Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For The Murder Of Her Ex-Husband Dan Markel?

Did Wendi Adelson Try To Frame Her Ex-Boyfriend For The Murder Of Her Ex-Husband Dan Markel? This segment covers the aftermath of Jeff Lacasse’s police scrutiny. Initially considered a suspect, Jeff cooperated fully—offering credit card receipts, surveillance video, and cell phone records that placed him in Tennessee at the time of Dan Markel’s murder. His cooperation cleared him, but not before Wendy suggested him as a possible suspect. The jury’s own questions dig into Wendy’s mindset: her bitterness about losing relocation battles, her constant frustration with custody, and her unhappiness in Tallahassee. They ask whether Wendy’s desire for control over her children’s lives was so strong that it pushed her closer to her family’s extreme solutions. The hosts point out how damning these questions are. Even when Wendy wasn’t under direct suspicion, the narrative that emerged from Jeff’s testimony and the jury’s curiosity made her look like someone deeply enmeshed in resentment and dysfunction. This segment bridges testimony with motive, showing how Wendy’s unhappiness and silence around her family’s plotting remain some of the most haunting aspects of the Adelson saga. Hashtags:  #JeffLacasse #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomTestimony #MurderForHire #CustodyBattle Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Was Wendy Adelson Controlled by Her Family—or an Active Player? Here the panel pulls back from testimony to analyze the broader psychology of Wendy Adelson. Was she a victim of her domineering family, or did she actively choose to participate in their schemes? The answer, the hosts argue, may lie somewhere in between. They dive into the psychology of narcissistic families, where unhealthy dynamics are normalized and children are conditioned to go along with toxic behavior. Wendy may have grown up immersed in Donna’s manipulations, but as an adult she had agency—and she chose to stay. She benefitted from the family’s influence and comfort, even if that meant turning a blind eye to extreme actions. The discussion highlights the danger of passivity. While Wendy was never charged, the evidence suggests she knew more than she let on. Failing to warn Dan Markel about potential threats wasn’t just a personal lapse—it may be complicity by omission. This segment underscores one of the most uncomfortable truths about the case: complicity doesn’t always look like direct action. Sometimes, it’s silence, inaction, and the willingness to stay tethered to a toxic system. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomDrama #FamilyPsychology #MurderTrial #JeffLacasse Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Wendy Adelson’s Ex Exposes the Chaos Behind Closed Doors In this 15-minute stretch, we see Jeff’s relationship with Wendy implode. He recalls the June 29 Gainesville trip where he confronted her about suspected infidelity. What followed was a night of accusations, emotional outbursts, and shifting stories—Wendy would confess to other men one moment, then deny it minutes later. The next morning, their three-hour car ride back to Tallahassee was filled with tears and silence. The hosts dissect this argument as more than just a lover’s quarrel—it’s a case study in gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional instability. Wendy framed their relationship as if Jeff were “auditioning” to be her husband and father figure to her children, while simultaneously engaging in erratic behavior. The conversation expands into how narcissistic family systems normalize chaos, how trauma bonds can trap intelligent people in toxic dynamics, and why Jeff stayed longer than he should have. The panel highlights the classic “fixer” mentality and how physical attraction often overrides red flags, even when the danger signs are obvious. This segment is raw, uncomfortable, and revealing. It doesn’t just show cracks in Wendy’s relationship; it paints a clearer picture of the erratic behavior and control that defined the Adelson family at every level. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #JeffLacasse #DanMarkel #AdelsonTrial #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomTestimony #Gaslighting Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Murder Plots Over Dinner With Wendi Adelson? The Adelson Lifestyle on FULL Display This part of the testimony peels back another disturbing layer. Jeff recalls Wendy telling him about a “celebration dinner” with Charlie shortly after Dan Markel was killed. What should have been an unspeakable tragedy was instead framed as an event to toast. To make matters worse, Wendy would later suggest Jeff himself as a suspect—a move that almost ruined his life. Cross-examination digs into Jeff’s recollections, with questions about Ferrari colors, Charlie’s charisma, and whether Jeff might have been jealous. The attorneys push odd angles, including questions about bathroom trips and cocaine use, that leave the courtroom baffled. The hosts tear into this bizarre strategy, pointing out how the defense seemed desperate to redirect suspicion anywhere but toward Charlie and Donna. The conversation returns to the idea that Jeff may have been set up as the fall guy. His original travel plans had him leaving Tallahassee at the exact time Dan Markel was shot—until he changed them last minute. That twist may have blown apart a carefully orchestrated plan to place him near the scene. For listeners, this segment