People are the Worst (Bleav, People are the Worst)

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...

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In 1996, 18-year-old Angie Dodge was found murdered in her Idaho Falls, ID apartment. Fortunately, they had a perfect DNA sample. Unfortunately, things were mishandled. Someone was charged relatively quickly, but was it the right person? It takes over two decades (and CeCe Moore, duh) to find out & this story doesn't end there. Listen to this case all the way through to hear the sad, shocking conclusion.

Story starts at 3:06

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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.
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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.
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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 friend was met with the same fate

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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...

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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.
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In continuation of the Halloween theme, we are telling you 4 scary encounters that happened on this creepy holiday.
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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.
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"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 security camera pointed directly at the Colemans house to catch the man in the act...and what he found shocked the entire community 

 
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Glenn & Betty met in Miami and in 1981 they got married. By 1986, they had two sons and Glenn had sold a couple of businesses, allowing him to retire at only 33 years old. They bought a house in an aviation community near Palm Beach and were thriving...until 2004 when their marriage started falling apart. Glenn started hanging out with a sketchy crowd and on November 8th, 2005, Betty learned something that was shocking to everyone except her.
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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 the story of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin, Maria Bruno, and Michelle Murphy.
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9-year-old Annie Swartz woke up to what sounded like a struggle downstairs. She froze in fear when she heard her dad yell for help but before she knew it, there was silence. Once the door slammed, she looked out the window to see a man with an axe walking into the woods. Based on the description, police were confident they knew who it was but they were fooled...

Story starts on 3:02

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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.
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In 1990, a local news anchor named Diane Newton King got a phone call from a fan asking for advice. She was polite and talked to him, but then he kept calling...Things went downhill fast. This was the beginning of stalking laws and Diane's husband Brad was a former cop so they took this very seriously. Then on a cold, February night it all ended tragically.

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The Facebook Rapist, Thabo Bester. Get a load of this sh*t.

Story starts on 4:28

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In 2002, John Darwin went out for an early morning kayak ride and never returned. His wife and two sons were devastated but held out hope that he was alive until his broken kayak washed up on shore months later. It was determined he was dead but they never found a body. Six years later a man walks into a police station and changes the entire investigation...

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On January 11, 2018, 55-year-old Ray Wright vanished without a trace. He had no reason to leave. After all, his family said he was in the best place of his life. Fearing the worst, his brother went to his house to check on him and walked in on an intruder. A few days later, Sacramento police were led on a high speed chase, seemingly unrelated to Ray's case. But when they searched the evader's van, they found a treasure trove of evidence and a motive nobody saw coming.

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In 2008, police in Raleigh, NC received reports of an unresponsive woman on the side of the interstate. When they got there, it was clear that 21-year-old Latrese Curtis had been brutally murdered. Latrese was a newlywed and college student who had a secret that nobody knew about. When investigators uncover the secret, they zero in on multiple suspects, but it doesn't take long to make an arrest that nobody saw coming.

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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?
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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 hear the charges.

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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.

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In 1997, Ginger Rios was at the height of her career as a Vegas showgirl. She and Mark Hollinger were newlyweds who moved into their dream home and the very next day, she vanished. It was broad daylight so Mark and the police were baffled.  Did she have a stalker? Did she run away? You'll see.

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Paddy O'hara moved into a neighborhood in Bristol, England during Covid lockdown and befriended his neighbor, Darren Osment. The two are on a petty crime spree when Darren tells Paddy a dark secret.

