People are the Worst

Laurie Show | 192 Feb 05, 2026

In December 1991, Hazel Show got a call from her daughter's guidance counselor asking her to meet her at school the following morning. When the guidance counselor was a no show, a confused Hazel went back home expecting her 16-year-old daughter, Laurie Show, to be off to school. But when she walked in, her life forever changed and she realized the guidance counselor never set up that meeting...It was a ruse to get her out of the house....

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Am I the Worst? | 1 Jan 31, 2026

This is your monthly palate cleanser where we read a post from the "Am I The Asshole" (and the like) subreddits and decide if that person is actually the worst.

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Bobbi Parker | 191 Jan 29, 2026

Richard and Samantha Deahl had been married for about ten years by 2005, living on a farm in Campti, Texas. Richard was a well-respected sculptor whose artwork had been featured on the TV show Dallas and at Disney World’s Epcot Center in Orlando. He even sold his art to help raise money for a toddler’s liver transplant. So you can imagine how shocked this small community was when everyone discovered that Richard and Samantha Deahl didn’t exist…

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Susan Fensten | 190 Jan 22, 2026

Susan Fensten grew up knowing nothing about her extended family and was always curious to know more. She finally acted on that curiosity in 2003 when she posted on an online Genealogy forum hoping to find her dad's side of the family. Shockingly, she got a response from a first cousin! Even more shocking, it would become one of the biggest regrets of her life

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Mary Lynn Witherspoon | 189 Jan 15, 2026

51-year-old Mary Lynn Witherspoon was living a chic life in downtown Charleston, SC. She taught French at a prestigious high school and volunteered at the local Children's Hospital. Her weekends were spent leisurely shopping, lunching & hosting bridge parties.

One day in 2001, while she was at home, Mary Lynn saw someone outside staring at her from the sidewalk and her heart sank. It had been 10 years since she felt fear like this. A sense of dread washed over her as she realized….her stalker was back.

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Alyssa Burkett | 188 Jan 08, 2026

Alyssa Burkett and Andrew Beard met in 2018 and even though their relationship didn't work out, they were overjoyed when they welcomed a baby girl the following year. At first, co-parenting was pretty seamless until things took a turn for the worst... On October 2, 2020 when things took a devastating turn. This case seems pretty cut and dry, but as you know, nothing is what it seems...

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Ari Squire | 187 Jan 01, 2026

Ari Squire was a successful businessman, living comfortably with his wife, Denise, in their upscale Lake Barrington, IL home. By all accounts it was a great life but in Feb 2008, it would all change. What followed a horrible accident was a puzzling investigation marked by unanswered questions, strange coincidences, and a trail of clues that never quite added up. As loved ones searched for answers, authorities were left trying to determine whether Ari was the victim of a tragic accident—or something far more complicated.

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Shootin' The Shit For All | 186 Dec 25, 2025

In light of the holiday season, we're switching things up with what we call a "shootin' the shit" episode. We occasionally do these for a Patreon subscribers but today we're doing it for everyone because, honestly, I (Rebecca) couldn't get my shit together with my chemo and holiday schedule (I threw in Chemo so no one can be mad at me).

Today we talk about the tragic death of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer; Joran Van Der Sloot's attempt to better the world, and read a creepy reddit story as well as a HILARIOUS one. Next week we'll will be back with normal eps, I swear.

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Gary Krueger | 185 Dec 18, 2025

In 2010, police found the body of 62-year-old Gary Krueger in Lake Washington. It was ruled a drowning, and perhaps it was, but little did Seattle Police know, this drowning would solve the cold case of Mike Emert, the McAllister family home invasion, and 3 unsolved murders from the 80s. This one is twisty and even Sylvia Browne is involved!

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Stephanie Parze | 184 Dec 11, 2025

The Parze family is very well-known within their Freehold Township, NJ community. Not only are they social and outgoing but their real claim to fame is the over-the-top Christmas display (even gaining national attention in 2014). As the holidays quickly approached in 2019, Sharlene Parze thought it would be fun to take all 4 of their daughters to a live medium/psychic show. It was an exciting night until the psychic gave them an ominous prediction about the future. It was a reading that no one understood...until the very next day

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Ezra McCandless and W&C | 183 Dec 04, 2025

In this very special episode, we collaborate with Women & Crime to discuss the case of Ezra McCandless. In 2018, an 89-year-old dairy farmer in Wisconsin was sitting down for dinner when there was banging on his front door. He opened it to find 19-year-old Ezra McCandless bloodied, bruised, and panicking after escaping an attack. Most bizarre, the word "BOY" was carved into her arm... What happened?

A special thank you to Meghan & Amy with Women and Crime podcast. Listen to them on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.

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Shilie Turner | 182 Nov 27, 2025

17-year-old, Shilie Turner, was a promising track star living in Philadelphia with her mom, stepdad and little sister. Everyone knew Shilie because of how badass she was at running so when she went missing in January 1993, it was all hands on deck to search for her. On February 20, 1993, 33 days into her disappearance and still no leads, there was a march in Shilie's honor. It was on this very night that a man walking his dog in Fairmont Park discovered a body. Police had no leads or no new suspects and the case was starting to go cold...until a psychic, Valerie Morrison, stepped in and revealed a very unexpected killer

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The Gallaudet Murders | 181 Nov 20, 2025

In 2000, Gallaudet University, a small college for the deaf and hard of hearing, in Washington DC was shaken to their core when 18-year-old freshman Eric Plunkett was found murdered in his dorm room. During the investigation, police heard a story about a fight he had with his good friend and only 5 days later it lead to an arrest. Case closed!! ... Right? No, of course not. Sadly, only 4 months later, Eric's friend, Benjamin Varner was murdered.

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Kristil Krug | 180 Nov 13, 2025

On October 2, 2023 Kristil Krug received a text from an ex-boyfriend she hadn't seen in over 20 years. Being married with 3 kids, she didn't engage in conversation but this blast from the past would soon turn into weeks of relentless stalking. She documented everything, kept police up to date and took all the appropriate steps to protect herself, yet it wasn't enough. When cops start looking into this guy, they find a very dark and twisted secret they didn't see coming

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Mark Martin and Donna Tucker | 179 Nov 06, 2025

In 1977, the small town of Jacksonville, Alabama was shaken when a young couple, Donna Tucker & Mark Martin were attacked by a gunman in Germania Springs Park. This was a huge escalation to a series of similar crimes on young people in this town. There were no suspects until a local named John Ellis Sparks gave ABI agents plenty of reasons to suspect him. Unfortunately, they realize it's not that cut and dry when the crimes continue to happen after his arrest. This is a twisty tale... I almost got through it without crying.

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Halloween: Creepy Encounters | 178 Oct 31, 2025

Happy Halloween! In honor of this joyous holiday, we're giving everyone a bonus episode and to mix it up a little, we're steering away from our typical format. We're telling you true firsthand stories about creepy encounters and close calls and they are spooooooky (f'ing terrifying, really).

This episode features 4 stories read by us from the POV of the brave people who experienced them. From being stalked by Michael Myers to a bizarre encounter in the woods to surviving violent criminals, be prepared to not sleep.

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Rebekah Gay | 177 Oct 30, 2025

Halloween was Rebekah Gays favorite holiday and she was especially excited in 2012 because it meant taking her 3-year-old trick or treating for the very first time. Sadly her favorite day of the year would be the very day she’s brutally (and I mean brutally) murdered. When she didn’t show up for work that morning, friends & family jumped into action, having no idea the killer was among them.The investigation reveals a real piece of sh*t, leading to dark secrets and a motive more horrifying than anyone could have imagined.

