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'Grandma Gotti,' cheerleader's dead infant & CrimeCon | Banfield Full Episode 9/5

2025-09-06 News & Politics
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CrimeCon Live: Analyzing Major Verdicts and Uncovering New Case Details

Analyze the high-stakes Donna Adelson murder verdict and obtain expert insight into emerging details surrounding the Laken Snelling case, all live from CrimeCon.

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  • Recap Donna Adelson's guilty verdict for orchestrating her son’s ex-husband’s murder.
  • Review status updates on the tragic death of cheerleader Laken Snelling, including autopsy results and appearance concerns.
  • Hear direct testimony from Stacy Chapen regarding the trauma of the Brian Coberger case evidence release.
  • Understand the value of forensic DNA technology driving modern criminal investigations.

This special broadcast, live from CrimeCon in Denver, covers the immediate fallout from major true crime events. We break down expert analysis on the Adelson family conspiracy and investigate the sensitive, ongoing case of Laken Snelling, setting the stage for future legal proceedings.

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Tonight on "Banfield," Florida grandmother Donna Adelson, known as "Grandma Gotti," broke down in court as her guilty murder verdict was read. Then, NewsNation senior correspondent Brian Entin and Annie Elise, host of the "Serialously" podcast, join the show to discuss cheerleader Laken Snelling, who was arrested after her infant was found dead in a trash bag inside a closet. Entin also highlights the crime-fighting Colorado dogs helping the Aurora police chase down criminals in the Colorado city at CrimeCon 2025. Ashleigh Banfield is *the* definitive authority on the nation’s biggest true crime stories. A veteran award-winning journalist, Ashleigh brings a sharp focus to the crime stories gripping America, distilling facts and analyzing context in a way which captures viewers’ interests and imaginations. No one knows the prosecution and the defendants’ cases better than BANFIELD, all the while keeping the victim at the heart of every story we tell – just another reason NewsNation is truly News for All Americans. Weeknights at 10p/9C. #Banfield NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

Top Comments (10)

@hippiechik5781 2025-09-06

Was it because of her wealth that Grandma Gotti was allowed to have a support pet during her trial? I don't think she should have been consoled like that. Justice for Danny and the Markels 💓

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@jozsefhor 2025-09-07

she should praise the Lord for giving back her hearing when the verdict was read... no headphones needed! :)

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@WI-Girl-In-SC 2025-09-06

I am not sure what it is, but Donna and Charlie both had the best reactions to their guilty verdict. Most of the time, a person found guilty has zero reaction or shows no emotions. Maybe they BOTH thought they were going to get away with what they did or had them selves convinced they didn't do anything.

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@bradr2142 2025-09-07

I like Mr Markel his last words to her. Was it worth it.

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@carolvanderwalt3731 2025-09-06

I love Crime Con where all my favourites are together. Cape Town, South Africa

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@edsizhands 2025-09-07

My opinion. The judge was fed up with her!

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@Always_Thinking 2025-09-06

So Snelling was in denial about being pregnant, about to graduate from college but apparently never heard of 911 🤯🤯🤯

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@sandibaker5298 2025-09-07

9:51 According to Dr G the most prominent emotions Donna showed was pure unadulterated anger.

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@NotSarahLee358 2025-09-07

Mama adelson wasn't crying... She was just playing it up for the camera She looked at them several times to make sure they were still rolling on her😢😢😢

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@CHS_26 2025-09-07

Prime example of never being told no and things not going your way ever in your life.

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