Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho student but we still don't know why. As his sentencing approaches, more information and parties are speaking up after the gag order has been lifted--but will Kohberger reveal what everyone, even President Trump, is asking about: the motive. Bryan Kohberger, the admitted killer in the brutal slayings of four University of Idaho students, has officially pleaded guilty—canceling what was expected to be one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent memory. Facing four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary, Kohberger's sudden plea deal—just weeks before trial—has ignited national outrage and deepened the grief for victims' families and a shaken community still desperate for answers. With the death penalty taken off the table and no clear motive ever revealed, many are questioning whether justice was truly served. This emotional and controversial turn in the Idaho student murders case has sparked viral reactions across social media and reignited demands for transparency.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.

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Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho student but there were always red flags. This is one of the reasons Bryan Kohberger was denied when he tried to be a part of the Pullman Police Dept. Former Pullman Police Chief joins STS about his interaction with Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this episode STS Host, Joel Waldman, interviews Former Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins about what he noticed about Kohberger--and what happened as the breaking news unfolded. Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology Ph.D. student, pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025, to the November 13, 2022 home‑invasion stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Facing charges of four counts of first‑degree murder and one count of felony burglary, Kohberger accepted a plea deal that spares him the death penalty in exchange for four consecutive life sentences plus an extra 10 years, with no possibility of appeal. Prosecutors secured a conviction based on DNA evidence from a knife sheath and Q‑tip, along with cell‑tower data and surveillance footage, though the motive remains officially unknown. Now awaiting sentencing on July 23, the controversial plea—welcomed by some families seeking closure but strongly opposed by others—has ignited widespread debate and media coverage.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.

22 Heinä 31min

The disturbing and suspicious death of Ellen Greenberg—who was found with 20 stab wounds, including to the back of her neck—was shockingly ruled a su*cide after the medical examiner changed the paperwork. Recently the medical examiner admitted he original called it a homicide--and to this day, no full murder investigation has ever been launched. This controversial case continues to spark outrage online, but in Philadelphia Ellen Greenberg's parents are demanding answers, justice, and accountability from everyone. Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in #truecrime. In this episode, STS Host Emmy Award-winning Journalist Joel Waldman is joined by the murder victim's parents, Sandee and Joshua Greenbergs. Ellen Greenberg’s tragic 2011 stabbing death case took a dramatic but positive turn—after 14 years of controversy--when the Philadelphia Medical Examiner officially reversed the “su*cide” ruling, and the city agreed to consider fully reopening her case following a $650K legal settlement. These development were a big step in the right direction--but since then the case has stalled once again. Will there ever be a murder investigation and will the Greenberg family find 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#JusticeforEllen #truecrimecommunity #truestory #murdermystery #investigations #criminaljustice #crimenews #newsupdate #stsnation  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19 Heinä 1h 20min

Dan Markel, a respected Florida State University law professor, was tragically murdered on July 18, 2014, in a “murder‑for‑hire” ambush outside his Tallahassee home. After a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife Wendi Adelson—centered on her desire to relocate their two sons to South Florida—a conspiracy unfolded. Investigators uncovered that Wendi’s brother, Charlie Adelson, allegedly arranged the hit, funneling payments through his then-girlfriend Katherine Magbanua. Magbanua then enlisted Sigfredo “Tuto” Garcia, who shot Markel in the head, while accomplice Luis Rivera helped orchestrate the setup. The crime was tracked down through surveillance of a rented Prius, phone and GPS data, and an undercover FBI operation that recorded coded phone calls involving Charlie and his mother, Donna Adelson. Ultimately, Garcia and Magbanua received life sentences, Rivera got 19 years for his plea and testimony, and Charlie was convicted in November 2023 on first‑degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation charges. Now Donna Adelson will go on trial in August of 2025.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.

18 Heinä 1h 2min

Will the victim's family and the public get access to all the evidence in the Idaho4 murder case? This critical gag order hearing today could determine whether chilling details about Bryan Kohberger and the brutal murder of four young Idaho students are unsealed for the world to see. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. As families and media await more insight into Bryan Kohberger's motive, a critical gag order hearing is set for July 17, 2025 to determine if pre-sentencing restrictions on discussing court details will be lifted. This hearing could unlock new revelations about his alleged online alias and shed light on digital evidence tied to the case. STS Host Joel Waldman will be watching it live along with #BestGuests who will provide analysis. Bryan Kohberger confessed to the horrific November 13, 2022 stabbings of four University of Idaho students and plead guilty on July 2, 2025, to avoid the death penalty. He will now face four consecutive life sentences plus ten years and has given up his right to appeal. Evidence against him included DNA on a recovered knife sheath, phone data, and surveillance footage. We remember the lives of the four victims senselessly murdered in Moscow, Idaho: Ethan Chapin: A 20- year-old from Conway, Washington who was staying with his girlfriend, Xana Kernodle, the night of the murder. Ethan was a triplet. Kaylee Goncalves: A 21-year-old from Rathdrum, Idaho who was murdered in her home next to her best friend, Maddie. Xana Kernodle: A 20-year-old from Avondale, Arizona, who later lived in Post Falls, Idaho. She was murdered at her home with her close friends and boyfriend. Madison Mogen: A 21-year-old from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho who many believe was the intended target. Maddie was murdered next to her childhood best friend, Kaylee.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#bryankohberger #trial #courtroomdrama #hearing #murdermystery #gagorder #stsnation #newsupdate #moscowidaho #idaho4update #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truestory Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

