Donna Adelson Trial | First Responder Sgt. David Sims Describes Dan Markel’s Final Moments

Donna Adelson Trial | First Responder Sgt. David Sims Describes Dan Markel’s Final Moments   In this intense courtroom clip, Retired Sergeant David Sims—one of the first law enforcement officers on the scene—recalls discovering Dan Markel moments after he was shot in his garage. Sims’s testimony transports us directly to the chilling reality of July 18, 2014, when a neighbor’s 911 call brought him rushing to the crime scene. On the stand, Sims describes Markel’s physical state with unsettling clarity. He found the wounded professor still alive, making a barely audible “sucking sound,” clutching a cell phone in his left hand and a business card in his right. Sims noted the broken driver’s-side window; he carefully approached the vehicle, turned off the engine, and tried to stabilize Markel—but the victim never regained consciousness. These details, delivered in calm, measured tones, immediately underscore the abrupt, brutal nature of the attack. Why does this matter? Sgt. Sims’s testimony anchors the case in a human tragedy rather than an abstract conspiracy. His firsthand account provides the jury—and viewers—with a visceral, in‑the‑moment glimpse of the victim’s suffering. It confirms that this wasn’t just a planned hit in the parking lot—it was a violent intrusion into a family’s sacred space. This footage is essential viewing for anyone following this high‑profile case. It underlines the gravity of the crime and ensures that Dan Markel isn’t lost amidst legal maneuvers and motive theories. Every investigation needs that human anchor; here, it is Sgt. Sims. Hashtags (one line, 10 total): #DonnaAdelsonTrial #DavidSimsTestimony #DanMarkelMurder #FirstResponder #CrimeSceneTestimony #TrueCrimeCourtroom #RawCourtVideo #TallahasseePD #MurderInvestigation #CourtroomFootage Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872