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Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Surviving the Survivor

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

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01:22:40

Transport Videos: Donna Adelson's Never Ending Drama

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/10/11

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 camera — from her dramatic arrival and transport to Leon County to her emotional (or performative?) reactions after being found guilty of murder. Is Donna truly remorseful for what happened to Dan Markel, or is she just putting on a show? Viewers will see the

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01:04:36

Honoring Dan Markel: His Life, Legacy & The Tragic...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/10/10

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 father, and a beloved member of the Tallahassee community—known for his sharp intellect and devotion to justice. In 2014, Dan’s life was cut short when he was gunned down in his driveway in a shocking murder-for-hire plot that would later expose a tangled web of

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01:06:07

Donna Adelson's Sentencing Expected to Be Moved Up...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/10/09

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 how long she'll serve--and what hope she has for the future. Donna isn't the first one in her family to be locked up for Dan Markel's murder. Her son, Charlie Adelson, is behind bars for life. Charlie and Donna were found to be the ring leaders of a murder for hire

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00:41:05

Kouri Richins Case in Trouble? State’s Case Faces...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/10/08

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 STS episode, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman and #BestGuest Josh Ritter ‪@CRConfidential‬ break down why the state’s case could be at risk, as major questions arise about a key witness, conflicting evidence, and the investigation itself. Could this be

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01:25:30

Ellen Greenberg's Parents: The Upcoming Hearing, New...

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2025/10/07

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 Ellen Greenberg’s parents, who are still fighting for answers and demanding justice for their daughter. Ellen, a 27-year-old schoolteacher, was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds, including 10 to the back of her neck and head—yet the case

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00:21:35

Sean Diddy Combs Breaks Down in Tears; Will Serve...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/10/04

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-girlfriends “Cassie” Ventura and “Jane”), he admitted to shameful, “disgusting, sick” behavior. Prosecutors originally charged him with racketeering conspiracy and s*x trafficking, but the jury acquitted him of those more serious counts. Now, Diddy’s begging for redemption

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01:40:33

Harvey Adelson May Be Alone Now But He's Still...

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2025/10/04

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 not sitting in a prison cell. In this video, STS takes a closer look at the unraveling of the Adelson family following the shocking murder-for-hire plot that left Florida State law professor Dan Markel dead. We break down Harvey’s current role, the latest updates

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00:23:48

Donna Adelson, Lori Vallow, Sarah Boone: Convicted...

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2025/10/03

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 uncovers the bizarre overlap between prime-time entertainment and cold-blooded murderers. From shocking trivia moments to eerie dating show appearances, we explore how these killers managed to charm audiences before their dark crimes were exposed. Why were they on

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00:28:46

Mourning or Manipulating: Inside the Life of Wendi &...

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2025/10/03

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 life of her ex-husband, Dan Markel. Other STS shows about Wendi: Wendi's podcast: Https://www.youtube.com/live/irssrf72... Wendi's book: Https://www.youtube.com/live/crcMXrLA... Welcome to Surviving the Survivor. This is a STS special with Emmy Award-Winning Host

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01:28:23

Celeste Rivas Hernandez: New Videos Reveal More About...

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2025/10/01

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

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00:28:16

Death in Apt 603: The Director from Gripping New Doc...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/09/30

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

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01:18:52

New Details: Missing Teenage Girl Was Found Dead in...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/09/30

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

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00:14:04

Chilling Truth: Dan Markel’s Mom Exposes Donna...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/09/30

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 things that served her. With Donna Adelson convicted and her son Charlie Adelson already behind bars, this verdict marks one more triumph and a step closer to justice for Dan. But the road doesn’t end here — questions remain about who could be next as prosecutors

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01:38:48

Virginia Au Pair Double Murder: Police Interview &...

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2025/09/27

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

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01:18:01

NEW Video: Charlie Adelson's Prison Tantrum & Donna...

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2025/09/26

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

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00:57:50

Scott Kimball: Inside the Investigation of a FBI...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/09/24

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

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00:32:47

Was it Worth It? Those were Dan Markel's Dads Last...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/09/23

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

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01:22:36

The Former Friends Who Testified Against The Adelsons...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/09/19

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 with testimony against Donna Adelson—convicted of orchestrating the murder of her former son-in-law Dan Markel—and Charlie Adelson, convicted as her co-conspirator in the murder-for-hire plot. Once part of their circle, these witnesses now expose the shocking truths

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01:32:20

Donna Adelson Files for New Trial; Wants to Interview...

Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime ·

2025/09/17

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 question jurors and say they want to interview them about their conduct and verdict. The motion also points fingers at the jail informants and allege the trial itself was unfair from the start. Once the controlling matriarch of the Adelson family, Donna is now

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01:24:45

Donna Adelson: One Woman; Two Families Destroyed

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2025/09/16

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 the murder of her ex–son-in-law, Dan Markel. In this video, we dive deep into the mind of Donna Adelson—a woman who could have saved her family but instead chose a path that ultimately tore them apart. They had it all…until they decided to hire a hitman. Was it

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