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Aug 26
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312: The Adelson Case: Real-Life Soprano...

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This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, the trial of Donna Adelson finally begins and the entire Adelson family is once again put under a microscope. From the shocking murder of law professor Dan Markel to the years of suspicion that have surrounded Donna, her son Charlie, and others, Annie unpacks how this family went from a picture of success to the center of one of the most notorious murder-for-hire cases in recent memory. With the Adelsons’ complicated relationships, mounting legal battles, and Donna now preparing to face a jury, Annie brings you everything you need to know as the courtroom doors open.

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