Donna Adelson: Defense Team Files Notice of Appeal After Murder Conviction
Donna Adelson: Defense Team Files Notice of Appeal After Murder Conviction  
Podcast: Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
Published On: Thu Nov 06 2025
Description: The Donna Adelson appeal is now underway after her defense team officially filed a notice of appeal following her murder conviction, marking a major new chapter in one of the most talked-about cases in true crime news. In this episode, we break down what the Donna Adelson appeal means legally, what arguments the defense may raise, and how prosecutors are expected to respond as the case moves into the appellate phase. We explain the conviction timeline, the legal grounds commonly used in appeals, and whether procedural errors, jury decisions, or evidentiary disputes could impact the outcome of the Donna Adelson appeal. The discussion also looks at how appellate courts review murder convictions and what this process could mean for the future of the Adelson case. Through real crime stories and survivor stories, the STS podcast explores how appeals reshape high-profile cases and why some convictions are upheld while others are challenged years later. We also examine lingering cold cases questions connected to the broader investigation and what listeners should watch for next. Key Points Covered: Defense files notice of appeal after conviction Breakdown of the appellate process Possible legal arguments from the defense Prosecutors’ likely response strategy Timeline of the Adelson case leading to conviction What happens next in appellate court Impact on ongoing true crime news coverage Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #Bestguests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, Emmy Award–Winning Journalist Joel Waldman is joined by #BestGuests as they break down Donna’s latest move—why she believes she didn’t get a fair trial, and what this could mean for the Adelson family moving forward. Or is this just another desperate attempt to avoid justice for Dan Markel or are there grounds for an appeal?  STS continues to follow this case as family, friends and the community keep hoping for more #justicefordanmarkel #BestGuests include:  Dave Aronberg, Former Palm Beach County State Attorney and State Senator  Jo Potuto, Law Professor  Neama Rahmani, Trial Lawyer Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.