Donna Adelson Trial: Rob Adelson Testifies-Brother Takes the Stand in Family Murder Case
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Tony Brueski
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🗓️ 25 August 2025
⏱️ 42 minutes
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Summary
The Trial of Donna Adelson took an even more complex turn today as Robert “Rob” Adelson, Donna’s eldest son, stepped into the witness box. Unlike the investigators and outside witnesses, Rob brought jurors a deeply personal perspective, one that intersects family loyalty with the gravity of a murder trial.
Rob’s testimony centered on family communications and interactions around the time of Dan Markel’s murder. He fielded questions about his mother’s involvement, the family’s frustrations over Wendi’s custody battle, and whether Donna ever spoke openly about solutions to “fix” the problem. While carefully measured in his answers, his presence underscored that even those closest to Donna cannot escape the courtroom spotlight.
This testimony matters because it highlights how prosecutors are drawing a circle of influence around the Adelson family. By calling Rob, the State aimed to show that this wasn’t just a distant plot—it was something that touched the entire household. His words gave the jury insight into how family conversations may have shaped Donna’s state of mind, and whether her alleged desperation was evident to those closest to her.
For the jury, Rob’s appearance added another dimension. Seeing a son testify while his mother faces life-altering charges creates a powerful visual: a family divided by allegations of murder, betrayal, and conspiracy. His testimony may not have been explosive, but it painted another piece of the picture prosecutors want jurors to see—a family dynamic steeped in pressure, resentment, and control.
The trial is no longer just about evidence and timelines; it’s about family bonds unraveling in front of the world.
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| 0:00.0 | This is continuing coverage in the trial of Donna Adelson from the Hidden Killers podcast and true crime today. |
| 0:07.5 | Now, back to the courtroom. |
| 0:17.6 | Mr. Edelson remains standing. Everyone else can be seated. |
| 0:21.4 | Please raise your right hand to be sworn. |
| 0:23.8 | Do you swear or affirm the testimony you're about to give in this matter will be the truth? |
| 0:28.6 | I swear. |
| 0:29.5 | You may take your seat. |
| 0:30.9 | Please speak loudly and clearly. |
| 0:32.5 | You can adjust the microphone as need be. |
| 0:35.1 | Ms. Dugent, you may examine. |
| 0:36.8 | Thank you. |
| 1:11.0 | Could you tell us your name and spell your name for our court reporter, please? Sure. Robert Todd Adelson, A-D-E-L-S-O-N. Thank you. And what state do you currently live in? New York. And how long have you lived in New York? 12, 13 years. Okay, so since maybe 2012? Yes. All right. What do you do for a living in New York? I'm an E&T. Okay, so your nose and throat doctor? Yes. And how long have you worked as an E&T? For 20 years. How do you know the defendant in this case, Donna Adelson? Actually, my mother. And Harvey Adelson's your dad? |
| 1:12.9 | Yes. |
| 1:13.5 | Wendy and Charlie Adelson are your siblings? |
| 1:16.2 | Yes. |
| 1:16.7 | Okay. |
| 1:17.7 | And where did you grow up? |
| 1:20.3 | In Coral Springs, Florida. |
| 1:22.3 | Is that a bit north of Miami? |
| 1:24.4 | Yep. |
| 1:24.9 | About how long of a drive? |
| 1:27.0 | About an hour north of Miami. Okay. When y'all |
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