Prosecution's opening statements in Charlie Adelson’s murder-for-hire trial in Leon County, Florida
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- čas přidán 25. 10. 2023
- Assistant State Attorney Sarah Dugan lays out Florida’s case to a jury of 15 people.
Charlie Adelson is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and solicitation in relation to the 2014 murder-for-hire of FSU professor Dan Markel.
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Please hold this entire family accountable!!!!!
Definitely Wendy
Yes every Adelson should go to prison. Wendi makes me sick to my stomach
DITTO.
Leave Wendi alone. Her kids need a parent.
The hitmen knew his routine bc Wendi provided it
She scheduled the hit for the exact time her supposed boyfriend was leaving town on a road trip. Luckily, he didn't leave until later, and had an airtight (on video) alibi.
No the killers got the information from the Prof's blog remember🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wendi is VERY INVOLVED. Her mom too.
@@ylekiote99999 lol
@ylekiote99999 when Georgia asked Luis "Did you get the info from a blog?" & he said "yeah" She said what blog? He said "Wendi" he thought she said "Did you get the info from a blonde?" 😂😂 She has been named by the actual hitman, a few times, that's pretty damming since she has "nothing to do with it."
MISS DUGAN YOU KILLED THIS! Dead center, right between the eyes. Charlie’s lookin ROUGH! Pasty, pale, hopeless, terrified…just like poor Dan felt in his final moments! He better go to prison for decades.
He can possibly be the prison "dentist".
Yes, she was great. Her composure, professionalism, and how compelling her statements.
Nicely said
Charlie is having his moment of realization. He’s checked out mentally it looks like.
Looks like he's in withdraw.
He’s definitely looking rough.
Well. Chuck better CHECK IN.
Donna Adelson belongs in prison, along with her son.
And off course her daughter, Wendi....Wendi started all of this and Charlie ended it. Donna and Harvey were definitely involved as well. B/c Charlie also had conversations with Harvey about the murder.
And along with her daughter
Wendy also
And daughter, Wendi.
A strong presentation by the prosecutor. Well done.
She’s making eye contact with the jury, glancing at her notes, all the while telling a story coherently and smoothly. I agree, she’s impressive
Each one of them will get charged !!!
@@caterinascarcellai certainly hope so!
@@kimi6767 maybe the convict will let something slip on the stand.
Sarah’s opening was great very clear and concise
It sure was! There was a lot to unpack and she did it.
@@marshapieroni6677 yes she did such a good job!! I watched some of the YNW Melly trial and the prosecutor was terrible and there was a hung jury
@@marshapieroni6677 tell me what you think of the defense’s story. It’s freakin laughable right??
Charlie is a dead ringer for Larry of the 3 Stooges - numbskull!
Yes!
😂😂😂
😅😂😂yesss
🤣 🤣 🤣 what about Harvey ? Don't he look like Curly ?
I was wondering who he reminded me of 😂 thanks.
Its just an impossible concept that the sister never spoke about her ex-husband's murder by two hitmen connected to her own brother. Every lie or omission benefits Wendy. Its like , picking which is the most narcissistic
She thinks she’s protected. She’s so incredibly arrogant and self centered, I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if when push comes to shove, she throws her own family under the bus!
I am sure this jury will convict him.
Man, that's quite a fam. Donna and Harvey not even there to support their son. They're probably like hell no, we aren't even getting near that courthouse
It would be soooo funny and amazing to see the prosecution adopt the “puzzle pieces 👉👈” shtick in their closing arguments to address all the implausibilities from the defense’s theory. Lol
Sounds guilty already..😢...because the three are in jail now, and who will then finance the trips?? Im not Sorry for this guy and his family, evil at its best
I could never have faith in any attorney who chooses to wear the socks Charlie’s attorney is presently wearing. I would take one look at his socks and think I was going directly to prison for life.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Very good opening. She and Georgia nailed him. Donna’s next. Then Wendi. Good job, Sarah and Georgia. Justice for Dan Markel. ❤️
Charlie, Wendi and their parents are ALL guilty thugs.
Katie was used like a Pawn as well as the other men in Katie's life. Charlie saw her vulnerability and used her and them. They are GUILTY TOO, but if not for Charlie and his Despicable family, Dan would not have been murdered in cold blood nor would these other 3 players even have known how to access Dan to do so. Wendi is totally GUILTY, too
May JUSTICE sweep upon all of the Alderson's!
