Donna Adelson: One Woman; Two Families Destroyed

Three fugitives. Three states. One terrifying reality. America is on edge as suspects in Tennessee, Montana, and Washington vanish after brutal killings. This is your urgent true crime update on three active manhunts gripping the nation. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the best guests in true crime. In this STS special Host Joel Waldman brings us up-to-date on the latest emerging news in the 3 active manhunts. And Police need our help. In Tennessee, 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond is on the run after allegedly murdering four family members — including the parents of a 7-month-old baby he abandoned in a stranger’s yard. A $17,500 reward is being offered for his capture. In Montana, 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, a former Army veteran, is accused of walking into the Owl Bar in Anaconda and gunning down four locals in cold blood. Authorities believe he escaped into the wilderness with stolen camping gear. He remains at large, armed and dangerous. In Washington, 32-year-old survivalist Travis Caleb Decker is accused of killing his three young daughters — Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) — during a court-ordered visitation. Their bodies were found near his abandoned truck. He has military survival training and may be navigating the Pacific Northwest trail system. All three men are considered armed, dangerous, and capable of further violence. If you see them, call 911 immediately. Subscribe for the latest updates as these stories continue to unfold. 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 Aug 30min

In this shocking true crime story, fugitive Austin Robert Drummond — also reported as Andrew Drummond in early media confusion — is on the run after allegedly murdering four family members in cold blood in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Welcome to Surviving The Suvivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. In this STS episode, Host Joel Waldmans brings us up to date on this active true crime case as it unfolds. The victims have been identified as 28‑year‑old James M. Wilson, 20‑year‑old Adrianna Williams, 15‑year‑old Braydon Williams, and 38‑year‑old Cortney Rose, all relatives of a 7‑month‑old girl miraculously found abandoned and unharmed. Drummond is wanted on four counts of first‑degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and firearm possession. Authorities warn he is armed and extremely dangerous, with his abandoned car located near Jackson, TN, and a $15,000 reward posted for information. Police are asking anyone who sees this man to be careful and to call police immediately.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 Aug 20min

Bryan Kohberger has now been moved to solitary confinement as he starts his prison sentence for the shocking stabbings that rocked the quiet town of Moscow, Idaho. BK is the man who pleaded guilty to brutally murdering four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Authorities say the move was made for security reasons due to the high-profile nature of the murders. Kohberger pleadewd guilty to breaking into their off-campus home and carrying out the vicious attack in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022. He was sentenced to life without parole.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 Aug 25min

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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 1h 8min