Donna Adelson Indicted for Murder Caught Trying to FLEE to VIETNAM, Charles Adelson's Mother
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Criminal Lawyer Bruce Rivers reacts to Donna Adelson Indicted for Murder Caught Trying to FLEE to VIETNAM, Charles Adelson's Mother
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It's such a bummer when you POLITELY ask the cops not to arrest your wife for murdering the father of your grandchildren, and they just ignore you.
I know the nerve 😂
@@SHARON.I 😂🤣🤣🤣
Hope it doesn’t ruin her day.
So crazy
Very rude, I thought! They just ignored him, as if he had not even spoken!
my favorite subtle moment is when the old guy says "aw come on, she's not going anywhere" as they are literally standing in an airport beyond the boarding area in the jetway like ten feet from an airplane to leave the country, lol
Well, he's sort of right, she's not going anywhere NOW, except to the chokey!😲😲
Lmfao people are so stupid lol “shes not going anywhere” lol o yah ok!
A country WITHOUT a US extradition agreement. We wouldn't have been able to get her back without a massive fight.
She wanted him to get an Uber so he wouldn’t get on that plane !!!
One way flight...no return ticket. Definitely not a vacation.
They got to live 10 years of the good life, while his parents lived in hell on earth, knowing what they did, and they got away with it.
And forcing them to work tirelessly on passage of a law in Florida re grandparents rights. They kept the boys from Danny's family and took the Markel name from the boys. It is evil on a hugely deep level what they took from the Markel family including his sons. And zero remorse but tons of arrogance and entitlement that they're truly not entitled to at all.
2:27 He says that "apparently everyone hated this guy" which is absolutely untrue. The ONLY people who hated Dan...were the Adelsons! He was loved by his students, co-workers, friends and family! I'm wondering if he meant that "everyone" meaning the Adelsons?
I still don't believe Harvey is involved. He seems 85%-90% oblivious.
@@KidVolcano He may not have been part of the plan to kiII Dan, but I truly believe he knows what happened. I mean -Donna- Big Mouth was talking to him and another person when she thought she'd hung up from her call to Charlie at the prison...and Harvey is joining in the conversation of her seeking a country with no extradition or "them" committing su!c!de. I think he knows. Plus, some are speculating that Harvey's big 70th birthday gift was the death of Dan. Good Ol Wendi couldn't recall the gift they gave him for this milestone birthday...give me a break!
Donna was 73 at the time of her arrest on Nov 2023. Donna and Harvey had one-way tickets to Vietnam. She's also using the same atty that represented her son Charlie, the one that got her son convicted to life w/o parole. This whole family is stupid.
Seriously. Such a great attorney. Let's have you (Charlie) admit you've known about the murder and who committed it but didn't come forward until you were arrested because of reasons. Brilliant legal strategy /s. Everyone knows that once you admit to even a tiny fraction of a conspiracy the whole house of cards is coming down.
That's one happy lawyer :D "What do you mean they're on the phone?" "They're on the phone sir, they got arrested in an airport, and want to retain you again for this set of charges." "CHA CHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING"
The best attorneys on earth would not have been able to save a conviction for Charlie. The FBI had him on tape meeting one of the coconspirators at a restaurant. The money trail was also cut and dry. He knew that everyone knew he knew about the plot.
There has never been a more literal risk of flight than someone on the jetway.
Timing!😂
😂
With a ONE WAY ticket! Bet they wished they would have sprung for a round trip ticket at this point!
They should have bought round trip tickets even if they didn’t plan to use the returns.
😂😂when I saw this last week, I thought she was busted ON the jetway! Thank you for confirming. BTW: the judge signed her warrant less than two hours before law enforcement got her. They hauled a$$🤣
she talked about fleeing on a prison call? GENIUS! hahah woww
The call apparently dropped so Charlie had to dial back in, and while they were waiting for him to reconnect they were talking in the background, like completely unaware that just because his call dropped didn’t mean it stopped recording 😂
She talked about suicide too. That's why she's sitting naked or in a "special outfit" in a 24/7 video surveillance isolation cell since Nov 2023.
Good.
Bahaha
@@notme2dayshe in general population now
she sealed the deal wth a 1 way ticket🤣
too funny. what a mastermind.@@HayleighPaige
“He is 80 years old. Can he come with me?”-Her
“To jail?!”-cop lol
Dan Markel was a fantastic father who would go to his children’s daycare to have lunch or snacks with them daily. He wanted to figure out a way to be able to tuck his children into bed every night worked into the parenting plan. He wouldn’t agree to let his children be moved away from him. Once Grumpy G’ma found out Dan wanted supervised visitation for trash talking G’ma, then G’ma went about fixing Dan in the most vile and unimaginative way. The number of children impacted by this selfish woman is truly heartbreaking.
The sense of entitlement by this family is just disgraceful. Out for 10 years enjoying life, while this poor man's family had to go through the agony of watching this and getting no justice is beyond words. Hope she spends the remainder of her life in a prison cell
The best part? Donna firmly believing she can yank her phone away from law enforcement & keep it. 😂
My lawyer said not to!🤦🏼♀️yeah maybe if asked, she’s not in a position to say no anymore 🤣
Would be hilarious if wasn't so sad for the children... The children are probably about grown now..
I’m guessing it has ALLLLL sorts of incriminating evidence on it maybe.
Like, if she was so inept to talk about escaping extradition with her convicted murderer son over a prison phone, imagine what she might have in her personal phone?
WENDI is counting her days of freedom
Thing is, the Adelsons have already had 10 years of freedom since the crime was committed. I doubt they have even considered that. Rich, but dumb as rocks.
I remember seeing this years ago and being outraged that the dentist and the mother-in-law weren’t being charged. Seeing this really makes my day, finally justice for Dan Markel!!!
i think they were waiting on hitmen to cooperate
I remember the case, that the victim was a professor. But I didnt' remember the names. So I'd seen videos about the Adelsons in my feed but I didn't realize it was this case.
What justice she hadn't committed any crime 😂
She said we're going to Vietnam 1 way that's not a confession 😂
@@loliking2763 she conspired and most likely masterminded her son in laws murder 2 if you run the jury is allowed to see that as consciousness of guilt🤷🏽♀️
@loliking2763 they have everything on tape, including the phone calls from jail, son to.mom
Trust me, separations can be hard when children are involved. Multiple court cases and I finally have 50/50 custody of my 2 year old and legal rights for my child. But not ONCE did I ever think to murder my child’s mother through the process. These people are completely sick in the head.
Agreed. !!!
You sound like a thoroughly decent father - good on you! As your 2 year old grows up and realises just how much their dad did to be an active part in their life, they will realise how loved they are, and that is a true gift. You don't have to like your child's mother, but you do have to be respectful - because your child is watching and learning how to resolve disputes and how to treat people from their parents. Your actions affect their future.
I wish you lots of luck and many happy times with your child moving forward 👍
People shouldn’t have kids if they can’t be adaptable. And I agree, Murder (MURDER??) is such a weirdly extreme reaction to something that many others deal with every day : (
Indeed. Anyway, it’s almost impossible to get away with murder in a first world country.
Yes, they are sick in the head, and the day after Dan was murdered, wendi moved the kids to Miami! She wants us to believe she had no idea that was gonna happen to her husband but not long after he was shot, she drove by the house to make sure he was dead!
You missed the best part for how she got busted for self snitching by not hanging up the phone with Charlie and talking about committing suicide and going to Vietnam on a jail call.
Yea theve had her suicide watch for awhile.. and suicide watch six. No close, no books, give you a green turtle looking jacket. It's awful.
I wonder if she got to population yet?
Or off suicide watch and in the hole for safety reasons. But you a little more freedom. Not much. It sux.
I've detoxed off methadone twice in jail. Worst thing on 🌎.
It's crazy now if your in a clinic they bring you everyday. It's wild.
Lucky mf'ers
“Conspiracies always crack.”
It’s like they say: three can keep a secret if two are dead.
🤣🤣🤣 Good one
Who is they??
Ralph barger tried to take credit for it, using it for a title in his book.
Was actually a quote from Benjamin Franklin.
@@AJdet-2, and now a lot of people repeat and use the phrase, hence the they.
@@lordchaa1598 But if it can be originally attributed to a single person ...
@@JustMe-fo4ev , who said it before Ben?
I worked in a family law firm but didn't last long. There were always crying women in the office, or angry men yelling. Everyone was on edge all the time. It was terrible. I'm a paralegal, and after that I got into corporate law. No more clients to deal with. What a relief.
Defense and Prosecutors will tell you that Family Law is pure hell.
Too many emotions.
My GF is an Attorney who specializes in Family Law. All the crying and angry rhetoric she is mostly numb to it all. What bothers her the most is watching the system screw over people who have done nothing wrong as well as the kids she is appointed GAL over.
@@THE-michaelmyersyep it’s a field fraught with injustice, not saying as a result of the lawyers , but just how evil a vindictive ex partner can be and what the law/courts seem to accept as basis to make decisions that have long term life altering consequences for people
@@bluev7427 I think the worst part of Family Law is Custody disputes. In fact this case as well as the Shanna Gardner case both in Florida have come from Custody disputes. I personally have seen cars damaged and false charges filed. About 10 years ago I watched the brother of a man's ex-wife enter a bar and beat the man so bad he had to be admitted to the hospital and I later learned the ex had lied. I might add that my GF has told me about times she has spoken to other Attorneys as they discussed strange and weird circumstances where a parent has died either during or just after they won custody in court.
As they say in Vietnam: gieo gì gặt nấy
I didn't know about this case until recently, but have watched hours of court videos over this past few weeks. I will say one thing: if the prosecutor for Donna is Georgia Cappleman (likely, since she prosecuted many of the defendants in this case, including Charles Adelson), then she's f***ed. Georgia is one of the most impressive prosecutors I've ever seen.
I put her up there with the prosecutors in the cases of Chandler Halderson, who deleted his parents in Wisconsin, and the 3 guys convicted for taking Ahmaud Arbury's life in Georgia. Both were brilliant and the prosecutor in Georgia had to take on 3 defense lawyers. Also the judges in both these trials were superb.
All Chaz had to do was hold a job and finish college. He chose to live lies in every aspect of his life and sucked at that too. Even faked an injury to lose a job he never had with SpaceX. Pathetic.
She is very impressive. Sarah Dugan also fantastic. Both women tall, beautiful and oh so smart.
@crookedcatlane Average looking really, but I'm sure a good lawyer.
Georgia is GOLD!
When she saw those cops I bet she peed herself in fear and you know what would take care of that... today's sponsor Step One underwear
😂😂 💯 🩲
Katie, the girlfriend of Charlie who coordinated hired assassins, did pee her pants upon her arrest, lol
So glad your grandma is doing well with her creative business adventures. It's nice to see someone succeed in today's crazy world.
Yes! Especially with a small cottage industry business.
I bet there's a real bunion site. People are nuts.
😂😂😂
If there's a woman selling farts in a jar...u betcha.@@MissTerri207
@@MissTerri207 There are foot fetish sites, I know someone who has one and a girl who has been his model. Just feet.
That has to hurt. She was literally a couple minutes from freedom and got stopped at the finish line. Guess her vacation will instead be provided by the county jail.
Bruce. in speaking of Dan you said:..."apparently everyone hated this guy". This is great disservice to the Mar-KELL family. Dan Markell was hated by his ex-wife Wendy Adelson and her mother Donna. Charles too as he put then plan in action. Dan Markell was much beloved by his family, colleagues, students and friends. This needs to be corrected somehow. This is at about the 2:30 point. Thank you
Like a rock skimming across a pond. No deep dive here. Doesn't know how to pronounce Markel. The disservice to the Markel family is great indeed.
I took it to mean that everyone in the Adelstein family hated him, not everyone who knew him. But I could be wrong & I can see how you thought that. It might be a good idea to fix that part of the video, so there isn't any ambiguity. Because (as much as I love Mr Rivers), it would be a cruel thing to say. I still believe he meant the family after watching it again though
@@Leonicles I agree, Bruce meant no disrespect. But the Content Genius could record his father saying "the Adelson family" then go back to his laboratory and do his editing magic. Thanks.
Most jail phones are not only recorded but also they have people who’s job it is to listen to your conversations in real time as well.
This is exactly why there are all of these arrest videos where the suspect gets their phone taken away first thing. They can always call someone from jail. But it'll be monitored.
Finally. The _MASTERMIND_ of this suffering is going down.
Wendi is the mastermind, beg to differ. Wait until we hear what prosecutor reveals in Wendi's trial. What's app.... Wendi ?😂😂😂😂
I just hope she doesn't walk, considering her age or other reasons
@@djordanjere2911 I don't believe Wendi is smart enough to do what Donna has done. There is evidence that Donna not only has the brains but also the sly sadistic streak a mile long.
@@QuinnieMae look at wendi's academic credentials. Don't be fooled by her DOE eyes and open mouth in testimony. She's cunning enough to keep out of the murder. But she is only one who knew Dan's schedule, not just the instigator. Wendi tried to frame boyfriend for murder. I agree Donna is evil and entitled enough to think they would get away with it... but Donna actually shows extreme emotional childish mistakes with her jail house calls. Ms Wendi didn't make those mistakes. IMO
@@djordanjere2911I believe there's evidence that Wendi was part of plotting to get full custody and the ability to move her children 8 hours away to Miami. I 💯 am convinced it was grumpy g'ma's idea to have DM killed when custody plans went down the drain, and then she put it in motion when DM requested she only get SUPERVISED visits with his sons. Once the horrendous things she tried to make those boys believe about their father came to light, Donna put her ultimate plan in motion and put her henchman baby boy in charge of logistics. I think sometime during all this planning Wendi caught wind of what was actually gonna happen, & Donna got her involved in the shadows. There are too many coincidences between Wendi & Lacasse for me to believe he wasn't supposed to be the fall guy, so in this aspect Wendi HAD to know. I just don't think this was her idea, though, nor do I think she was hands-on enough to ever be indicted. Knowledge of a crime does not make one guilty of it. Maybe more will be revealed to change my mind, but there's not enough there as of now.
It's incredible how Wendi Allison is still living her life freely and happily.
Tick tock. Almost over.
Simple. The family kept wendi out of the mrdr as much as possible. There is zero evidence against her except for what she said in the court testimonies, she's a bad liar and has a hard time keeping her mouth closed. Edit i almost forgot, there is one thing: Wendi tried to frame her ex boyfriend, she tried to set it up so he would be in the vicinity when the hitman would strike
I have been following this case since 2016 when it broke. Dan Markel was killed July 18th 2014 and died in the hospital early morning of the 19th. He was a legal professor at the law school in Tallahassee, FL. And there's so much more to this case than what you had spoken about and that is the reason why the DA is not going to make a deal with grandma from hell. And little Wendi (she's an attorney herself) the ex-wife from hell..she is all part of this malicious and hideous crime as well. She drove by the crime scene about an hour after Dan was shot. Yep that's typical if you're guilty.
All of the internet and CZcams stations, especially the legal CZcams stations are all talking about it. You need to get on commentary with STS Nation, he's a former reporter and knows all about this case. You would be great as one of their panels, your smart, legal mind and very funny.
Donna just got through yesterday having a status hearing in court where they had to talk about an issue that may rise in court in the trial. Charlie's attorney which is now Donna's attorney spoke to Donna right after Charlie was convicted. Donna was all upset on a jailhouse call with Charlie when she thought she hung up the phone but she didn't. There was a Open Mic call and Donna was upset and talking about what to do, her assets and fleeing. She was saying, this attorney "Dan" Rashbum told Donna that she might have a chance to flee in time. Something like that. Yeah the attorney can't give her advice on that and it might be a big problem for this attorney..We'll have to wait and see. SMH!!
And I kid you not you would have a blast with this attorney Dan Rashbum (Rashi), I call him). He thinks half A$$ backwards from a normal legal perspective. He just went on STS Nation and was talking about this and him representing Donna. I couldn't believe he did that and commented little bits on what he spoke to Donna about regarding her flee. Yep we're all waiting for the judge to put a gag order on him for talking. If you watch Charlie Adelson's trial you would just see this attorney Bozo the clown in action. Which to me that's great let him keep causing a disaster and they all end up in prison because they all need to be in prison anyway..‼️ Yes every one of the families they're all in on it.
The reason it took so long to start convicting the Adelson's was because there was a prosecuting attorney in Tallahassee that was friends of and a judge or state representative in Miami that was a friends with the Adelson's. Willie Meggs is his name he's retired... Thank you Jesus!! And now a new prosecutor's there and they're getting this thing done...long awaiting too... Yep Adelson's had connections.
Here is the CZcams channel: "Surviving the Survivor Best guest in true crime."
And here's a link to the attorney Rashi's interview with them which was an absolute disaster and hilarious at the same..SMH
czcams.com/users/livewz2i_boGQPI?si=naMU8adyO80yVoS6
Thank you! I never understood the reason for the delay. Your explanation makes sense.
Yep, for years and years State Attorney Willie Meggs claimed there wasn’t enough evidence to bring them to trial. And yet, Wendi’s boyfriend at the time, Jeff Lacasse, had solved the crime ten minutes into his police interview. If you deep dive into this case you will not believe it. If it was a Hollywood script, no one would believe it.
Thanks for typing all that! Very interesting!!
Markel was shot July 18, 2014 & died July 19th, not the 29th.
@@mariagabrielle6383
Exactly right. Before I read your comment I sent her one that basically said the same thing. I know a LOT about this case but she knows a TON!
She sure did get the date screwed up
though.
I am shocked that you said “apparently everyone hates this guy” about Dan Markel! He was absolutely loved my many. I have been following this case for quite some time and have not heard anything but very wonderful things about Dan and his family. I love your show but had to call this statement out.
The way you say “Charles” is hilarious! 😂🤣😂
Think by everyone he meant the adelson family
@@mikesuttles8059 - That makes more sense.
I wrote a similar comment!! Danny was loved by damn near everyone EXCEPT the Adelsons.
Pretty sure in this context he meant hated by all the Adelson's.
Nope .. some people who were taught by him have said he was arrogant. Considered himself part of the elite and was dismissive of those he considered inferior in intellect.
RIP Dan Markel. Killed for fighting to be a good dad in a legal system that makes that so hard yet he was doing well in court until the Adelson family decided he needed to die for being a good dad. Let’s not forget that his wife Wendi walks free so her children know what she did to her dad even if she walks.
@@AKAClaudia no the only thing large is that forehead
@@AKAClaudia I think I found the murder weapon
@@AKAClaudia where was your forehead on July 19th, 2014?
@@alexanderdumas-🤣🤣🤣
@akaClaudia Do you mean "type slower" and or proof read?
You shouldn't criticize others unless you're post are mistake proof either sweetheart.
Stealing street signs was a thing when I was in college too. We came back from the Christmas holiday one year and the university had gone through all the dorms and confiscated all the signs and returned them to the highway department. We got a threatening letter after that warning us not to do it again. Nowadays I guess they'd send in the SWAT team. You know, for safety.
OMG "All the other flies are falling off of the lamp". I've NEVER heard that. PRICELESS🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes! I have followed this case from beginning. Glad she was indited.Wish they could get Wendy on something!
I can’t stand Wendy she knew so much I hope they arrest her soon
@@Salgalpal111 💯 Agree!
It’s so sad that Wendy has custody of her children. One day they will find out that she, her uncle, and grandma conspired to murder their dad. But I’m hopeful Wendy will get her turn soon.
Her testimony in Charlie's case came off so fucking phony. Yeah your brother was involved in this for 10 years with your mom and they never said anything to you? Buulllllllsheeeeeet.
@@bcbock I mean, it's all over the internet, and I'm sure they're looking stuff up themselves.
At the time of the murder, a motion filed by dad (the victim) was pending in family court that sought to prohibit Donna’s unsupervised contact with his kids. The hearing never happened.
Exactly. Danny was about to drop the equivalent of an Atomic bomb in court (actually filing the day he was murdered) it’s so blatantly obvious what happened and insane that it took this long to get these monsters behind bars.
I thought he had already succeeded with that. I heared donna had continuously badmouthed him to his kids
I’m so glad you’re covering this!! The Adelson Moffia is getting taken down one at a time. Vile people who couldn’t just allow a father to love his sons and be in their life. Don’t think for a second Dan Markel was a bad guy… that’s BS lies the Adelsons have been telling people.
Dan Markel was well liked by everyone BUT the Adelson's. It was disingenuous to speak badly of Dan without knowing the facts about the divorce. Donna was extremely hateful of Dan and if you watch the trial of Charles, where emails and text messages from Donna to Wendi were read out in court, you will see just how much Donna hated Dan.
Facts. Dan was loved and respected by damn near everyone EXCEPT the Adelsons.
Facts. Dan was loved and respected by damn near everyone EXCEPT the Adelsons.
That’s not what “disingenuous” means. You seem to think it’s synonymous with the word “wrong,” it isn’t. To be disingenuous basically means “to not be genuine,” usually applied when a statement is given or some position is taken. An example; if Bruce had known beforehand that Dan Markell was actually well liked by everyone but the Adelsons, but he knowingly lied and stated otherwise for whatever reason, that would be disingenuous. However; if he were simply mistaken when he said it - which he clearly was - then it’s not disingenuous, it’s just incorrect.
Sorry to ramble about it, I’ve frequently been seeing people misuse the word lately. Maybe it’ll help someone though at least.
Well said. Just commented similarly myself. Disappointed to see Bruce tackling a story without furnishing himself with the facts.
@@giusepperesponte8077 you done a good deed (intentional grammary). Sarcasm used to have a strict meaning. Nowadays all the tools have used the term incorrectly and therefore the meaning is now basically undefined
I love that you stole a street sign for a girl when you were a kid! A boy stole a street sign for me in high school (the street was the same as my last name). I totally refused it! I was scared to death the police would come for me!! 😂
Same here, except the boy left me a “no parking” sign with a flashing orange light on top. 🏮After he rang the doorbell (he knew I was home alone with a friend), I brought it inside immediately because I was afraid the neighbors might think I took it, or that I hang out with hoodlums. It was HUGE (almost 5 ft. tall) and made with heavy steel with a round platform. It certainly was a silly stunt! 😆
😂i was gonna ssy how long you been watching this channel you're gonna get caught for self snitching accomplice🤣
Romantic
@@8Platinum8 😂 Oh, we are waayyy beyond the statute of limitations!!
I knew a guy who lost his car on a wild night out. He spent days looking for it. When he finally found it, it was parked under a street sign that was his last name.
“Flies falling off a lamp;” hadn’t heard that before, but very good in a descriptive way!
I LOVE how surprised and upset they are that being arrested for murder is inconvenient.
Thanks Bruce. You should review Wendy Adelson’s interview with the police the day the murder occurred. She threw her brother under the bus quickly in the interview and she drove by her ex husband’s house shortly after the incident. Later she is testifying at her brother’s trial and discusses her immunity because she is testifying and there is some banter about it while she is on the stand and the prosecutor asking questions. You are right, you can’t make this stuff up.
Wendi Adelson is also an attorney herself. So she knows how to play the game… but truth always comes to the surface in the end.
Guilty
@@TravelersThread
I believe the truth is already at the surface but what we can see is the tip of the iceberg as they say. No doubt there's a ton beneath the surface but without it there's a chance she could escape justice.
I hope not
Total Bull. Wendi spoke of Immunity only when she was grilled under Oath bout it. Wendi totally innocent of all this
@johnmahoney3566 Hahahahahahahah. Right ace. Rats eat rats. When mommy put away for life then daddy for life the testimony will include that murdering pos. She will not walk free when the rest of the fam doing time. And then the other brother who pulled away from this disfunction......he's going to add evidence to the pile. Give your head a shake.
Oh man. You were too kind. I really think even if she isn't found guilty, she was so vile and contributed to the ultimate outcome! Never talk down about your kids or grandkids' parents! That's mental abuse! Sorry, Donna! Womp womp!
AGREED!!
Yeah …Those emails show what a diabolical demon she is too..
We've 3 grown daughters. Told all that unless their husbands become addicts or abusive our ears are closed to anything their husbands tell them in their private lives. To tell anyone words their husbands share in confidence with them is a betrayal of sorts. The last thing a spouse needs to think is their inlaws know things shared in trust. Any problems are between them and need to be solved by them. Our oldest divorced her 1st husband and we remain friendly bc he's the dad of 2 of our grands. A good dad too. She was also fathered by a guy I had a long relationship with who sadly was an addict for the 1st 15 yrs of her life. My current husband adopted her when she was 5. Her bio dad loved her enuf to sign papers. When she was 15 he got clean for 13 yrs b4 he passed from cancer. She had a relationship with him in those clean yrs. He never paid child support but when he passed he left her all he owned. His parents did too. She was able to finish college and buy a home outright. We never spoke negatively of him. I told my daughter that he had an illness and it was always our hope he'd beat his demons and he did. Looking back 18 years after his death I've no regrets that I didn't speak down about him. The clean him was a pretty good guy. Even in active addiction he had deep regrets of what drugs took from him.
