Witness
Robert Adelson
Donna Adelson's oldest child, called by the prosecution to testify about her controlling family role, management of Wendi's divorce, and her flat reaction to news of Dan Markel's murder.
Appeared Donna Adelson
205 lines · 2 appearances · 8 mentions
About
Called by the prosecution as the defendant's oldest child, Robert Adelson testified about Donna Adelson's controlling role in the family, her hands-on management of Wendi's divorce from Dan Markel, and her flat, incurious reaction to news of the murder — including a door-knock identification detail he said left him with only one conclusion.
Trial Record (10)
KM Magbanua Retrial May 18, 2022 – May 27, 2022
Mentioned (2)
DA Donna Adelson Aug 22, 2025 – Sep 4, 2025
Appearances (2)
Mentioned (6)
Procedural
Richardson Hearing — McElveen Enhanced Recording & Search Warrant Photos
Day 5 Direct Drina Bernhardt - Direct Donna Adelson's son; Bernhardt testifies Adelson said she was 'extremely worried' about his upcoming trial testimony.
Day 6 Direct Christopher Corbitt - Direct (Recall) Donna's son; Corbitt establishes he was not a witness in Charlie's trial, confirming that Donna's 'protected his little sister' reference was to Charlie specifically, not Robert
Day 6 Procedural Defense Motion for Judgment of Acquittal on Counts 1 and 3
Day 7 Closing Closing Argument - Jackie L. Fulford
Day 9 Rebuttal Rebuttal Closing - Georgia Cappleman Cappleman dismisses the defense characterization of Rob as having an axe to grind, pairing it with the children's complaint that 'Grandma hates you'
Day 9