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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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00:55:11

The Coleman Family Murders | 131

People are the Worst ·

2024/12/19

"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

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01:00:40

Eduardo & Jayne Valseca | 130

People are the Worst ·

2024/12/12

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

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00:43:14

Margie Danielsen | 129

People are the Worst ·

2024/12/05

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.Produced by Jacob

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00:38:55

Alison Botha | 128

People are the Worst ·

2024/11/28

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

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00:54:12

Bill Stout | 127

People are the Worst ·

2024/11/21

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

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00:43:29

The Hollywood Ripper | 126

People are the Worst ·

2024/11/14

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

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00:43:49

Adam Lane | 125

People are the Worst ·

2024/11/07

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

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00:45:54

Halloween: Your Scary Stories | 124

People are the Worst ·

2024/10/31

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

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00:38:58

Jennifer Still | 123

People are the Worst ·

2024/10/24

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

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00:47:31

Chelsea Bruck | 122

People are the Worst ·

2024/10/17

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

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00:38:59

Creepy Halloween Stories | 121

People are the Worst ·

2024/10/10

In continuation of the Halloween theme, we are telling you 4 scary encounters that happened on this creepy holiday.Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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00:44:47

Throwback to Episode 29: The Napa Murders

People are the Worst ·

2024/10/03

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

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00:47:28

The Harrison Family | 119

People are the Worst ·

2024/09/26

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

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00:41:55

Missoula Mauler | 118

People are the Worst ·

2024/09/19

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 wayProduced by Jacob HollabaughJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok,Instagram & YouTube

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00:32:34

Brenda Sue Schaefer | 117

People are the Worst ·

2024/09/12

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

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00:38:43

Amber Smith | 116

People are the Worst ·

2024/09/05

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

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00:37:23

Corey Wieneke | 115

People are the Worst ·

2024/08/29

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.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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00:44:13

Ashley Benson | 114

People are the Worst ·

2024/08/22

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

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00:53:49

Dustin Wehde | 113

People are the Worst ·

2024/08/15

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

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01:03:48

Sandra Hemme | 112

People are the Worst ·

2024/08/08

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

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