People are the Worst

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

Hannah Cornelius was the type of girl who passed out gift bags to underprivileged children on her birthday. She was caring, giving and worked really hard so after a long week of studying, she deserved a fun night out. But when she offered to drive her friend home at 3am they had no idea the hours of horror they would endure. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch and follow us on TikTok and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE'RE BACKKKK! Today Rebecca tells us the horrifying story of what bad parenting can do to a person. Ward Weaver had a terrible upbringing and sketchy past so in 2002 when his daughters bestfriends go missing, he's treated as #1 suspect and he's confident it's because of who his father is...but the apple usually doesn’t fall too far from the tree, right? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch and follow us on TikTok and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In 1996, Amy Preasmyer was a typical 16 year old when she met 21 year old Ricky Cowles Jr. and the two fell in love. The following summer was spent partying with their friends but turns tragic when one of them is murdered. It doesn't take long for justice to be served, but years later a jailhouse letter reopens the case & the truth behind it all is shocking. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod We're taking a break in January, so this is our last episode until February 2nd, but our Patreon subscribers will still get a bonus episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1985, Katie Eastburn was at home in Fayetteville, NC with her 3 young daughters while her husband, Gary, was at a 10 week training in Alabama. When a neighbor realized that he hadn't seen Katie & the kids in almost 3 days, he went to check on them to find a horrifying scene - Katie & two of her daughters had been murdered and the sole witness wasn't even 2 years old. The shocking events that followed resulted in not one, not two but three trials of the same person for the same crime. How is that possible? You'll see... Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jessie Blodgett came home from college in the summer of 2013, she got a part-time job, joined the community theater, and was generally living her best life with all of her hometown friends. One night she came home from a party upset about some creeps being inappropriate with her, the next day she was murdered. But are the creeps involved? Or did she have many creeps in her life? The answer lies with a badass chick in a neighboring town who was also attacked but got away. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s a story to divert the dinner table conversation away from politics…Summer of 1986 was sketchy as hell in Owensboro, KY. The murder of 23-year-old Angie Dickens was enough to make the small town live in fear but only a month later, two more teens go missing. There’s a very likely suspect, but he has a shocking story to tell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Ryan & Heather didn't show up for Christmas dinner, Ryan's parents called the cops to do. a welfare check. What the cops found was a dead body and a very uncooperative suspect. A pretty open & shut case, right? NOPE. After an infuriating interrogation, you'll agree that several people in this episode are the worst. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps! Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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....... Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps! Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1996, Raynard Cook came home from school to find his mom, Josephine cook, murdered in their upscale Atlanta home. Being a superior court judge for Fulton County, Josephine handled the cases for a lot of dangerous people, which makes the real murderer all the more shocking. You'll also hear about Rebecca's own stalker! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps! Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps! Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps! Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

"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! Podcasts edited by Haley Craven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Jessica Dishon's mom came home to see her daughter never went to school. She sees her car in the driveway and her cell phone on the floor board with the numbers "9-1" typed into it. The outcome of this twisted story shocked everyone. Rebecca tells the story of 17-year-old Jessica Dishon. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and merch, and follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod for upcoming eps! Edited by Haley Craven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scary ass phone calls, threatening notes and physical attacks - for 7 years, Cindy James tried to figure out who was stalking her and why. Police spent $1.5 million investigating, but couldn't figure it out...until a sudden shift happens. Be prepared to debate over this bizarre case. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 opener Rebecca tells the story of a very heartless couple and the most shocking twist is that the universe allowed them to meet. SORRY CANADIANS! You already know this story but I explain, k!? Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the season 1 finale, Rachel covers the bizarre & tragic story of Nicholas Barclay, a 13 year old who went missing in 1994. Just when his family loses hope, a miracle happens - he's found! But things are different...really different. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on upcoming episodes @peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel covers the awful story of the List family murders - a crime that may have never happened if they only knew how much money was hanging over their head (literally). We also touch on a possible John List/DB Cooper connection. Did he hijack that plane? Crazy twists and turns here. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also known as "Girl in the Box". This is an infuriating, torturous story about a BADASS survivor. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a scary ass ride home from the airport, Donnah & her newborn baby make it home safely to her husband Mark. Sadly, less than a week later, their home would be anything but safe. Rachel tells the story of Donnah Winger. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

An online romance turns deadly & that's not even the most shocking part... Rachel covers the story of Talhotblond. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big dose of cray in today's episode. Rebecca covers the story of Ian and Angela Diaz and Michelle Hadley. Edited by Hale Craven Follow us on Instagram: @peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a ghost or not? You be the judge. Rachel covers the bizarre story of the Andrews family & Daniel LaPlante. Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida, you've done it again... Rebecca covers the INSANE story of Charlie & Teri Brandt and Michelle Jones. Edited by Haley Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Welcome! For our debut episode, Rebecca covers the story of Carolynne Watson & Julian Buchwald, who get kidnapped and taken to the woods...but who is behind it and the reason why is truly shocking. Edited by Haley Craven. Follow us on Instagram: @peoplearetheworst_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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