Why It Took 11 Years To Bring Donna Adelson To Justice: The SHOCKING TRUTH REVEALED 16:30

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Why It Took 11 Years To Bring Donna Adelson To Justice: The SHOCKING TRUTH REVEALED The road to the Donna Adelson trial has been long — 11 years long. Dan Markel was murdered in 2014, and since then, we’ve seen every other player in the conspiracy convicted: the hitmen, the middlewoman Katherine Magbanua, and Donna’s son Charlie. So why did it take…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Jeffrey LaCasse Testifies About Wendi Adelson & TV Repair Story 26:17

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Donna Adelson Trial: Jeffrey LaCasse Testifies About Wendi Adelson & TV Repair Story In a pivotal day of testimony, the jury in the Trial of Donna Adelson heard from Jeffrey LaCasse, the former boyfriend of Wendi Adelson. LaCasse delivered striking recollections about conversations he had with Wendi in the aftermath of her divorce from Dan Markel, …

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Donna & Wendi Adelson EXPOSED, What Turned Wendi AGAINST Donna! 22:42

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Donna & Wendi Adelson EXPOSED, What Turned Wendi AGAINST Donna! The Adelson family once projected strength, privilege, and unity. Now, piece by piece, it’s collapsing in public view. In this combined episode, we cover two seismic developments in the Donna Adelson trial. First: the courtroom showdown where Wendi Adelson refused to testify for her mo…

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Freemium: The 3-Step Formula for Building Billion Dollar Businesses with Dave Boyce 36:12

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Most entrepreneurs dream about building a billion-dollar business—but the idea of giving things away for free feels counterintuitive. The truth is, some of today’s most successful companies like Zoom, Dropbox, and Canva were built on this exact model. If you’re still clinging to outdated go-to-market strategies, you’re leaving exponential growth on…

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Donna Adelson Courtroom Shock: Wendy Confirms She Cut Ties With Mom In 2023 1:04:44

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Donna Adelson Courtroom Shock: Wendy Confirms She Cut Ties With Mom In 2023 In a stunning moment of courtroom testimony, Wendy Adelson revealed that she has not spoken to her mother, Donna Adelson, since November 2023 — and the reason why has everything to do with the pressure and control that has defined the Adelson family dynamic. Wendy testified…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies on Charlie Adelson and TV Repair Story 45:38

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Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies on Charlie Adelson and TV Repair Story The Trial of Donna Adelson delivered one of its most talked-about moments today when Wendi Adelson took the stand and spoke about her brother, Charlie Adelson, and the unusual “TV repair” story tied to the day of Dan Markel’s murder. Jurors listened as Wendi explain…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Rob Adelson Testifies-Brother Takes the Stand in Family Murder Case 42:23

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Donna Adelson Trial: Rob Adelson Testifies-Brother Takes the Stand in Family Murder Case The Trial of Donna Adelson took an even more complex turn today as Robert “Rob” Adelson, Donna’s eldest son, stepped into the witness box. Unlike the investigators and outside witnesses, Rob brought jurors a deeply personal perspective, one that intersects fami…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies-Daughter Confronts Family Secrets 1:28:52

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Donna Adelson Trial: Wendi Adelson Testifies-Daughter Confronts Family Secrets The courtroom turned tense today as Wendi Adelson, daughter of defendant Donna Adelson and ex-wife of slain professor Dan Markel, testified in front of the jury. Her words carried a unique weight—not just as a witness, but as someone who lived in the eye of the storm tha…

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Donna Adelson Trial: Investigator Jason Newlin Testifies-Inside the Evidence Trail 49:05

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Donna Adelson Trial: Investigator Jason Newlin Testifies-Inside the Evidence Trail In today’s courtroom session of the Donna Adelson trial, Investigator Jason Newlin of the State Attorney’s Office took the stand. His testimony walked jurors through the tangled web of evidence collected in the wake of Dan Markel’s murder, evidence that prosecutors s…

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Donna Adelson's Crazy VS 12 SANE Jurors: What Happens Next? 17:09

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Donna Adelson's Crazy VS 12 SANE Jurors: What Happens Next? The Donna Adelson trial is finally here — and before the first witness takes the stand, the most important part of the entire case is already happening: jury selection. Prosecutors call it voir dire, the process of questioning potential jurors to uncover bias, prejudice, or hidden agendas.…