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Larry McNabney was a fun-loving guy and very successful attorney, but he struggled with alcohol and sometimes disappeared for days at a time. In 2001, everyone assume it was one of those times but when days became weeks and weeks became months, everyone started to worry. Then a gruesome discovery was made and a decade of secrets came to light
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F YEAH TO 100 EPISODES! We're switching it up for the special occasion! Rebecca talks about 4 separate unexplainable stories:

1. John "Fritz" Johnson, a local legend in Omaha, NE gets confronted by stranger in Chicago and his life(s) is forever changed. 
2. David Glenn Lewis: In 1993, David's wife and daughter went on a shopping trip for the weekend and came home to an empty house. David was never seen or heard from again. Eleven years later, a man 1600 miles away comes across something that leads to more questions than answers.
3. Tim Molnar: 19-year-old Tim Molnar drove to class in Daytona Beach, FL and never returned. His car was later found in Atlanta, GA, and 12 years later a damning discovery was made in Wisconsin.
4. Brian Shaffer: In 2006, a med school student, walked into a bar in Columbus, OH and is never seen again...

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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.

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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.
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Introducing David Blaine: I Nearly Died Doing This (How to Conquer Fear and Push Your Limits) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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What’s a fear you want to overcome?

How do you stay calm under pressure?

What if the only limits you had were the ones you refused to break? Today, in this spellbinding episode, world-renowned illusionist, endurance artist, and master of the impossible, David Blaine, sits down for a deep and insightful conversation that goes far beyond magic. Known for his jaw-dropping stunts, being buried alive, standing encased in ice for days, and holding his breath underwater for over 17 minutes, David has captivated audiences worldwide. But behind the spectacle lies a profound philosophy of discipline, resilience, and the boundless potential of the human mind.

Jay and David explore what drives someone to willingly push themselves to their absolute limits, both physically and mentally. David opens up about his mindset, revealing how he prepares for extreme feats that defy human expectations. He explains the power of visualization, breathwork, and sheer willpower in overcoming pain, fear, and doubt. But this conversation isn’t just about physical endurance, it’s about the mental and emotional strength required to navigate life’s greatest challenges. David shares personal stories of setbacks and perseverance, showing that even in moments of failure, there is wisdom to be gained.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Train Your Mind to Overcome Fear

How to Build Unbreakable Mental Resilience

How to Use Breathwork to Enhance Endurance

How to Stay Calm Under Extreme Pressure

How to Push Past Your Physical Limits

How to Cultivate Childlike Curiosity for Creativity

How to Reframe Failure as a Stepping Stone

No matter what obstacles stand in your way, remember: you are stronger than you think, and capable of more than you realize. Believe in yourself, stay curious, and never stop challenging what’s possible.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:41 The Subway Trick that Started It All

04:39 Lessons from the Above the Below

09:10 What Happens When You Don’t Feel Hunger

11:34 Pushing the Body Beyond Its Limit

17:25 The Capabilities of the Human Body

22:52 The Knife Stunt   

26:25 The Bullet-Catch Trick

30:12 Break Free from Your Comfort Zone

32:27 Push the Boundaries of Your Growth

34:41 Some Stunts are Just Too Dangerous

41:46 Pushing Yourself Without Risking Your Life

45:04 Failure Leads to Continuous Learning

47:26 The Riskiest Illusion 

49:29 Processing the Pain of Grief

53:32 Everything is About Perspective

57:14 Open Up Your Mind with Books

01:01:24 Every Person is Unique

01:03:06 The Bridge Jump, Anything is Possible

01:09:13 David on Final Five 

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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 way

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In 2010, Yara Gambirasio went to run a quick errand and never returned home. Her small, safe Italian town of Brembate di Sopra was shaken when it wasn't immediately solved. Luckily, the lead investigator was a badass who wouldn't give up. Her hunt for the killer unveiled several secrets and made this one of the most expensive & controversial cases in Italian history.

Story starts at 10:00

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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.

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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

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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. Wade made the trek only to be told by the homeowner that he had been catfished. He was pissed at the thought of missing the birth of his first child, but he had no idea what type of evil he was actually dealing with

Today's episode is a dark one...

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Joan Harmon had had a very rough couple of years until 2004 when she met & married Christian "Kit" Martin. Kit was a well respected army major and when the two finally settled in Pembroke, Kentucky, life was good...until it wasn't. After their divorce, Cal & Pam Phillips take Joan in until she gets back on her feet. As she's moving out, she finds something very damning & the story goes downhill from there. A lot of crime takes place, including a triple murder. We may need to have a debate on this one...

