Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

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 crime - #STSNation Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also become part of our YouTube membership program and support us on Patreon for ad-free & BTS content ... Support the show ❤️ http://shor.by/STS https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor And, remember as my mom always says, be kind to each other because we’re all just trying to survive in a rough world.

1 hour 20 minutes

Inside the Minds of the Alexander Brothers: How Wealth and Power Breed Predators

What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime.
In this gripping episode of Surviving the Survivor, we dive deep into the disturbing case of the Alexander Brothers—Alon, Oren, and Tal—three wealthy Miami Beach siblings accused of drugging and sexually assaulting dozens of women over nearly two decades.
As they await trial on sex-trafficking charges, we explore the psychological forces that drive privileged men with extreme wealth and influence to become sexual predators.
What turns affluence into arrogance—and power into predation?
Our expert guests break down the complex mindset behind these crimes and the role of entitlement in fueling horrific behavior.
#BestGuests #AlexanderBrothers #TrueCrime #SexTrafficking #CriminalPsychology #PowerAndPrivilege #JusticeForVictims #SurvivingTheSurvivor #WealthAndCrime #PredatoryBehavior #STSNation
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21 January 2025, 11:00 am
1 hour 36 minutes

Kohberger’s Defense Works to Eliminate Death Penalty as Prosecutors Reveal Some Key Witnesses

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What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime.
In this episode, we delve into the latest developments in the Bryan Kohberger case.
Kohberger, accused of the tragic murders of four University of Idaho students, is facing potential capital punishment.
His defense team is actively challenging the death penalty, citing alleged prosecutorial delays in disclosing expert witness reports.
The prosecution has listed over two dozen experts, including specialists in DNA analysis, cellphone geolocation, and crime scene reconstruction, to strengthen their case.
We’ll explore the implications of these legal maneuvers and what they mean for the upcoming trial.
#BestGuests:
Fil Waters, America’s most respected detective, investigated over 400 homicides during his storied career.
Scott Duffey, FBI special agent out of the Delaware office, and previously a police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
#TrueCrime #BryanKohberger #IdahoMurders #DeathPenalty #LegalAnalysis #ExpertWitnesses #CriminalDefense #Prosecution #JusticeForVictims #SurviveAndTheSurvivor #BestGuests

19 January 2025, 11:00 am
1 hour 39 minutes

Accused Killer David Pearce’s Sister Joins STS During His Trial to Support His Victims

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What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime.
Tonight, we uncover the chilling case of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, two young women who were tragically drugged and dumped outside Los Angeles hospitals after a Hollywood party gone horribly wrong.
As the murder trial of Hollywood producer David Pearce begins, disturbing new evidence reveals dark ties to drugs and predatory behavior.
Was this a tragic accident or a calculated crime?
#BestGuest:
Josh Ritter, Former L.A. Prosecutor of the Year, criminal defense attorney, and host of the Courtroom Confidential podcast
#ChristyGiles #HildaMarcelaCabralesArzola #DavidPearce #BrandtOsborn #MichaelAnsbach #JoshRitter #HollywoodCrime #MurderTrial #DrugCrime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #CourtroomConfidential #SurvivingTheSurvivor #STS #JusticeForChristy #JusticeForHilda

17 January 2025, 3:30 pm
1 hour 43 minutes

Alexander Brothers Denied Bail in NYC as Damning New Video Evidence is Revealed

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What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime.
The Feds argue the Alexander brothers should not be released on any sort of bail condition.
They revealed new damning evidence against the brothers, including explicit video evidence of the crimes they are alleged to have committed.
Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander face 15 years to life in prison for being accused of sex trafficking, coercing and assaulting women. So far more than 40+ women have come forward to share their stories of assault and trauma. These women reported their cases in LA, NYC, Miami, the Hamptons and Aspen. The Alexander Brothers are well known for being real estate moguls who have sold some of the country's most luxurious properties to the rich and the famous. Victims say they used their money and power along with drugs to lure victims in.
#alexanderbrothers #Alexander #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #trial #court #newsupdate #truecrimestories #miami #newyork #crime_news #crimenews #crimestory

16 January 2025, 3:03 pm
1 hour 46 minutes

Why Did Kentucky Sheriff Shoot and Kill a Judge? Hillbilly Crime Joins STS With the Inside Scoop

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What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime.
A newly released 911 call has revealed the horrifying aftermath that followed a Kentucky judge being shot dead in his courthouse.
Shawn 'Mickey' Stines, 43, is accused of gunning down Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, in his chambers on September 19.