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Donna Adelson DEMANDS To Testify Her Innocence In Dan Markel Case 17:28

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Donna Adelson DEMANDS To Testify Her Innocence In Dan Markel Case Most defendants avoid the stand. Donna Adelson wants to run to it. As her trial begins, Donna has told her legal team she intends to testify — against the advice of experts, against the odds, and against common sense. She believes she can sway a jury with her words. But will her conf…

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Donna Adelson Trial Preview — Defense & Prosecution Tactics 21:37

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Donna Adelson Trial Preview — Defense & Prosecution Tactics The trial of Donna Adelson — matriarch of the family linked to the murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel — is about to begin, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most dramatic courtroom battles of the year. In this Hidden Killers special, Tony Brueski and defense attorn…

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Donna Adelson's ‘Look-Alike’ Lawyer Fumbles Opening Statements In Shockingly BAD Display 39:53

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Donna Adelson's ‘Look-Alike’ Lawyer Fumbles Opening Statements In Shockingly BAD Display Donna Adelson’s defense team just delivered their opening statements — and it was a trainwreck. In this episode, we break down every word, every stumble, and every strategy that might come back to haunt them. From attempts to distance Donna from the murder of D…

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Inside the Prosecution’s Case Against Donna Adelson-WEEK IN REVIEW 17:37

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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 i…

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Why Donna Adelson Might Take the Stand in Her Murder Trial-WEEK IN REVIEW 13:52

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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 i…

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Donna Adelson Trial | Hitman Luis Rivera Testifies: "Wendi Wanted Dan Dead" 31:57

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Donna Adelson Trial | Hitman Luis Rivera Testifies: "Wendi Wanted Dan Dead" In this explosive courtroom clip from the trial of Donna Adelson, convicted hitman Luis Rivera takes the stand to describe his firsthand role in the murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Rivera, already serving time for his part in the 2014 ambush-style killing,…

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Donna Adelson Trial | Crime Scene Detective Craig Isom Breaks Down Hitman Surveillance 1:43:08

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Donna Adelson Trial | Crime Scene Detective Craig Isom Breaks Down Hitman Surveillance In this raw and riveting courtroom moment, Tallahassee Police Department Detective Craig Isom steps into the spotlight to reveal chilling details from the investigation into Dan Markel’s murder. His testimony on Day 3 of the Donna Adelson trial centers around the…

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Donna Adelson Trial | Medical Examiner Details Fatal Shots in Dan Markel Murder 14:07

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Donna Adelson Trial | Medical Examiner Details Fatal Shots in Dan Markel Murder In this powerful courtroom footage, Dr. Anthony J. Clark, the medical examiner who conducted the autopsy of Dan Markel, offers jurors a stark look at the brutal reality of what happened that day in July 2014. His calm, clinical voice cuts through the tension in the room…

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Donna Adelson Trial | Forensic Specialist Joanne Maltese Lays Out Crime Scene Evidence 10:46

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Donna Adelson Trial | Forensic Specialist Joanne Maltese Lays Out Crime Scene Evidence In this gripping courtroom segment, Retired Forensic Specialist Joanne Maltese delivers a meticulous breakdown of the crime scene evidence from the day Dan Markel was murdered. With over 15 years of experience in the Tallahassee Police Department, Maltese’s calm,…

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Donna Adelson Trial | First Responder Sgt. David Sims Describes Dan Markel’s Final Moments 6:21

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Donna Adelson Trial | First Responder Sgt. David Sims Describes Dan Markel’s Final Moments In this intense courtroom clip, Retired Sergeant David Sims—one of the first law enforcement officers on the scene—recalls discovering Dan Markel moments after he was shot in his garage. Sims’s testimony transports us directly to the chilling reality of July …

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Donna Adelson Trial-Neighbor James Geiger Describes Discovering Dan Markel Shot in Car 16:34

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Donna Adelson Trial-Neighbor James Geiger Describes Discovering Dan Markel Shot in Car This emotional moment from Donna Adelson’s murder trial captures the heart of the case—the moment Dan Markel was found clinging to life. Witness James Geiger, Markel’s neighbor in the upscale Betton Hills neighborhood of Tallahassee, recalls the harrowing discove…