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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.
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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.
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Cops are called to a house in the affluent neighborhood of Mclean, VA. It's the home of Pamela Hargan and appeared to be a murder/suicide, but when someone from across the country reveals they were the 911 caller, the investigation takes a shocking turn.

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*DISCLAIMER - Rebecca's an idiot and forgot to connect her microphone to our recording platform so she sounds more echoey than usual. You would think after 98 episodes, we would have this down but you'd be wrong.

On October 1, 1985, 17-year-old Michele "Missy" Avila went out with her friend, Laura Doyle. Hours later, the Avila's phone rings and it's Laura asking to speak to Missy. Mrs. Avila's heart sank because she assumed they were still together but Laura explained that Missy saw some guys she knew and left with them in a blue camaro. Three days later, a hiker found her deep in Angeles National Forest face down in a stream with a log across the back of her neck. The creepiest part: all of her hair was cut off. The case goes cold for 3-years until a witness comes forward with a shocking (and infuriating) tale.

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Trigger Warning - this episodes contains child abuse
On May 7, 2007, a man in the small town of Kurim, Czech Republic had just set up a new video baby monitor, but when he turned it on, he didn't see his newborn baby. Instead, the signal had crossed with a neighbor and he saw probably one of the most horrific things you can imagine...Thank God for that faulty signal because this would finally expose the shocking crimes of the Mauerova sisters. This may be the darkest story we've ever covered but I just couldn't get over the twists & turns.
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In 2012, Jenelle Potter started getting harassed online. When she found out her bullies were her former acquaintances, the ongoing feud would go one 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!

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In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves borrowed her boyfriends car for a job interview then had plans to play basketball with friends, but she never came home. A missing persons report was filed and her friends tell police a secret that Ashley was keeping that leads them right to someone no one expected...and he is the absolute worst.

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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.

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In 2007, a string of bizarre break-ins started in the small town of Tweed, Ontario. The man, who became known as the Tweed Creeper, always stole the same thing: women's underwear. Then the crimes started escalating and everyone was on edge when Corporal Marie France Comeau was murdered. Shortly after the murder, 27-year-old Jessica Lloyd went missing and when police set up a roadblock they discovered the most shocking suspect who led them to even more shocking evidence of his crimes
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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.
 

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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 one hell of a hunt ...and a tragic secret
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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 into the wrong house...

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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.
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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? Well the batsh*t reason was revealed in July 2024 and it's shocking, despicable and not their first time. This is the story of Sandra Hemme, America’s longest wrongfully convicted female prisoner, who was finally released last month.

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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.

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Probably one of the most controversial cases yet! In 2008, 26-year-old Kenzie Houk was a single mom to two young daughters when she started dating Chris Brown. Chris was also a single dad to a son named Jordan and after Chris and Kenzie got engaged, the blended family all moved into a farmhouse in Wampum, PA. Soon after, everyone was thrilled when Kenzie & Chris announced that they were expecting a new baby. In February 2009, at 8.5 months pregnant, Kenzie was tragically murdered. It wasn't long before police made a shocking arrest.
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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.
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Rebecca fell into a deep rabbit hole on Reddit and this weeks episode is a result of that. Here is a compilation of the creepiest stories out there, proving (once again) that people really are the worst.

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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...
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In 2018, up & coming criminal defense attorney, Keegan Harroz, got a call from a past client who needed to hire her again. The client's name was Barry Titus and he had several run-ins with the law but this time he was being charged with domestic assault & battery by his ex-girlfriend, Tiffany Eichor. Fast forward a year and there is a horrific triple murder that seems pretty cut & dry, but there's more to it than you think.
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1999, Stacie Reed &  Kristie Reed, were brutally attacked after returning home from school. Stacie's friend, Paul Powell, was arrested and when we talk about people being the worst, he's up there. After sending taunting letters to the victims' families & the prosecutor, it's clear he thinks he is the smartest one in the room, but don't worry, his actions lead to a new phrase we coined: "dip shittery".

