FL - FSU Law Professor Dan Markel Murdered by Hitmen-Donna Adelson Upcoming Trial - *5 Guilty* #28

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Losing first and last months security (rent) would not have been a problem for Donna I am sure.
Getting Wendi back down to S Florida..She was willing to bribe Dan with 1 million.
6K is loose change,

Paying for a return ticket from Vietnam would also have been no problem. Once a penny pincher, always a penny pincher.

 

[Knitpicker]

I believe one of her friends said in police interview that Wendi had dropped off some of the boys' outgrown clothing to her house the night before the shooting too.

Right. The friend who had a bladder procedure-and Wendi bought her chicken soup. Ryan I think is the name but don’t quote me lol.

 

[Knitpicker]

Paying for a return ticket from Vietnam would also have been no problem. Once a penny pincher, always a penny pincher.

I know wealthy people. It’s surprising what they choose to be cheap about, and what they throw money away on.
We don’t know the terms of that rental.
Since there was to be an attempt around June 4th, it could be she was on month to month in July?

 

[Wishbone]

Just a guess, but I don't expect WA to be arrested until DA is officially sentenced and as of right now a date for that has not been set. A case management hearing is for October 14

 

[Zedzded]

I believe one of her friends said in police interview that Wendi had dropped off some of the boys' outgrown clothing to her house the night before the shooting too.

Correct.

 

[Going Rogue]

The State can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that WA drove down Trescott to confirm DanM had been shot yeah? Cos if you're still maintaining she got lost or was taking a shortcut there's no point debating this.

I'm not sure where her getting lost comes from? Regarding Trescott being a shortcut, if you (and others) refuse to acknowledge the facts supporting the claim that Wendi preferred to cut through Trescott as her usual route to points south of the Trescott home, you are not looking at this objectively. I often attribute this to confirmation bias. Isn’t it a fact that Jeff Lacasse literally said in his police interview that he passed Dan’s house hundreds of times because Trescott is a shortcut? Didn’t Jeff also say under cross-examination that he and Wendi traveled that route together on at least three separate occasions, specifically mentioning the trip to Gainesville a month before the murder when they took Trescott? What I’m giving you is all fact – not assumptions. Why does no one ever mention that Jeff also considers Trescott a shortcut? Another local, Mentour Lawyer, also said Trescott is a route he often takes and that it can be considered a shortcut. Yet, in all forums discussing this case, it’s claimed not to be a shortcut? Additionally, Carl S. constantly claims the extra 4.1 miles Wendi traveled to go to ABC was 40 minutes out of her way – when it likely added only 6 to 9 minutes to her route. Sorry, but there is a complete failure to examine the facts objectively in social media. My statement doesn’t mean I’m claiming Wendi is innocent, but, by and large, in social media the way certain details about the case against Wendi is analyzed is heavily biased – the Treccott shortcut is a great example. As I outlined, the facts support its was her preferred route and it can be considered a shortcut – Per Jeff Lacasse (not me)..

Respectfully, if you think it’s not worth debating because I refuse to acknowledge that Trescott is not a shortcut, I’m at a loss for words. If you want to debate whether her being in the area on the afternoon of the shooting is suspicious, I’d agree, but:

• Wendi attempting to take Trescott on the afternoon of the shooting is a fact – I 100% agree with that.​
• Wendi attempting to take Trescott on the afternoon of the shooting to confirm Dan was shot is an assumption – not a fact.​
• Tresott not being a shortcut, is a ridiculous argument that only exists in social media. Facts are that it CAN be considered a shortcut. Just ask Jeff or Mentour Lawyer - two locals that have LITERALLY said it is or CAN be considered a shortcut - Don't ask Carl ​

 

[Going Rogue]

I contend that forcing Jeff and the kids to watch the broken TV proves that she was in on the TV as alibi part of the plan.

Help me understand. Why did she need Jeff to confirm the TV was actually broken? Assuming Wendi was in on the TV alibi, I seriously don’t understand what would be the purpose of forcing him (according to Jeff) to watch TV on a broken screen? So at some future date, after the murder, he would testify that the TV was actually broken? I am struggling to understand why people make this argument.

 

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Help me understand. Why did she need Jeff to confirm the TV was actually broken? Assuming Wendi was in on the TV alibi, I seriously don’t understand what would be the purpose of forcing him (according to Jeff) to watch TV on a broken screen? So at some future date, after the murder, he would testify that the TV was actually broken?

Exactly. It needed to be memorable.

 

[Ferpo]

Sources: Donna Adelson Considering Reduced Sentence To Testify Against Her Own Daughter Wendi Adelson

Could this be correct? Donna giving up Wendi in exchange for a reduced sentence? According to this article, DA doesn’t want Harvey prosecuted and is willing to testify against her daughter to get out of jail and spend what’s left of her life with him.

Hubpages is all about getting clicks. The truth doesn't matter there.

 

[Going Rogue]

Exactly. It needed to be memorable.

Sorry, but I still don’t understand the logic behind this thought process and you aren’t the only one that has brought up this point. It makes absolutely no sense to me. Wendi didn’t need Jeff to confirm the TV was broken.

IMO, the ONLY reason the prosecution wanted Jeff to mention when he initially noticed the TV was broken was to make the point that Wendi didn’t have the TV repaired right away – it had nothing to do with forcing him to watch the movie on a broken screen so he could confirm at some future hearing that the TV was actually broken.

Maybe I’m missing something?

 

[Weki]

What if it can be proven (through moving company receipts, receipts for moving boxes/tape/supplies, landlord communication) that Wendi arranged to move from Tallahassee prior to the murder?

I think this is the type of evidence some of us were hoping/expecting to see at Donna's trial. I thought there would be evidence on a computer or planner that The Domestic Coordinator was making preparations to move Wendi prior to the murder. I guess the Adelsons were too smart for that. JMO

 

[Weki]

I'm not sure where her getting lost comes from? Regarding Trescott being a shortcut, if you (and others) refuse to acknowledge the facts supporting the claim that Wendi preferred to cut through Trescott as her usual route to points south of the Trescott home, you are not looking at this objectively. I often attribute this to confirmation bias. Isn’t it a fact that Jeff Lacasse literally said in his police interview that he passed Dan’s house hundreds of times because Trescott is a shortcut? Didn’t Jeff also say under cross-examination that he and Wendi traveled that route together on at least three separate occasions, specifically mentioning the trip to Gainesville a month before the murder when they took Trescott? What I’m giving you is all fact – not assumptions. Why does no one ever mention that Jeff also considers Trescott a shortcut? Another local, Mentour Lawyer, also said Trescott is a route he often takes and that it can be considered a shortcut. Yet, in all forums discussing this case, it’s claimed not to be a shortcut? Additionally, Carl S. constantly claims the extra 4.1 miles Wendi traveled to go to ABC was 40 minutes out of her way – when it likely added only 6 to 9 minutes to her route. Sorry, but there is a complete failure to examine the facts objectively in social media. My statement doesn’t mean I’m claiming Wendi is innocent, but, by and large, in social media the way certain details about the case against Wendi is analyzed is heavily biased – the Treccott shortcut is a great example. As I outlined, the facts support its was her preferred route and it can be considered a shortcut – Per Jeff Lacasse (not me)..

Respectfully, if you think it’s not worth debating because I refuse to acknowledge that Trescott is not a shortcut, I’m at a loss for words. If you want to debate whether her being in the area on the afternoon of the shooting is suspicious, I’d agree, but:

• Wendi attempting to take Trescott on the afternoon of the shooting is a fact – I 100% agree with that.​
• Wendi attempting to take Trescott on the afternoon of the shooting to confirm Dan was shot is an assumption – not a fact.​
• Tresott not being a shortcut, is a ridiculous argument that only exists in social media. Facts are that it CAN be considered a shortcut. Just ask Jeff or Mentour Lawyer - two locals that have LITERALLY said it is or CAN be considered a shortcut - Don't ask Carl ​

While I completely agree that the fake narratives promoted by YouTubers has warped the facts of this case, to be fair, the state has done a lot to buttress the inference that Wendi went there out of curiosity because she knew the murder was happening that day. They brought out maps and showed the distance and shorter, alternative routes to the liquor store.

 

[DustysMom]

Sorry, but I still don’t understand the logic behind this thought process and you aren’t the only one that has brought up this point. It makes absolutely no sense to me. Wendi didn’t need Jeff to confirm the TV was broken.

IMO, the ONLY reason the prosecution wanted Jeff to mention when he initially noticed the TV was broken was to make the point that Wendi didn’t have the TV repaired right away – it had nothing to do with forcing him to watch the movie on a broken screen so he could confirm at some future hearing that the TV was actually broken.

Maybe I’m missing something?

I thought she merely wanted to make sure everyone knew it was broken and needed repair. Of course, NOT being able to watch it and having to go into another room to view a movie with the boys would probably be just as memorable.
My guess is that her mindset at the time - taking care of her sons, working a full time job, dating, dealing with her Mother AND ex husband, unhappy in Tally and drinking her dinner - it all made sense to her at the time.

 

[Going Rogue]

While I completely agree that the fake narratives promoted by YouTubers has warped the facts of this case, to be fair, the state has done a lot to buttress the inference that Wendi went there out of curiosity because she knew the murder was happening that day. They brought out maps and showed the distance and shorter, alternative routes to the liquor store.

Yes, the narrative of Wendi’s long circuitous route that afternoon that no one in their right mind would ever take, started in the first trial and the state did a great job painting that picture. The way they presented it (and they did a great job) essentially became low lying fruit for the YouTube content creators. In reality, if there is ever a Wendi trial, the trip to Trescott will be a MAJOR point of contention and those that want to dismiss or ignore the facts I am presenting, will be in for an eye opening during a Wendi trial.

 

[Going Rogue]

I thought she merely wanted to make sure everyone knew it was broken and needed repair. Of course, NOT being able to watch it and having to go into another room to view a movie with the boys would probably be just as memorable.
My guess is that her mindset at the time - taking care of her sons, working a full time job, dating, dealing with her Mother AND ex husband, unhappy in Tally and drinking her dinner - it all made sense to her at the time.

If Wendi was in on the TV alibi – why did she need Jeff to verify the screen was broken? Wouldn’t the BestBuy tech verify it was broken – BTW, he did. I seriously don’t know why anyone thinks Wendi forcing Jeff (as per the way Jeff described it) and the kids to watch a movie on the cracked screen had anything to do with a reason / motive tied into the TV alibi.