The Adelsons: STS Files

Joel Waldman

The Adelsons: STS Files delves into one of the most captivating and controversial true crime sagas in modern American history — the murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of FSU law professor Dan Markel. This investigative deep dive uncovers the complex web of family ties, deception, and alleged conspiracy surrounding the Adelson family — including Charlie, Donna, and Wendi Adelson — as prosecutors unravel years of hidden motives, phone records, and undercover recordings. Through in-depth analysis, exclusive updates, and courtroom insights, STS Files brings listeners behind the headlines to explore how a bitter custody battle turned into a national story of betrayal, justice, and manipulation. Each episode dissects trial testimony, evidence, and the emotional aftermath still haunting Tallahassee and beyond. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a legal drama follower, or simply fascinated by real-life criminal investigations, this series offers the definitive account of the Adelson family’s involvement in the Dan Markel case — a story still unfolding inside and outside the courtroom.

  1. 23.12.2025

    Donna Adelson's Life in Homestead and NEW Details about Donna's Jail Life Before Transfer

    Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 35 Min.

  2. 23.12.2025

    Donna Adelson TRANSFERRED! Inside Her New Life at Homestead Correctional

    Donna Adelson has officially been transferred to her new home: Homestead Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade County — and STS is breaking down what this major move means for one of the most notorious defendants in Florida right now. Convicted for her role in the murder of her ex–son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel, Donna is now beginning what could be the rest of her life behind bars.  In this Surviving the Survivor episode, Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman and the #BestGuests take you inside what Donna can expect at Homestead.  Dan Markel was gunned down in his Tallahassee driveway in 2014 in a planned murder-for-hire plot tied to a bitter child-custody battle. For years, the case twisted through shocking allegations, wiretaps, informants, and arrests — ultimately leading to Donna’s conviction. Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 40 Min.

  3. 23.12.2025

    Donna Adelson’s First Holiday in Prison: Former Inmates Reveal the Truth & Realities Behind Bars

    As the justice system tightens its grip on the Adelson family, Donna Adelson, Charlie Adelson, and three others are now behind bars for the murder of Florida State Professor Dan Markel—a case that continues to captivate the nation. For Donna, this marks her first holiday season in prison, facing the reality of a life sentence for her role in the murder-for-hire plot that shattered her own family and shocked Tallahassee.  In this STS episode, Emmy Award-winning host Joel Waldman is joined by #BestGuests, including formerly incarcerated women, who pull back the curtain on what really happens behind prison walls. They reveal what first-timers like Donna Adelson can expect—from housing units and daily routines to inmate politics and the emotional crash that hits hardest during the holidays. Our experts also detail what life looks like now for long-term inmates like Katherine “Katie” Magbanua, who has been living this reality for years.  We break down the psychological toll, the power struggles, the silence, the surveillance, and the stark difference between county jail and state prison.  If you follow the Adelson case, prison life realities, or major true-crime breakthroughs, you won’t want to miss this one.  You can support and help Drina get back on her feet here via an Amazon Wish List: Https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 42 Min.

  4. 23.12.2025

    Former Juror Breaks Silence on Katie Magbanua Trial: New Insight Into Adelson Murder-for-Hire Saga

    For the first time ever, a key juror from the Katie Magbanua trial is coming forward to speak openly about the case that ignited the long, twisting road toward justice for Dan Markel. In this exclusive STS interview, the juror shares what really happened inside the deliberation room—and how those decisions ultimately paved the way for the Adelson convictions that followed.  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #Truecrime. In this STS special episode, Emmy Award-Winning Host and Journalist Joel Waldman is joined by esteemed Tallahassee Defense Attorney Tim Jansen and a Juror from Katie Magbanua's trial.  Dan Markel, a father of two and a well-respected FSU law professor, was murdered in a cold-blooded murder-for-hire plot in 2014. Katie Magbanua, Luis Rivera and Sigfredo Garcia have all been convicted along with Dan's ex brother-in-law Charlie Adelson and his ex mother-in-law Donna Adelson. The fight for justice for Dan continues and questions still swirl around who else may be held accountable next... Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 47 Min.

  5. 22.12.2025

    The Mastermind: Was Donna Adelson Outsmarted Behind Bars?