Story starts on 3:00

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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 insane story is for yall.

Thank you for your patience and giving us grace while we're without power. We're confident we'll be back with a new episode next week!
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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.com
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In 2006, Elizabeth Shoaf got off her school bus in Lugoff, South Carolina and vanished. A huge search ensued. When hours turned to days, confidence in the outcome started diminishing... until a week later when her mom got a chilling text from a number she didn't recognize. When US Marshals traced the phone number, they grew even more concerned and what they learned over the next 2 days is insane. This story will have you on the edge of their seat.
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On January 13th, 2010 a policeman driving around Conyers, GA heard screams of 2 young girls.  It was 16-year-old identical twins, Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead, who just came home from school to a gruesome crime scene. Their mother, Nikki, was found in her bathrub stabbed over 80 times after a very clear struggle. There's no shortage of suspects but the evidence found at the crime scene tells a horrifying story no one expected.

Story starts at 3:19

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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.

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In 1984, a beloved minister, husband & father of two was found murdered. The people of Clinton, North Carolina were shocked...but they didn't know what was happening behind closed doors. Not one, but two secret lives are revealed & there's finally justice for this horrific crime two years later. There are so many twists in this one that Rachel had to stop to assure Rebecca that she is not making it up.

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"We lock our doors at night to keep out evil...but what if evil has a key? You can't prepare for that." Rebecca tells you about the shocking story of Nation and Jamie Hahn, and John Broyhill. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps!

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OUR FIRST GUESTS!  Today we have the pleasure of speaking to Alexandra Bunting and Savannah O'Connell, hosts of the much anticipated podcast The Unspeakable which will be centered around the Idaho Murders (launching in March!) While we do shit talk Brian Kohberger, we also touch on several other cases including Maura Murray, Brandon Swanson, OJ, Natalee Holloway, Napa murders and so much more.

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What we portray on instagram can be bullshit and that was certainly the case for Alex Skeel and Jordan Worth, but the victim isn't always who you think it is. This is the badass survival story of.......

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A house fire thats put out in 15 minutes results in a horrific turn of events 6 years later. Rachel covers the weird ass story of Delimar Vera. Edited by Haley Craven.

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Sandra Boss was killing it in New York City making $2M a year when she met Clark Rockefeller (yes, THE Rockefellers). They got married and had a daughter, who they nicknamed “Snooks” and Clark was in love with her. But when Snooks gets kidnapped things start unraveling and Clark’s sketchy past finally catches up to him

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Nikki and Doug were ecstatic to get a night out with friends but as they say “nothing good happens past midnight” and they ain’t wrong. Things take a very dark turn and a Fitbit saves the day. Fitbit for president!

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Sam Herr & Julie Kibuishi met at Orange Coast College & became good friends. On May 22, 2010, nobody could get in touch with either of them, so Sam's dad went to his apartment and made a very gruesome discovery that led to a murder investigation and a huge manhunt. The cops think they found the accomplice who helped the killer get away, but they quickly learn that this case isn't as cut & dry as they thought.

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When Ellen Halbert's husband left to play golf & her son went off to school, she had a nice morning in a quiet house. This dream turned into a nightmare when she gets out of the shower to see a man standing in her bathroom. What happens for the next two hours is terrifying, but luckily Ellen is a badass and the intruder is an idiot.

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Get ready for some twists & turns. Rachel covers the story of a real jerk, Frank Floyd. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplearetheworst_pod

Meghan Landowski was a good student, a dancer and didn't have an enemy in the world so in April 2008 when she was found brutally murdered after school, everyone was shocked. The police thought it was an open and closed case based on a secret that only they and Meghan’s family knew about but it was far more complicated. You'll think you have it figured out but you have no idea.