15 January 2025, 5:00 pm
59 minutes 33 seconds

Donna Adelson's Attorneys Trying to Get Her Trial Out of Tallahassee

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What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of true crime.
Donna Adelson is the matriarch of the Adelson family and is facing first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation charges in the 2014 murder for hire case of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel. Dan Markel was a beloved Florida State University law professor and more importantly, a father of two young boys.
Donna Adelson's new defense attorneys, Josh Zelman and Jackie Fulford of Tallahassee, are trying to get her murder trial moved out of Tallahassee. They filed a motion on Monday for change of venue.
#BestGuests:
Attorney Tim R. Jansen
Law Professor Jo Potuto
#truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #newsupdate #murdermystery #murdernews #trial #tallahassee #florida #danmarkel #donnaadelson

15 January 2025, 11:00 am
1 hour 16 minutes

Beauty Queen Behind Bars: Lindsey Shiver’s Bahamas Murder-for-Hire Plot Unravels!

What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime.
Tonight, we unravel the explosive story of Lindsey Shiver, the Georgia housewife and former beauty queen accused of masterminding a shocking murder-for-hire plot against her estranged husband, Robert Shiver, in the Bahamas.
Lindsey and her lover, Terrance ‘Adrien’ Bethel, are now behind bars after their bail was revoked for blatantly violating court orders.
#BestGuests:
Tim Jansen, famed Tallahassee criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor
Monica Jordan world-renowned Tallahassee-based private investigator

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#LindseyShiver #RobertShiver #TerranceBethel #FaronNewbold #MurderForHire #BahamasCrime #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #SurvivingTheSurvivor #STS #CrimeStory #TimJansen #MonicaJordan

14 January 2025, 5:30 pm
1 hour 16 minutes

Family Betrayal? Donna Adelson’s Son Could Shatter Her Defense in Murder Trial

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What’s up, #STSNation!
Welcome to the podcast that brings you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime.
Tonight, we dive deep into the explosive new details in the Donna Adelson case. Her estranged son, Rob Adelson, could play a pivotal role in her upcoming murder trial. Donna, accused of orchestrating the murder of Dan Markel alongside her convicted son Charlie Adelson, now faces devastating testimony from within her own family.
Why did Donna’s legal team fight so hard to keep Rob’s testimony out? What could he reveal that might seal her fate? We’re breaking it all down with elite legal minds.
#BestGuests:
• Timothy Jansen – Famed Tallahassee criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor.
• Professor Jo Potuto – Professor Emerita at the University of Nebraska Law School.
#DonnaAdelson #CharlieAdelson #HarveyAdelson #WendiAdelson #RobAdelson #DanMarkel #MurderForHire #TrueCrime #JusticeForDanMarkel #FamilyBetrayal #LegalDrama #CrimeUpdate #SurvivingTheSurvivor

13 January 2025, 2:00 pm
1 hour 53 minutes

Could JonBenet’s Case Finally Be Solved? Legendary Homicide Detective & FBI Agent Weigh-In

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#STSNation!
Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the podcast that promises to bring you the very #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime.
A new Netflix documentary on JonBenet Ramsey has reignited interest in one of America’s most infamous cold cases.
Could this be the year the mystery is finally solved?
#BestGuests:
• America’s most respected detective, Fil Waters, retired Houston homicide detective with over 400 murder investigations.
• Scott Duffey, retired FBI special agent in Wilmington, Delaware, and the current director of the Wilmington University Criminal Justice Institute.

#JonBenetRamsey #PatsyRamsey #JohnRansey #BurkeRamsey #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #UnsolvedMysteries #ColdCase #Boulder #Colorado #SurvivingTheSurvivor

13 January 2025, 11:00 am
1 hour 31 minutes

What the Autopsy Tells us About the Oklahoma Moms Case

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In this episode, STS Host & Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman brings on a panel of expert to discuss the disturbing story of the missing Oklahoma Moms that were found murdered.
Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley were two mothers from Hugoton, Kansas who went missing on March 30, 2024. Police found their abandoned car in rural Oklahoma near the Kansas border. The bodies of Butler and Kelley in a pasture property about 8.5 miles from the abandoned car. The state of the bodies indicated they died from foul play.
Four people were arrested and allegedly belonged to an anti-government group called “God's Misfits”. A fifth was eventually arrested.
#truecrimecommunity #crimenews #newsupdate #trial #oklahoma #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestories #murdermystery

13 January 2025, 12:00 am
1 hour 31 minutes

STS Special: Fighting LA Fires...The Most Devastating Wildfire Season

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In this STS Special, STS Host Joel Waldman and Co-Host The COE discuss the very latest in the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. This has been one of the most devstating wildfire seasons in CA's history.
Joel and The COE will bring on #BestGuests to discuss the latest into the ongoing fight to control the fires and discuss the personal impact it has made on so many.
STS is praying for LA and everyone affected by the fires.
#newsupdate #fire #wildfire #palisades #palifire #eaton #breakingnews

12 January 2025, 9:00 pm
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