Donna Adelson Trial: Handwriting Analyst Kate Butler Identifies “The Script” as Donna’s

Donna Adelson Trial: Handwriting Analyst Kate Butler
Identifies “The Script” as Donna’s

In this gripping installment of the Donna Adelson
Trial, forensic document examiner Kate
Butler, a senior crime laboratory analyst with the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), takes center
stage—bringing exceptional expertise to the stand as she compares
handwriting samples connected to the case.

Her match? She identified the handwriting in the infamous
“script” and a day planner as belonging to Donna
Adelson with the highest level of confidence. This isn’t
just a technicality—this finding strikes at the core of the
prosecution’s argument and has major implications for how the
jury perceives Donna’s actions and intentions behind the
scenes.
In this raw courtroom clip, viewers will hear Kate Butler
describe her methodology, show how handwriting idiosyncrasies
line up, and explain why her analysis matters:




What was compared and why it’s relevant: The
“Day Planner,” where Dan Markel’s car info was noted, and “The
Script,” allegedly written by Donna for an inmate to recite,
were both compared to known samples of Donna’s
handwriting.


Why this matters: For the prosecution,
Butler’s confident identification strengthens their case that
Donna may have been orchestrating the narrative—even in jail.
For the defense, this might be a point of heavy
cross-examination, perhaps highlighting margin for error or
context of what was written and why.



Viewer takeaway: A rare, behind-the-scenes
look at the forensic scrutiny behind the handwritten
evidence—an essential piece of the puzzle in this true-crime
courtroom drama.




Turn on captions, take notes, and watch closely—because
handwriting isn’t just about pen and paper. It's about intent,
influence, and showing the jury how much—or how little—control
Donna had over the story being presented in court.

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