Sorry so long but I get upset for kids...even grown ones whose parent or grandparent speaks ill of their mom or dad.
Michael rests in peace and I'm glad my daughter got to know him b4 he left this earth.
May I add my husband of 40 yrs is a stand up guy for our girls and our grands adore him. I do too.
@user-tl8wx1bu1f wow that's a bit of a shutdown, like a warning, Don't come to me with your thoughts, don't use us a sounding board. Lovely.
I hope they never burden you with anything difficult, no "real life" issues. My daughter and my son can come to me and trust me to listen. I can be in their corner without agreeing with every thought they have but I'll listen and I won't be overly reactI've. We can talk out the future together.
My parents are like you though. There's a limited range of emotions allowed. Gratitude, positivity, "respect".....
I managed not to. If they asked why we split, my answer was always "we didn't get make a good couple, and we are going to make sure you guys get to see your dads no matter what."
You definitely need to react to her waiver of conflict hearing because she wants Charlie's lawyer. I would love to hear your thoughts on her picking his lawyer too!
She’s so cold blooded. He says you’re under arrest for the murder of Dan Markel, and she says here we go again? Despicable evil people
I want to travel the world with Bruce's grandma. I bet she'd get us into all kinds of shenanigans.
Like the female Mr Chow from The Hangover.
She's no danger to the public ... She's accomplished what she planned!
What happens to the next unfortunate person who gets in the way of her goal 😳
no karens are safe mental emotional or physical dangers💯
It isn't all about her "danger" to the public. It is about the fact she murdered someone and she needs to face judgement.
@@debbielockhart7762 you totally missed the meaning pov of this person/ id explain it but certain things i'm not good at explaining
You're right. She's definitely no danger to the public now. Not in jail/prison.
Bruce, I've been following this case on some other channels. The family shenanigans are insane! It's an extremely serious matter but I enjoyed having a giggle at Donna's expense.
On a serious note, I worry about the welfare of Wendi and Dan's children, and feel so sorry for Dan's parents. It's dragged on so long.
Wendi drove by after Dan was shot to make sure he was dead, and then the next day after he was dead, she moved the kids to Miami, so she's going to be next after mama's found guilty!
As a child of some very emotionally immature divorced parents, I couldn't even imagine a world where they could talk to one another
That must be traumatic to go through. I hope you are well.
Awww ... This is just sad .😥 It took work and time ; still , my ex and I , remained friends and maintained an united front . Children thrive when their parents remain respectful and maintain a kinship , despite the romance dying . I wish you understanding , peace of mind , and softness of heart . You have witnessed what bitterness can produce . Just not fair to a child's emotional development . 💞 You will strive for better 💗 😘😎
The way he said “Challllls” every time 😂
I saw this video just last week and it was my introduction to the Markel case. It's been wild catching up. It's like these people have never seen a Coen brothers film.
@BrayTube Or ANY crime shows, like Ozark, for example! Gramma Gotti (Donna) literally washed, yes, washed the cash they gave the hitmen! And, and, she wrote checks to Katie M, who facilitated the hit! There's so much to this case, but, because the addelsons are so stupid, it really doesn't take too long to get caught up, and it's very entertaining! It's also very sad, I mean absolute no disrespect to Dan Markel, his kids (true victims) & Dan's lovely parents. RIP Dan #JusticeforDan
Look up •Over My Dead Body• to catch up. There’s so many people and situations you’ll have to take notes !
@@doneldamacdonnell8602 I've binged most everything and I think I'm up to date now. My gut tells me that Wendi will be the last person indicted so that there will be nobody left to make a plea deal for. She's toast.
@@BrayTube …. Let it be. It’s been a long wait. Those poor boys !!
Did you hear about the Shanda Vander Ark case?
Horrible.
As someone who went through child court as a child, if I found out my mother murdered my father to get complete custody of me I’d have run even faster away from her than I already was
I wanna hear the bond hearing and her lawyer try to argue how "my client is in no way a flight risk your honor" 😂
Markel was shot and killed in the garage of his Betton Hills home. Three other people have previously been sentenced in the case: Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera--the two hitmen who killed Markel, and Katherine Magbanua-who acted as a go-between connecting the hitmen with Charlie Adelson. Magbanua was dating Adelson at the time of Markel's murder and Garcia is the father of her children. Rivera was a childhood friend of Garcia's.
What's funny is, while Vietnam doesn't have an extradition treaty with the US, they will work with the US to send her ass back if they caught her over there lol
That's what Carl Steinbeck said. It might take a little longer and it might cost a little more money, but it's been done.
