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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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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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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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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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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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79:28

Stephanie Parze | 184

People are the Worst ·

2025/12/11

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

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Ezra McCandless and W&C | 183

People are the Worst ·

2025/12/04

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,

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Shilie Turner | 182

People are the Worst ·

2025/11/27

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

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77:40

The Gallaudet Murders | 181

People are the Worst ·

2025/11/20

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.Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join

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79:39

Kristil Krug | 180

People are the Worst ·

2025/11/13

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 Sponsor Links / Promo

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88:27

Mark Martin and Donna Tucker | 179

People are the Worst ·

2025/11/06

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

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Halloween: Creepy Encounters | 178

People are the Worst ·

2025/10/31

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

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61:02

Rebekah Gay | 177

People are the Worst ·

2025/10/30

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

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61:34

Valerie McDaniel | 176

People are the Worst ·

2025/10/23

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

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7:50

Introducing: Crimes Of...

People are the Worst ·

2025/10/17

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

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