Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Donna Adelson is making headlines again as she files new motions ahead of her highly anticipated trial set for August 19th. Adelson's defense team is now trying to silence key jailhouse informants and suppress their damning “evidence” that could link her directly to the murder-for-hire plot that left FSU Law Professor Dan Markel dead. Her defense team argues the informants are unreliable and that their statements are prejudicial, but prosecutors say the information is crucial to the case. As the courtroom showdown approaches, all eyes are on these latest filings and how they could impact the trial. The murder of Dan Markel, a respected Florida State University law professor and father of two boys, shocked the nation in 2014 when he was gunned down in his driveway in what prosecutors say was a cold-blooded murder-for-hire plot. Investigators believe the killing was orchestrated by members of the Adelson family following a bitter custody battle between Markel and his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson. The case has led to multiple arrests, including hitmen Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera, as well as Katherine Magbanua then Wendi's brother, Charlie Adelson. The most recent arrest was for Donna Adelson, the family matriarch. This high-profile case continues to unfold with new revelations, court filings, and upcoming trials. STS will be in Tallahassee covering the trial from gavel to gavel.More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Elo 1h 22min

A shocking twist in Devil’s Den: a teacher has been arrested for the brutal double murder of a local couple, sending shockwaves through the quiet community. New details are emerging about the gruesome crime scene and the hidden life of the suspect—sparking intense online interest and a growing demand for justice. A 28‑year‑old teacher, James Andrew McGann, has been charged with two counts of capital murder in the fatal stabbing of Clinton David Brink (43) and Cristen Amanda Brink (41), who were attacked while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park, Arkansas, on July 26, 2025. McGann was arrested on July 30 at a Springdale barbershop, after DNA evidence, video footage, and public tips linked him to the crime; he had no prior criminal record and was recently hired as a teacher in Arkansas. Authorities say the attack appears to be random and unprovoked, with no known motive or connection between McGann and the Brinks yet, who had just moved to Arkansas from another state to begin a new life. Investigators continue to search for answers about motive while the justice system prepares for possible death penalty or life without parole, depending on outcome—although no motive has yet been disclosed.More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast#doublemurder #murdermystery #truestory #truecrimepodcast #newsheadlines #arkansas #arrest #teacher #devilsden Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 Elo 1h 22min

Erik Menendez is hospitalized with a serious medical condition just weeks before a pivotal parole hearing. A judge says withheld abuse evidence may have changed the verdict — could a new trial be coming? #STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. Erik Menendez is hospitalized with a serious medical condition—undergoing multiple surgeries for large kidney stones—just weeks before he and his brother Lyle face a crucial parole hearing on August 21–22, 2025. Their attorney is pushing for a medical furlough, while a California judge has ordered prosecutors to explain why key sexual abuse evidence—like Erik’s 1988 letter to cousin Andy Cano and a 2023 affidavit from Menudo’s Roy Rosselló—was excluded from their original trial. That decision could trigger a full retrial. The brothers were resentenced in May to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole after 35 years behind bars.  #BestGuests: • Robert Rand – The original investigative reporter on the Menendez case and author of The Menendez Murders, the definitive book on the brothers and the killings.• Dr. Ildiko Tabori – A Los Angeles-based psychologist analyzing the brothers’ trauma, behavior, and potential rehabilitation.More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 Heinä 1h 9min

An alleged victim is speaking out, exposing shocking claims of abuse and deep-rooted corruption involving the Letcher County Sheriff and a local judge—rocking a Kentucky community already known for its long, dark history of power abuse. The explosive accusations point to a disturbing pattern of misconduct and cover-ups that some say have plagued Letcher County for generations. Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman digs deeper into what's really going on in Letcher County--and if this alleged abuse--paints a clearer picture about why a sheriff would shoot a judge midday in his chambers. In a shocking incident out of Kentucky, the Letcher County Sheriff allegedly shot and killed the Letcher County Judge inside his own chambers—sending shockwaves through the tight-knit Appalachian community. This deadly confrontation has raised urgent questions about corruption, abuse of power, and long-standing political tensions within Letcher County. The violent shooting is now at the center of a high-profile investigation as authorities and the public demand justice and transparency--and try to find a motive. This developing story out of Eastern Kentucky is drawing national attention and may expose deeper systemic issues in a county with a troubling history.More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 Heinä 1h 25min

