Donna Adelson - Trial Review Day 1

Previously Recorded 8/26/2025

Day 1 of the Donna Adelson trial delivered tension, strategy, and powerful courtroom moments. In this video, we break down everything that happened as prosecutors began laying out their case in the murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel.
From opening statements to key witnesses, we analyze how the State is building its narrative and how the defense is trying to undermine it. True crime veteran Georgia Cappleman, known for her sharp courtroom presence, plays a major role as prosecutors work to connect Donna Adelson to the alleged murder-for-hire plot.
We review:
Prosecution and defense opening themes
The most important testimony from Day 1
Body language, legal strategy, and courtroom tension
What today’s events mean for the rest of the trial
How this fits into the broader Adelson family timeline
If you follow true crime, the Markel case, or the trials of Donna, Charlie, and Wendi Adelson, this breakdown will help you stay up to date with the details the mainstream clips miss.