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Valerie McDaniel | 176 Oct 23, 2025

Valerie McDaniel was a successful veterinarian living in Houston, Texas, when she met a man named Leon Jacob. Leon was a young surgeon from the area, and the two quickly became inseparable. But a few years later, a 3 a.m. knock at the door shattered the life Valerie thought she knew—and what unravels is a bizarre plan that nobody would get away with, especially a buffoon.

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Introducing: Crimes Of... Oct 17, 2025

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more.

For their first season, Sabrina and Corinne are diving into Crimes of: Infamy. The real-life true crime events behind Hollywood’s most iconic horror villains, from cult classics to massive franchises. Norman Bates. Buffalo Bill. Ghostface. Jason Voorhees. The names alone send a shiver down your spine. Now, discover the chilling crimes that brought them to life. Crimes Of... is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here: ⁠https://link.podtrac.com/sg77ic4l⁠

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Robert Brashers | 175 Oct 16, 2025

Deborah Brashers met her dad for the first time when she was 5-years-old and she instantly became a daddys girl. He was loving, caring and always made Deborah laugh, which is why his suicide in 1999 was so shocking. She was left with so many questions and sadly she would have to wait nearly 20 years to get answers to them.

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Alex Kelly | 174 Oct 09, 2025

In 1986, Alex Kelly was a popular star athlete and honor student living in Darien, Connecticut. After high school, he lived the life bouncing around ski resorts in Europe. In 1994, he wrote his parents a letter from his new home in Sweden. Little did they know, this letter would change their lives forever & bring much needed justice to this entitled monster. We talk a lot of shi*t in this episode. Join us, won't you?

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Christine Banfield | 173 Oct 02, 2025

Juliana Peres Magalhães was working as an Au Pair for Christine and Brendan Banfield, who lived in the suburbs of Washington, DC. In February 2023, she was taking their 4-year-old daughter to the National Zoo when she realized she forgot their pre-packed lunches in the fridge. When she pulled back up to the house she saw a strange man walking inside with a bag. What started as a typical workday turned into pure chaos -- leaving 2 people dead. What begins as a frantic 911 call soon unravels into a web of secrets, hidden relationships, and a story far more complex than it first appears.

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Barbara Jane Mackle | 172 Sep 25, 2025

In 1968, Barbara Jane Mackle was a student at Emory University gearing up to go home for Christmas break when she's tragically kidnapped in front of her own mother. The Mackle family was Florida royalty so it was no surprise that the motive was money, but this is one of the craziest, most intense investigations we've ever heard. Trust me, you will be on the edge of your seat.

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Cara Knott | 171 Sep 18, 2025

In December 1986, 20-year-old Cara Knott went to visit her boyfriend the day after Christmas, but never made it home. Her disappearance would ignite one of the most shocking investigations San Diego had ever seen. In this episode, we retrace Cara’s final night, the discovery that devastated her family, and the chilling twist that unfolded after a local news station aired a safety segment

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Introducing: Crime House Daily Sep 16, 2025

Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need-to know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next. Evening episodes go deeper. Into the people, the evidence, and the moments that matter most. The pursuit of justice never stops. And with Crime House Daily, you won’t have to either.

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Joe and Olga Connell | 170 Sep 11, 2025

In 2013, cops in Wilmington, Delaware got several calls reporting gunshots at a condominium complex. Cops arrive to find newlyweds Joe and Olga Connell had been murdered. When questioning friends & family, they learn that there is an outrageous family feud, a secret drug addiction, possible gang connections, the list goes on... This one is a real whodunnit.

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Tonya McCartor | 169 Sep 04, 2025

In 1988, Tonya Hudkins was a recent widow raising 3 kids on her own and she was rocking it as a single mom. She never missed her kids baseball games or school events and she worked hard to keep them afloat financially. In the late 90s, she met Daryl McCartor who she eventually married and they were blissfully happy, but that all changed in May 2002. It was your typical Sunday afternoon and Tonya, Daryl, their kids & grandchild were swimming at a local athletic club having no idea that they were being watched...and had been for hours...

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Lauryn Licari | 168 Sep 03, 2025

** ORIGINALLY RELEASED AS A SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EPISODE IN MARCH 2025 . At the time we covered it, Lauryn did not want her name to be public, so we use the pseudonym Hailey. **

We covered the case of Kendra & Lauryn Licari for a bonus episode on March 24, 2025. With the new release the Netflix documentary, "Unknown Number", we've decided to re-release for all to hear.

In 2020, 14 year old Lauryn Licari started getting harassing text messages from an anonymous bully. This lasted over a year and finally the parents got police involved. What they discover is shocking and repulsive.

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Sandra Birchmore | 167 Aug 28, 2025

This case blew my mind and I have to start with this PSA: stick around until my very last sentence... New information came out 2 months ago and it throws in one more twist to an already twisty, infuriating case.

Sandra Birchmore was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts and didn't have a great life. Her mom was chronically ill, her dad was out of the picture, she didn't have a lot of support...until she found the Stoughton Police Explorer's Program, a youth program for kids interested in police work. Sandra always dreamed of becoming a cop so this was right up her alley & she thrived in the program. As an adult, she still struggled and on February 1st, 2021, after a tough couple of years, she was found dead in her apartment. It was quickly ruled a suicide, but fortunately, that ruling wasn't going to fly with friends and family.

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Anita Wooldridge (Part 2) | 166 Aug 21, 2025

After 8 days of captivity, Anita Wooldridge has been saved by Indiana police, Wisconsin Police and FBI in a gripping and perfectly executed rescue mission. That monster has been arrested and Anita's ready to talk. This is Part 2 (final part) of Anita Wooldridge's abduction, told from her point of view.

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Anita Wooldridge (Part 1) | 165 Aug 14, 2025

In June 1998, Anita Wooldridge was getting ready for a lunch date when she hears a knock on the door. She opens it to see an unexpecting but familiar face. Even in a rush, Anita is nice enough to invite him in and offer him water, but when she turns her back, he tazed her. She attempts to fight but he uses the stun gun twice more and she is left helpless at the hands of this monster. The terror that unfolds afterwards is horrifying (and infuriating), but investigators will not rest until they find out what happened to Anita and who is responsible.

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Brad McGarry | 164 Aug 07, 2025

In May 2017, coal miner, Brad McGarry, spent the morning at a family brunch and left feeling excited to meet up with his secret lover. Nobody knew who the secret hookup was, except for the code name "DJ". As it turns out, "DJ" had a huge secret and as they say: two can keep a secret if one is dead.

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Christian Olsen | 163 Jul 31, 2025

14-year-old Christian Olsen didn't have the best relationship with his parents but luckily his girlfriend, Melissa Sifuentez, family opened their door to him whenever he needed it. In 2007, their small town of Bryan, TX is rocked when a 68-year-old woman is BRUTALLY murdered and what unravels is truly shocking.

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Tracey Harris | 162 Jul 24, 2025

In 1990, 22-year-old Tracey Harris was dropped off at home after work & was never seen alive again. Her ex-husband, Carl Harris, reported her missing and one week later, she was found in the Choctawhatchee River in Ozark, Alabama. The suspect was very obvious until someone came forward with a secret they'd been keeping for 30 years. At the end, you'll also hear a quick overview of another Ozark, Alabama case: the murder of JB Beasley & Tracie Hawlett.

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Anita Knutson | 161 Jul 17, 2025

In June 2007, 18-year-old college freshman Anita Knutson was found brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment. Despite cops having the victims body, the murder weapon and endless suspects, the case went cold for 15 years as this crazed killer walked among them. Today we unravel Anita's final days, the strange behavior of those around her, and the shocking arrest that came in 2022.