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In December 2003, the Whitaker family went to dinner to celebrate the oldest son, Bart's, college graduation. The joyful night turned to terror when they got home to find a gunman hiding inside who fired at them one by one as they walked in the door. Over the next 14 months, a tangled web of lies & betrayal unravel and even though they figure out who is behind the murders, they have no idea where he is...but don't worry, they find him.

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Everyone described her as a shy, sweet girl who never got in trouble...so how the hell did this happen? Rebecca discusses the brutal case of Shelley Nance

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The affidavit for Bryan Kohberger's arrest for the University of Idaho student murders was just released so we're having an last minute, unedited episode to so Rachel can give Rebecca an overview since she hasn't read it yet. IT IS CHILLING.

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Rachel tells the story of a true badass, Brittani Marcell. This case makes you realize how crazy the human mind is (in a good way) with an unlikely outcome, unlikely recovered memory, and unlikely criminal. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps!

Sydney Loofe met a girl on Tinder named Audrey and after date #2, she disappears. It wasn't until Sydney's friend made a fake profile to catfish the suspect that police discover the sick and twisted people Sydney had unknowingly become involved with. Before we get into this f*cked up story, Rebecca makes an EXCITING announcement!

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In 1980, things couldn't be better for Jean Marie & Christine Villemin. Jean Marie had just been promoted, they were living in a gorgeous house in France & they had just had a son, Gregory. Around this time, they started getting threatening phone calls & letters from someone who became known as the raven. The raven was seeking vengeance on Jean Marie, but they had no idea why. The raven also knew the family's deepest darkest secrets, so the suspected someone in their extended family. This went on for 4 years...then the raven took action and Jean Marie got his revenge...but was it on the right person? This is still one of the biggest and most talked about cases in France. Get ready for twists and turns.

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Lottie Spencer & Karmen Smith were both single moms and neighbors. One day in 1995, their two kids got off the school bus & walked into Karmen's apartment to find a horrific scene. It seemed like a cut & dry case since there had been a series of very bizarre events involving a scorned stalker, but 6 months after a verdict was read, a huge bomb is dropped.

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On May 23, 1984, over a dozen people on a quiet street were awoken by a scream in the middle of the night, yet nobody knew where it came from so nobody called the cops. The next morning, 36-year-old Karen Gregory's was found horrifically murdered. This case is a real whodunnit and after two years, they finally bring the shocking perpetrator to justice.

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Jesse Valencia was a fun-loving, sociable college student at University of Missouri and had a ton of friends so when he was found outside nearly naked with his throat slit, the entire college town was shocked. While there were a ton of suspects, the investigation reveals a secret that would lead them right to Jesse's unexpected killer.

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You're getting 3 stories today!

Nadja Medley and her daughter Payton were living in Ogden, UT when Nadja met the love of her life, Mike Bullinger. However, Nadja was concerned that Mike wasn't as committed to her as she was to him so to prove it, Mike bought a ranch in Caldwell, Idaho and asked Nadja and Payton to move in with him. It was a happily ever ending until it wasn't...

We also talk about the disappearance of Max Devries, and the insane story of William Arnold

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Reid Gray came home from work to find a ransom note from 3 men who had his wife captive. This starts a 3 day nightmare and will end up changing the couples lives forever. This is the bizarre kidnapping of Quinn Gray.

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Rachel tells the story of Teresita Basa, the only case we know of where the murder victim solves their own crime. How she does it is truly spooky, so supernatural fans rejoice! And, you know we love stories within stories, so today you get a trio!

Carolands Mansion was once considered the 2nd largest house in America.  Built in 1912 on 554 acres in Hillsborough, CA, the impressive estate had 100+ rooms and was almost considered to be the West Coast White House but by 1975 it was abandon and slid into serious decline.

