People are the Worst

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F YEAH TO 100 EPISODES! We're switching it up for the special occasion! Rebecca talks about 4 separate unexplainable stories: John "Fritz" Johnson, a local legend in Omaha, NE gets confronted by stranger in Chicago and his life(s) is forever changed.  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. 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. Brian Shaffer: In 2006, a med school student, walked into a bar in Columbus, OH and is never seen again... Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

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

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

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