Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
The best guests in true crime come together each day to cover the most talked about cases in America. Hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his Holocaust survivor mother, Karmela, the two get the lowdown from the most influential names in the true crime genre. #BestGuests include FBI profilers, legendary detectives, famed criminal defense attorneys, notable prosecutors, tough Navy SEALs, seasoned U.S. Marshals, and you - the smartest audience in true crime - #STSNation Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also become part of our YouTube membership program and support us...
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Nancy Grace Calls It Murder: The Suspicious Death of Philly Teacher Ellen Greenberg
Nancy Grace is calling out the truth behind the suspicious death of Ellen Greenberg — a woman found with 20 stab wounds yet ruled an unaliving. In this exclusive STS interview, Nancy doesn’t hold back. She exposes major investigative failur…
Ellen Greenberg Case: 20+ Stabbings, No Justice? Prosecutors Speak Out on Shocking Death in Philly
The mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg continues to shock the nation — a young Philadelphia woman found with over 20 stab wounds to her neck, back, and heart, yet her death was ruled an unaliving, not a homicide. Now, award-winning attorne…
Philly Officials: Ellen Greenberg's 20 Stab Wounds to Neck, Back & Head Not Considered Suspicious?!
The mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg continues to upset and shock Philadelphia residents and true crime followers nationwide as officials, once again, classify her 20 stab wounds to the neck, back, head, and heart as the result of an una…
Investigator Says Items Found at D4vd's Home After Celeste's Body Was Recovered are Beyond Normal
In this STS episode, host Joel Waldman and top guests dive deep into the chilling murder mystery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the young woman whose body was tragically discovered in the front trunk of singer D4vd’s Tesla. As investigators co…
Ellen Greenberg's Suspicious Death: How Could Anyone Do this to Themselves 20 Times?
How in the world did medical examiners rule Ellen Greenberg’s violent and suspicious death an unaliving—even after it was first labeled a homicide? More than a decade later, the case of Ellen Greenberg, a young teacher found stabbed 20 time…
Real, Raw and Unfiltered Truth About Prison Lifers Like Donna Adelson | Justice for Dan Markel
What’s life really like for prison lifers — the convicted killers, the masterminds, the ones who will never walk free again? In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the real, raw, and unfiltered truth about what happens behind bars for inma…
New Clues: Video Footage ID's Driver in D4vd's Car & What Was Inside When Celeste Rivas was Found
The mystery deepens in the tragic death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was found inside the frunk of pop star D4vd’s Tesla after the car was impounded in Los Angeles. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the…
Suspicious Death of Ellen Greenberg: Unaliving or Cover-Up? Inside Philly's Most Controversial Case
Ellen Greenberg’s shocking and suspicious death continues to raise questions more than a decade later. Officially ruled an unaliving by Philadelphia medical examiners, many believe this is a cover-up hiding a murder. Ellen Greenberg was a P…
Luxury to Lockdown: Donna Adelson's Forever Home is Behind Bars After Dan Markel Murder Conviction
Donna Adelson, convicted in the murder-for-hire plot that took the life of her ex–son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel, is now being processed into her forever home—behind bars for life. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that …
Conversation with Brian Entin: Kentucky Sheriff Mickey Stines & the Shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins
When the sheriff shoots the judge in his own chambers, you know there's more to this story. In this compelling special from STS, Guest Host The COE (Chief of Everything) sits down with Brian Entin — celebrated for his major breaking‑news an…
Adelsons Show Darker Side: Is there Enough Evidence to Prove More Adelsons Knew About Dan's Murder?
At Donna Adelson’s shocking sentencing, a darker and more sinister side of the Adelson family was revealed — leaving even longtime followers of the Dan Markel murder case stunned. From emotional outbursts and bold accusations to new clues h…
Donna Adelson’s Defense Fights Back, Turning Sentencing Into Showdown Over “Unfair Trial”
Donna Adelson’s sentencing day quickly turned into a legal spectacle — with her defense team pushing back hard, arguing that she never received a fair trial. From calling out prosecutors to questioning the Markels and even taking aim at the…
Latest Hearing on Ellen Greenberg's Suspicious Death After Medical Examiner's Upsetting Finding
Ellen Greenberg’s death remains one of the most shocking and controversial cases in America. The 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds — yet her death was ruled an unaliving. In this powe…
Donna & Harvey Adelson: What Their Statements Tell us About Adelsons & Dan Markel's Murder
In a stunning courtroom moment, Donna Adelson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her ex–son-in-law, Florida State law professor Dan Markel, but it was the explosive statements from Donna and Harvey Adelson before sentencing t…
Court Stream: Donna Adelson's Sentencing with STS LIVE #BestGuest Analysis
It’s Donna Adelson’s big day back in court and the moment everyone’s been waiting for. The matriarch of the Adelson family, now convicted of orchestrating the murder of her ex–son-in-law, Dan Markel, faces her sentencing. Justice for Dan Ma…
Transport Videos: Donna Adelson's Never Ending Drama
The Donna Adelson drama never ends — and this time, STS is diving deep into the newest footage everyone’s talking about. In this gripping episode, Emmy Award-winning host Joel Waldman and Karm break down Donna’s shocking behavior caught on …
Honoring Dan Markel: His Life, Legacy & The Tragic Murder That Shocked a Community | STS Special
Today, on what would have been Dan Markel’s birthday, STS honors the life, legacy, and tragic loss of the brilliant law professor whose story continues to impact so many. Dan Markel was a respected Florida State University law professor, a …