It was rumored amongst high schoolers that security guards  would give unofficial tours of the mansion, and in 1985,  Jeanine Grinsell and Laurie McKenna wanted to see for themselves. Unfortunately, this is when Carolands turned into a house of horrors...

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"Skilled writers of fiction would struggle to conjure up a plot such as this." - Judge Maddison. AND HE AIN'T LYING. Today Rebecca discusses the insanely twisted story of the Goose Green Stabbing. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod to learn about upcoming eps!

When a D.C. woman mysteriously disappears in 2009, the investigation takes an unexpected turn that sends police down a 30-year rabbit hole. How is Pam Butler linked to another woman who vanished in 1989? DC/MD/VA peeps you're going to want to listen to the end of this one!

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In 1985, 18 year old Stacie Pannell was found dead in her college dorm room. While police zero in on a suspect, the real killer flies under their radar and the way they’re caught is truly fascinating.

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We have our own theories about this one. Let us know your thoughts after you hear this twisted tale of Nyleen Marshall. Edited by Haley Craven.

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In 1995, Nicole van den Hurk was riding her bike to work and suddenly vanished. Over the course of 6 weeks, they found her bike & backpack, but couldn't find her...until a hiker happened upon a gruesome scene. What happened to her? And how did a Facebook post years later finally lead to a conviction? Someone in this story is the worst, but someone else is the best.

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Stephen Schap was a family-oriented man who swore that if he ever got married, it would be for life. Divorce was not an option for him but unfortunately it was for his wife, Diane, and in 1993 she made it clear that she wanted one. Stephen took it surprisingly well...until he didn’t. Things went south very quickly and the victim isn't who you think it is

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Natalie Bollinger and her twin sister Alycia had a difficult childhood. During a particularly rough part of their early teenage years, Natalie struck up a friendship with a much older homeless man named Shawn Schwartz. When they had a falling out & Natalie cut off all ties, Shawn didn't take it well. She posted a very public Facebook status about him and 2 weeks later she went missing. The truth behind what happened is shocking, as is what happened to her sister only 3 years later.

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As 2 people who knew Natalee we wanted to bring a more personal perspective to this story. Natalee Holloway went on her senior trip in 2005 and never came back. While we all know who is responsible, it’s been 18-years and she still hasn’t been found.

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In 2005, 18-year-old Noura Jackson came home after a night out to find her mom, Jennifer, had been stabbed 50 times. Sadly, Noura had experienced this before when her dad was murdered about 18 months prior. Justice is eventually served but is the evidence enough to ensure that the right person went to prison? This one is baffling.

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Jamie & Jennifer Faith had been together for almost 15 years when one day, Jennifer randomly got a message from her old high school boyfriend, Darrin Lopez. Jennifer & Darrin hadn't talked in over 30 years, but soon they were texting each other all day every day...and the communication got spicy. Even though Jennifer was married and everyone seemingly loved Jamie, she had a dark secret about him. By the end of the story, it turns out there were a lot of secrets.

*Story starts at 2:45

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When 36-year-old single dad, Dave Kroupa, decided to start dating again after breaking up with his long term girlfriend, he was hesitant to start anything serious. That's why he was relieved when he met Cari Farver, who also wanted to keep the relationship casual...Until one day when she abruptly suggested that they live together. When Dave said no, he had no idea that it would lead to years of harassment and stalking. As new evidence starts to come to light, detectives start second guessing whether Cari is the villain or a victim.

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Florida, you've done it again... Rebecca covers the INSANE story of Charlie & Teri Brandt and Michelle Jones. Edited by Haley Craven

This ones insane. Ruth Finley survived an attack by a masked man when she was 16 years old. She grew up wanting to leave this painful story in the past and move on with her life but 30 years later someone calls her threatening to expose her secret. This leads to years of being stalked and attacked by an unkonwn man but cops finally figure it out after 4 years. Who is behind these vicious attacks will leave you stunned.

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Big dose of cray in today's episode. Rebecca covers the story of Ian and Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley. Edited by Hale Craven

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