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Anne Sluti | 160 Jul 10, 2025

In April 2001, police knocked on Don & Elaine Sluti's door to tell them they were called to the mall regarding a kidnapping and the purse left behind belonged to their 17-year-old daughter Anne Sluti. Anne was an honor student and track star who spent the next 6 days fighting for her life against her abductor, Tony Zappa.

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore Jul 08, 2025

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open.

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Roy Dean Ratliff | 159 Jul 03, 2025

August 1, 2002, 17-year-old Jacque Marris was parked at a well-known spot in Quartz Hill, CA overlooking Palmdale. She was with her friend, Frank, and just after midnight a man approached them with a gun. He tied Frank's hands to the steering wheel and his head to the headrest. He was about to tie Jacque up but in a last minute decision he decided to take her instead. He forced her into a nearby white ford bronco (not OJ's), and when she got in she noticed a pair of legs next to her. She initially thought it was a dead body but it was actually 16-year-old honor student: Tamara Brooks. For the next 12 hours these strangers would become the most important people in each other's lives.

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Clarence Elkins | 158 Jun 26, 2025

In 1998, a woman was cooking breakfast when there was a knock on her door. She opened it and found 6-year-old Brooke Sutton covered in blood begging for help. Brooke was staying with her grandmother, Judy Johnson, next door and a man came in and attacked them, killing 58-year-old Judy. Brooke could identify the attacker, but it would take years and a hell of a fight from her aunt Melinda to really get justice.

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Mary Stauffer | 157 Jun 19, 2025

Mary Stauffer was married to Pastor Irv Stauffer in Roseville, MN. In March of 1980, Irv announced to the congregation that they would be moving to the Philippines on a 4-year mission assignment. What he didn't know was that Mary's "boyfriend" was in the crowd listening...and he wasn't ready to let her go. *Warning: you may cry (because we sure as F did)

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Gerard Schaefer | 156 Jun 12, 2025

In 1972, Nancy Trotter & Sue Wells were vacationing in Stuart, Florida when they met Gerard Shaefer, who offered to give them a ride to the beach. The plan for a quick drop off turned dark and this would be the beginning of a double life unveiled. Eventually, the double murder of Susan Place & Georgia Jessup would bring justice against this monster, but sadly there were many more victims that he never had to answer for.

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Greg Parsons | 155 Jun 04, 2025

January 1st,1991, someone came into Catherine Carroll's house and attacked her while she was asleep. She ran into the bathroom as an attempt to lock herself in but was overpowered by a monster wielding a large serrated knife. Cops thought the perpetrator was obvious but that was far from true, and it took nearly 12 years to figure it out.

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Elisabeth Fritzl | 154 May 29, 2025

In 2008, 72-year-old Josef Fritzl opened his front door to find a young woman unconscious in desperate need of medical attention. With her was a note from Josef's daughter, Elisabeth Fritzl, who had been missing for 24 years. This discovery and what comes after would reveal the darkest crime I've ever heard.

I warn this at the beginning: if any type of crime is a trigger for you, it's likely in this episode. Proceed with caution.

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Jessica Sayers | 153 May 22, 2025

In 2009, Jessica Sayers and her bestfriend, Alice, spent a lot of their high school years having slumber parties and perusing facebook for cute boys to date. It was your typical teenage behavior and before long they met two guys who would eventually become their boyfriends. They didn't realize it at the time but these boys change their lives forever...and not for the good. This case is so bizarre it took me down a rabbit hole of others just like it so lets dive in!

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Sunny Han | 152 May 15, 2025

In 1996, 22-year-old Helen Kim was at her Irvine, CA apartment when there was a knock on the door. It was two young men selling magazines. She told them she wasn't interested and started to close the door but they barged in and attacked her. Little did they know, one of her roommates, Sunny Han was in the bathroom and heard the commotion. When they found her, they realized that she was the intended target, not her roommate. Why was she the target? Who are these buffoons? This case is twisted AF.

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Caleb "Kai" McGillvary | 151 May 08, 2025

Most of us remember Kai The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker from a viral video in 2013, but his launch into stardom is such a small piece of his story. This week we take a deep dive into his background and a trial that completely changed my opinion on what really happened with Joe Galfy

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John Homan | 150 May 01, 2025

I'll be honest, this is probably my favorite case to date. It is BATSH*T. In 1980, John Homan met Robbi Hannon at a bar in Florida. The two eventually got married but after she tragically died, John's life would change forever. Her twin, Teri Martin, comes into the picture and eventually we're introduced to Audrey Marie Hilley, her husband Frank, and their kids Mike & Carol Hilley. The series of events to unfold over the next several years are twisted AF.

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Terry Caffey | 149 Apr 24, 2025

16-year-old Erin Caffey started dating her first "real" boyfriend, Charlie Wilkinson, in October 2007. Her parents, Terry and Penny, didn't get a good first impression of Charlie but accepted the relationship because of how much Erin liked him. However all of that changed when they saw some douchebag things Charlie posted on facebook about their daughter. Terry and Penny sat Erin down and expressed their concern and Erin admitted that she wanted to break up with him so the very next day, she ended it. Two days later, Terry Caffey's life would change forever. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode involves children (*I do not go into any details)

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Casey White | 148 Apr 17, 2025

April 29, 2022 was a very busy day for Alabama's Lauderdale County Jail. They were understaffed and inmates had to be transferred to and from the courthouse for most of the day. One of those inmates was Casey White. He was serving time for murder and had a psychological evaluation that morning...when he was gone longer than expected, the sheriff called to check on how it was going & a shitshow ensued when the court said "what evaluation...?"

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Austin Lee Edwards | 147 Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Mark and Sharie Winek lived in a cul-de-sac in Riverside, CA with their daughter, Brooke, and her 2 daughters. The day after Thanksgiving a detective knocked on the door because of an incident involving one of their granddaughters, and what unfolded from there shocked the entire country.

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Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth | 146 Apr 03, 2025

In 2012, Jenelle Potter started getting harassed online. When she found out her bullies were her former acquaintances, the feud would go on for almost another year... until Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth were found murdered in their home. This one is twisted...Just wait until the CIA gets involved!

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Diane Zamora and David Graham | 145 Mar 27, 2025

Diane Zamora and David Graham were driven high school sweethearts who were laser focused on their future. By their senior year they were engaged to be married and all their hard work paid off when they got into their dream schools. According to classmates & teachers they were brilliant students, respectful and determined. Some may even say they lit up a room...

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Ken Rex McElroy | 144 Mar 20, 2025

Ken Rex McElroy was a big, violent, intimidating piece of shit. He spent his entire life terrorizing the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, yet despite his despicable crimes, he never served a day in jail. Everyone in town knew not to mess with him...until 1981 when they were OVER it.

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Taylor Parker | 143 Mar 13, 2025

Wade Griffin and Taylor Parker lived on a hog farm in rural TX. In 2020, they fell on hard times and were looking to sell some of their livestock when they came across a man online who was in the market for hogs. Scott Robinson lived in Wynnewood, OK which is over 3 hours away and with Taylor being over 9 months pregnant, she opted out of traveling but insisted Wade go so they don't lose the sale. Taylor was being induced that day so the plan was to meet at the hospital after the deal was done. Wade made the trek only to be told by the homeowner that he had been catfished. He was pissed at the thought of missing the birth of his first child, but he had no idea what type of evil he was actually dealing with

Today's episode is a dark one...

