8 Passengers, No Preliminary Hearing? Donna Adelson Arraigned, The Dan Markel Murder for Hire case.

[@TheEmilyDBaker]

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[@Femers04]

I would love for you to back through Charlie's trial even if it is just a hit of the highlights

[@suebrubaker6182]

​@@Femers04Peter Tragos has been covering the trial....the victim was one of his law professors.

[@marialewman9208]

Markel, not Marco

[@TheEmilyDBaker]

Law Nerds - thank you for your continued patience when I struggle with pronunciation. It is one of the neurodivergent struggles that simply takes me time. Because I have minimal phonemic awareness, it is very difficult for me to sound out words properly. My dyslexia exaggerates this, which is a frustrating difficulty as a streamer. It takes me a little time with any new case to ensure I consistently get names correct. I know it can be frustrating to hear names mispronounced,I very much appreciate your patience.

[@jessicawhaley6381]

You do an amazing job! My only thought is to make it easier for you because they aren't easy names.

[@mxnjones]

Is there any way we can help? As you are fully aware, the Law Nerds are here and rooting for you! 🫶🏾

[@beccalcsw]

I just wrote a long Alderson vs Adelson (no “l” or “r” at the start!). Read this and deleted! Love your commentary!

[@falseking989]

I can’t believe Donna thought “washing money” meant physically washing it 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣

[@spirit13the1st6]

You are right. If it were not for the seriousness of the crime it would be hilarious. Just goes to show how deep into it donna was.

[@Luvscience069]

Donna behavior in the courtroom showed her who she really is. Entitled, aloof and in charge. Not frail and weak. If it wasn’t for her this murder wouldn’thave happened!

[@normaparrish8341]

Yes…please track Markel Murder ….such a horrible crime and continues as murderers raising victim’s sons.

[@Carmar12567]

Thank you for covering this trial! I think this is such a shame that Dan’s life was treated so casually. I don’t know how they live with themselves.

[@tiahbawa5771]

Hi. First time here. For your viewers to understand certain parts of this story, it is important to note that this bunch of 'criminals', used codes in their communications. The most important of all the codes is 'TV' which is the code word for Dan's murder or the hit. That is where Wendi's TV 'repair' on the morning of the murder comes in. The best buy repair man was there alright but that TV could not be repaired. This was an inexpensive dorm room type of TV which had a whole punched in it and kept to be used as an alibi for Wendi on the murder day. Bear in mind that Jeff Lacasse, Wendi's then boyfriend, who was abruptly dismissed from the relationship finally on July 14, a few days before Dan's murder, stated that he had tried several times to convince Wendi to allow him to replace that TV for her/kids and she refused. So folks, that was no ordinary TV/TV repair. After the repair man left, Wendi was in an 18 minutes call with Charlie (still on the murder morning) and explained to detectives Isom that the 18 minute call to Charlie was a discussion about the fact that the TV could not be repaired and whether she should go ahead and buy a new one. As far as Jeff Lacasse remembered, the TV had been 'broken for at least some weeks. The appointment for the 'repair' was made FOR July 18 by Donna on July 11. The repair date requested by Donna was exactly the date Dan was shot. If you have a broken TV as at the 11th, why request a repair date on the 18th especially when there is a warrantee coverage, and your kids have been crying over having to watch a broken TV.? Donna is in Miami and arranging a TV repair for Wendi in Tallahassee? That tells you who was in charge of this gang and what was going on. On the morning of the murder, Donna sent a text to Wendi to 'remind' her of the 'TV' repair that morning. No, that text was not about a repair - it was to alert Wendi that the hit on Dan (aka 'TV'), was on track to happen. This would have been when the hitmen spotted Dan taking the kids to school and followed him to the school and from there to the gym where they waited for him. Also, no need for Donna to remind Wendi about an actual TV repair. Best buy had already spoken to Wendi that they were on their way.

[@lilolmecj]

Good interpretation. Seems they almost got by with it too. But honestly they needed to fine tune the details some, Wendi’s interview with police the day of was a mess.😊

[@jeanetteharris2155]

PLEASE, PLEASE cover the Markel/Adelson trial!!!