Sarah did a great job laying the facts out for the jury. I feel like Raus bomb is working for the state. He seems to be throwing Charlie, his own client, under the bus with every statement he makes. Not that Charlie is innocent by any means...the defense so far is totally absurd.
Georgia is the lady with the green blouse; she is the lead prosecutor.
@@harleyd9857 Today Sarah, who as I stated did a great job, has on a green blazer w black skirt.... If you're going to correct someone at least be accurate.
@@BebeHearsAll-cy8xn ok I’ll look again. I only saw the prosecution’s opening. My error…
@@harleyd9857 no worries
He does sound pretty bad
Has Wendy been held accountable for her part in this? The entire family belongs in prison.
Why bother with a trial? After this opening, guilty is the only way to go!
I am so thrilled that the judge allowed the other defendants case information into this trial. Fantastic.
Wendy still believes she has zero responsibility in this. She’s so dirty I wouldn’t be surprised if she threw her own family under the bus.
The Proscecuters are so effective and prepared. Amazing. Dream Team for Justice.
- Very impressive.
The entire family needs to be in shackles. If this trial wasn't so disgraceful, it would be comical. Wendy swears to tell the truth, then it is one lie after another. The mother is " wacked" and appears to be the most driving force behind the murder.
I wonder how Donna & Wendi sleep @ night????????
narcissists sleep just fine at night
Miss Dugan is awesome. A calm, sharp, unflappable courtroom presence just like Miss Georgia Cappleman. They buried Charlie and his smug condescending attitude. Great trial and hopefully Donna and her little Actress (Wendi) both are tried and convicted and spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Dan and his parents deserve full justice!
Imo, the money was paid the following day because the victim didn´t die instantly. They coldly waited until Dan Markel´s confirmed death to pay.
Hope it was worth it Charlie………NOT!!! You’re precious family will never recover from this! There’s you and next your sister Wendi and then your Mother Donna
This prosecutor always does her homework.....Charlie is screwed.
I love when she says “ y’all” 🙂
Me too, is so inclusive 😊
It's her informal side - nice !
@@politicallyincorrect5802it's very "SOUTHERN"🤠
I love when Sarah quotes Charlie from the Dolce video, lol. She makes it so dramatic.
Great detective work on this cases
A woman would’ve noticed a car following them, it’s ingrained in us for survival. If a car takes the same three turns as I do, I’m paying attention. Im not saying something will happen but I’m paying attention and planning. I think men need to start thinking this way too. Better safe than sorry. RIP Dan.
So very true.
Charlie looks so defeated.
Jail is making him sick.He has the beetle juice look going with dark rings around his eyes.
The bit at minute 41 where she says Katie said “help me out” is new and must’ve come from Katie’s proffer. Before that wasn’t audible on the DV wiretaps
Charlie looks DONE
Charlie Adelson looks like he has horns
I am glad I found this channel; I have seen bits and pieces of this case on other channels, I never saw this part.
The prosecutor's opening statement shed a light on this case for me; she did an outstanding job in her opening statement.
Law enforcement (investigation) deserves a lot of credit for breaking this case.
Thank you for sharing this video and covering the case; I will continue to watch your videos (I subscribed to your channel) for updates on this case.
My heart goes out to the victims family. Thankfully a great Judge is overseeing this case.
Is Donna the mother going to be charged too?
wondering who came up with the idea,mom dad or daughter, to do the laundry out way
Why couldn't the in-laws JUST MIND their business, which WASN'T Dan Merkel🥴
When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?
Right🥴 why and how people think they won't get caught in today's SURVEILLANCE WORLD is beyond belief... Just dummies... "smart, entitled dummies"🤪
She Didi brilliant
I hope they LEO bugs Donna and Harvey's home during this trial. And charge her and Wendi.