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Kalinka Bamberski | 142 Mar 06, 2025

In 2009, police in Mulhouse, France got an anonymous call to go to a street across from the customs office in town. When they got there, they found a 74 year old man bound, gagged, beaten up & tied to a fence. He was alive, but in bad shape. This is the story of Kalinka Bamberski, Andre Bamberski and a 27 year mission to get justice.

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Matthew Heikkila | 141 Feb 27, 2025

Marta Morales became smitten with her coworker, Matthew Heikkila, and the feeling was mutual. They dated for a few months before he surprised her on her 20th birthday with a trip to Manhattan for a date night at the iconic Windows of the World restaurant. The night was far from over though because there was one more surprise in store...

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Brenda Heist | 140 Feb 20, 2025

In February 2002, siblings Morgan & Lee Heist came home from school to an empty house. They assumed their mom, 42 year old Brenda Heist, was at the grocery store, but when hours passed with no sign of her, they called their dad to come home from work. This would be the start of a missing persons case that lasted over a decade with an ending nobody saw coming.

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Mary Day | 139 Feb 13, 2025

Mary Day mysteriously disappeared in 1981 after a fight with her parents. She was known to run away but as the years went by her sister was convinced something more sinister happened. In the early 90s she filed a missing persons report but it didn't go anywhere for nearly a decade. Finally in 2003, a jaw dropping discovery was made that turned this investigation into the most bizarre and baffling case that detectives have ever worked on.

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Dorothy Donovan | 138 Feb 06, 2025

In 1991, Charles Holden walked into his childhood home to find his mom, Dorothy, had been brutally murdered. When cops start asking him some hard questions, he tells them an insane story...unbelievable, really. The case goes cold for 13 years and when it's finally resolved, everyone is shocked.

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Paul Lambert | 137 Jan 30, 2025

Imagine learning that you were being followed all day and all night. Imagine every time you went to sleep, there was someone in your backyard watching you. Imagine decompressing after a long day of work and realizing there is someone in your closet. This is the creepy ass story of Paul Lambert & Angela Jay.

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Clayton Daniels | 136 Jan 23, 2025

In 2004, Molly Daniels got the terrible news that at just 21 years old, she was now a widow with two young kids. Her husband, Clayton Daniels, had been killed in a terrible car accident. As investigators look into the cause of the crash, something ain't right. They have a murder on their hands and as they go to arrest the obvious suspects, they realize it is NOT AT ALL what they thought.
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Peter & Joan Porco | 135 Jan 16, 2025

In November 2004, Peter Porco started his day just like any other: he got dressed for work, made breakfast, unloaded the dishwasher and went outside to get the morning newspaper. However when he walked back in, he immediately dropped to the floor and died. Hours later, a colleague comes by to check on him and discovers a horrific crime scene. This story proves how incredible and powerful the human brain really is...
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James Duncan | 134 Jan 09, 2025

In 1983, police in Layland, WV got a call from a woman named Cleo Duncan who was concerned that her husband, James Duncan, never came home after a night out at the bar. Police don't think much of it until they find James' body in the most gruesome condition. What unfolds makes this possibly the most batshit murder and cover up of all time.

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Teri Jendusa Nicolai | 133 Jan 02, 2025

On January 31, 2004 two girls, Amanda and Holly, were with their dad, David Larsen, waiting for their mom to come get them. When she never showed up, David drives them around in his pickup truck...and they no idea their mom was actually tied up in the bed of it.

This is the incredible case of Teri-Jendusa Nicolai

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Nancy Pfister | 132 Dec 26, 2024

Nancy Pfister was from a prominent family in Aspen, Colorado and hung out with celebrities like Hunter Thompson, Goldie Hawn and Jack Nicholson. Everyone in Aspen knew Nancy, which made her murder in 2014 all the more shocking. Police had a lot of possible suspects but when the most unexpected one confesses, everyone is...confused.
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The Coleman Family Murders | 131 Dec 19, 2024

"If I can't get to Joyce, then I will get to somebody close to her; and if I can't get to Chris, then I will kill his wife and kids. I know Joyce's schedule, so I know Chris's schedule. If Joyce doesn't quit preaching the bullsh*t, then they will die....I know where he lives and I know when they're alone."

Joyce Meyer Ministries was being stalked by a monster. They seemed to be after her and the head of her security, Chris Coleman. Luckily a detective lived right across the street and set up a security camera pointed directly at the Colemans house to catch the man in the act...and what he found shocked the entire community

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Eduardo & Jayne Valseca | 130 Dec 12, 2024

Eduardo & Jayne Valseca met in the early 90s and had a whirlwind romance. They got married, had 3 kids, and lived on a 1000-acre ranch in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. One morning in 2007, they dropped off the kids at school and an absolute nightmare ensued. The nightmare didn't end for 7.5 months and just when it can't get worse...it does.
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Margie Danielsen | 129 Dec 05, 2024

Sean Lanier was a chef living in Salt Lake City when he met 37-year-old Margie Danielsen. Both being single parents, they hit it off immediately. After a year of dating Sean proposed and the future looked bright for the couple. However, shortly after their wedding Margie starts acting "off". It's as if she's hiding something and Sean becomes incredibly suspicious. Things come to a head before he has a chance to confront her, and the reason for her behavior is mindblowing.
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Alison Botha | 128 Nov 28, 2024

This is one of our most requested cases. We've been nervous to do it because it's really brutal, but it's a shocking story that deserves to be told. In 1994, 27-year-old Alison Botha was returning home when a man wielding a knife kidnapped her. She didn't know at the time, but the man was Frans Du Toit and he was going to pick up his satanic counterpart, Theuns Kruger. These two monsters go on to brutally attack Alison & leave her for dead. When they're finally caught, they're shocked when they hear the charges.

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Bill Stout | 127 Nov 21, 2024

Anne and Bill Stout had gone through a lot with losing their oldest son in 2000, but they got through it and focused on raising their other two boys in the small town of Darby, MT. Just when things seemed to get back to normal, a high school girlfriend comes back into Bill's life. Little did they know this woman, who lived 1600 miles away, would turn their entire world upside down.
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The Hollywood Ripper | 126 Nov 14, 2024

Between 2001 - 2008, a series of murders & attacks on young women horrified Los Angeles, California. The crimes were meticulously planned but ultimately he messes with the wrong girl and after a huge struggle, leaves DNA behind. That DNA links him to a 1993 cold case that should've landed him in jail before he could kill again. When he finally goes to trial, the prosecutor has a very surprising star witness. Stick around to the end because there are some new (and damning) allegations. This is the story of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin, Maria Bruno, and Michelle Murphy.
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Adam Lane | 125 Nov 07, 2024

In 2007, Darlene Ewalt was on the phone with her friend, Chet, planning their upcoming vacation in the Caribbean. After 4 hours on the phone, Chet heard Darlene suddenly say in a trembling voice "oh my God" then it went silent. He screamed her name several times but all he could hear was the sound of leaves crunching as if someone was walking away. At 2am, he rushes over there to find a gruesome scene. This would be the start of a spree no one saw coming...that is until this monster walked into the wrong house...