[@annm9589]

I started following Charlie’s trial and detailed coverage on surviving the survivor. It is a fascinating case. Yes I’d like it covered because it’s interesting. Charlie’s lawyer swapped his time to speak to Donna instead and that is how her lawyer found out the alleged issues. I think this would have been easily remedied if she had local representation. I like this judge, he’s fair and measured.

[@axemangang1584]

Ruby and Jodi should not get a plea deal. They need to serve a very, very long time. Kevin the father needs to join them.

[@cloudedcolour5329]

Kevin wasn’t involved in any of the abuse or present for it so he has no reason to be included

[@MsGilly]

Charlie's trial was wild. I would love you to cover Donna's!!!!

[@falseking989]

I definitely want to see you cover Donna’s trial as well as the 8 passengers trial. Donna’s trial & 8 passengers trial will be the ultimate comeuppance.

[@lilolmecj]

I don’t think I can watch the 8 passengers trial. So awful, but I do hope it opens people’s eyes to signs of abuse. Obviously it was not subtle, just ignored, but watching might open some eyes.

[@judyengland2615]

So much hate in one family, they kill the kids Father then they take his last name from the kids They didn't care a bit about the trauma too the kids

[@aheineman9138]

Changing the kids’ last name is such a deplorable act. Sadly, they were 3 & 4 when their dad died and probably have no memory of him. And their paternal grandparents are practically strangers. So devastating. They’ve likely been brainwashed for the past 9 years.

[@pinkymingo7]

The “money laundering” thing is just ridiculous 🤦🏻‍♀️ She literally washed the cash 😂

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Common practice as a lot of it contains trace drug residue. For the record !!!! I saw this fact on TV and have no personal info of the matter.

[@sharynkoren2054]

Not only washed, stapled together in $100 increments It was never dried and had mold

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

@@sharynkoren2054Mold is legal, narcotics not so much. Some in the biz of, well, washing... will staple bundles together so it can be weighed as it is often too much to count when in small bills. Again - my ....uh...uncle told me this.

[@Spoiled365]

Yes. please continue to follow this case!!!

[@fieryred518]

Yes definitely follow this case!

[@violiendamast]

Yes!

[@danielle8767]

Have been following this case since katherine’s second trial. After they got Charlie I was hoping Donna wouldn’t be far behind. I hope you keep following this trial !

[@Femers04]

If you are not covering I don’t know about it. You are the only court coverage I watch. Thanks for being awesome!

[@smallxeroone]

I'm so happy you're covering the Markel case,I've been interested in it for awhile. I'd love for you to continue covering it.

[@patriciastark1951]

Emily, very interested in this case. Mommie dearest caught fleeing the country …. Wreaks of guilt. I can only hope Dan’s family gets custody, and away from these folks who consider themselves above the law.

[@SammieJoe-gc6ko]

I definitely hope that you continue to cover this case.

[@dianemoore474]

Yes, please continue to follow. I have watched a lot of court proceedings of Charlie, Katherine, Louis and Wendi

[@marianne8352]

Between this, 8 Passengers, & Murdaugh I am feeling VERY lucky to have the family I do!!

[@natalievultaggio-steger4501]

Please follow the Dan Markel case! I love your coverage and this case/plot is fascinating.

[@mikimiyazaki]

Its dan markle

[@debbielockhart7762]

​@@mikimiyazakiWrong, it is Markel

[@mikimiyazaki]

@@debbielockhart7762 nope. Its Don Merkle. The poor guy was murdered by charles alderson and his co conspirators. Lonna alderson, and Jendi alderson.

[@mikimiyazaki]

@@debbielockhart7762 nope its pronounced "urk-l". The m is silent and the e is a semi noun.

[@maryseidler5083]

I just love they thought they'd get away with all this! Charlie has lost his license.

[@polyestherke2926]

There. I just cancelled my Amazon Prime and am now officially a member here. Because we live here 😂

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Now that is real fandom

[@KimD992]

This is such a tragedy. They killed this man bc he wanted to be near his children. So many lives ruined bc of the Adelson’s arrogance. Justice for Dan Markel.

[@jessicaf328]

Very happy you are covering this. You make info easy for me to understand.

[@anniep1148]

Yes please continue to cover the case against Donna. Love your coverage.

[@ROXY_MCFLY]

So glad you are covering this

[@liaxavios9476]

hey y’all checking in late from windy deleware!! suffering thru a head cold. every 1 stay safe and healthy

[@leilaquinones4323]

Feel better soon

[@mimimoeller2847]

Feel better! 😊

[@hollamonE]

She looks like The Grinch... Oh, she's a mean one, oh Mrs. Grinch. Her trial will be very interesting. Can't wait for discovery of her and Harvey's devices. I love how she was all huffy by how incriminating her jail phone calls were. It will be amusing to hear those during the trial. Idiots... love your show, Emily.

[@moniquedawn5252]

Yes, that's who she reminds me of, too!! Not trying to be mean, but she does!

[@jenaemjohn]

Oh my gosh! I so appreciate you and your sense of humor. So happy to be here

[@AFBerg12]

Peeps. I get that you are on it about the names and pronunciations- She has mentioned several times her neurodivergence has her struggling with the names. She IS focusing on the victims, maybe cut her a break or move on? 🤷‍♀️

[@suzanneniemeier9899]

I just started hearing about this. Wow! Thanks for laying out this out so well.

[@kathymccalley3492]

Emily, I think they will go after the X-wife next! She was called an Unindicted conspirator❗️

[@PatriciaThomas-j2l]

I’ve been following this case for awhile x glad that you to are covering it x

[@TheEmpressMouse]

Emily always has the coolest openings.

[@100Mickl]

Let’s do adult things for holiday time - life insurance wasn’t on my list 😂

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

Yes please, and thank you! I've been obsessing!

[@JE4-1]

8 Passengers - I guess they will turn around and try to blame each other. I don’t believe they’ll plead guilty & be sentenced immediately. They’re facing a significant amount of time & they will do whatever they can to get out of trouble. Donna has lived a life of unspeakable privilege. “No” is considered insulting to her. The remainder of her entire life will be a rude awakening

[@jodiphenix5500]

Thank you EDB!

[@TheVishusfish]

This story is like the gift that keeps on giving. I’d love to see your review of Charlie’s trial if you have time. I’m specifically interested in Wendi’s immunity deal and how it might impact future prosecution against her. Frankly, I think the entire family is going to be prosecuted.

[@jediping]

“All her rights” - was she forced to quarter military personnel in her house?

[@ROXY_MCFLY]

Please keep covering this!

[@ryasnipes6068]

Great job, Emily!

[@denisem5524]

Thanks!

[@bernieheaven]

Love this judge. Judge No nonsense💜

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Judge Newman (Murdaugh) in 22 more days will be Judge Me At My Beach House in Hilton Head! No lie!

[@lisawilson1847]

Yes please, cover this case. Thank you.

[@sofiabreland5845]

Love your channel! (Just wanted to mention that the victim’s name is pronounced MarkELL. Adelson is also pronounced differently, but I think the most important thing is to get the victim’s name right, I know you care about victims ❤)

[@shalinitahiliani5325]

This!

[@aheineman9138]

Yes, the stress is on the second syllable. I hear the syllable break like this: Mar-KEL.

[@AFBerg12]

EDB has mentioned many times that she struggles with names. Her focus is on the victims, cut her a break.

[@kc-lp6wg]

Thanks for pointing this out. So important! Also,The Eh-dull-Son's. Are. The. Worst.

[@kc-lp6wg]

​@@AFBerg12l don't think there's anything wrong with correcting the pronunciation after the fact. The OP said it in the most mild way possible. I'm sure that Emily would want to know going forward in videos.

[@ninadecker246]

Been obsessed almost with this case I know all the details but you read some things I had not heard before it’s a very interesting case

[@pinkymingo7]

Same here! I don’t remember anything about the wet money or the fact that the father made contact with Garcia!!

[@stephaniemowrey5257]

Thanks Emily! Great stream as always 💜

[@origamikiddo2625]

Love this animation for the countdown, gonna vibe to this while cleaning dishes

[@mimimoeller2847]

Catching up. Thank you, Emily. Hello Law Nerds!

[@Lawyerforlife]

Love the count down!!

[@faticus5369]

Was wondering where you are on this. Definitely interested in your take on this. Especially Wendi. She’ll come after Donna.

[@LisaMcNeal86]

OMG. This family trial should be interesting to watch. I am lost, though. Was the ex-wife arrested as well. I need a flow chart!!!

[@Starbuc1]

Been following this case for awhile. Stranger than fiction. This whole family was involved in this murder. Charlie-guilty. Donna - next to be found guilty. Wendi-after your mother guess who is next?😮😮😮😮 This is a law nerds case.. would love to keep up on this case and Donna’s upcoming trial with you and the gang..😊

[@debbielockhart7762]

Don't forget the father. I'm sure he is not innocent either. At the very least he knew exactly what was being cooked up. Disgusting group of spoiled narcissists.

[@Ironbeautifly]

Totally waiting for Wendi and Harvey to be next !

[@maryburke8314]

Yes please,follow up on the Adelson family. Would love to hear your thoughts

[@Luvscience069]

The prosecution closing in Charlie’s trial sounded like a closing for Donna!

[@hollybrown3420]

Sorry, replay crew today but still love hearing about these cases. Thank you and blessings to everyone 💜

[@JJDawn79]

Hi Emily, I have been quite invested in Dan Markel’s case, personal connections in Toronto. You may want to go to STS or Mentor Lawyer, Court TV and you can hear how us Canadians pronounce Adelson and Markel. in Canada is Meghan Markle- the actress in Suits ( which I worked on for a few seasons).

[@Chickadee672]

Looking forward to following this case! Never heard of it until Tuesday’s livestream

[@kellymac2404]

why couldn’t they just enjoy their lives? i will never understand these people.

[@harmonydesroches]

I'm interested in you tracking this case, please!

[@maureenLewis-m6k]

Donna ran the family. she hated her son-in-law.

[@missvickimae1150]

Why? Aren’t they both Jewish or just her husband and not Donna maybe she hates Jews? That doesn’t make much sense but what could be so bad about him?

[@karenbennett3662]

He probably wouldn’t bow down to her like everyone else especially about his children.

[@sherimarshall762]

I’m fascinated and shocked I had not heard of the case. Thank you for covering it!

[@AnnSale-xt5es]

Please cover the Markel case!

[@elizabethme4580]

Hi! Sorry, if my ex is murdered, I get an attorney immediately, just to protect myself. I am also the person who made my first will on my 18th birthday(no children or spouse).

[@missvickimae1150]

Interesting;)

[@margjeweijdt1510]

This is so sad. Not just for the victim's children, but also those of the female accomplice and her ex-partner. And the maternal grandmother making arrangements for her grandchildren... Is she not right in the head? The best thing should could have done, was to leave their father alone and not conspire to have him murdered.

[@annemarieallaire6564]

Seems like Donna does not realize she is not in charge anymore. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Thank you for covering this Emily.👍

[@heyandy.]

Yes EDB, follow the case please.

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

We should all just take Donna’s word on what has happened to her in jail; that she’s practically dying because they are starving her and denying her fluids and medication, about how she feels mentally, because she’s such an honest, trustworthy, & upstanding citizen. I feel TOTALLY comfortable, and inclined, to believe everything she says. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sandrablosser9888]

Am I missing the sarcasm?

[@karenbennett3662]

@@sandrablosser9888 the face plant emoji denotes sarcasm

[@rhondasisco-cleveland2665]

@@sandrablosser9888 so much sarcasm.

[@jenneroc]

I love your intro into the markel case. I've followed the case. However, I found your summary riveting. Great job Emily! I'd love to hear more.

[@timeonlinemusic]

the adelson case is wild and i can’t believe i’ve never heard of it before !! id love to hear the coverage as it occurs (especially with the call transcripts basically admitting to the crime 😂)

[@TheEmilyDBaker]

I am going to be covering Donna's calls more soon!

[@linzigold112]

Bring the Emily!

[@spirit13the1st6]

She's Done. A jury will convict her in 3 hours. Her meaness is so over the top.

[@trish818]

I hadnt heard of this case until Charlie's trual and started following it. Thank you for the broad overview as I only heard a small bit.

[@zummy2007]

Please please cover the Markell case!! 🙏🏻

[@jicky-mazuki]

Appreciate the coverage. Would like further updates in podcasts for both 8 passengers and Markel cases.