highlights the surreal mix of absurd and sinister in the Adelson case. Celebration dinners, strange cross-exams, and the very real possibility of framing an innocent man—the hallmarks of a family that normalized manipulation at every level. Hashtags:  #DanMarkel #WendyAdelson #JeffLacasse #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #MurderForHire Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Jeff Lacasse Speaks: Wendy Adelson’s Bitter Relocation Battles EXPOSED This segment brings us directly into the testimony of Jeff Lacasse, Wendy Adelson’s former boyfriend. What starts as a typical courtroom walkthrough—how they met, when they dated, who he was introduced to—quickly spirals into something far darker. Jeff recalls a March 2014 dinner with Wendy, her brother Charlie, and Katherine Magbanua, describing how “extremely close” Wendy was to her family. That closeness sets the stage for what comes next. The bombshell arrives when Jeff testifies about a chilling conversation: Wendy confided that Charlie had “looked into all options” for solving her relocation problem, including hiring someone to kill Dan Markel. The estimated price? Between $15,000 and $50,000. The statement is shocking in its casualness, treated by Wendy as just another option on the table. The hosts analyze Wendy’s anxiety during this period—her nervous stomach, the night she needed Pepto-Bismol, her obsessive frustration with the custody arrangement. It’s not just the testimony that’s telling, but the body language and reactions surrounding it. As the panel points out, Wendy’s behavior showed someone who knew “something was going down,” even if she wasn’t admitting it outright. This is where Jeff’s testimony cements itself as one of the strongest threads tying Wendy’s knowledge to her family’s plotting. It’s the kind of detail prosecutors lean on, and it raises the stakes for the Adelson family’s unraveling web of lies. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #JeffLacasse #DanMarkel #CharlieAdelson #DonnaAdelson #MurderTrial #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomTestimony #MurderPlot Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Wendy Adelson in the Hot Seat: What Donna’s Conviction Means Next In this first segment, the Hidden Killers team sets the tone with a mix of sharp commentary and off-the-wall humor. Donna Adelson has just been convicted, and the looming question is whether her daughter Wendy will face charges in the murder of Dan Markel. While speculation swirls, the hosts open up the conversation with personal riffs about exes, courtroom testimony, and the strange thought of what would happen if your former partners were asked to testify about your life. But this is Hidden Killers, so the humor quickly collides with dark reality. The team uses comedy—complete with jokes about walabe costumes, honey badger gloves, goat-milk backpacks, and reversed Golden Girls episodes—as a way to underline how surreal and grotesque the Adelson saga has become. Narcissism, denial, and family control emerge as themes before the panel transitions into the meat of the case: Jeff Lacasse’s testimony, the boyfriend who found himself dangerously close to the center of a murder plot. This opener is chaotic, funny, and unsettling, a snapshot of how dark crime stories bleed into the absurd. The laughter masks a much darker reality: while everyone jokes about exes, Wendy Adelson’s ex is about to provide testimony that points straight to discussions of murder for hire. This is the setup for one of the most damning witness accounts in the Adelson case, and we’re about to dive into it. Hashtags:  #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #CourtroomDrama #AdelsonTrial #CrimePodcast #JeffLacasse #MurderForHire Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Wendi Adelson’s Ex-Boyfriends Words Come Back To Haunt Her For those who want the uncut experience, this full-length episode brings the entire arc of Jeff Lacasse’s testimony and the hosts’ analysis into one continuous package. From the opening speculation about Wendy’s future after Donna’s conviction, through the explosive details of relocation battles, murder-for-hire discussions, celebration dinners, and bizarre cross-examinations, every detail is here. The hosts break down the psychology of narcissistic families, the manipulation Jeff endured in his relationship with Wendy, and the chilling casualness with which the Adelsons discussed murder. There are lighter moments of banter—strange sleep routines, reversed Golden Girls episodes, dog cameos—but they serve as a stark contrast to the darkness of the testimony. This full cut showcases why Jeff Lacasse remains one of the prosecution’s strongest witnesses and why Wendy Adelson remains one of the most controversial figures in the Dan Markel murder case. Was she a pawn trapped in her mother’s control, or a participant who chose silence when she should have acted? That’s the question that lingers long after the testimony ends. Hashtags:  #JeffLacasse #WendyAdelson #DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #DanMarkel #HiddenKillers #TrueCrimePodcast #CourtroomTestimony #MurderForHire #AdelsonTrial Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Big Breakdown - How Many People Was Bryan Kohberger Stalking? This episode of Hidden Killers Live with Tony Brueski, Stacy Cole, and Todd Michaels dives deep into one of the most unsettling new drops in the Brian Kohberger case — hundreds of images pulled from his phone, including bizarre selfies that paint a