People are the Worst

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

Introducing Education in the Age of AI from Smart Talks with IBM.Follow the show: Smart Talks with IBMThe role of AI in the classroom is evolving rapidly. When students and teachers embrace this technology, it has the ability to democratize access to education through programs like IBM SkillsBuild. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of Pushkin’s The Happiness Lab podcast, spoke with two innovators in the space. Justina Nixon-Saintil is Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, IBM Corporate Social Responsibility, and April Dawson is an Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and a professor of law. They discuss the importance of lifelong learning, upskilling, and the ethical implications of AI in education.  This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at https://ibm.com/smarttalksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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

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

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

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

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 Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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

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

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

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

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

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 wayProduced by Jacob HollabaughJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok,Instagram & YouTube

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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? Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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 Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube