Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

The property at 417 Chew Avenue belonged to Raymond “RC” Horsch, a self-described adult photographer and filmmaker who died in 2025 at 82 — before police ever knew what they were looking at. In a 2013 podcast interview he called himself a “perverted serial killer.” In 2014 he published a book titled Empathy: The Autobiography of a Caring, Compassionate, Empathetic Serial Killer, presented as fiction, in which the narrator describes killing women and dissolving their remains with chemicals. Investigators have since recovered chemical bottles and laboratory equipment from the home, and are examining whether a process called alkaline hydrolysis was used there.
The whole thing unravelled over a parking violation. In June 2026, Raymond’s 44-year-old son Eugene Horsch parked illegally near Independence Mall. A federal park ranger found two loaded firearms, handcuffs, a cattle prod-type device, a knife, a baton, and suspected drugs — and a woman carrying identification belonging to Blair Tonzelli, one of seven women now linked to the house.
Seven missing women. At least five feared dead. More than a million pieces of digital material, including roughly 600,000–700,000 photographs and 70,000 videos, with 58 women identified so far. Luminol testing and human DNA inside the home. Fifty-five gallon drums in the garage. A basement one source described as resembling an old-school science laboratory. And now the dig.
Eugene Horsch remains in federal custody on firearms and fraudulent-credential charges. He has not been charged in connection with any woman’s disappearance or death, and his attorney denies any involvement. Raymond Horsch was never convicted of murdering anyone.
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Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories.
From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases.
Known for having the best guests in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.

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Michelle Parker vanished on November 17, 2011 — the same day she and her ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. appeared on an episode of The People’s Court, fighting over an engagement ring. Fifteen years later, he’s been arrested.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Orlando police arrested Smith at his workplace and charged him with second-degree murder in Parker’s presumed death. Chief Eric Smith said the break came from a re-examined case file and advances in digital forensics — more detailed location data, communications between devices, and years of depositions in which investigators say Smith gave different answers to the same questions. Michelle’s body has never been found.

In this episode we break down the full timeline: the People’s Court taping, the twins she dropped off that morning, the black Hummer H3 caught on a red-light camera that night less than a mile from where it was recovered, and the 15-year gap between the disappearance and the arrest. State Attorney Monique Worrell has said the charge could be escalated as the evidence develops. Michelle’s mother, Yvonne Stewart, called the arrest an enormously emotional moment.

Smith has denied involvement since 2011. He is charged, not convicted, and is presumed innocent.
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Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories.
From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases.
Known for having the best guests in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.

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Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories.
From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases.
Known for having the best guests in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.

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The Faith Hedgepeth murder trial is finally underway, more than 14 years after the 19-year-old UNC student was found murdered in her Chapel Hill apartment. On Day 1, her former roommate, Karena Rosario, gave emotional testimony about their final night together and discovering Faith’s body hours later. STS breaks down the testimony, the prosecution’s allegations, and the questions surrounding the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial.
Key Points:
Karena Rosario’s emotional courtroom testimony
The final hours before Faith Hedgepeth’s death
The night Faith and her roommate went out
The discovery of Faith’s body and the 911 call
Prosecutors’ DNA evidence and timeline
The defense’s questions about the evidence
What to watch as the trial continues
The Faith Hedgepeth murder trial brings renewed attention to a case that remained unsolved for years. Prosecutors allege Miguel Salguero-Olivares killed Faith, while the defense challenges the strength and handling of the evidence. As testimony unfolds, STS examines the key details, unanswered questions, and pursuit of justice for Faith and her family. Follow the sts podcast for true crime news, survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories.

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Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories.
From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases.
Known for having the best guests in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.

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The Caleb Flynn murder trial takes a deeper turn as a church member speaks out about Flynn, his alleged affair with Alleigha Botner, and the shocking allegations surrounding his wife Ashley Flynn’s death. In this episode, STS and co-host Karm examine what people within the church knew, the relationship between Caleb Flynn and his mistress, and the evidence prosecutors presented at trial.
Key Points:
A church member speaks about Caleb Flynn
Flynn’s relationship with Alleigha Botner
What the church community knew about the pair
Allegations surrounding Ashley Flynn’s murder
Key evidence presented at trial
The alleged staged home invasion
Flynn’s 911 call and changing accounts
Text messages between Flynn and Botner
What the prosecution and defense argued
What the trial could mean for Ashley’s family
The Caleb Flynn case has drawn intense attention because of the alleged affair, the church connection, and the evidence prosecutors say links Flynn to Ashley’s murder. STS and Karm break down the testimony, the relationships, and the questions surrounding the investigation while separating allegations from established facts. The Caleb Flynn trial offers a closer look at the people and events behind the headlines—and the devastating impact on Ashley Flynn’s family and community. Follow the sts podcast for true crime news, survivor stories, cold cases, and real crime stories.

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Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions.
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories.
From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases.
Known for having the best guests in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis.

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