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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 1H 24M

Donna Adelson's Motions are Unsealed

from The Adelsons: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Donna Adelson Motions are now unsealed, giving the public a closer look at the legal arguments surrounding one of the most closely watched murder cases. In this episode, we break down the Donna Adelson Motions, what the filings reveal, and why these requests could matter as her case moves toward trial. What do the newly unsealed Donna Adelson Motions tell us about the defense’s strategy? Key Points: Donna Adelson’s previously sealed motions are now public Key arguments raised by her defense team What the newly unsealed filings reveal Potential impact on the upcoming trial How prosecutors may respond to the defense requests What these motions could mean for the case moving forward The Donna Adelson Motions provide new insight into the legal battle and continue to generate true crime news surrounding the Dan Markel case. We examine the filings while separating confirmed court records, legal arguments, allegations, and speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories, with in-depth coverage of cases that continue to make headlines. In this episode of Surviving The Survivor, Joel & STS #BestGuests explain and dissect the latest motions (now published online), what's happening now and what's next as Donna goes on trial soon for the murder of her ex son-in-law.  Matriarch Donna Adelson is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the 2014 murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. The Florida State law professor was shot and later died the hospital while dealing with an on-going custody battle with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson AKA Donna's daughter. Since then--Donna's son, Charle Adelson, has gone on trial and was convicted for his involvement in the murder for hire of Dan Markel.  Donna Adelson is expected to go on trial this fall after several delays have pushed the original trial date. ⸻  #Support the show: All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Catch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube Venmo Donations: @STSPodcast   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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