Donna Adelson’s upcoming trial is heating up as a new document dump reveals more people on the witness lists and pre-trial motions. With the courtroom countdown ticking, these newly filed records offer a deeper look into the state’s strategy—and the defense’s potential surprises. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. In this episode, STS Host Joel Waldman is joined by STS #BestGuests as they dive into the latest documents to find out what this could mean for Donna--and her trial. Donna Adelson is heading to trial in one of Florida’s most shocking murder-for-hire cases, accused of playing a key role in the 2014 killing of her former son-in-law, Florida State University law professor Dan Markel. As jury selection looms, newly released court documents—including detailed witness lists and motions—are offering a glimpse into what prosecutors and the defense plan to bring to court. This high-profile case, which has already led to multiple arrests and convictions within the Adelson family circle, is gaining renewed attention as Donna prepares to face justice. More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast#JusticeforDanMarkel #truecrimecommunity #newsupdate #donna #truecrimepodcast #truestory #murdermystery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 Heinä 1h 8min

Bryan Kohberger’s new life in prison will includes solitary confinement, filth‑ridden rec cages, and inmate vigilante justice in one of America's worst prisons. How will he do? And do you think this is Justice after new disturbing details are released about what Bryan Kohberger did to the 4 Idaho students. STS' Joel Waldman, ‪@jumpsuitpablo‬ & ‪@drgexplains‬break it all down. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this episode we hone in on Kohberger's courtroom body language, emotionless presence, and how he'll fare in his new life behind bars at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. STS Host Joel waldman was invited by the warden for a behind-the-scenes tour and saw the very place where Kohberger could live out the rest of his life. Join Joel plus #Bestguests as they analyze his body language, his psyche and what his new life behind bars will look like. Bryan Kohberger has officially been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) for the brutal murders of the four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. The shocking Idaho college murders case, which gripped the nation, has now reached a dramatic conclusion as Kohberger avoids the death penalty but will spend the rest of his life behind bars. This sentencing comes nearly two years after the horrifying quadruple homicide in Moscow, Idaho that sent shockwaves through the true crime community. And while there are still so many unanswered questions, With no parole, no appeal, and no escape, Kohberger’s fate is sealed as the victims' families finally confront him in court. #BestGuests include: Prison Insider and Ex-Convict ‪@jumpsuitpablo‬ Body language expert and clinical & forensic psychologist ‪@drgexplains‬More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Heinä 1h 32min

It was an intense and emotional day inside the courtroom as Bryan Kohberger was officially sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the brutal murders of the four University of Idaho students — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Families of the Idaho 4 did not hold back during powerful and heart-wrenching victim impact statements, unleashing their pain and fury directly at Kohberger, who showed little emotion throughout the sentencing. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS special, Host Joel Waldman is in Boise, Idaho where he sat in court facing Kohberger and witnessing the emotional trauma families are still dealing with. Join STS Joel Waldman and powerhouse #BestGuests as they dive into the Kohberger's psyche--his lack of emotion and how today's intense statements may impact him. The atmosphere was tense, raw, and deeply personal as justice was finally handed down for one of the most shocking true crime cases in recent memory. This breaking update on the Idaho student murders is a must-watch for anyone following the Bryan Kohberger case, as the courtroom erupted with both tears and applause during this long-awaited moment.More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Heinä 1h 41min

In a case that has captured national attention, Bryan Kohberger is now facing his final hours before sentencing in the brutal University of Idaho murders. As the nation watches closely, emotions are running high on the eve of what many are calling judgment day for the man accused of one of the most disturbing college campus crimes in recent memory. Kohberger, a former criminology PhD student, will soon stand before the court as families of the victims prepare to confront him one last time. The courtroom is expected to be packed, and security heightened, as the public demands answers—and justice. With new developments and possible last-minute statements from both the defense and prosecution, all eyes are on Bryan Kohberger as he awaits his fate. Bryan Kohberger was charged with the vicious murders of four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, who were brutally and senselessly stabbed to death in their off-campus home in November 2022. The chilling details of the crime shocked the nation and sparked a massive investigation that led to Kohberger’s arrest. He initially maintained his innocence but ultimately accepted a plea deal, avoiding a death penalty trial. Now, as sentencing approaches, the families and the public still grapple with lingering questions about motive, timeline, and unanswered details. What’s next for Bryan Kohberger—and will the sentencing bring true closure to a grieving community? Stay tuned for ongoing updates and breaking coverage of this landmark case by subscribing and turning your notifications on for show updates.More of STS:Links: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSTS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Heinä 1h 21min