disturbing picture of the accused Idaho student killer’s state of mind. From mirror shots in his bathroom to unsettling poses with strange “codes” written on scraps of paper, the photos raise serious questions. Was Kohberger documenting himself for vanity, or leaving cryptic clues tied to the murders of four University of Idaho students? Viewers will see images that range from awkward, almost staged modeling attempts to chillingly deliberate shots that seem to hint at hidden meaning. But it doesn’t stop there. Newly obtained reports detail how Kohberger allegedly stalked women at Washington State University long before the murders — knocking on windows, watching them through doors, even following them to their homes. His behavior pushed boundaries of fear and control, blurring the line between creepy intrusions and escalating predatory patterns. Tony, Stacy, and Todd dissect the evidence in real time: Was this narcissism? A ritual? Or another way Kohberger fed his obsession with power and control? The team also asks the bigger question — why do red flags like this so often get ignored? From the lack of follow-up on stalking reports to the way predators slip through cracks in schools and workplaces, the conversation turns toward the systemic failures that allow these warning signs to fester until it’s too late. This is not just about photos. It’s about the psychology behind them, the danger of dismissing “creepy” behavior, and what society can do when the next Brian Kohberger starts showing the signs. Want more unfiltered analysis and raw breakdowns of today’s most disturbing true crime cases? Subscribe now and join the discussion in the comments. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Judge’s Failure Exposed: Could Travis Decker’s Girls Have Been Saved?  In a devastating true crime story that has shaken the nation, the case of Travis Decker has reached a grim conclusion. Decker, a father accused of murdering his three young daughters—Evelyn, Olivia, and Payton—was found dead just one mile from where the children’s bodies were discovered. The girls, ages nine, eight, and five, were suffocated with plastic bags and zip ties in a crime that has horrified even seasoned investigators. Their mother had fought tirelessly in court to prevent Decker from gaining visitation rights, warning judges about his volatility and violent tendencies. Despite her pleas, the system failed, and the result was one of the most heartbreaking family annihilation cases in recent memory. Authorities now believe Decker took his own life shortly after killing his daughters, avoiding accountability in court and leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Many are asking how law enforcement and hundreds of searchers, including the National Guard, missed him for over three months when his remains were so close to the crime scene. His death underscores the cowardice often seen in such crimes, where perpetrators inflict unimaginable suffering on others before escaping justice through suicide. This case highlights broader issues within the judicial system, particularly when it comes to domestic violence and child safety. Judges too often dismiss warnings from protective parents as “vindictive,” overlooking clear evidence of danger. In Decker’s case, supervised visitation could have saved three innocent lives. Instead, the system’s failures cost a mother her daughters and left a community grieving. As the true crime community examines the details, this tragedy serves as a painful reminder of why vigilance, awareness, and reform in family courts are essential. Evelyn, Olivia, and Payton deserved protection. Instead, their lives were stolen in an act of cruelty designed to cause lifelong torment to their mother. #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #TravisDecker #JusticeForEvelynOliviaPayton #DomesticViolenceAwareness #FamilyAnnihilation #CrimeNews #MurderCase #MissingPerson #CourtFailure Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Brian Walshe's CHILLING Google Search History Revealed (Full List) A killer’s smartest tool is also his biggest liability: the internet. In this stunning final segment, the Hidden Killers team reveals the most damning evidence against Brian Walshe—his own Google search history. In the hours and days after murdering his wife Ana, Brian used their son's iPad to meticulously research how to cover his tracks. The hosts read the horrifying, timeline-stamped list of his queries, including: "how long before a body starts to smell," "hacksaw best tool to dismember," and the bizarrely chilling, "can baking soda make a body smell good?" This digital footprint created an undeniable roadmap of his actions, leading directly to his shopping trip at Home Depot for tarps, a saw, and cleaning supplies. The discussion also uncovers a shocking crossover with another high-profile Massachusetts case: the lead detective initially assigned to the Walshe murder was none other than Michael Proctor, the controversial investigator from the Karen Read trial. We explain how Walshe’s defense team tried to leverage the Proctor scandal to get crucial evidence dismissed, a move that could have jeopardized the entire case. This is a fascinating look at how modern technology can both build an airtight case and how legal gymnastics can threaten to tear it all down. Hashtags: #BrianWalshe #GoogleHistory #DigitalFootprint #Evidence #MurderInvestigation #TrueCrimePodcast #AnaWalshe #HiddenKillers #MichaelProctor #KarenRead Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872