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The episode explores the impactful testimony of Donna Adelson's children in her trial, focusing on their contrasting approaches and the psychological implications of their statements.

In today’s explosive Hidden Killers breakdown, we examine the testimony that has completely reshaped the Donna Adelson trial — testimony not from police, not from experts, but from Donna’s own children , whose words now carry some of the greatest weight in the courtroom. First, we turn to Wendi Adelson , whose strategy has the courtroom buzzing. While her brother Robert delivered blunt, precise answers, Wendi leaned heavily on one phrase: “I don’t remember.” Again. And again. And again. But is this selective memory a trauma response from years of family pressure, manipulation, and emotional control? Or is it a carefully crafted shield — a strategic fog meant to protect herself, the family, and possibly Donna? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect Wendi’s demeanor in real time, explaining how adult children of dominant or narcissistic parents often split — one breaking free and telling the truth, the other staying entangled in loyalty, denial, or fear. Jurors watch every pause. Every hesitation. Every dodge. And Shavaun breaks down exactly what those signals mean. Then we shift to Robert Adelson , whose testimony landed like a hammer. Clinical. Direct…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Brueski

Guests: Wendi Adelson, Robert Adelson, Shavaun Scott, Eric Faddis

Topics covered

• testimony
• family dynamics
• courtroom analysis
• psychology
• true crime
• murder case

Keywords

• Donna Adelson
• Wendi Adelson
• Robert Adelson
• Dan Markel
• testimony
• psychology
• true crime

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