People are the Worst

After 8 days of captivity, Anita Wooldridge has been saved by Indiana police, Wisconsin Police and FBI in a gripping and perfectly executed rescue mission. That monster has been arrested and Anita's ready to talk. This is Part 2 (final part) of Anita Wooldridge's abduction, told from her point of view. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: HoneyLove: Save 20% Off by going to ⁠honeylove.com/theworst⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Mint Mobile: 3-month Unlimited Wireless plan for $15/ month with MintMobile/THEWORST Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/peoplearetheworst ⁠⁠to get 10% off your first month Acorns Early: Get your first month on us using acornsearly.com/THEWORST. Factor Meals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 1998, Anita Wooldridge was getting ready for a lunch date when she hears a knock on the door. She opens it to see an unexpecting but familiar face. Even in a rush, Anita is nice enough to invite him in and offer him water, but when she turns her back, he tazed her. She attempts to fight but he uses the stun gun twice more and she is left helpless at the hands of this monster. The terror that unfolds afterwards is horrifying (and infuriating), but investigators will not rest until they find out what happened to Anita and who is responsible. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: HoneyLove: Save 20% Off by going to honeylove.com/theworst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/peoplearetheworst ⁠to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May 2017, coal miner, Brad McGarry, spent the morning at a family brunch and left feeling excited to meet up with his secret lover. Nobody knew who the secret hookup was, except for the code name "DJ". As it turns out, "DJ" had a huge secret and as they say: two can keep a secret if one is dead. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/peoplearetheworst to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14-year-old Christian Olsen didn't have the best relationship with his parents but luckily his girlfriend, Melissa Sifuentez, family opened their door to him whenever he needed it. In 2007, their small town of Bryan, TX is rocked when a 68-year-old woman is BRUTALLY murdered and what unravels is truly shocking. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/PATW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1990, 22-year-old Tracey Harris was dropped off at home after work & was never seen alive again. Her ex-husband, Carl Harris, reported her missing and one week later, she was found in the Choctawhatchee River in Ozark, Alabama. The suspect was very obvious until someone came forward with a secret they'd been keeping for 30 years. At the end, you'll also hear a quick overview of another Ozark, Alabama case: the murder of JB Beasley & Tracie Hawlett. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/PATW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/PATW⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/PATW⁠⁠⁠ to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: ⁠⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 when she got in she noticed a pair of legs next to her. She initially thought it was a dead body but it was actually 16-year-old honor student: Tamara Brooks. For the next 12 hours these strangers would become the most important people in each other's lives. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Sponsors: ⁠⁠Mood⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. ⁠⁠Happy Mammoth⁠⁠: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit ⁠⁠Quince.com/theworst⁠⁠ for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit ⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/PATW⁠⁠ to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: ⁠⁠factormeals.com/worst50⁠⁠ use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ⁠⁠ZocDoc.com/worst⁠⁠ Uncommon Goods: Visit ⁠⁠UncommonGoods.com/worst⁠⁠ for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hollabaugh Join our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for bonus episodes, check out our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠⁠TikTok,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, check out our ⁠website⁠ for merch, and follow us on ⁠TikTok,⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Told By: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/worst Uncommon Goods: Visit UncommonGoods.com/worst for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 others just like it so lets dive in! Told By: Rebecca Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/worst Uncommon Goods: Visit UncommonGoods.com/worst for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 she the target? Who are these buffoons? This case is twisted AF. Told by: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/worst Uncommon Goods: Visit UncommonGoods.com/worst for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/worst Uncommon Goods: Visit UncommonGoods.com/worst for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 several years are twisted AF. Told By: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/worst Uncommon Goods: Visit UncommonGoods.com/worst for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that she wanted to break up with him so the very next day, she ended it. Two days later, Terry Caffey's life would change forever. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode involves children (*I do not go into any details) Told By: Rebecca Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/worst Uncommon Goods: Visit UncommonGoods.com/worst for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 evaluation...?" Told by: Rachel Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/worst Uncommon Goods: Visit UncommonGoods.com/worst for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Livi is offering our listeners a discount for their at-home gel manicure kit! Use code PATW to get 33% off their starter system. Save your sanity (and money) with Livi! Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Sponsors: Mood: Use code THEWORST for 20% off your first order. Happy Mammoth: Use code THEWORST for 15% off your first order Quince: Visit Quince.com/theworst for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/PATW to get 10% off your first month Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50 use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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 Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: [email protected] Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok,Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices