Donna Adelson Indicted for Murder Caught Trying to FLEE to VIETNAM, Charles Adelson's Mother 

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.

There has never been a more literal risk of flight than someone on the jetway.

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

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.

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!!!

she talked about fleeing on a prison call? GENIUS! hahah woww

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.

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 best part? Donna firmly believing she can yank her phone away from law enforcement & keep it. 😂

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.

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.

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.

“Conspiracies always crack.” It’s like they say: three can keep a secret if two are dead.

So glad your grandma is doing well with her creative business adventures. It's nice to see someone succeed in today's crazy world.

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.

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.

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.

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

“He is 80 years old. Can he come with me?”-Her “To jail?!”-cop lol

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! 😂🤣😂

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

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.

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 RU-vid stations, especially the legal RU-vid 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 RU-vid 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 ru-vid.comwz2i_boGQPI?si=naMU8adyO80yVoS6

Finally. The _MASTERMIND_ of this suffering is going down.

Yes! I have followed this case from beginning. Glad she was indited.Wish they could get Wendy on something!

It's incredible how Wendi Allison is still living her life freely and happily.

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.

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!! 😂

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.

OMG "All the other flies are falling off of the lamp". I've NEVER heard that. PRICELESS🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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

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!

“Flies falling off a lamp;” hadn’t heard that before, but very good in a descriptive way!

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.

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.

She's no danger to the public ... She's accomplished what she planned!

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!

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.

I LOVE how surprised and upset they are that being arrested for murder is inconvenient.

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.

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.

The way he said “Challllls” every time 😂

I wanna hear the bond hearing and her lawyer try to argue how "my client is in no way a flight risk your honor" 😂

Did you hear about the Shanda Vander Ark case? Horrible.

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.

I want to travel the world with Bruce's grandma. I bet she'd get us into all kinds of shenanigans.

As a child of some very emotionally immature divorced parents, I couldn't even imagine a world where they could talk to one another

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

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

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

The officers treated them with tremendous deference and respect

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.

This whole story is a massive tragedy. The impact has been huge and so many people affected.

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! 😁

Back in 1969 many us soldiers also had a one way ticket to Vietnam!

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

I love your Grandma stories. They crack me up.

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.

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.

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 🫶🏼

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.

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.

This case is fascinating. Thanks for covering it.

Its weird to me that non of them watched any crime shows that would have made them rethink murder for hire over custody.

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.

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.

Rest In Peace to Dan Markel. I hope his family receives justice to the fullest extent. Hopefully they get Wendi too.

Donna is 72, not 80. Harvey is 80. Love your show, Bruce.

I never really understood what "intensely satisfying" meant to its fullest extent. That has now changed. Thank you, Counsellor.

Its really hard to believe , that people will conspire to kill their own family member!!

She is also keeping Charlie's Attorney!😂 How did that work out!!😂😂😂

Donna should have taken some tips from Bruce's basement-dwelling grandma, a woman who seems to have been on the brink of arrest for years.

The kids have not seen their paternal grandparents in years. So sad for these kids

It would be interesting to hear what you think about Dan Rashbaum (Donna’s atty.)

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! ❤️

The biggest tragedy of this entire story is the fact the murderous mother still has custody of the kiddos. Soooooo sad for them.

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 ...

Thank you, Michael and Bruce!

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.

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🙄

Thanks Bruce for shedding more light on this case … Justice For Dan Markel ✊

Been waiting and hoping you would cover the Adelson Crime Family!🎉

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!

Her reaction to getting arrested was like “ugh…this again?” Eye roll.

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.

Thank you for taking an interest in this case. I became addicted to the Charlie Adelson trial so it is a pleasure for me to see you comment on this. Your channel is the best, so I hope you will comment more on this case and the Charlie Adelson case! You guys rock!

"too many guys like her bunions" is not a sentence I ever expected to hear but you know what? To each their own.

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.

I could rewatch Donna Adelson’s arrest over and over especially after watching Charlie’s trial and listening to the jail house calls.

Enjoy watching & listening to you. Like how you describe & help us to understanding of the law!!

Thanks for dropping the video this exactly what I needed to wind down after a long day at work

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.

I’m sure in that split second Dan was thinking please don’t do this!

So tragic when people hate their ex more than they love their children

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? 👿

These people are despicable.

Nothing sweeter than seeing someone who has never faced consequences before, finally being forced to be accountable for their actions.

i know one thing i'm not doing today-- self snitchin'

I was worried about how a 70 Year old millionaire was going to get home from a busy international airport by himself 😅