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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 16 MIN

What Wendi Adelson KNEW: The Hitman Plot & A Bizarre Crematory Lawyer

from The Trial Of Donna Adelson | The Murder Of Dan Markel · host Hidden Killers Podcast

What Wendi Adelson KNEW: The Hitman Plot & A Bizarre Crematory LawyerThe Adelson case is a labyrinth of dark secrets and bizarre details, and this segment explores some of the strangest yet. With legal expert Eric Faddis, we continue our analysis of Donna Adelson's appeal, including claims of a biased judge and another juror who appeared on a podcast post-verdict. Then, we uncover one of the most baffling details of the trial: Donna's defense attorney operates her law practice out of a local crematorium. Yes, you read that right.From there, the conversation turns to the woman at the very center of the storm: Wendi Adelson. We revisit the damning testimony from her ex-boyfriend, Professor Jeff Lacasse, who told the court that Wendi confessed her brother Charlie had looked into all options to solve the "Dan Markel problem," including hiring a hitman. She allegedly described it as a joke, but his testimony painted a much more serious picture.This raises a monumental question: What is a person's moral and legal responsibility when they hear something like that? If Wendi knew her family was even considering murder, did she have a duty to report it to the police? We dive into the complex legal ethics with Eric Faddis, debating the line between "just talk" and a credible threat. This is a crucial examination of Wendi's potential knowledge and complicity, shedding new light on her role in the tragic murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel.Hashtags: #WendiAdelson #WhatDidWendiKnow #Hitman #Conspiracy #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #Bizarre #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMysteries #LegalEthicsWant to comment and watch this podcast as a video?Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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