Charlie Adelson looked like a successful Florida dentist.But beneath the polished smile was a man tangled in a murder-for-hire plot that shocked the country.In this no-fluff breakdown, Drew Breasy and Jon use real law enforcement insight to dissect how Charlie’s arrogance, the FBI’s undercover operation, and his own words led to a conviction in the cold calculated murder of Dan Markel.This episode pulls no punches as we walk through: The damning Matsuri sushi recording, where Charlie and his dad discover the FBI are recording them; Donna Adelson’s eerie manipulation, and how Wendi was ungrateful for all Charlie's help. Narcissism and entitlement undid Charlie-- he thought he was smarter and richer than everyone else in the room.Forget sensationalism—this is True Crime from the Inside.

Authentic detective Drew Breasy breaks down the first critical hours of Wendi Adelson’s police interrogation following the murder of Dan Markel. From emotional deflection to evasive answers, we highlight key moments, contradictions, and what this means for the Adelson family’s legal strategy. And the ultimate question-- was Wendi part of the conspiracy? Drew gives his takes moment-by-moment.True crime fans: you don’t want to miss this. We follow the money, motives, and manipulations.

The FBI wasn’t waiting around for Donna Adelson to confess—they set a trap.In this episode, we break down the undercover operation that exposed cracks in the Adelson family's armor. From the street-side "bump" to shake up Donna Adelson, to covert surveillance of Charlie at The Dulce Vita, and all the phone conversations the conspirators had, The Comm Center dissects every move law enforcement made to get the Adelsons talking.Actual 911 Dispatcher Jon and Authentic Cop Drew use their experience to walk you through the FBI's wiretap strategy, undercover psychology, and what it takes to rattle a family with something to hide.

In this episode of Comm Center, we dissect the shocking role played by gang-linked henchmen Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia in the cold-blooded murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. It was a contract killing tied to a bitter custody battle and a wealthy South Florida family.Former dispatcher Jon and retired cop Drew walk you through the investigative work that nailed Rivera and Garcia — from ATM footage to cell tower pings to a green Prius on a bus cam. And when Luis Rivera flipped with a plea deal, the dominoes started to fall, giving prosecutors the leverage to go after Charlie and Donna Adelson.This is part 4 in our deep-dive series on the Donna Adelson Trial — where true crime meets boots-on-the-ground police insight.

She was the only person who could connect the hitmen to the Adelson family—and now she’s talking. Katherine Magbanua’s role in the Dan Markel murder-for-hire plot has always been murky. Was she a manipulator? A pawn? Or just the middlewoman caught between two worlds? In this episode, former dispatcher Jon and ex-cop Drew break down: Magbanua’s history with Charlie Adelson; Her connection to hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera; Her changing story over time.What she finally revealed in court—and what it means for Donna AdelsonPlus: What does flipping really mean in the criminal justice system? And how often do prosecutors make deals with people this deep in the conspiracy?

Actual 911 dispatcher Jon and cop Drew dive deep into the Dan Markel murder case—focusing on the now-infamous 911 call that many claim led to a delayed EMS response. As the Donna Adelson trial looms, the public is still debating: who’s truly at fault? In this episode, we dissect: The full 911 audio from the day Dan Markel was shot; Expert commentary on what went wrong (and what didn’t); Whether the dispatcher’s actions really cost Markel his life; Why the family sued the city—and what the $40,000 payout means

Dan Markel was on the phone in his driveway when someone unknown to him pulled up. The person on the other end of the phone then heard something he could not explain. Next door, a neighbor worried about burglaries sees a Toyota Prius driving off. When Jim Geiger went to check on his neighbor, he found Dan Markel with a gunshot wound to the head. He dialed 911-- a complicated call which failed to save Dan's life. Now 11 years later, Dan's ex mother in law, Donna Adelson, is getting ready to stand trial for first degree murder.

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Bryan Kohberger pled guilty to five counts in a shocking Idaho courtroom moment—ending the student murder case without a trial and leaving victims' families with no closure. In this episode, retired police lieutenant Drew Breasy and active 911 dispatcher Jon deliver expert true crime analysis on the plea deal, the courtroom strategy, and the emotional toll behind the headlines.This isn't just a recap. It's a real breakdown of how the justice system works—from the inside out. No spin. No hype. Just facts, context, and accountability.

Returning to the show are Barb and Drew Oldrati.