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

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🗓️ 7 September 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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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. ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HIDDEN at https://www.oneskin.co #oneskinpod FULL BACKSTORY- Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208⁠ Spotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VGAg7V4owkukkAG8SgNFZ?si=8oxZ2529QP28a_gHMTrpvA⁠ 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. Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at⁠ Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:21.5	And I realize that most of you know what happened on this day.
1:25.9	It was only the biggest day of trial.
1:28.5	So much happened that when I went to record, I had to scratch my original prep because
1:33.3	the news kept coming.
1:36.0	And then I'm a crime con.
1:38.2	So we're late.
1:39.3	But we have it all.
1:40.5	And by all, I mean it all went down on September 4th, and we're going to finally
1:45.8	talk about everything that happened. But before we do, let's quickly go back to the day
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