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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 1H 35M

Donna and Harvey Adelson's Phones & Tablets Seized: What's It Mean For the Investigation

from Donna Adelson: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Donna and Harvey Adelson investigation takes another turn after authorities seize their phones and tablets, raising new questions about what investigators may be looking for. In this episode, STS examines the Donna and Harvey Adelson device seizures, the potential significance of digital evidence, and how the move could affect the broader Dan Markel murder investigation. What could investigators find on the Donna and Harvey Adelson devices, and what might it mean for the case? Key Points: Phones and tablets belonging to Donna and Harvey Adelson seized Why digital devices could be important evidence What investigators may be looking for The connection to the Dan Markel murder investigation The Adelson family’s broader legal situation Potential digital evidence and communications What the seizure could mean for the investigation What could happen next The Donna and Harvey Adelson device seizure adds another layer to an already complex investigation surrounding the murder of Dan Markel. STS breaks down the potential significance of the digital evidence, investigative questions, and legal implications while separating confirmed facts from allegations and speculation. Follow the STS Podcast for survivor stories, true crime news, cold cases, and real crime stories, bringing context and analysis to cases that continue to demand answers. Support #STS ❤️ Become a patron 👉 Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ #STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… We dive back into the #DanMarkel murder case. He’s the Harvard-educated FSU Law Professor gunned down in his Tallahassee driveway back in 2014. Two hitmen and a go-between are already convicted of the crime and in prison. Charlie Adelson was just convicted. And his mom Donna is also in custody. Her cellphone was seized, along with her husband Harvey — so what does this mean for the ongoing investigation? #BestGuests: America’s most respected Detective Fil Waters spent decades in the law enforcement world becomING an expert at obtaining criminal confessions. He spent 23 years working as a homicide detective in the Houston Police Department investigating more than 400 homicide cases, including one that took the life of his good friend and fellow police officer. Detective Waters is also a Marine and the owner of Kindred Spirits Investigations. He also starred in the show “The Interrogator”. Agent Scott Duffey is Director of Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute. Scott is a retired FBI supervisory Special Agent of the Wilmington, Delaware Resident Agency. He worked violent crime matters, gangs, bank robberies and Fugitive task force cases for 20 years before being promoted supervisor of the violent crime task force in Wilmington, Delaware Prior to FBI, served 5 1/2 years as a Pennsylvania police officer #JusticeForDanMarkel #TrueCrime #FSU #TrueCrimeCommunity #CharlieAdelson #WendiAdelson #TrueCrime #DonnaAdelson #HarveyAdelson 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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