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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 2H 53M

LIVE COVERAGE: Will Critical Texts and Messages in Donna Adelson’s Trial Be Admissible?

from The Adelsons: STS Files · host Joel Waldman

The Donna Adelson text messages could become some of the most important evidence in the upcoming Dan Markel murder-for-hire trial. In this LIVE episode of the STS podcast, we cover the court hearing as the judge decides whether the Donna Adelson text messages and other critical communications will be admitted into evidence. The ruling on the Donna Adelson text messages could significantly impact the prosecution's case and is one of the biggest developments in true crime news. Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and the #BestGuests in true crime for live courtroom analysis as we break down the prosecution's arguments, the defense's objections, and the judge's rulings. Our legal experts explain the rules of evidence, why these texts and messages matter, and how the court's decision could affect witness testimony, trial strategy, and the jury's understanding of the case. We also discuss the latest pretrial motions and what today's hearing means as Donna Adelson's trial draws closer. Don't miss our live analysis of this critical hearing as we separate verified courtroom developments from speculation and explain what happens next in the Dan Markel murder-for-hire case. Stay informed with compelling real crime stories, inspiring survivor stories, the latest true crime news, discussions of notable cold cases, and trusted coverage from the STS podcast.Key Points from the Episode: LIVE coverage of the hearing on the Donna Adelson text messages Will the judge admit key texts and digital evidence? Prosecution and defense arguments explained Analysis of the court's evidentiary rulings Impact on trial strategy and witness testimony Expert legal analysis from the #BestGuests Latest updates in the Dan Markel murder-for-hire case STS YouTube Channel: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube STS Book on Audible: Https://www.audible.com/pd/Surviving-... STS Book on Amazon: Https://www.amazon.com/shop/surviving... STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ STS Patreon: Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ All Things STS 👉 Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast #STSNation,  Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…  The judge presiding over the upcoming murder trial of Donna Adelson denied a request by her defense to prevent prosecutors from arguing that her attempted flight to Vietnam showed she had “consciousness of guilt” in the murder of Dan Markel.  Adelson appeared in person Friday at the Leon County Courthouse for arguments before Circuit Judge Stephen Everett on a flurry of pre-trial motions from the defense and the state. Jury selection begins Sept. 16 in the trial, with testimony starting on or before Sept. 23.  Tonight, we look at a variety of important motions an... 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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