Donna Adlesen
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Donna Adlesen has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on TRUE CRIME Loser. Podcasts frequently reference Donna Adlesen in the context of her murder trial and sentencing. On TRUE CRIME Loser, her lack of remorse during her sentencing hearing and her guilty verdicts are highlighted, with the host interpreting her courtroom behavior as indicative of her character. Additionally, discussions on her role as a mastermind in the murder-for-hire plot against Dan Markel further illustrate the prosecution's portrayal of her as controlling and vengeful.
Defendant (convicted; at sentencing in discussed hearing) at Adelson family.
| Mentioned in | 5 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on TRUE CRIME Loser |
| Role | Criminal defendant (Dan Markel murder-for-hire case; commonly spelled Donna Adelson) |
| Field | Criminal Justice |
What do podcasts say about Donna Adlesen?
4 quotes, recorded on TRUE CRIME Loser and True Crime News.
Donna went on a bitter, remorseless rant.
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear itDonna was found guilty as charged on all three counts.
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear itThe Donna Adlesen murder trial is underway.
TRUE CRIME Loser · · Hear itDonna Adlesen was the last charged defendant.
True Crime News · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Donna Adlesen?
3 shows discussed Donna Adlesen in these episodes.
- TRUE CRIME Loser — 3 episodes
Donna went on a bitter, remorseless rant.
Donna Adelson Goes on Bitter Rant at Sentencing - True Crime News — 1 episode
Donna Adlesen was the last charged defendant.
Monster’s motives for killing 4 students still unknown; Grandma orchestrates murder-for-hire plot - Dateline NBC — 1 episode
Donna… in my mind, is the architect. contrasted with She’s just being a parent, not a killer.
Dateline Episode Trailer: Deadly Mischief | Dateline NBC
Who talks about Donna Adlesen on podcasts?
Donna Adlesen came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on True Crime News.
- Donna Adelson Goes on Bitter Rant at Sentencing on TRUE CRIME Loser (Oct 2025)
- Donna Adelson Had a Melt Down on TRUE CRIME Loser (Sep 2025)
- The Donna Adelson Trial is Underway on TRUE CRIME Loser (Aug 2025)
- Monster’s motives for killing 4 students still unknown; Grandma orchestrates murder-for-hire plot on True Crime News (Jan 2026)
- Dateline Episode Trailer: Deadly Mischief | Dateline NBC on Dateline NBC (Oct 2025)
Donna… in my mind, is the architect. contrasted with She’s just being a parent, not a killer.
Which podcasts mention Donna Adlesen most?
TRUE CRIME Loser (3 episodes), Dateline NBC (1 episode) and True Crime News (1 episode) mention Donna Adlesen most.
- TRUE CRIME Loser — 3 episodes · More people from TRUE CRIME Loser
- Dateline NBC — 1 episode · More people from Dateline NBC
- True Crime News — 1 episode · More people from True Crime News
What is Donna Adlesen mentioned alongside?
Donna Adlesen is most often mentioned alongside Dan Markel, Danny and Wendy Adlesen.
Criticizes: Dan Markel
Mentioned together: Danny, Wendy Adlesen, DLine YouTube channel, Denmark Hill, Luis Rivera, Extradition