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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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82:21

Isbabel Eriksson | 201

People are the Worst ·

2026/04/09

Imagine waking up to your dog licking your face, in a room you don't recognize, wearing different clothes. There's a needle in your arm, and someone in the corner staring at you. This is the case of Isabel ErikssonProduced by Jacob Hollabaugh *CrimeCon Discount Code = PATW10OFF Sponsors: -Armoire: Visit ⁠armoire.style/people⁠ and get up to 60% off your first month - ⁠AquaTru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code WORST for 20% off - Avocado Mattress: Visit ⁠avocadogreenmattress.com/THEWORST⁠ to shop their

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73:08

Clifford Lynn Draper | 200

People are the Worst ·

2026/04/02

On March 5, 1994, Clifford Lynn Draper armed himself with a gun and homemade bomb and went down to the Salt Lake City Public Library where he carried out a plan that he had been working on for months. He took 10 people hostage and they spent the next several hours terrified of the unknown. The entire ordeal ended after one of the hostages, Lloyd Prescott, revealed a secret he had been keeping.Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Sponsors: -Armoire: Visit armoire.style/people and get up to 60% off

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28:11

Am I the Worst? | 3

People are the Worst ·

2026/03/31

Your monthly palate cleanser from the darkness of true crime where we read real-life dilemmas from the internet that has people questioning “was I the worst in that situation or were they the worst?”In this episode, we discuss whether someone is the worst for not accepting her husbands CRINGEY new habit Sponsors: -Armoire: Visit ⁠armoire.style/people⁠ and get up to 60% off your first month -Avocado Mattress: Get 15% off mattresses at ⁠avocadogreenmattress/THEWORST⁠ - ⁠AquaTru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use

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105:51

Lois DeAndrade | 199

People are the Worst ·

2026/03/26

In July of 1960, a 32-year-old San Francisco woman named Lois DeAndrade accepted a ride from a coworker. They were friends but, truth be told, she felt sorry for him. He had a pronounced stutter that he was insecure about so Lois went out of her way to make him feel comfortable. However, moments after getting into his car, the stutter stopped...and Lois's life was forever changed.This eerie case was discussed decades later on a very unexpected platform so stick around until the end Produced by

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56:15

Michael K. Blankenship | 198

People are the Worst ·

2026/03/19

49-year-old Michael K. Blankenship had an impressive resume: he was a Brigadier General, a volunteer speechwriter for president Clinton, oversaw funerals at Arlington National Cemetery...the list goes on. That's why it was a huge shock when on January 25th, 2000, he was found brutally murdered at his house in Leonardtown, Maryland. The investigation led to a suspect pretty quickly, but what was to unravel is truly shocking.Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join

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103:23

Ethan Schuman | 197

People are the Worst ·

2026/03/12

In 2008, Ethan Schuman was living in New York City and coming out of a divorce when he decided to try online dating. He met several well-educated, bright women who he connected with. However, something seemed off....and after ONE day of badass detective work, a double life was revealed and a predator was exposed.Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out

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100:43

Linda Carman | 196

People are the Worst ·

2026/03/05

In 2016, Linda Carman and her son Nathan Carman went fishing off the coast of Rhode Island. This was their favorite activity and they went all the time. Sadly, something would go horribly wrong and after almost a week lost at sea, they were pronounced dead. This comes as a huge blow to the family because only 3 years prior, Linda's dad, John Chakalos was murdered & it was still unsolved. The investigation into the missing boat and John's murder revealed a ton of family secrets and finally answered

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13:19

Am I the Worst? | 2

People are the Worst ·

2026/02/28

Your monthly palette cleanser from the darkness of true crime where we read real-life dilemmas from the internet that has people questioning “was I the worst in that situation or were they the worst?”In this episode, we discuss whether someone is the worst for not participating in their friends brilliant plan to launch his career. Sponsors: -Armoire: Visit armoire.style/people and get up to 60% off your first month -Avocado Mattress: Get 15% off mattresses at

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104:45

Jessica Buchanan | 195

People are the Worst ·

2026/02/26

Jessica Buchanan grew up in Ohio and knew from a young age that she wanted to make a difference in the world. After graduating college, she moved to Kenya and met the man of her dreams. However, in October 2011 her reality turned into a nightmare when she was on a business trip with a colleague, Paul Thisted. They were up against impossible odds and the clock was ticking...Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for

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59:44

Taylor Behl | 194

People are the Worst ·

2026/02/19

Taylor Behl started her freshman year at VCU in Richmond, Virginia in 2005. Sadly, she was only 2 weeks into this exciting stage of life when she disappeared. An intense investigation and a very active online presence helped reveal a creep within her inner circle. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for merch,

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108:30

Susan Daniels Smith | 193

People are the Worst ·

2026/02/12

*This is NOT the Susan Smith who killed her kids* EWSusan Daniels Smith had a very rough upbringing and was living on her own by the age of 15. As an adult she was living in Freeburn, KY with her ex-husband, Kenneth, when a string of bank robberies hit the area. FBI and local law enforcement suspected a friend staying at their house, but it would be Susans case that became far more layered than anyone expected. A case that would eventually make history. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join

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78:37

Laurie Show | 192

People are the Worst ·

2026/02/05

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....Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join

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9:51

Am I the Worst? | 1

People are the Worst ·

2026/01/31

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. Sponsor Links / Promo Codes -Armoire: Visit armoire.style/people and get up to 60% off your first month -Avocado Mattress: Get 15% off mattresses at avocadogreenmattress/THEWORST - AquaTru⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code WORST for 20% off - Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/peoplearetheworst⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get 10% off your first

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92:02

Bobbi Parker | 191

People are the Worst ·

2026/01/29

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…Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join

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112:36

Susan Fensten | 190

People are the Worst ·

2026/01/22

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

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63:54

Mary Lynn Witherspoon | 189

People are the Worst ·

2026/01/15

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

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73:04

Alyssa Burkett | 188

People are the Worst ·

2026/01/08

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...Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for

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67:32

Ari Squire | 187

People are the Worst ·

2026/01/01

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

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Shootin' The Shit For All | 186

People are the Worst ·

2025/12/25

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

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80:46

Gary Krueger | 185

People are the Worst ·

2025/12/18

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

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