People are the Worst

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!

Episodes

July 17, 2025 91 mins
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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠...
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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 f...
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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 abo...
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July 3, 2025 63 mins
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 wh...
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June 26, 2025 80 mins
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 ...
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June 19, 2025 113 mins
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, che...
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June 12, 2025 85 mins
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:...
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June 4, 2025 82 mins
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, ch...
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May 29, 2025 99 mins
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. ...
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May 22, 2025 75 mins
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 ot...
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May 15, 2025 78 mins
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...
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May 8, 2025 104 mins
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 Galfy Told by: Rebecca Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagr...
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May 1, 2025 75 mins
I'll be honest, this is probably my favorite case to date. It is BATSH*T. In 1980, John Homan met Robbi Hannon at a bar in Florida. The two eventually got married but after she tragically died, John's life would change forever. Her twin, Teri Martin, comes into the picture and eventually we're introduced to Audrey Marie Hilley, her husband Frank, and their kids Mike & Carol Hilley. The series of events to unfold over the next sever...
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April 24, 2025 60 mins
16-year-old Erin Caffey started dating her first "real" boyfriend, Charlie Wilkinson, in October 2007. Her parents, Terry and Penny, didn't get a good first impression of Charlie but accepted the relationship because of how much Erin liked him. However all of that changed when they saw some douchebag things Charlie posted on facebook about their daughter. Terry and Penny sat Erin down and expressed their concern and Erin admitted t...
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April 17, 2025 66 mins
April 29, 2022 was a very busy day for Alabama's Lauderdale County Jail. They were understaffed and inmates had to be transferred to and from the courthouse for most of the day. One of those inmates was Casey White. He was serving time for murder and had a psychological evaluation that morning...when he was gone longer than expected, the sheriff called to check on how it was going & a shitshow ensued when the court said "what evalu...
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April 10, 2025 61 mins
In 2022, Mark and Sharie Winek lived in a cul-de-sac in Riverside, CA with their daughter, Brooke, and her 2 daughters. The day after Thanksgiving a detective knocked on the door because of an incident involving one of their granddaughters, and what unfolded from there shocked the entire country. Told by: Rebecca Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sp...
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In 2012, Jenelle Potter started getting harassed online. When she found out her bullies were her former acquaintances, the feud would go on 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! Told by: Rachel Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTub...
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March 27, 2025 79 mins
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... Told by Rebecca Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our we...
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March 20, 2025 68 mins
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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THE...
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March 13, 2025 87 mins
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 ...
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