Donna Adelson's Sentencing Expected to Be Moved Up Plus Her Newest Transport Videos
Donna Adelson is back in court sooner than we thought. Donna Adelson, the matriarch of the Adelson family, was found guilty of the murder of her ex son in law and FSU Law Professor Dan Markel. Now her fate will be sealed as she finds out ho…
Kouri Richins Case in Trouble? State’s Case Faces Major Setback After Witness Credibility Questioned
The case against Utah mom Kouri Richins — accused of killing her husband with a deadly dose of f*ntanyl — may now be on shaky ground. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecirme. In this …
Ellen Greenberg's Parents: The Upcoming Hearing, New Hulu Doc & What They're Doing to Keep Case Open
The death of Ellen Greenberg has haunted the nation for more than a decade — and many believe it was a cover-up from the very start. In this powerful and emotional episode of STS, Emmy Award–Winning Journalist Joel Waldman sits down with El…
Sean Diddy Combs Breaks Down in Tears; Will Serve Hard Time Behind Bars
Sean “Diddy” Combs tearing in court, delivering a raw apology and pleading for mercy before Judge Arun Subramanian as he faces 50 months in prison. Convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitut*on (involving ex-girlfriend…
Harvey Adelson May Be Alone Now But He's Still Fighting for His Family's Appeals & More Money
Harvey Adelson is now left alone on the outside as his family falls apart from the inside. With his son Charlie Adelson and wife Donna Adelson both behind bars and fighting for their lives through appeals, Harvey is one of the last Adelsons…
Donna Adelson, Lori Vallow, Sarah Boone: Convicted K*llers Who Once Appeared on Game Shows
It’s one of the strangest, most chilling true crime connections you’ll ever hear about—convicted killers who once stood in the spotlight as contestants on popular game shows. In this STS special, Emmy Award–winning journalist Joel Waldman u…
Mourning or Manipulating: Inside the Life of Wendi & The Adelsons Before the Murder for Hire Plot
Wendi Adelson is Under the Microscope as People Want to Know What She Knew Before Dan Markel’s Murder. We're examining who Wendi really was and what life was like in the years leading up to the shocking murder-for-hire plot that took the li…
Celeste Rivas Hernandez: New Videos Reveal More About Teen Girl Found Dead in Singer D4vd's Trunk
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 ho…
Death in Apt 603: The Director from Gripping New Doc Digs Into Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg
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 apartme…
New Details: Missing Teenage Girl Was Found Dead in d4vd's Trunk But Why No Arrests Yet?
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 real…
Chilling Truth: Dan Markel’s Mom Exposes Donna Adelson as Architect Behind her Son's Murder for Hire
The shocking Donna Adelson trial has finally brought another huge breakthrough in the murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel. Dan’s mother is now speaking out, calling Donna the true mastermind who only cared about herself and the…
Virginia Au Pair Double Murder: Police Interview & Body Cam Analysis with Fil Waters & Scott Duffey
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…
NEW Video: Charlie Adelson's Prison Tantrum & Donna Adelson Throws Fit Behind Bars
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 exp…
Scott Kimball: Inside the Investigation of a FBI Informant Turned Serial Killer
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 f…
Was it Worth It? Those were Dan Markel's Dads Last Words To Donna Adelson But Now He Has More to Say
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 #true…
The Former Friends Who Testified Against The Adelsons in the Murder for Hire of Dan Markel
Former friends of the Adelson family turned against them in court as they testified in trials to paint a clearer picture of who the Adelsons really are--and what their intentions were. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Yindra Velazquez took the stand wi…
Donna Adelson Files for New Trial; Wants to Interview Jurors
Donna Adelson isn’t done fighting. Just days after being convicted on September 4th for the brutal murder of her ex–son-in-law, Dan Markel, Adelson and her defense team have filed an explosive 18-page motion for a new trial. In it, they que…
Donna Adelson: One Woman; Two Families Destroyed
Donna Adelson spent years controlling every aspect of her family’s life, but in the end, she became the very person who destroyed them. Once seen as the matriarch holding everything together, Donna was recently convicted of orchestrating th…
Jury Foreperson: Donna Adelson's Damning Evidence & The Moment She Thought Wendi Was Lying
The jury foreperson from the Donna Adelson trial is talks to STS in a raw, unfiltered interview about what really happened inside the deliberation room. She opens up about the shocking details of the trial, her impressions of Donna Adelson’…
Donna Adelson’s Prison Life EXPOSED: Former Inmates Reveal What Donna's New Life Will Look Like
What will life behind bars really look like for Donna Adelson? In this STS episode, former female inmates who served serious time break down exactly what’s waiting for the convicted mastermind in prison...and how life will be different than…
Inside Wendi Adelson & Dan Markel's Divorce, Custody Battle & The Days Leading Up to Dan's Murder
With Donna Adelson convicted for the shocking murder of her ex-son-in-law Dan Markel, all eyes now shift to Wendi Adelson and her possible role in this brutal family crime. In this special STS episode, we hear from two men who knew Dan best…
Donna Adelson Juror "Sprinkler Man" Talks Guilty Verdict & the Most Shocking Moments for Jury
Juror “Sprinkler Man” breaks his silence LIVE on STS! He reveals why he thought Donna Adelson was guilty in the Dan Markel murder trial, the testimony that stood out most, and answers YOUR burning questions. Don’t miss this rare behind-the-…
Juror #6: The Testimony and Pivotal Moment That Sealed Donna Adelson’s Fate with Guilty Verdict
Donna Adelson Trial's Juror #6 is revealing the key witnesses, explosive testimony, and the exact moment he knew Donna was guilty of plotting the murder of Dan Markel. His behind-the-scenes account gives viewers rare insight into how the ju…