Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Donna Adelson and Charlie Adelson are behind bars for the murder for hire of ex family member Dan Markel but now we're learning new details about what it took to get them there--and what the cameras didn't show us during trials.
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00:00 Intro – Georgia Cappleman’s Shocking Florida Bar Comments
00:38 Dan Markel Case Overview – Justice 12 Years in the Making
01:12 Podcast Welcome – Joel Waldman & Surviving the Survivor Guests
03:00 Case Background – FSU Professor Dan Markel’s Murder Timeline
05:57 The Hot Mic Jail Call – Donna Adelson’s Escape Plan Revealed
11:01 Jetway Arrest – How Donna Adelson Was Caught Fleeing to Vietnam
16:01 Change of Venue Battle – Finding a Fair Jury in Tallahassee
20:25 Defense Shake-Up – Dan Rashbaum’s Exit and Trial Prep Disruption
26:00 Wiretaps & Evidence – Dolce Vita Audio and FBI Enhancements
33:33 Charlie Adelson Defense – Double Extortion Theory Backfires
40:45 Donna’s Planner Revealed – “Pay Katie” and License Plate Clues
47:50 Lucky Breaks – Jail Snitches, Scripts, and Saved Video Evidence
54:09 Family Fallout – Harvey Adelson, Hotel Rooms, and Hidden Roles
1:00:30 Luis Rivera Testimony – Illiterate Hitman, Apology Letters & Drawings
1:08:04 Katie Magbanua – Life Sentence, Cooperation & Possible Deal
1:16:02 Wendi Adelson – Limited Cooperation and Courtroom Strategy
1:24:07 Courtroom Drama – June Umchinda's Bathroom Stall & Happy Birthday
1:26:12 Most Damning Evidence – “The TV Is 5” & “It’s the Two of Us”
1:28:28 Verdict Reaction – Georgia Cappleman’s Emotional Courtroom Moment
1:31:01 Outro – Upcoming Trials, Studio Update & Final Thoughts
Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories.
From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases.
Known for having the best guest in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.
Donna Adelson and Charlie Adelson are behind bars for the murder for hire of ex family member Dan Markel but now we're learning new details about what it took to get them there--and what the cameras didn't show us during trials.
Subscribe, Like & Set Alerts to "ALL" for show times & breaking news. youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor?sub_confirmation=1
Become a Member: youtube.com/channel/UC-yriE5bY713MoWJOrK5GvA/join
Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation!
Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ5DTTCU3A9X2
VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast
Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store
Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx
Join Patreon: Https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor
Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com
00:00 Intro – Georgia Cappleman’s Shocking Florida Bar Comments
00:38 Dan Markel Case Overview – Justice 12 Years in the Making
01:12 Podcast Welcome – Joel Waldman & Surviving the Survivor Guests
03:00 Case Background – FSU Professor Dan Markel’s Murder Timeline
05:57 The Hot Mic Jail Call – Donna Adelson’s Escape Plan Revealed
11:01 Jetway Arrest – How Donna Adelson Was Caught Fleeing to Vietnam
16:01 Change of Venue Battle – Finding a Fair Jury in Tallahassee
20:25 Defense Shake-Up – Dan Rashbaum’s Exit and Trial Prep Disruption
26:00 Wiretaps & Evidence – Dolce Vita Audio and FBI Enhancements
33:33 Charlie Adelson Defense – Double Extortion Theory Backfires
40:45 Donna’s Planner Revealed – “Pay Katie” and License Plate Clues
47:50 Lucky Breaks – Jail Snitches, Scripts, and Saved Video Evidence
54:09 Family Fallout – Harvey Adelson, Hotel Rooms, and Hidden Roles
1:00:30 Luis Rivera Testimony – Illiterate Hitman, Apology Letters & Drawings
1:08:04 Katie Magbanua – Life Sentence, Cooperation & Possible Deal
1:16:02 Wendi Adelson – Limited Cooperation and Courtroom Strategy
1:24:07 Courtroom Drama – June Umchinda's Bathroom Stall & Happy Birthday
1:26:12 Most Damning Evidence – “The TV Is 5” & “It’s the Two of Us”
1:28:28 Verdict Reaction – Georgia Cappleman’s Emotional Courtroom Moment
1:31:01 Outro – Upcoming Trials, Studio Update & Final Thoughts
Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories.
From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases.
Known for having the best guest in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.
