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People are the Worst

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People are the Worst is the true crime podcast where nothing is ever as it seems. Each episode we dive into a case with a shocking twist that will leave you baffled. From unexpected killers to badass survivors to mind-bending reveals, we uncover the most jaw-dropping, batsh!t stories in the world of crime. Hosted by identical twins who love a shock factor and hate most people. New episode every Thursday! Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and anywhere else you get podcasts!
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Episodes

Roy Dean Ratliff | 159

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 initial...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 3 min

Clarence Elkins | 158

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 158

Mary Stauffer | 157

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) Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠Patreon⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠website⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠TikTok,⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ &...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 54 min

Gerard Schaefer | 156

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. Told By: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bo...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 156

Greg Parsons | 155

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. Told By: Rebecca Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & Yo...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 23 min

Elisabeth Fritzl | 154

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. Told By: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for ...

May 29, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 154

Jessica Sayers | 153

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! Told By: Rebecca Produced by J...

May 22, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 153

Sunny Han | 152

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....

May 15, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 152

Caleb "Kai" McGillvary | 151

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 Told by: Rebecca Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your ...

May 08, 20251 hr 45 minEp. 151

John Homan | 150

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. Told By: Rachel Produced by Jacob Ho...

May 01, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 150

Terry Caffey | 149

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 end...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 149

Casey White | 148

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...?" Told by: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join ...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 148

Austin Lee Edwards | 147

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. Told by: Rebecca Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Ha...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 147

Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth | 146

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! Told by: Rachel Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first ...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 146

Diane Zamora and David Graham | 145

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... Told by Rebecca Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTu...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 145

Ken Rex McElroy | 144

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 144

Taylor Parker | 143

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. ...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 143

Kalinka Bamberski | 142

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 142

Matthew Heikkila | 141

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... Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Feb 27, 202559 minEp. 141

Brenda Heist | 140

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more abou...

Feb 20, 202549 minEp. 140

Mary Day | 139

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 139

Dorothy Donovan | 138

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Feb 06, 202535 minEp. 138

Paul Lambert | 137

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. Livi is offering our listeners a discount for their at-home gel manicure kit! Use code PATW to get 33% off their starter system. Save your sanity (and money) with Livi! Produced by Jacob ...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 137

Clayton Daniels | 136

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow...

Jan 23, 202544 minEp. 136

Peter & Joan Porco | 135

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... Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our ...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 135

James Duncan | 134

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more...

Jan 09, 202546 minEp. 134

Teri Jendusa Nicolai | 133

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 Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jan 02, 202546 minEp. 133

Nancy Pfister | 132

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about y...

Dec 26, 202451 minEp. 132

The Coleman Family Murders | 131

"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 s...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 131

Eduardo & Jayne Valseca | 130

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Lear...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 130
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