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Halloween: Your Scary Stories | 124 Oct 31, 2024

Happy Halloween! For this episode, we're bringing back scary ass listener stories and y'all really brought it. We have 5 stories that include: waking up to a stranger sitting on your bed, spending time with a future murderer, a paranormal conversation, and more. Thank you to everyone who submitted stories & please keep them coming for future episodes: peoplearetheworstpod@gmail.com
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Jennifer Still | 123 Oct 24, 2024

Jennifer Still grew up in the tight-knit community of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. She struggled to fit in as a teenager but after high school she found her way, and life was filled with promise for the 20-year-old aspiring poet. However, this was all ripped away from her in the Summer of 1999 when her boyfriend, Kevin, came home from work and found her nearly decapitated on the bedroom floor. Detectives said it was the most brutal crime scenes they had ever seen....until March 2006 when Jennifer's friend was met with the same fate

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Chelsea Bruck | 122 Oct 17, 2024

On October 25, 2014, Chelsea Bruck went to a Halloween party and was never seen again. Over a year and half later, justice was finally served. This one is a real who done it.
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Creepy Halloween Stories | 121 Oct 10, 2024

In continuation of the Halloween theme, we are telling you 4 scary encounters that happened on this creepy holiday.
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Throwback to Episode 29: The Napa Murders Oct 03, 2024

Thanks to Hurricane Helene and the havoc wreaked on our wonderful communities, we're posting a throwback episode this week and re-airing episode 29. This horrific crime took place on Halloween night. Lauren Meanza, Adriane Inogna and Leslie Mazarra were young, single and living their best life in Napa Valley, CA. Similar to the horrific Idaho murders, these roommates were bestfriends in the prime of their life until one terrifying night on Halloween in 2004. For those who like a whodunit, this insane story is for yall.

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The Harrison Family | 119 Sep 26, 2024

Over the course of a few years, Bill, Bridget and Caleb Harrison faced tragedy after tragedy. At first it seems like the family of 3 was cursed, but when tragedy struck in August 2013, it was clear that their misfortune was very much deliberate.
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Missoula Mauler | 118 Sep 19, 2024

In the 70s & 80s Missoula, MT experienced several gruesome murders in which the killer would break into homes and attack women-- killing anyone who got in their way. Police had no leads and their only eye witness they had was a 4-year-old. For over a decade this monster left everyone in town baffled...until he's caught in an INCREDIBLE way

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Brenda Sue Schaefer | 117 Sep 12, 2024

Stick with us until the end with this one because karma is a glass coffee table. This week we're telling you about Mel Ignatow and the horrific murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer.
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Amber Smith | 116 Sep 05, 2024

20-year-old Amber Smith woke up in the middle of the night in a park in Fort Collins, CO. She was bound, her mouth was covered and there was a man on top of her. This gruesome scene made police more determined than ever to solve her case. It took 4 long years but they finally found out who attacked Amber and it is SHOCKING. The only question is: stalked or coincidence?
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Corey Wieneke | 115 Aug 29, 2024

In 1992, Jody Hotz came home from work to find her 22-year-old fiance, Corey Wieneke, had been brutally murdered. When police look into his personal life and the day leading up to his murder, they learn that there are a few people who may have motive, but the case goes cold. Finally, 25 years later, a chance encounter leads a witness to tell a bizarre story.
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Ashley Benson | 114 Aug 22, 2024

On December 26th, 2014 an employee at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland walked into the stairwell and found the dead body of a young woman hidden behind the door. She had no ID with her and no one could remember seeing anyone that fit her description. Hours later another employee remembered that someone called 3 times the day before worried about their friend staying in room 715. It's very rare for detectives to identify who the killer is before the victim but that's what happened here and it led to one hell of a hunt ...and a tragic secret
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Dustin Wehde | 113 Aug 15, 2024

On December 13, 2001, a home invasion forced 35-year-old Tracey Roberts to act in self defense in order to protect her 3 kids. After a terrifying attack, she looked at the man she had just killed and realized she knew him, but had no idea why he would want to hurt her or her family. As it turns out, there were a few possibilities of who could have put him up to this, but it took 10 years and a chatty friend to make an arrest.
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Sandra Hemme | 112 Aug 08, 2024

This one had me riled up. When 31-year-old Patricia Jeschke didn't show up for work one day, her mother went to her house and was met with the most gruesome crime scene cops have ever seen. Patricia was a straight-laced woman who spent most of her spare time at church and didn't have an enemy in the world, so everyone was on edge.

Police turn their attention to one woman who had no ties to the victim -- yet she spent nearly half a century in prison. Why were police so determined to put her away? Well the batsh*t reason was revealed in July 2024 and it's shocking, despicable and not their first time. This is the story of Sandra Hemme, America’s longest wrongfully convicted female prisoner, who was finally released last month.

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Elizabeth Shoaf | 111 Aug 01, 2024

In 2006, Elizabeth Shoaf got off her school bus in Lugoff, South Carolina and vanished. A huge search ensued. When hours turned to days, confidence in the outcome started diminishing... until a week later when her mom got a chilling text from a number she didn't recognize. When US Marshals traced the phone number, they grew even more concerned and what they learned over the next 2 days is insane. This story will have you on the edge of their seat.
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Larry McNabney | 110 Jul 25, 2024

Larry McNabney was a fun-loving guy and very successful attorney, but he struggled with alcohol and sometimes disappeared for days at a time. In 2001, everyone assume it was one of those times but when days became weeks and weeks became months, everyone started to worry. Then a gruesome discovery was made and a decade of secrets came to light
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The Tweed Creeper | 109 Jul 18, 2024

In 2007, a string of bizarre break-ins started in the small town of Tweed, Ontario. The man, who became known as the Tweed Creeper, always stole the same thing: women's underwear. Then the crimes started escalating and everyone was on edge when Corporal Marie France Comeau was murdered. Shortly after the murder, 27-year-old Jessica Lloyd went missing and when police set up a roadblock they discovered the most shocking suspect who led them to even more shocking evidence of his crimes
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Ginger Rios | 108 Jul 11, 2024

In 1997, Ginger Rios was at the height of her career as a Vegas showgirl. She and Mark Hollinger were newlyweds who moved into their dream home and the very next day, she vanished. It was broad daylight so Mark and the police were baffled. Did she have a stalker? Did she run away? You'll see.

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Kenzie Houk | 107 Jul 04, 2024

Probably one of the most controversial cases yet! In 2008, 26-year-old Kenzie Houk was a single mom to two young daughters when she started dating Chris Brown. Chris was also a single dad to a son named Jordan and after Chris and Kenzie got engaged, the blended family all moved into a farmhouse in Wampum, PA. Soon after, everyone was thrilled when Kenzie & Chris announced that they were expecting a new baby. In February 2009, at 8.5 months pregnant, Kenzie was tragically murdered. It wasn't long before police made a shocking arrest.
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Claire Holland | 106 Jun 27, 2024

Paddy O'hara moved into a neighborhood in Bristol, England during Covid lockdown and befriended his neighbor, Darren Osment. The two are on a petty crime spree when Darren tells Paddy a dark secret.

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Barry Titus | 105 Jun 20, 2024

In 2018, up & coming criminal defense attorney, Keegan Harroz, got a call from a past client who needed to hire her again. The client's name was Barry Titus and he had several run-ins with the law but this time he was being charged with domestic assault & battery by his ex-girlfriend, Tiffany Eichor. Fast forward a year and there is a horrific triple murder that seems pretty cut & dry, but there's more to it than you think.
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Scary Reddit Stories | 104 Jun 13, 2024

Rebecca fell into a deep rabbit hole on Reddit and this weeks episode is a result of that. Here is a compilation of the creepiest stories out there, proving (once again) that people really are the worst.

