People are the Worst

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