Hidden True Crime

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Closing Arguments, Verdict & Victim Impact Statements—Full Day 9 Recap | Donna Adelson Trial Sep 07, 2025

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Day 9 was the turning point in the Donna Adelson trial. From fiery closing arguments to a stunningly fast verdict, the courtroom saw it all—accusations, rebuttals, and finally, the jury’s decision. We break down how both sides made their case, why the defense struggled, and what the guilty verdict means in this high-stakes family murder plot.

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About Hidden True Crime:

What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.

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Sequestration Drama, Expert Clash, & Donna Stays Silent | Adelson Trial Day 8 Recap Sep 04, 2025

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Day 8 of the Donna Adelson trial brought defense experts who painted Wendi’s divorce as “routine,” not a bitter custody war, and pushed back on claims Donna pulled the strings. But prosecutors fought to keep their narrative intact, highlighting coded language, money disputes, and Donna’s looming decision on whether to testify. By the end of the day, the defense rested—setting the stage for closings and verdict watch.

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State’s Case Under Fire?! | Donna Adelson Trial Day 7 Recap Sep 03, 2025

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After the prosecution rested on Friday, the defense is up next in the Donna Adelson trial.

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Inside the Mind of Jake & Rebecca Haro - What Really Happened to Emmanuel?! | Psychologist Reacts Sep 01, 2025

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Dr. John is here to break down the Baby Emmanuel Haro case and what factors he thinks may have contributed to the alleged murder of Baby Emmanuel Haro.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Murder, Betrayal, and Poison | Detectives Take Us Inside the James Craig Trial Aug 31, 2025

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In this exclusive interview, Detectives Bobbi Jo Olson and Molly Harris tell all about what it was like working on the James Craig case. From the initial call, to the search warrants, to the trial, where they were still receiving tip calls, they give Hidden True Crime and exclusive look into the case.

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Manipulation, Lies, and a Flight to Vietnam?! - Donna Adelson's Plans Exposed | Trial Day 6 Recap Aug 30, 2025

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The state ties its case together—Agent Sanford (day 3 on the stand) maps the arrests, backs up Katherine’s proffer, and spotlights Donna’s “outside your house” text, her planner, and the jailhouse script a handwriting expert says she wrote. The defense fires back: probable cause isn’t proof. Search photos, wiretaps, the 2016 “bump,” and Donna’s post-verdict travel plans cap the day as prosecutors rest.

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Code Words, Secret Meetings & a Family in Panic | Donna Adelson Trial Day 5 Recap Aug 29, 2025

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Day 5 of the Donna Adelson trial zeroed in on wiretaps, secret meetings, and coded family conversations prosecutors say reveal the murder plot. From the FBI’s “bump” sting to Donna’s own words, the state is tightening its case against Donna.

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Undercover Ops & Phone Records EXPOSED! | Donna Adelson Trial Day 4 Recap Aug 28, 2025

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Day 4 of the Donna Adelson trial dove deeper into the digital blueprint of murder. Prosecutors showed cell records, GPS logs, and rare landline calls linking Donna, Charlie, and Katherine to the hitmen before and after Dan Markel’s killing. The state argued “Dad’s birthday present” was code for murder, while jurors heard FBI agents break down the 2016 “bump” sting that rattled Donna and exposed her secret calls with Charlie. FULL BACKSTORY-

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Latest Emmanuel Haro Updates + On The Tira's Ahmed Bellozo Joins Aug 28, 2025

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Join Lauren and she goes over the latest updates in the Emmanuel Haro case, followed by an interview with boots on the ground reporter, Ahmed Bellozo

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Wendi Accused, Donna Exposed.... The Adelson Plot Thickens | Trial Day 3 Recap Aug 27, 2025

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Day 3 of the Donna Adelson trial brought explosive testimony. Wendi’s ex-boyfriend, Jeff LaCasse, told jurors she once said the only way she could move to Miami was “if something happened to Dan.” Katherine Magbanua—already serving life—took the stand, admitting she lied in earlier trials and detailing how Charlie and Donna pulled her into the plot. Prosecutors also rolled out the money trail and digital blueprint tying the Adelsons to Dan Markel’s murder.

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