Chilling Truth: Dan Markel’s Mom Exposes Donna Adelson as Architect Behind her Son's Murder for Hire

Newly released videos of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and her alleged boyfriend, rising music star D4vd, pull back the curtain on their relationship and raise even more questions about this tragic case. As investigators work to piece together how Celeste ended up dead in the trunk of D4vd’s car, the public is demanding answers—why has no one been named a person of interest, and who is really responsible for Celeste’s death? On this episode of Surviving The Survivor, Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman is joined by the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime—top criminal and legal minds who break down the latest developments, analyze the disturbing new videos, and explore what investigators may be missing in the hunt for Justice for Celeste.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1 Okt 1h 28min

Hulu’s chilling new documentary, Death in Apartment 603, takes viewers deep into the still-unresolved and deeply unsettling case of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher found dead under suspicious circumstances in her Philadelphia apartment. Despite 20 stab wounds and bizarre inconsistencies at the scene, her death was shockingly ruled a suicide—leaving her parents, Joshua and Sandee Greenberg, in a relentless fight for answers that has spanned over a decade. In this special episode of Surviving the Survivor (STS), host Joel Waldman interviews director Nancy Schwartzman, who unpacks the new revelations that cast serious doubt on the official narrative. With justice still elusive and questions haunting those closest to Ellen, this Hulu original reopens a mystery that refuses to be silenced. Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 Sep 28min

A disturbing twist in the case of missing teen girl ends in tragedy after she was found dead inside singer D4vd’s car. This breaking story is trending across social media, with fans and true crime followers demanding answers about what really happened--and why no one has been arrested yet. The 15 year old girl found in the rapper's Tesla was identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Who was this teenage girl, how did she end up in the singer D4vd’s vehicle, and what does this mean for his career and freedom? In this video, we break down all the latest updates, police reports, and chilling details surrounding the mysterious death, while exploring the growing questions about David’s involvement and the timeline leading up to the discovery. The 15-year-old girl found in the impounded Tesla registered to singer d4vd has been identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez. #JusticeforCelesteThanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 Sep 1h 18min

STS takes you inside the shocking Virginia au pair double murder case that stunned the community—a twisted plot involving a catfish, an affair, a fake fetish setup, and a dark plan that ended in a tragic double murder. Christine Banfield, a mother, was stabbed and Joseph Ryan was shot, exposing how deception and desperation spiraled into violence after Christine's husband and his lover allegedly planned what they thought was the perfect murder. In this episode, STS host Joel Waldman is joined by Retired Legendary Detective Fil Waters and Retired FBI Agent Scott Duffey as they break down police interviews, body cam footage, and the chilling details of the double murder investigation. This in-depth coverage of the au pair double murder in Virginia dives into the facts, the suspects, and the disturbing reality behind this criminal scheme.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Sep 1h 38min

New video footage from inside prison shows Charlie Adelson’s tantrums and meltdowns, echoing the same entitled behavior his mother, Donna Adelson, displayed during her own trial and complaints from behind bars. In this STS breakdown, we explore the toxic mother-son dynamic that helped drive the murder-for-hire plot that killed Dan Markel. With both Charlie and Donna now convicted murderers, the disturbing family parallels are clearer than ever. Join STS Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman, and his Co-host and mom, Karmela Waldman. Joel and Karm will review and analyze Charlie and Donna, unravel their patterns, and continue to shine light on the fight for Justice for Dan Markel.*Special thanks to @Spillthecrime_Tea for Charlie's Video*Special thanks to @truelifestyles for Donna's logsThanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 Sep 1h 18min

He went from smooth-talking conman to a cold-blooded serial killer yet somehow tricked the FBI into making him an informant.In this gripping case, retired FBI agent Jonny Grusing pulls back the curtain on how a master manipulator deceived federal agents, all while hiding his deadly double life. Grusing takes us deep inside the investigation, exposing the shocking truth about the man who conned the FBI, killed without remorse, and left a trail of victims in his wake. This chilling story reveals how even the nation’s top investigators can be outplayed by a criminal mastermind—until justice finally caught up.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Sep 57min

Phil Markel stunned the courtroom with a mic-drop moment that left Donna Adelson rattled—and now he’s breaking his silence with more powerful words. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS special, Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman interviews Phil Markel, Dan's father. In this new STS interview, Dan Markel’s father, Phil Markel, opens up about what he really thinks of the Adelson family, his son’s senseless murder, and the devastating impact of Donna Adelson’s trial. During his unforgettable victim impact statement, Phil delivered last words to Donna that shook the courtroom, a moment many called a “mic drop” that visibly rattled her. Now, he has even more to say about justice for Dan Markel, the Florida State University law professor who was brutally murdered in his Tallahassee home in 2014 in a murder-for-hire plot. With Charlie Adelson already convicted and serving a life sentence, and Donna Adelson recently found guilty in her own trial, Phil makes it clear that the fight for full justice is far from over. This powerful update is a must-watch for anyone following the Dan Markel case, the Adelson family trials, and the pursuit of justice that continues to captivate true crime audiences.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Sep 32min