Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

A Kentucky sheriff guns down a judge in cold blood — on camera. Now he wants the murder case dropped, claiming courthouse sex scandals, cover-ups, and a mental break. #STSNation! Welcome to the podcast that promises to bring you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. The murder was caught on video.The courthouse was allegedly filled with sex, secrets, and threats. And now the killer says he’s the victim. Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines was caught on tape unloading bullets into Judge Kevin Mullins—but now he wants the entire murder case thrown out. He claims prosecutors broke the rules, grand jurors were manipulated, and that he was silenced for knowing too much about explosive sexual misconduct inside the courthouse, including sex acts allegedly caught on tape in the judge’s own chambers. We're unpacking the chilling video, the bombshell new motions, and whether the insanity defense is a play for sympathy—or something more sinister. #BestGuests: Elizabeth Jones – Host of Hillbilly Crime, breaking down small-town secrets General Mark Davidson – Tennessee DA who knows rural justice inside out John Tompkins – Sharp criminal defense attorney & former prosecutor who’s seen both sides⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11 Juni 1h 25min

Sean Diddy Combs' ex girlfriend "Jane" says she was treated like an animal, forced into endless nights of Freak Offs and threatened financially in emotional testimony and cross ex today. Diddy is on trial for 5 counts of sex trafficking and racketeering and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. If he's convicted, he could face life in prison. Today is Day 20 of Diddy's trial and the cross examination of a key witness continues. While Jane admit she still loves Diddy and he still pays her rent, she also opens up about the emotional abuse and trauma she's suffered on top of the financial threats from Diddy. Is this testimony enough to prove Diddy ran a criminal enterprise?⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Juni 20min

As Donna Adelson awaits trial in the murder-for-hire plot of Dan Markel, explosive new motions seek to suppress key testimony. Meanwhile, disturbing jail logs suggest a potential mental health breakdown behind bars #STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. Tonight, we break down stunning new developments in the Donna Adelson case: • A motion to suppress testimony from Sara Yousuf, a former friend of Wendi Adelson, who says Donna called Dan “a jerk” shortly after his murder. • A separate legal push to block Stephen Webster, Dan’s post-divorce attorney, from testifying about alleged comments and family dynamics. • And perhaps most shocking: new jail logs suggest Donna has been pacing her cell naked and laughing to herself, raising questions about her mental state and trial readiness. The trial is now set for August, but the legal chess match is heating up fast. #BestGuests: • R. Timothy Jansen, famed Tallahassee criminal defense attorney & former federal prosecutor • Professor Jo Potuto, Professor Emerita, University of Nebraska College of Law, constitutional and criminal law expert Join us as we cut through the legal noise and get to the truth behind the headlines.#DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #TrueCrime #MurderForHire #FSULaw #JusticeForDanMarkel #CriminalDefense #TrialCoverage #MentalHealth #JailhouseBehavior #LegalAnalysis #SurvivingTheSurvivor⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Juni 1h 39min

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend "Jane" says she was forced to have sex with partners for hours & perform for Diddy or would be forced out of her home. Jane testified Combs was paying her rent and still pays her rent now. Jane is one of the four key witnesses. Jane's accusations refer to the government’s indictment that alleges Diddy ran his business empire as a criminal enterprise and exploited women through his financial support. Diddy is on trial and faces five criminal counts of racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. Sean Diddy Combs has pleaded not guilty to all the chargesbut if he's convicted, he could face life in prison.⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9 Juni 32min

In this breaking news episode of Surviving The Survivor STS host Joel Waldman and #BestGuests bring you the latest in the Donna Adelson case--and we're hearing she's out of the Leon County jail. Donna Adelson is supposed to go on trial in August for the murder of her ex -son-in-law Dan Markel in a murder-for-hire plot. Dan Markel, who was going through a custody battle with his ex wife, Wendi Adelson, was shot and killed nearly 11 years ago.⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Juni 49min

A week after 3 young sisters were murdered during a court-approved visitation, fugitive father Travis Decker remains on the run — possibly on the Pacific Crest Trail. Tonight, Surviving the Survivor breaks down the latest manhunt developments and the growing Amber Alert controversy.#STSNation! Welcome to Surviving the Survivor — the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. It’s been one week since 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia Decker were found murdered near a Washington State campground — after a court-approved visitation with their father, Travis Decker. Now, Decker — a former Army Ranger with survival training — remains on the run. Authorities believe he may be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail, and the manhunt is intensifying. Meanwhile, the case is igniting a nationwide debate over Amber Alert laws, parental visitation safety, and systemic failures in protecting children of parents with documented mental illness and military trauma. Tonight, we break down: • The latest manhunt developments and leads • What went wrong with the Amber Alert process • The larger questions about mental health services for veterans and family court protections • What happens next in the search for Travis Decker #BestGuests: Jim Fuda — Retired King County, Seattle Hostage Negotiator Pascale Fortmann — Attorney & Amber Alert Specialist⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Juni 1h 8min

Diddy's former girlfriend “Jane” breaks down crying as she describes being forced to join Freak Offs. The details of the “hotel nights” are much like what Cassie Ventura described. In this case, Jane said Diddy would threaten to take away her home and money. Combs faces five criminal counts of racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has denied all allegations against him.⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6 Juni 41min

Witnesses are taking the stand to testify about being attacked by Diddy, the emotional trauma and why they joined in the White Party Freak Offs. Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering and if convicted, could face life in is prison.⸻ #Support the show: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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Juni 34min