18 Heinä 1h 13min

Dentist James Craig faces murder charges for allegedly poisoning his wife of 23+ years--and the mother of his six kids--and today the coworker who reported James Craig and called the police is testifying. As she details what she refers to as disturbing and unusual behavior, jurors listen in as they learn more about the digital evidence, texts and unusual activity leading up to the murder of Angela Craig. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuestsin all of true crime. In this episode, STS host Emmy award-winning journalist Joel Waldman is joined by a former District Attorney in the very are where James Craig is being tried along with another attorney who is an expert in poison murder cases. Accused of poisoning his wife Angela with potassium cyanide hidden in her protein shakes, Dentist Craig James is facing first-degree murder charges. Prosecutors allege he staged a carefully calculated plot, researching lethal substances and ordering poison online while pretending to be a loving husband and father. The case has only gotten darker, with shocking text messages, alleged affairs, and claims of a murder-for-hire plot surfacing as key evidence. James' trial started on July 15, 2025 with opening statements. The state gave infidelity and financial woes as a motive while the defense said their client is innocent--and the investigation was limited only pointing to Craig from the very start. As Craig is on trial and more evidence gets released the question remains-- will justice be served? And what does Justice look like...All Things STS: 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#JamesCraig #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderTrial #KillerDentist #AngelaCraig #PoisoningCase#CrimeStory #JusticeForAngela Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 Heinä 1h 27min

The shocking case of Colorado dentist James Craig has left the nation stunned, as he stands accused of fatally poisoning his wife in a case of betrayal, lies, and murder. This heartbreaking and drama-filled story reveals the dark secrets behind a seemingly perfect marriage...that wasn't so perfect. Today is day 1 of trial and as both the state and defense begin their opening statements we learn more about the accused killer James Craig and his wife, Angela. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this episode STS host Emmy award-winning journalist Joel Waldman is joined by #BestGuests as they dive into today's Opening Statements and the motives discussed in the trial of Dentist James Craig. Aurora, Colorado dentist James Craig is at the center of a chilling true crime case after being accused of poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, with cyanide-laced protein shakes in a calculated act of murder. Angela was a mother of six. Prosecutors allege that behind his clean-cut image, Craig was leading a double life filled with infidelity, financial troubles, and a sinister plan to eliminate his wife. As the murder trial unfolds, disturbing new allegations have surfaced—including a murder-for-hire plot Craig reportedly attempted while behind bars. In a dramatic twist, multiple attorneys have withdrawn from his case just days before trial was set to begin--raising questions about the defense’s stability and Craig’s mounting legal troubles.All Things STS: 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#JamesCraig #TrueCrime #PoisonMurder #CrimeDocumentary #ColoradoDentist #AngelaCraig #MurderTrial#PoisonPlot #CrimeNews #MurderForHire #CourtDrama #YouTubeTrueCrime #murdermystery #criminaljustice#justiceforAngela  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

16 Heinä 1h 24min

Charges, Now Hit with 26 Additional Felony Counts in a surprising twist to an already high-profile case. P rosecutors have filed two dozen new charges against Richins, intensifying the legal storm surrounding the Utah mom accused of killing her husband—who also made headlines when she wrote a kids book about grief.Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #trucrime. In this episode, STS host and Emmy award-winning journalist Joel Waldman brings on #BestGuest Gigi McKelvey from Pretty Lies and Alibis podcast to deep dive into Kouri’s latest charges along with the long legal road she already faces.Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning her husband, now faces a shocking total of 26 new felony charges, adding to her original murder charge. The new charges include counts of mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, forgery, and theft—allegedly tied to financial schemes she carried out before and after her husband’s death. Prosecutors claim Richins manipulated documents and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a calculated effort to cover up her tracks. This explosive update in the Kouri Richins case is drawing massive attention online. STS has been following it from the beginning and will continue to cover the latest developments.More of STS: VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast New! STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Join Patreon: Https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor #TrueCrime #STSNATION #truecrimcommunity #criminaljustice #kouririchins #murderymystery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Heinä 41min