[@leopardontheprowl]

Please do cover this, it's somehow MORE interesting with the previous convictions.

[@debbierolland4931]

Great breakdown! First heard of this case on 20/20!

[@lisapully9274]

Yes! Please cover this ❤

[@seangettler1917]

I'm confused.... was that a murder case? Or a Monty Python sketch?

[@UntamedAlchemist]

What a sad, but interesting case.

[@terilee7629]

The accent is on the last syllable for Dan's name. It's MarKEL.

[@moongoddess8568]

Yes, please cover the Markel case. 🙏🏼

[@sammieq6728]

Any explanation on why Donna literally washed the money?? Was she worried about finger prints or something?

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Common practice. Cash always contains trace residue of narcotics. For the record, I saw this on tv and have no direct knowledge -

[@barrettlori9249]

Emily, I often wonder if Wendi would have driven down tresscott IF police weren't called.

[@Casper58]

Interesting case indeed 💜

[@Angelface11]

I can confirm that jail definitely doesn't treat you well or prison and they're supposed to it doesn't matter what you think if somebody they have to be treated like human beings and given their rights and often they don't let you speak to counselor counsel will not like the phone won't go through to call them and they won't talk to you except for like minutes before something happens usually in a big murder trial though council will take it more seriously because they don't want it to be thrown out because if your counsel doesn't do a good job and doesn't do everything in their power then it can just get thrown out. As it should be that's why lawyers and defense is supposed to do a good job but I can confirm that a lot of jails and a lot of at least half the people that run them are not good people

[@MoparMomma]

I agree. Usually the courts are pretty sure they have the guilty person. None the less, we are to have the presumption of innocent until proven guilty. Yet we treat the accused like they are guilty while in jail awaiting trial. We as a nation need to do better.

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

Amazingly I have multiple cousins who don't mind going back to prison. Always nice to know someone. TY for your input.

[@debbielockhart7762]

I really couldn't care.less if they are treating her well. She put a man in the ground 9 years ago. She hasn't deserved a single day of living (and living well) ever since.

[@Marta-hg3ru]

Good morning ☕️ I’m ready to hear it all

[@erpthompsonqueen9130]

Thank you. Watching from Alaska.

[@chrys7174]

Morning fellow Law Nerds from a rainy Texas 👋

[@brittanykay51]

Why on earth did these stooges not get burner phones for this and trash them?

[@FOMO-N-FindOut]

I was just watching the Charles Adelson testimony and couldn't get over two things: 1st - It's disgusting to me that Charley was laughing on the stand while being asked direct questions in relation to the murder of his brother-in-law (and telling) as well as 2nd - How much side commentary and verbal jabs the prosecution kept exhibiting during cross of Charley and even at times during Wendy's testimony. I didn't find that tasteful even if it was an accurate representation of the disgust around this whole situation and those poor boys that lost their Dad.

[@wiseblissnp]

Emily, please tell me the proprietary software that is in resturants that people are not even aware of. So like anyone that goes in business and starts talking is being recorded that can later be used ? Or did the FBI know that they would go to that resturant and get there 1st to set up a recorder? I really want to know. Please and thanks

[@missvickimae1150]

I think in the bushes or they had ppl eating near them maybe or an agent served them and bugged their table, maybe they sat in the patio is a possibility Idk if we’ll ever know but I want to know too! ;) Idk if having their personal phones already bugged could then turn them on to record w/o the phones turning on right? Who knows and they’ll just lie to us anyway I don’t trust them to ever tell the truth especially not the feds and I bet they have some AI stuff that’s amaze balls! ;)

[@karenbennett3662]

It’s called a parabolic microphone.

[@deborahrose8621]

FUN FACT: Kathryn (called Katy) was offered immunity to testify against Charlie and she refused. How dumb.

[@anniep1148]

I’d like to know what calls were going on before Donna scheduled the tv repair. Also surprised one of the killers tried contacting Harvey

[@purpledragonfly313]

Seems reasonable if he didn’t want the kids to live any place near the Adelson family… 😬 Besides wanting them closer, they clearly have issues…

[@maraedelacruz]

Super interesting case! We are now imvested. Let's go! Thanks Emily!!