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Glenn and Betty Sandler | 103 Jun 06, 2024

Glenn & Betty met in Miami and in 1981 they got married. By 1986, they had two sons and Glenn had sold a couple of businesses, allowing him to retire at only 33 years old. They bought a house in an aviation community near Palm Beach and were thriving...until 2004 when their marriage started falling apart. Glenn started hanging out with a sketchy crowd and on November 8th, 2005, Betty learned something that was shocking to everyone except her.
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The Hargan's | 102 May 30, 2024

Cops are called to a house in the affluent neighborhood of Mclean, VA. It's the home of Pamela Hargan and appeared to be a murder/suicide, but when someone from across the country reveals they were the 911 caller, the investigation takes a shocking turn.

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The Kurim Case | 101 May 23, 2024

Trigger Warning - this episodes contains child abuse
On May 7, 2007, a man in the small town of Kurim, Czech Republic had just set up a new video baby monitor, but when he turned it on, he didn't see his newborn baby. Instead, the signal had crossed with a neighbor and he saw probably one of the most horrific things you can imagine...Thank God for that faulty signal because this would finally expose the shocking crimes of the Mauerova sisters. This may be the darkest story we've ever covered but I just couldn't get over the twists & turns.
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Baffling Stories | 100 May 16, 2024

F YEAH TO 100 EPISODES! We're switching it up for the special occasion! Rebecca talks about 4 separate unexplainable stories:

John "Fritz" Johnson, a local legend in Omaha, NE gets confronted by stranger in Chicago and his life(s) is forever changed.
David Glenn Lewis: In 1993, David's wife and daughter went on a shopping trip for the weekend and came home to an empty house. David was never seen or heard from again. Eleven years later, a man 1600 miles away comes across something that leads to more questions than answers.
Tim Molnar: 19-year-old Tim Molnar drove to class in Daytona Beach, FL and never returned. His car was later found in Atlanta, GA, and 12 years later a damning discovery was made in Wisconsin.
Brian Shaffer: In 2006, a med school student, walked into a bar in Columbus, OH and is never seen again...

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Diane Newton King | 99 May 09, 2024

In 1990, a local news anchor named Diane Newton King got a phone call from a fan asking for advice. She was polite and talked to him, but then he kept calling...Things went downhill fast. This was the beginning of stalking laws and Diane's husband Brad was a former cop so they took this very seriously. Then on a cold, February night it all ended tragically.

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Missy Avila | 98 May 02, 2024

*DISCLAIMER - Rebecca's an idiot and forgot to connect her microphone to our recording platform so she sounds more echoey than usual. You would think after 98 episodes, we would have this down but you'd be wrong.

On October 1, 1985, 17-year-old Michele "Missy" Avila went out with her friend, Laura Doyle. Hours later, the Avila's phone rings and it's Laura asking to speak to Missy. Mrs. Avila's heart sank because she assumed they were still together but Laura explained that Missy saw some guys she knew and left with them in a blue camaro. Three days later, a hiker found her deep in Angeles National Forest face down in a stream with a log across the back of her neck. The creepiest part: all of her hair was cut off. The case goes cold for 3-years until a witness comes forward with a shocking (and infuriating) tale.

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Kit Martin | 97 Apr 25, 2024

Joan Harmon had had a very rough couple of years until 2004 when she met & married Christian "Kit" Martin. Kit was a well respected army major and when the two finally settled in Pembroke, Kentucky, life was good...until it wasn't. After their divorce, Cal & Pam Phillips take Joan in until she gets back on her feet. As she's moving out, she finds something very damning & the story goes downhill from there. A lot of crime takes place, including a triple murder. We may need to have a debate on this one...

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John Darwin | 96 Apr 18, 2024

In 2002, John Darwin went out for an early morning kayak ride and never returned. His wife and two sons were devastated but held out hope that he was alive until his broken kayak washed up on shore months later. It was determined he was dead but they never found a body. Six years later a man walks into a police station and changes the entire investigation...

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Ray Wright | 95 Apr 11, 2024

On January 11, 2018, 55-year-old Ray Wright vanished without a trace. He had no reason to leave. After all, his family said he was in the best place of his life. Fearing the worst, his brother went to his house to check on him and walked in on an intruder. A few days later, Sacramento police were led on a high speed chase, seemingly unrelated to Ray's case. But when they searched the evader's van, they found a treasure trove of evidence and a motive nobody saw coming.

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Ashley Reeves | 94 Apr 04, 2024

In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves borrowed her boyfriends car for a job interview then had plans to play basketball with friends, but she never came home. A missing persons report was filed and her friends tell police a secret that Ashley was keeping that leads them right to someone no one expected...and he is the absolute worst.

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Latrese Curtis | 93 Mar 28, 2024

In 2008, police in Raleigh, NC received reports of an unresponsive woman on the side of the interstate. When they got there, it was clear that 21-year-old Latrese Curtis had been brutally murdered. Latrese was a newlywed and college student who had a secret that nobody knew about. When investigators uncover the secret, they zero in on multiple suspects, but it doesn't take long to make an arrest that nobody saw coming.

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Thabo Bester | 92 Mar 21, 2024

The Facebook Rapist, Thabo Bester. Get a load of this sh*t.

Story starts on 4:28

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Stacie and Kristie Reed | 91 Mar 14, 2024

1999, Stacie Reed & Kristie Reed, were brutally attacked after returning home from school. Stacie's friend, Paul Powell, was arrested and when we talk about people being the worst, he's up there. After sending taunting letters to the victims' families & the prosecutor, it's clear he thinks he is the smartest one in the room, but don't worry, his actions lead to a new phrase we coined: "dip shittery".

Story starts on 3:00

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Bob and Kay Swartz | 90 Mar 07, 2024

9-year-old Annie Swartz woke up to what sounded like a struggle downstairs. She froze in fear when she heard her dad yell for help but before she knew it, there was silence. Once the door slammed, she looked out the window to see a man with an axe walking into the woods. Based on the description, police were confident they knew who it was but they were fooled...

Story starts on 3:02

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Angie Dodge | 89 Feb 29, 2024

In 1996, 18-year-old Angie Dodge was found murdered in her Idaho Falls, ID apartment. Fortunately, they had a perfect DNA sample. Unfortunately, things were mishandled. Someone was charged relatively quickly, but was it the right person? It takes over two decades (and CeCe Moore, duh) to find out & this story doesn't end there. Listen to this case all the way through to hear the sad, shocking conclusion.

Story starts at 3:06

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Nikki Whitehead | 88 Feb 22, 2024

On January 13th, 2010 a policeman driving around Conyers, GA heard screams of 2 young girls. It was 16-year-old identical twins, Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead, who just came home from school to a gruesome crime scene. Their mother, Nikki, was found in her bathrub stabbed over 80 times after a very clear struggle. There's no shortage of suspects but the evidence found at the crime scene tells a horrifying story no one expected.

Story starts at 3:19

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Yara Gambirasio | 87 Feb 15, 2024

In 2010, Yara Gambirasio went to run a quick errand and never returned home. Her small, safe Italian town of Brembate di Sopra was shaken when it wasn't immediately solved. Luckily, the lead investigator was a badass who wouldn't give up. Her hunt for the killer unveiled several secrets and made this one of the most expensive & controversial cases in Italian history.

Story starts at 10:00

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Tanya Kach | 86 Feb 08, 2024

Tanya Kach was going through a rebellious stage when her parents got divorced and her dad moved her to Mckeesport, PA. Middle school is a terrible time to be a new student and she struggled to make friends. She would often run away only to come home a few hours later and in February 1996, her dad and stepmom woke up to what they assumed was one of those days: Tanya was gone. Except this time, it would take over a decade for them to get answers and it was not at all what they expected.

