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People are the Worst

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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65:08

Tonya McCartor | 169

People are the Worst ·

2025/09/04

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

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Lauryn Licari | 168

People are the Worst ·

2025/09/03

** 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

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Sandra Birchmore | 167

People are the Worst ·

2025/08/28

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

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Anita Wooldridge (Part 2) | 166

People are the Worst ·

2025/08/21

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

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Anita Wooldridge (Part 1) | 165

People are the Worst ·

2025/08/14

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

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45:11

Brad McGarry | 164

People are the Worst ·

2025/08/07

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

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62:24

Christian Olsen | 163

People are the Worst ·

2025/07/31

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

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63:38

Tracey Harris | 162

People are the Worst ·

2025/07/24

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.Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join

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Anita Knutson | 161

People are the Worst ·

2025/07/17

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

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74:31

Anne Sluti | 160

People are the Worst ·

2025/07/10

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

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14:05

Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore

People are the Worst ·

2025/07/08

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.From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Roy Dean Ratliff | 159

People are the Worst ·

2025/07/03

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

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80:36

Clarence Elkins | 158

People are the Worst ·

2025/06/26

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

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Mary Stauffer | 157

People are the Worst ·

2025/06/19

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

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Gerard Schaefer | 156

People are the Worst ·

2025/06/12

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 bonus

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82:47

Greg Parsons | 155

People are the Worst ·

2025/06/04

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 &

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01:24:53

Elisabeth Fritzl | 154

People are the Worst ·

2025/05/29

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

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01:02:45

Jessica Sayers | 153

People are the Worst ·

2025/05/22

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 Jacob

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01:05:36

Sunny Han | 152

People are the Worst ·

2025/05/15

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

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01:30:59

Caleb "Kai" McGillvary | 151

People are the Worst ·

2025/05/08

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 GalfyTold 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

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