I have been following this interesting case for sometime now. Yes, for sure Prof. Dan Markel deserves justice. And it's very evident the whole Adelson family is involved. But thinking about Charles Adelson for a moment...he went so far for this sister...not for himself..what he did is definitely wrong but not selfish...something makes me think he is antihero
Wendy is capable of killing his sons and take her own life than go to prison! Happen b4! I could happen to them!! They need to cut the chase and get her b4 she finds out she goin in
i am a Sarah fan
I wonder if ole terrified Dan will take the stand? And has anyone noticed Wendy or the parents in the courtroom supporting their Golden boy 👦 😅
You mean Charlie
I think you’re mean Charlie. Dan is dead
So does Wendi
Charlie discounted Dans life - wonder if Charlie would react the same if it was his son that was murdered
Both prosecutors look identical
The only thing getting Drilled now is Charlie's Two Hole...
Does anyone know if Wendy’s other brother is a witness?
He moved to New York
I think he’s a doctor
He appears to have cut off the rest of them
Smart man
Yes, Robert is on the states witness list
He is estranged from his family for marrying a non-jewish woman.@@BebeHearsAll-cy8xn
Yes
He’s estranged from the family
I swear this Judges voice is the same as the recording for the Unemployment Office , Exactly the Same only Not a 3 Hour Speech Making You Scared as Hell that you Might Press the wrong Number on the keypad and Go Straight To The Federal Penitentiary !!
LOL 😆
😂😂😂
Bruh…what? Puff puff pass
Why did charlie want to pay a third when wendie took out 350.00? Why didnt she pay? Cause that would of been a paper trail for her. They knew that charlie had a safe of cash. Even know he lied about that. Wby did he have a safe that was 6 ft tall have nothi g in it?. Cause he did he had cash.
Wow they got him. Hopefully the mom can be spared. Good family made a big mistake. Sad all the way around
Mom should be spared? Why? Isn't she one of the Master-Minds?
Good family made a mistake?? What I hope they all go to jail.
“Good family!!!!?” You’re the only one in America with this looney opinion. Evil is a more appropriate term for the Adelsons.
Hello Donna😂
What get me so mad that Wendi knew her mom was so disrespectful to her kids dad she did nothing !!! he may have been a mr now it all like my kids dad I hated because my kids dad was so smart he was Mr clean but guess what I loved him I have been with him for 32 years I wouldn’t never taken my kid dad away all she wanted was her mom to be her babysitter to go out and date but when Dan wanted he’s kids with him she had her bf he had he’s own gf she got mad because he’s gf was Skyping with he’s kids new gf but yeah she had a bf for 1 year who was tucking dans kids in playing baseball Dan didn’t do nothing it like he told he’s friends why can’t she just move on she divorced me she has bf I have gf why is she making my life hell it kill me when ppl say he was a prick so what was Wendi who stoled he’s parents uncle ring that cost a lot what do u call her when she stole everything from he’s bank account what do u call her when she waited for him to leave out of state and took all the furniture what do u call her when she stoled everything like he’s kids for a month tleft him with nothing and before he’s 40 bday who does that that she texted her friends about that he’s friends stated he’s house was empty please tell me if he’s prick what is she because what she did was worst as a prick who was talking to he’s friends he was abusive which women like her do lie so please Wendy evil a liar manipulating he’s and hr friend to dislike him but thank everyone new Wendy do he he had many friends because everyone new about Wendi two face that why he has a lot of love he is known every where Wendi was jealous of the at the got
Up until the last second he thought he was going to be found not guilty.
Wendi Analson
She didn’t do a great job at the opening statement
I think she did a very precise and organized opening statements. Lots of players and stuff has been going on almost 10 years now. Alpt to fit in in 52 minutes without the jury getting confused
On what are you basing your opinion?
Unimpressive opening by the State. The case screams for visuals to show the jury right away - a cast of characters chart with names and pictures and a timeline. Select juicy wiretapped quotes from Charlie and his mom and Katy. Jurors now expect to see and hear things, not just be told about them. C minus at best. I am ten minutes in and she has not pointed to much less emphasized a single action by Charlie. It's not a soap opera about the divorce. What relevance is it that Wendi changed the kids' names to Adelson? That would be her name thereafter, and it's awkward for kids to names different than their mother. Prosecutor keeps talking about him having "looked into hiring a hitman," but I think the evidence will show he just said "I could have hired a hitman, but a TV was cheaper." It's a critically important distinction.
You expecting Tom Cruise and Demi Moore to deliver the opening statement? This is reality, not Hollywood. She did a great job. Clear, concise presentation of facts and a simple narrative for jurors to follow. What more do you need?
@@SumTingWong1482A Few Good Men. Awesome movie!!