*Story starts minute 1:50

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Susie Newsom Lynch & Fritz Klenner | 85 Feb 01, 2024

Susie Newsom was born into a very prominent family in North Carolina. When she was in college, she met her future husband Tom Lynch. They got married, had two sons & Tom started his own dental practice. However, Susie was miserable and when the marriage fell apart, she started behaving differently, to say the least. After she sparked up a new romance with the most unlikely of people, Fritz Klenner (And I mean...very unlikely. You'll see why...), things really started going south. How it all ends is incredibly tragic and will have you on the edge of your seat. There's a reason this is referred to as the Bitter Blood Murders.

*Story starts minute 1:12

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Jennifer Asbenson | 84 Jan 25, 2024

”We imagine someone’s last moments in the hands of evil beyond terrifying when, in fact, the person is protected by shock. While in this state, pain is not felt and the greatest escape at that time is to cross over. When it happened to me I did not feel like I died. In fact I had never felt more alive in my life. I knew everything and feared nothing. I was a part of something huge” - Jennifer Asbenson, a true warrior.

*Story starts minute 4:58

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Jamie Faith | 83 Jan 18, 2024

Jamie & Jennifer Faith had been together for almost 15 years when one day, Jennifer randomly got a message from her old high school boyfriend, Darrin Lopez. Jennifer & Darrin hadn't talked in over 30 years, but soon they were texting each other all day every day...and the communication got spicy. Even though Jennifer was married and everyone seemingly loved Jamie, she had a dark secret about him. By the end of the story, it turns out there were a lot of secrets.

*Story starts at 2:45

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Paul Fronczak | 82 Jan 11, 2024

Imagine finding out you were kidnapped and not having any answers for 40+ years. Come on this roller coaster of emotions as Rebecca tells the fascinating and devastating story of Paul Fronczak.

*Story starts minute 3:22

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Karen Gregory | 81 Jan 04, 2024

On May 23, 1984, over a dozen people on a quiet street were awoken by a scream in the middle of the night, yet nobody knew where it came from so nobody called the cops. The next morning, 36-year-old Karen Gregory's was found horrifically murdered. This case is a real whodunnit and after two years, they finally bring the shocking perpetrator to justice.

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Stephen Morin | 80 Dec 21, 2023

Margy Palm was kidnapped from a KMart while Christmas shopping in San Antonio, TX. After several hours of being held hostage the kidnapper made her go into a 7-eleven to pick up a few things and she sees a startling headline that makes her realize how much danger she's actually in. The thing is though: she wasn't planning that trip to KMart. It was an impromptu errand and it wasn't even her usual KMart so was it fate that put her in that car? Did she have a purpose? You'll see.

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Cari Farver | 79 Dec 14, 2023

When 36-year-old single dad, Dave Kroupa, decided to start dating again after breaking up with his long term girlfriend, he was hesitant to start anything serious. That's why he was relieved when he met Cari Farver, who also wanted to keep the relationship casual...Until one day when she abruptly suggested that they live together. When Dave said no, he had no idea that it would lead to years of harassment and stalking. As new evidence starts to come to light, detectives start second guessing whether Cari is the villain or a victim.

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Stephen & Diane Schap | 78 Dec 07, 2023

Stephen Schap was a family-oriented man who swore that if he ever got married, it would be for life. Divorce was not an option for him but unfortunately it was for his wife, Diane, and in 1993 she made it clear that she wanted one. Stephen took it surprisingly well...until he didn’t. Things went south very quickly and the victim isn't who you think it is

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Nadja & Payton Medley and Mike Bullinger | 77 Nov 30, 2023

You're getting 3 stories today!

Nadja Medley and her daughter Payton were living in Ogden, UT when Nadja met the love of her life, Mike Bullinger. However, Nadja was concerned that Mike wasn't as committed to her as she was to him so to prove it, Mike bought a ranch in Caldwell, Idaho and asked Nadja and Payton to move in with him. It was a happily ever ending until it wasn't...

We also talk about the disappearance of Max Devries, and the insane story of William Arnold

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The Pillow Pyro | 76 Nov 23, 2023

In 1984, a huge fire at Ole's Home Center in Pasadena, CA took the lives of 4 people. This was only one of the estimated 2,000 fires in the 80s and early 90s started by a serial arsonist known as the Pillow Pyro. A dedicated task force was formed to catch him, and when they zeroed in on the most unlikely suspect, it spurred a badass investigation.

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Jesse Valencia | 75 Nov 16, 2023

Jesse Valencia was a fun-loving, sociable college student at University of Missouri and had a ton of friends so when he was found outside nearly naked with his throat slit, the entire college town was shocked. While there were a ton of suspects, the investigation reveals a secret that would lead them right to Jesse's unexpected killer.

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Natalie Bollinger | 74 Nov 09, 2023

Natalie Bollinger and her twin sister Alycia had a difficult childhood. During a particularly rough part of their early teenage years, Natalie struck up a friendship with a much older homeless man named Shawn Schwartz. When they had a falling out & Natalie cut off all ties, Shawn didn't take it well. She posted a very public Facebook status about him and 2 weeks later she went missing. The truth behind what happened is shocking, as is what happened to her sister only 3 years later.

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Christi Flynn | 73 Nov 02, 2023

Christi Flynn was at a bar one night when 3 men walked in and started harassing her. She managed to get away from them but as she was putting her key in her car door, they attacked her. This was the beginning of a 3 against 1 night of torture and Christi comes out on top but sadly there was another victim who wasn't as lucky. Learn how she got away in this BADASS survival story.

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Natasha Ryan | 72 Oct 26, 2023

In 1998, the Australian town of Rockhampton was shaken when 14 year old Natasha Ryan went missing. Soon after her disappearance, 4 others went missing and were ultimately determined to be murdered. All the while, a monster named Leonard Fraser was terrorizing the area, so police were confident they had their guy. Leonard was arrested & charged with all 5 murders. During the trial, the prosecutor learns some news that will leave you shocked.

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Dana Laskowski | 71 Oct 19, 2023

36-year-old Dana Laskowksi was described as a nurturing woman who loved life and, despite the challenges of being a single mom to 9-year-old triplets, she was the type of person who opened her home to whoever needed it. This is why everyone was shocked when she was found twisted and contorted in a very unnatural position, strangled to death... but they were even more shocked when they found out who did it.

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Jennifer & Noura Jackson | 70 Oct 12, 2023

In 2005, 18-year-old Noura Jackson came home after a night out to find her mom, Jennifer, had been stabbed 50 times. Sadly, Noura had experienced this before when her dad was murdered about 18 months prior. Justice is eventually served but is the evidence enough to ensure that the right person went to prison? This one is baffling.

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Sabrina Kouider and Sam Medouni | 69 Oct 05, 2023

in 2017 Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem (Sam) Medouni were trying to make a name for themselves in London and dreamed of being apart of the celeb/socialite scene. The young couple decided to hire Sophie Lionnet as an au pair to take care of their young children but they soon realize she's not who she says she is....OR were Sam and Sabrina deeply delusional? You'll see.

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Bart & Jennifer Corbin | 68 Sep 28, 2023

Bart Corbin & Jennifer Barber started dating in 1996 and things got serious quickly when she found out she was pregnant, but they made it work! They got married, had two healthy boys, Bart had a thriving dental practice - life was good...for a little while. Each of them had secrets and after an apparent suicide, a huge secret comes to light leading to an arrest of a cold case that nobody knew about.

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Natalee Holloway: Part 4 of 4 | 67 Sep 21, 2023

In the final part of the Natalee Holloway case, we discuss another sting operation involving a man name John Ludwick, who claims he helped Joran move Natalee's body in 2010, 5 years after her disappearance. We also tell you about Joran's prison antics in Peru, the long overdue extradition to Birmingham, Alabama and the current status of his extortion case, as well as next steps. Lastly, we answer the questions you submitted about Natalee & the case.