Yeah no extradition doesn’t mean you won’t get sent back, that guy that was doing the ghost guns and ended up facing statutory grape charges fled to Taiwan (no extradition agreement) and they arrested him and sent him back to the US
I never heard of this case until last week and the first I heard of it was Donna Adelson being arrested and even I gave a huge sigh of relief seeing her prevented from fleeing to Vietnam. For anyone who doesn’t know, we do not have an extradition treaty with Vietnam. Donna and Harvey were hours away from sipping tropical drinks on a veranda but were stopped thanks to her discussing her plans with the son convicted of hiring a hit man to murder Dan Markel over a prison phone. They might be rich but none of the Adelsons are particularly bright. Or they’re just so arrogant they thought the law would agree that Dan needed to die for refusing to move to Miami. #JusticeforDanMarkel
Wendi’s mother acting like the arrest at the airport while they’re trying to flee to Vietnam is SUCH AN INCONVENIENCE. Silly silly silly old lady🙄
The officers treated them with tremendous deference and respect
This whole story is a massive tragedy. The impact has been huge and so many people affected.
I’m gonna tell you right now the daughter, Wendy, probably hyped up the situation to her family that this guy who unalived was a horrible person to the point that they probably feared his presence around her and the kids and I believe she instigated the entire situation.
I agree. I think Wendi manipulated her family, Donna and Charles especially, to solve her custody issues with Dan. She’s a nasty piece of work.
@@judith3218How surprising that the murders would raise a PoS
Ok, but to murder him seems to make them what they believed he was. That's not logical.
Of course. There’s no way this was planned without Wendi’s blessing. Wendi was just much smarter than the rest of her family and insulated herself very well over the years.
They were controlling of eldest brothers love life too - he cut ties thankfully
These people are horrible. They not only conspire to kill Dan but she moves the kids 2 days afterwards then changes the children’s last name to Adelson. They completely erased the father. Despicable.
Hi Bruce! I’m currently starting my second semester of the first year of law school (have been following and loving your content since before I even studied for the LSAT). As a first gen law student you’ve become my internet lawyer uncle lol! Would love to hear any advice you have for law students getting through the first year ☺️ Thank you for all you do 🫶🏼
You'll be alright, rooting for you from Chicago.
1st rule follow every single rule 2nd rule no empathy for the defendant and just do your job. 3rd rule never back down
Best wishes with your endeavors into the world of law. 👩🏻⚖️😊
If you are a listener he is often offering advice that should be helpful in your journey. Best wishes for a fabulous career, we always need good lawyers to save our butts if we ever find ourselves in a courtroom.
First day, first class of law school and the professor should say, “Today I challenge you to decide how you will operate as a lawyer. Ethics should be above everything. You should never, ever consider an unethical act because if you do, you are done.”
This was the message my husband received in his first business law class. It served him well in his business/finance career. He reported an embezzler only to find HE was the one to get fired. He stuck to his guns, took them to court and got a settlement and cleared his name.
Too many guys like grandma’s bunions. 🤣😂 I love the eForms ads that you do. Please don’t ever stop talking about ‘grandma in the basement’ & her illicit activity(s). I nearly pee my pants laughing every time! Can’t wait to hear about what grandma is up to next, LOL! Love your sense of humor! Thank you! 😁
It’s really inspiring to watch the content of a father and son collaboration . It makes me miss my own father and should be a reminder to appreciate the time we share with family and friends as it is all too fleeting.
Don't forget the antics of Granny Rivers!
@@ShepherdsCreek 🤣😂😆. I love it when she bought the “crotch rocket”🏍️ !!!
I Was Very Close To My Father All Of My Life And He Died Way Too Young. Live Every Day As It Is The Last!❤
@@ImAlreadyGone529 If one is fortunate enough to have a loving relationship with their father it’s a blessing others just can’t imagine.
@@andsuddenly4252 That Is Why The Government Housing Projects Would Search To Make Sure Fathers Were Not In The Homes! Intentionally The Government Did This To Our Precious Diverse Families!
Donna is 72, not 80. Harvey is 80. Love your show, Bruce.
Thanks Bruce for not jumping on the Bandwagon and doing an immediate reaction. You wait, gather facts, and give us the very best of the best. Would love to see you on STS some day
What facts? Wrong age of Donna, describing Dan by saying “everybody hated this guy”.
If you think this video was “factual” I suggest you do some research on this case and think again.
I love your Grandma stories. They crack me up.
I have been following this case closely.. It is unbelievable that these people have destroyed their lives over a custody battle. Love your videos and personality!! Keep up the great work.
Bruce, I love how much integrity you show in everything you say and do, especially when you related the story of your acrimonious divorce. I have no doubt whatsoever that no matter how much crap you and she were throwing at each other privately you never once spoke ill of her in front of your kids. I bet you even spoke quite civilly to each other and were a team when it came issues with the kids because you knew that they were the most important things to you both. Well done. You're a good man.
Its weird to me that non of them watched any crime shows that would have made them rethink murder for hire over custody.
It's like she's more disgusted that she spent money on 2 tickets to Vietnam and can't use them than the actual murder charge.
Rest In Peace to Dan Markel. I hope his family receives justice to the fullest extent. Hopefully they get Wendi too.
