Jesse Weber: Based Upon That Phone Call Does That Look Like Someone Who's Trying To Hide Something?

TL;DR

The Adelson family has not been charged yet, but there are suspicious phone calls and financial transactions that raise questions about their involvement in the murder.

Transcript

good morning everybody and welcome back to law and crime I'm Jesse Weber and thanks for joining us a lots happening here on the program so let's get started joining me this morning is retired LAPD sergeant Cheryl Dorsey Cheryl great to see you good morning to you okay no one in the Adelson family has been charged right this is the theory that's bee... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤨 The Adelson family's behavior and financial transactions raise suspicions about their involvement in the murder case.
• 😓 The defense tries to cast doubt on the connection between the transactions and the murder, but the timing suggests their sudden wealth may be linked to the crime.
• 😒 Law enforcement may use deceptive tactics to gather information, as seen in the case of an undercover agent approaching a family member on the street.

Questions & Answers

Q: Does the behavior of the Adelson family in the phone call indicate they are hiding something?

According to Cheryl Dorsey, the way the family member speaks in the call suggests he may be trying to cover up information related to the murder investigation.

Q: Why are the financial transactions of the Adelsons suspicious?

Mary Hall points out that the sudden influx of cash in their accounts, which coincide with extravagant purchases, raises questions about the source of the money and their involvement in the murder.

Q: Is it common for investigators to use deceptive tactics like approaching someone on the street for information?

Cheryl Dorsey explains that law enforcement often uses unconventional tactics to gather information, especially if they believe the person may have information related to a crime.

Q: What does the communication timeline between the Adelson family members suggest?

The frequent and strategic communication before and after the murder indicates that the family was making preparations and coordinating their actions, further implicating them in the crime.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Retired LAPD sergeant Cheryl Dorsey suggests that the Adelson family's behavior in a phone call indicates they may be hiding something related to the murder case.

• Mary Hall, a former criminal financial investigator, points out that the sudden influx of cash in the Adelsons' accounts raises suspicions about their involvement and the source of the money.

• The defense tries to raise reasonable doubt regarding the Adelsons' expenditures, but the timing of the transactions strongly suggests they came into a significant amount of money.