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Natalee Holloway: Part 3 of 4 | 66 Sep 14, 2023

Part 3 of the Natalee Holloway case picks up in 2007. Natalee had been missing for 2 years and while living in the Netherlands for college, Joran meets a man who befriends him with the sole mission of taking him down. His "friend", along with badass crime reporter Peter de Vries, record Joran confessing to what really happened to Natalee. We discuss all of the shocking events after this recording, including the infamous extortion e-mail he sent Beth Holloway's attorney & the horrible murder of Stephany Flores.

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Natalee Holloway: Part 2 of 4 | 65 Sep 07, 2023

In part 2 of Natalee's case, we continue with how the investigation is going in Aruba during the summer of 2005 and what is going on back in Birmingham during that time. We also discuss the awful disappearance of Amy Bradley and why her story renewed our hope that Natalee may still be alive.

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Natalee Holloway: Part 1 of 4 | 64 Aug 31, 2023

As 2 people who knew Natalee we wanted to bring a more personal perspective to this story. Natalee Holloway went on her senior trip in 2005 and never came back. While we all know who is responsible, it’s been 18-years and she still hasn’t been found.

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Lori Slesinski | 63 Aug 24, 2023

Lori Slesinski was valedictorian of her high school and an Auburn University grad when she went missing without a trace. She had a ton of friends but one in particular had a sinister past no one knew about...

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Dan & Donna Arnold | 62 Aug 17, 2023

In 1984, a beloved minister, husband & father of two was found murdered. The people of Clinton, North Carolina were shocked...but they didn't know what was happening behind closed doors. Not one, but two secret lives are revealed & there's finally justice for this horrific crime two years later. There are so many twists in this one that Rachel had to stop to assure Rebecca that she is not making it up.

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Clark Rockefeller | 61 Aug 10, 2023

Sandra Boss was killing it in New York City making $2M a year when she met Clark Rockefeller (yes, THE Rockefellers). They got married and had a daughter, who they nicknamed “Snooks” and Clark was in love with her. But when Snooks gets kidnapped things start unraveling and Clark’s sketchy past finally catches up to him

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The Whitaker Family | 60 Aug 03, 2023

In December 2003, the Whitaker family went to dinner to celebrate the oldest son, Bart's, college graduation. The joyful night turned to terror when they got home to find a gunman hiding inside who fired at them one by one as they walked in the door. Over the next 14 months, a tangled web of lies & betrayal unravel and even though they figure out who is behind the murders, they have no idea where he is...but don't worry, they find him.

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Linda Slaten | 59 Jul 27, 2023

If you like a “whodunit” this one’s for you! Linda Slaten is a single mom raising 2 boys. Less than two weeks after moving into an apartment in Lakeland, Florida she was found brutally murdered. There are a lot of viable suspects but the killer managed to fly under the radar and live a completely normal life for 40 YEARS after his disgusting crime.

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Sam Herr & Julie Kibuishi | 58 Jul 20, 2023

Sam Herr & Julie Kibuishi met at Orange Coast College & became good friends. On May 22, 2010, nobody could get in touch with either of them, so Sam's dad went to his apartment and made a very gruesome discovery that led to a murder investigation and a huge manhunt. The cops think they found the accomplice who helped the killer get away, but they quickly learn that this case isn't as cut & dry as they thought.

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Laurie Mckenna & Jeanine Grinsell | 57 Jul 13, 2023

Carolands Mansion was once considered the 2nd largest house in America. Built in 1912 on 554 acres in Hillsborough, CA, the impressive estate had 100+ rooms and was almost considered to be the West Coast White House but by 1975 it was abandon and slid into serious decline.

It was rumored amongst high schoolers that security guards would give unofficial tours of the mansion, and in 1985, Jeanine Grinsell and Laurie McKenna wanted to see for themselves. Unfortunately, this is when Carolands turned into a house of horrors...

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Stacie Pannell | 56 Jul 06, 2023

In 1985, 18 year old Stacie Pannell was found dead in her college dorm room. While police zero in on a suspect, the real killer flies under their radar and the way they’re caught is truly fascinating.

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Quinn Gray | 55 Jun 29, 2023

Reid Gray came home from work to find a ransom note from 3 men who had his wife captive. This starts a 3 day nightmare and will end up changing the couples lives forever. This is the bizarre kidnapping of Quinn Gray.

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Judy Smith | 54 Jun 22, 2023

In 1997, Judy Smith went to Philadelphia with her husband Jeffrey so he could attend a work conference. While he was at the conference, Judy went sightseeing, and mysteriously vanished. There were several bizarre sightings of her in the area, but none of them panned out, leaving Jeffrey & her kids were baffled about where she could be. Months later her body was found...but not in Philadelphia. In fact, not in Pennsylvania...How did she get there? And why?

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Nick Rossi | 53 Jun 15, 2023

Nick Alahverdian grew up jumping from abusive foster home to abusive foster home but he came out on the other side and as an adult he fought to change the foster care system —catching the attention of several high profile politicians, but Nick had a dirty secret that several people came forward about, and eventually the cops and even FBI wanted answers. Unfortunately, he died in February 2020…or so we thought...

This story is bizarre and current with updates expected later this month! Don’t worry, we’ll get you up to speed

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Sonya Ivanoff | 52 Jun 08, 2023

At 1am on August 10, 2003, Sonya Ivanoff left her friend's house to walk home. Along the way she saw a girl she knew smoking on her front porch. The two exchanged pleasantries when a car pulled up next to Sonya. The acquaintance watched her get in and had no idea this would make her the star witness in Sonya's murder case. When it took police over a month to follow up on this incident, the witness knew something sketchy was going on because the car Sonya got into was all too familiar...

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Your Creepy Stories 2 | 51 Jun 01, 2023

Today we're reading your scary stories! A group of friends explore an old psychiatric hospital/daycare (dope combination!) and what they find is terrifying and frankly, pretty sad. We also tell you about a friend who was approached by a murderer looking for his next victim but was spared thanks to her dog, Baxter. Lastly, you'll hear about not one, but TWO creeps who used social media to harass women in a segment we call "entitled, delusional men with no boundaries".

Thank you so much to everyone who allowed us to share these stories! If you have a story to submit, e-mail peoplearetheworstpod@gmail.com.

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Weepy Voice Killer | 50 May 25, 2023

For someone who’s worried about not getting into heaven he sure does murder a lot...

It's not very common for a murderer to call 911 to report his attacks (especially while hysterically crying) but that's what happened in the early 80s in the Twin Citites. No todays episode isn't about a little girl but a grown man. Lets talk about the Weepy Voice Killer.

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Karmen Smith & Lottie Spencer | 49 May 18, 2023

Lottie Spencer & Karmen Smith were both single moms and neighbors. One day in 1995, their two kids got off the school bus & walked into Karmen's apartment to find a horrific scene. It seemed like a cut & dry case since there had been a series of very bizarre events involving a scorned stalker, but 6 months after a verdict was read, a huge bomb is dropped.

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Lauren Giddings | 48 May 11, 2023

The people have spoken and we have listened! After several requests, Rebecca is finally covering the story of Lauren Giddings. Lauren just graduated law school in Macon, GA and was enjoying a low key weekend when she seemingly disappeared. She confided in her friends a few days before that she thought someone had been watching her and the very night she went missing, she sent an eerie email to her boyfriend...but it wasn't half as scary as what the local news caught on camera