Thank you, Bruce and Michael, for everything you do. You both are the dream team. Wishing you all the best from St. John's, Newfoundland! ❤️
Yep and the jail puts a notice that all phone calls are recorded and they still snitch on themselves.
This case is fascinating. Thanks for covering it.
Once again, Bruce not only providing entertainement through his regular content, but also wisdom and life lessons in the end. Great channel, would watch again.
I never really understood what "intensely satisfying" meant to its fullest extent.
That has now changed. Thank you, Counsellor.
Back in 1969 many us soldiers also had a one way ticket to Vietnam!
You weren't invited, don't forget that part
@@joannahampton5979 Due to the draft they didn’t have a choice either. It’s not like they wanted to go to the party.
Welcome home!
Im sure Ive said this before, but you have great charisma. A very entertaining and likeable personality. Its a gift and not often seen in people.
Imagine the poor kids growing up. Not only was their father murdered, but it was done by their mother’s side of the family. And not just one person from that family, the ENTIRE side of that family had something to do with it. What a shitty thing to do to the kids that you supposedly care about. Their lives are forever destroyed. The have no father and will never have any relationship with the other side of the family.
It would be interesting to hear what you think about Dan Rashbaum (Donna’s atty.)
She is also keeping Charlie's Attorney!😂 How did that work out!!😂😂😂
Yes!!!! I'm so confused how this works out.
Well she is lazy to explain from a to z to new lawyer.Since he already knew,they just need to made up another story.
She can get Bruce Rivers, and it wouldn't help.
She has no defence.
Its really hard to believe , that people will conspire to kill their own family member!!
Thanks Bruce for shedding more light on this case … Justice For Dan Markel ✊
I heard about this case but haven't followed in detail. What I think is amazing and almost unbelievable to me is that the main "benefactor" of the divorce / custody battle (literally) is the (former) wife, and just about anyone in that family is in jail or on their way to jail except her ...
RIP Dan Markel
Her reaction to getting arrested was like “ugh…this again?” Eye roll.
The kids have not seen their paternal grandparents in years. So sad for these kids
Been waiting and hoping you would cover the Adelson Crime Family!🎉
Yep
Thank you, Michael and Bruce!
I’m sure in that split second Dan was thinking please don’t do this!
I grew up with a guy, I thought I knew. They think he killed his first wife but couldn't prove it. The second wife he got busted for. He had intended for her to be found at a later date, not a few days after he dumped the body. Moral of the story is now he is in prison, mom is dead and grandparents are raising the child. Really? I have had a nasty divorce and I know the thought crosses your mind but, look at the big picture. The child loves you both, the more you hurt each other, the more you hurt the child.
A correction Bruce, her husband is 80. She is around 73.
"too many guys like her bunions" is not a sentence I ever expected to hear but you know what? To each their own.
I could rewatch Donna Adelson’s arrest over and over especially after watching Charlie’s trial and listening to the jail house calls.
finally somebody articulates the saddest part of this whole case, that the children were fkd over by their family and also lost their whole family in one foul swoop
Large and in charge mom, on her way to jail. Imagine the family dynamics in this family.
I wonder when they turned evil, or were they always evil.
Did she knock off the little league right fielder, so her son could play right field?
Did she knock off a cheerleader, so her daughter could make the cheerleading squad.
Did she knock off the other dentists in town?
Just when did this family turn evil? 👿
the fact they think this intertwining codependency is healthy makes me sick / the other brother severed ties a while ago i think before the hit!
I think that Donna Adelson needs to hire you to defend her. Her current attorney is not the best and he’s boring.
My new favorite channel. I love your brutal honesty flavored with colorful language. Make me feel right at home. Im a correctional officer at a federal prison in kentucky. I love watching how people find themselves in the prison system and the process they go through to reach that point.
I love your content and how you mix information with humour. Even though I've listened to numerous other great creators' coverage, I can't miss yours.
Enjoy watching & listening to you. Like how you describe & help us to understanding of the law!!
Thanks Bruce & Michael! I asked about this lovely family last night & here it is! You guys are truly the best! More after I watch this!
I remember watching the trial for her brother and the two that he contracted to kill the father right in his driveway. What I took away from it was that this woman and her son hated the son-in-law more than the woman divorcing him. It was almost a game of capture the flag to them rather than custody of children. The children must be early to late teens by now and I cant imagine being shielded of the news.
So tragic when people hate their ex more than they love their children
Thanks for dropping the video this exactly what I needed to wind down after a long day at work
It still infuriates me that grandma, uncle, and mom weren't all charged and arrested from the get go. The fact those kids have been with these monsters that completely erased their father from their lives, including changing their last name, is disgusting. I hope they grow up and learn of this and hate these monsters.
Edit: I disagree Donna deserves just as much time as Charles. She was the one that pushed for this. The horrible crap she did before this to try and make the father's life difficult alone should have warranted some kind of charge. Dan was literally murdered right after a court filing to limit grandma's access because of the crap she was saying to the kids. She was the primary instigator of this.
might not had the evidence at the time or it was bit more flimsy hence waiting til others got convicted so can use that to boost their case.
@@arbiter1 I can't believe it took a decade to sort it out.