    She was called the mastermind behind one of Florida’s most shocking murder-for-hire plots — the killing of FSU law professor Dan Markel. But now that Donna Adelson is serving life behind bars, insiders say the woman once known for controlling everyone around her may have finally lost control.  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime. In this STS episode, Emmy Award-winning Journalist Joel Waldman and Co-Host Karmela Waldman take a closer look inside Donna’s prison life — from her alleged manipulation tactics to what inmates and informants are now revealing about her behavior behind bars.  Did the woman accused of orchestrating her ex-son-in-law’s murder get played in prison? Or is Donna still pulling the strings?  STS continues to cover this case as it develops.  #JusticeforDanMarkel Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 47 Min.

  6. 22.12.2025

    The Adelsons: The Murder of Dan, the Mastermind & What Donna Said Behind Bars

    Two members of the wealthy Adelson family are now behind bars for the cold-blooded murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel — but two others are still free.  Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman is joined by #BestGuests as they break down the case, the shocking family dynamics, and the growing speculation about who truly orchestrated the murder-for-hire plot that ended Dan Markel’s life.  Dan Markel was gunned down in his own garage seconds after pulling into his driveway in Tallahassee in 2014 — a crime that stunned the academic world and sparked a decade-long fight for justice. Now, with Donna and Charlie Adelson serving life sentences, the question remains: Will there be more arrests? And who is the real mastermind behind this dark and senseless murder?  Join us as we uncover the evidence, the motives, and the pursuit of #JusticeForDanMarkel. Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 26 Min.

  7. 22.12.2025

    Donna Adelson: Defense Team Files Notice of Appeal After Murder Conviction

    Donna Adelson is not giving up on her case. Just weeks after being sentenced to life in prison for the shocking murder of her ex–son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel, Donna Adelson and her legal team filed a notice of appeal.  Welcome to Surviving The Survivor, the show that brings you the #Bestguests in all of #truecrime. In this STS episode, Emmy Award–Winning Journalist Joel Waldman is joined by #BestGuests as they break down Donna’s latest move—why she believes she didn’t get a fair trial, and what this could mean for the Adelson family moving forward. Or is this just another desperate attempt to avoid justice for Dan Markel or are there grounds for an appeal?  STS continues to follow this case as family, friends and the community keep hoping for more #justicefordanmarkel #BestGuests include:  Dave Aronberg, Former Palm Beach County State Attorney and State SenatorJo Potuto, Law ProfessorNeama Rahmani, Trial LawyerSupport the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 17 Min.

  8. 22.12.2025

    Donna Adelson’s Jailhouse Life: ‘Jailhouse Daughter’ Drina Bernhardt Talks Donna, the Trial & Jail

    For the first time since the Dan Markel murder trial, Donna Adelson’s “Jailhouse Daughter” — Drina Bernhardt — breaks her silence. In this exclusive STS interview, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman sits down with Drina as she opens up about her relationship with now convicted murderer Donna Adelson, what life was really like for Donna behind bars, and the startling things she heard about Dan's murder that stunned the nation.  Drina reveals never-before-heard details about Donna’s behavior in prison, her mindset post-conviction, and being connected to one of the most talked about true crime cases in America right now.  Join us for this powerful and revealing conversation — a rare inside look into Donna Adelson’s world behind bars, the truth about her relationships, and what Drina says really happened.  STS has covered the Dan Markel Murder trial for the last few years and will continue to follow and bring you the latest in #justicefordanmarkel #donnaadelson #truecrimecommunity #crimenews #newsupdate #charlieadelson #wendiadelson #justicefordanmarkel Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Surviving the Survivor is the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime and is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman. STS covers the biggest trending true crime cases along with breaking news. You can also find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SurvivingTheSurvivor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 Std. 46 Min.
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The Adelsons: STS Files delves into one of the most captivating and controversial true crime sagas in modern American history — the murder-for-hire plot that claimed the life of FSU law professor Dan Markel. This investigative deep dive uncovers the complex web of family ties, deception, and alleged conspiracy surrounding the Adelson family — including Charlie, Donna, and Wendi Adelson — as prosecutors unravel years of hidden motives, phone records, and undercover recordings. Through in-depth analysis, exclusive updates, and courtroom insights, STS Files brings listeners behind the headlines to explore how a bitter custody battle turned into a national story of betrayal, justice, and manipulation. Each episode dissects trial testimony, evidence, and the emotional aftermath still haunting Tallahassee and beyond. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a legal drama follower, or simply fascinated by real-life criminal investigations, this series offers the definitive account of the Adelson family’s involvement in the Dan Markel case — a story still unfolding inside and outside the courtroom.

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