Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

The Menendez brothers are fighting not just for freedom — but against the very prosecutor handling their case. Why their attorneys say DA Nathan Hochman must be removed. ⸻ #STSNation! Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the podcast that promises to bring you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. Tonight, a stunning new twist in the Menendez brothers’ long road to potential freedom. Their legal team is demanding Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recuse himself — or be forcibly disqualified — due to alleged deep conflicts of interest. We break down the new court filing, the family rift at the center of it all, and what it means for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who’ve already spent 35 years behind bars for killing their parents in 1989. #BestGuests: • Anerae Brown, also known as rapper X-Raided, is a former inmate and rapper who credits the Menendez brothers with helping him transform his life and earn early release.• Robert Rand is the journalist of record on the Menendez case, covering it since 1989 and author of The Menendez Murders.⸻ All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport 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.

30 Apr 1h 53min

Donna Adelson’s trial could be delayed after an avalanche of new evidence hits defense lawyers. Charlie and Wendi Adelson’s canceled depositions add new twists to an already tangled case. #STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime on trending criminal cases. The case that launched it all — the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel — is entering another chaotic phase. With a new hearing set for Wednesday, Donna Adelson’s defense is reeling from an alleged discovery dump of 80,000 emails and digital files. Meanwhile, Charlie Adelson’s and Wendi Adelson’s depositions have reportedly been canceled, and Donna’s team has hired their own digital forensic expert to wade through the mountain of evidence. Will this force a delay in Donna Adelson’s highly anticipated trial? Will the defense use the discovery chaos to press for a continuance? And what does it mean for the overall strategy as the clock ticks? #BestGuests: • Professor Jo Potuto, Professor Emerita, University of Nebraska Law School • R. Timothy Jansen, famed Tallahassee criminal defense attorney•Dave Aronberg, former Florida State Attorney for Palm Beach County and current defense attorney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 Apr 1h 26min

All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. On this episode, we dive into the deeply disturbing case of Taylor Schabusiness — convicted of decapitating her boyfriend and committing unspeakable acts with his corpse. One of the most jaw-dropping police interviews ever recorded is now under the microscope. #TaylorSchabusiness #TrueCrime #FilWaters #ScottDuffy #HomicideInvestigation #SurvivingTheSurvivor #PoliceInterrogation #DecapitationCase #CriminalMind #FBIProfiler #MurderMystery #STS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

26 Apr 1h 55min

#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime… The suspicious death of 18-year-old Grant Solomon was ruled a freak accident — but his family believes otherwise. His father, a former Nashville news anchor, is accused of long-term abuse, and his mother, Angie Solomon, is now charged in a murder-for-hire plot to kill him. Is this the unraveling of a deeply hidden family horror — or something more sinister? We dig deep into the timeline, allegations, and shocking arrest.#GrantSolomon #AngieSolomon #NashvilleNews #TrueCrime #FamilySecrets #AbuseAllegations #MurderForHire #JusticeForGrant #CrimePodcast #SurvivingTheSurvivorAll Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport 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.

25 Apr 1h 29min

All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast#STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime… In a chilling courtroom showdown, Stephan Sterns — the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, his girlfriend’s daughter — appeared in court this week fighting to suppress digital evidence that prosecutors say contains years of abuse. Sterns took the stand himself in a rare legal move, claiming police violated his rights when they accessed his phone without a warrant. The evidence includes hundreds of sexually explicit photos allegedly stored in his Google account and device, but his defense argues he only consented to a limited search. Prosecutors say a factory reset and verbal consent justify the seizure — and they plan to use any guilty verdict in the sex abuse case as an aggravator in the murder trial to seek the death penalty. #BestGuests: 1. Ryan Vescio – Former homicide prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Orlando 2. Sonny Slaughter – Victims’ rights advocate 3. John Tompkins - Criminal Defense attorney We’ll break down what happened in the courtroom, what’s next in the trial, and whether this evidence will make it in front of a jury.#StephanSterns #MadelineSoto #JusticeForMaddie #SurvivingTheSurvivor #TrueCrime #ChildMurder #SexualAbuse #SuppressionHearing #CourtTV #BestGuests #CriminalLaw #DeathPenalty #VictimsRights #TrueCrimeCommunity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Apr 1h 27min

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann is linked to the death and disappearance of many victims and now police are holding a LIVE presser to share new information about more victims. Rex Heuermann, a Manhattan architect, is the alleged Long Island Serial Killer who could be facing several murder charges once he goes to trial. The Gilgo Beach serial killings refer to a series of murders that occurred on Long Island, New York, primarily along Ocean Parkway, between 1993 and 2011. The investigation was prompted by the search of Shannan Gilbert who went missing in 2010, and later led to the discovery of the remains of seven women, including the "Gilgo Four" who we now know as Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, Amber Costello, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Police later identified victims Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, and Valerie Mack.All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcast Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport 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.

23 Apr 1h

Donna Adelson’s defense team just took two swings at removing the judge — and missed. Plus: 80,000 emails dropped, and Katie Magbanua’s sudden relocation raises questions. #STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. This is the case that started it all — the twisted murder-for-hire of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. On this episode, new details are emerging in the upcoming trial of Donna Adelson, the accused matriarch at the center of it all. • Donna’s legal team filed two secret motions to get Judge Stephen Everett removed from the case — both were denied. • The defense has reportedly received 80,000+ emails from the state, which could delay the trial. • And alleged go-between Katie Magbanua has been moved closer to Leon County #BestGuests: • Best Guest #1: Famed Tallahassee criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor Tim Jansen • Best Guest #2: Professor Jo Potuto, Professor Emerita, University of Nebraska Law Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxAll Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Apr 1h 11min

Get Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxAll Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeJurors reach a verdict for Lori Vallow Daybell plus her brother joins us to share insight about Lori and his reaction on the verdict. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime… On Day 3 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder conspiracy trial, her own brother Adam Cox took the stand—and his testimony was absolutely damning. A former radio host turned pickleball pro, Adam described his sister’s descent into dangerous delusion. From believing she was a celestial being to calling her husband Charles a “zombie,” Adam painted a picture of a woman obsessed with apocalypse, power, and Chad Daybell. He revealed he and Charles Vallow had secretly planned an intervention to confront Lori about her beliefs and possibly strip her of her LDS temple privileges—just days before Charles was gunned down by Alex Cox. Adam said Lori told police he was planning the intervention—despite the fact that he never told her. And though Lori, representing herself, cross-examined him—asking if he ever saw her conspire to kill Charles—Adam closed his testimony with chilling conviction: “No doubt in my mind that they killed him.” Was this the turning point for the jury? #BestGuests: Adam Cox, Lori Vallow Daybell’s brother & witness in her Arizona murder trial #LoriVallow #LoriVallowDaybell #ChadDaybell #AdamCox #CharlesVallow #JJVallow #TyleeRyan #CultMom #DoomsdayMom #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimePodcast #TrialCoverage #SurvivingTheSurvivor #MurderTrial #ReligiousExtremism #FamilyTestimony #JusticeForCharlesV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Apr 1h 27min