Prosecution's opening statements in Charlie Adelson’s murder-for-hire trial in Leon County, Florida

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  • 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.
    The Tallahassee Democrat will livestream each day of the trial of Charlie Adelson from the courthouse. Watch on Tallahassee.com or our Facebook and TH-cam pages. Download the Tallahassee Democrat app to receive text alerts on when to watch - from opening arguments to the verdict.
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  • @kathleenshannon5451
    @kathleenshannon5451 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Please hold this entire family accountable!!!!!

    • @Teetoy4
      @Teetoy4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Definitely Wendy

    • @stephenschemm2584
      @stephenschemm2584 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes every Adelson should go to prison. Wendi makes me sick to my stomach

    • @anitawallace265
      @anitawallace265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      DITTO.

    • @edbregin2180
      @edbregin2180 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Leave Wendi alone. Her kids need a parent.

  • @vicster3758
    @vicster3758 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    The hitmen knew his routine bc Wendi provided it

    • @sooke54
      @sooke54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      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.

    • @ylekiote99999
      @ylekiote99999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      No the killers got the information from the Prof's blog remember🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @anitawallace265
      @anitawallace265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Wendi is VERY INVOLVED. Her mom too.

    • @vicster3758
      @vicster3758 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ylekiote99999 lol

    • @cayla7820
      @cayla7820 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@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."

  • @christina5kids16grands
    @christina5kids16grands 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    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.

    • @anitawallace265
      @anitawallace265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      He can possibly be the prison "dentist".

    • @cbesthelper404
      @cbesthelper404 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, she was great. Her composure, professionalism, and how compelling her statements.

    • @tab8896
      @tab8896 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nicely said

  • @G.Harley.Davidson
    @G.Harley.Davidson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Charlie is having his moment of realization. He’s checked out mentally it looks like.

    • @sharonsmith3687
      @sharonsmith3687 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Looks like he's in withdraw.

    • @christina5kids16grands
      @christina5kids16grands 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He’s definitely looking rough.

    • @anitawallace265
      @anitawallace265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well. Chuck better CHECK IN.

  • @nicklatham6635
    @nicklatham6635 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Sarah’s opening was great very clear and concise

    • @marshapieroni6677
      @marshapieroni6677 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It sure was! There was a lot to unpack and she did it.

    • @nicklatham6635
      @nicklatham6635 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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

    • @nicklatham6635
      @nicklatham6635 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@marshapieroni6677 tell me what you think of the defense’s story. It’s freakin laughable right??

  • @richardernsberger5692
    @richardernsberger5692 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Donna Adelson belongs in prison, along with her son.

    • @migz121
      @migz121 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      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.

    • @marshapieroni6677
      @marshapieroni6677 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      And along with her daughter

    • @Teetoy4
      @Teetoy4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Wendy also

    • @anitawallace265
      @anitawallace265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And daughter, Wendi.

  • @richardernsberger5692
    @richardernsberger5692 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    A strong presentation by the prosecutor. Well done.

    • @gagagoose2878
      @gagagoose2878 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      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

    • @caterinascarcella
      @caterinascarcella 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Each one of them will get charged !!!

    • @kimi6767
      @kimi6767 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@caterinascarcellai certainly hope so!

    • @caterinascarcella
      @caterinascarcella 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@kimi6767 maybe the convict will let something slip on the stand.

  • @sooke54
    @sooke54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Charlie is a dead ringer for Larry of the 3 Stooges - numbskull!

    • @franciehartsog1347
      @franciehartsog1347 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes!

    • @jessicaanderson3379
      @jessicaanderson3379 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂😂😂

    • @leatricehamilton9807
      @leatricehamilton9807 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😅😂😂yesss

    • @seanj5893
      @seanj5893 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🤣 🤣 🤣 what about Harvey ? Don't he look like Curly ?

    • @JW_Mayfield
      @JW_Mayfield 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was wondering who he reminded me of 😂 thanks.

  • @TheCatquillen
    @TheCatquillen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I am sure this jury will convict him.

  • @captaincrunch1707
    @captaincrunch1707 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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

    • @christina5kids16grands
      @christina5kids16grands 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      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!

  • @marshapieroni6677
    @marshapieroni6677 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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

  • @millennialme9578
    @millennialme9578 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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

  • @Florida-Plant-Mom
    @Florida-Plant-Mom 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Very good opening. She and Georgia nailed him. Donna’s next. Then Wendi. Good job, Sarah and Georgia. Justice for Dan Markel. ❤️

  • @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn
    @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    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.

    • @G.Harley.Davidson
      @G.Harley.Davidson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Georgia is the lady with the green blouse; she is the lead prosecutor.

    • @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn
      @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@G.Harley.Davidson 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.

    • @G.Harley.Davidson
      @G.Harley.Davidson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BebeHearsAll-cy8xn ok I’ll look again. I only saw the prosecution’s opening. My error…

    • @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn
      @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@G.Harley.Davidson no worries

    • @marshapieroni6677
      @marshapieroni6677 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He does sound pretty bad

  • @mrsdashwood9700
    @mrsdashwood9700 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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.

  • @susanbarton8873
    @susanbarton8873 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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!

  • @Muffnews
    @Muffnews 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    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

  • @tracyd693
    @tracyd693 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    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.

    • @christina5kids16grands
      @christina5kids16grands 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @sharonsmith3687
    @sharonsmith3687 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The Proscecuters are so effective and prepared. Amazing. Dream Team for Justice.

  • @scottbaseball8046
    @scottbaseball8046 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    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.

    • @anitawallace265
      @anitawallace265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wonder how Donna & Wendi sleep @ night????????

    • @user-ov4mh5cb3s
      @user-ov4mh5cb3s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      narcissists sleep just fine at night

  • @kathyhall1904
    @kathyhall1904 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This prosecutor always does her homework.....Charlie is screwed.

  • @hasick
    @hasick 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love when Sarah quotes Charlie from the Dolce video, lol. She makes it so dramatic.

  • @hollowman1836
    @hollowman1836 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love when she says “ y’all” 🙂

  • @politicallyincorrect5802
    @politicallyincorrect5802 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @SumTingWong1482
    @SumTingWong1482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @Musicgranny
    @Musicgranny 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great detective work on this cases

  • @kimi6767
    @kimi6767 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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

  • @gagagoose2878
    @gagagoose2878 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Charlie Adelson looks like he has horns

  • @LuciAleksNY
    @LuciAleksNY 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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.

    • @Human4Peace
      @Human4Peace 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So very true.

  • @reneemiller4478
    @reneemiller4478 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Charlie looks so defeated.

    • @ChrisCarlin-is8wv
      @ChrisCarlin-is8wv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Jail is making him sick.He has the beetle juice look going with dark rings around his eyes.

  • @lexkaye1989
    @lexkaye1989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Is Donna the mother going to be charged too?

  • @NYC2023-du8mg
    @NYC2023-du8mg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @glitter7777
    @glitter7777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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

  • @annelieseaverkamp8471
    @annelieseaverkamp8471 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She Didi brilliant

  • @nuthinbutparadisewithAva
    @nuthinbutparadisewithAva 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    i am a Sarah fan

  • @franciehartsog1347
    @franciehartsog1347 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn?

    • @thesecretaryofcommonsense3851
      @thesecretaryofcommonsense3851 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right🥴 why and how people think they won't get caught in today's SURVEILLANCE WORLD is beyond belief... Just dummies... "smart, entitled dummies"🤪

  • @HerbieCassidy
    @HerbieCassidy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wondering who came up with the idea,mom dad or daughter, to do the laundry out way

  • @judisullivan3047
    @judisullivan3047 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Charlie discounted Dans life - wonder if Charlie would react the same if it was his son that was murdered

  • @lexkaye1989
    @lexkaye1989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope they LEO bugs Donna and Harvey's home during this trial. And charge her and Wendi.

  • @thesecretaryofcommonsense3851
    @thesecretaryofcommonsense3851 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why couldn't the in-laws JUST MIND their business, which WASN'T Dan Merkel🥴

  • @user-gj5bk9wh2d
    @user-gj5bk9wh2d 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @danielrivera5738
    @danielrivera5738 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @ericaexplainsitall2135
    @ericaexplainsitall2135 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Both prosecutors look identical

  • @LocalAmarillo_tv
    @LocalAmarillo_tv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow they got him. Hopefully the mom can be spared. Good family made a big mistake. Sad all the way around

    • @anitawallace265
      @anitawallace265 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Mom should be spared? Why? Isn't she one of the Master-Minds?

    • @Teetoy4
      @Teetoy4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Good family made a mistake?? What I hope they all go to jail.

    • @mrsdashwood9700
      @mrsdashwood9700 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      “Good family!!!!?” You’re the only one in America with this looney opinion. Evil is a more appropriate term for the Adelsons.

    • @ericaexplainsitall2135
      @ericaexplainsitall2135 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hello Donna😂

  • @snowblo1
    @snowblo1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    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 👦 😅

    • @DeeDee-il7zk
      @DeeDee-il7zk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      You mean Charlie

    • @eatwithcandy7147
      @eatwithcandy7147 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I think you’re mean Charlie. Dan is dead

    • @kimi6767
      @kimi6767 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So does Wendi

  • @poopscooper5038
    @poopscooper5038 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The only thing getting Drilled now is Charlie's Two Hole...

  • @graysgigi
    @graysgigi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Does anyone know if Wendy’s other brother is a witness?

    • @caroljohanson2807
      @caroljohanson2807 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      He moved to New York
      I think he’s a doctor
      He appears to have cut off the rest of them
      Smart man

    • @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn
      @BebeHearsAll-cy8xn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes, Robert is on the states witness list

    • @sooke54
      @sooke54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is estranged from his family for marrying a non-jewish woman.@@BebeHearsAll-cy8xn

    • @marshapieroni6677
      @marshapieroni6677 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes

    • @Teetoy4
      @Teetoy4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He’s estranged from the family

  • @John-wm6fg
    @John-wm6fg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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 !!

    • @snowblo1
      @snowblo1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      LOL 😆

    • @leeprimeau7912
      @leeprimeau7912 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂

    • @SumTingWong1482
      @SumTingWong1482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bruh…what? Puff puff pass

  • @patrinajasso5689
    @patrinajasso5689 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @iveliserojas612
    @iveliserojas612 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @thetruthdatedr.4766
    @thetruthdatedr.4766 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wendi Analson

  • @Kell-ic7yn
    @Kell-ic7yn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Up until the last second he thought he was going to be found not guilty.

  • @Ferrucci_1666
    @Ferrucci_1666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She didn’t do a great job at the opening statement

    • @glitter7777
      @glitter7777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      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

    • @mrsdashwood9700
      @mrsdashwood9700 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      On what are you basing your opinion?

  • @24kachina
    @24kachina 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @SumTingWong1482
      @SumTingWong1482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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?

    • @redwingsfan3621
      @redwingsfan3621 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SumTingWong1482A Few Good Men. Awesome movie!!