People are the Worst – Details, episodes & analysis

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

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

Carolands Mansion was once considered the 2nd largest house in America.  Built in 1912 on 554 acres in Hillsborough, CA, the impressive estate had 100+ rooms and was almost considered to be the West Coast White House but by 1975 it was abandon and slid into serious decline. It was rumored amongst high schoolers that security guards  would give unofficial tours of the mansion, and in 1985,  Jeanine Grinsell and Laurie McKenna wanted to see for themselves. Unfortunately, this is when Carolands turned into a house of horrors... 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 1985, 18 year old Stacie Pannell was found dead in her college dorm room. While police zero in on a suspect, the real killer flies under their radar and the way they’re caught is truly fascinating. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube  Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reid Gray came home from work to find a ransom note from 3 men who had his wife captive. This starts a 3 day nightmare and will end up changing the couples lives forever. This is the bizarre kidnapping of Quinn Gray. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube  Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1997, Judy Smith went to Philadelphia with her husband Jeffrey so he could attend a work conference. While he was at the conference, Judy went sightseeing, and mysteriously vanished. There were several bizarre sightings of her in the area, but none of them panned out, leaving Jeffrey & her kids were baffled about where she could be. Months later her body was found...but not in Philadelphia. In fact, not in Pennsylvania...How did she get there? And why? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube  Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Alahverdian grew up jumping from abusive foster home to abusive foster home but he came out on the other side and as an adult he fought to change the foster care system —catching the attention of several high profile politicians, but Nick had a dirty secret that several people came forward about, and eventually the cops and even FBI wanted answers. Unfortunately, he died in February 2020…or so we thought... This story is bizarre and current with updates expected later this month! Don’t worry, we’ll get you up to speed Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube  Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 1am on August 10, 2003, Sonya Ivanoff left her friend's house to walk home. Along the way she saw a girl she knew smoking on her front porch. The two exchanged pleasantries when a car pulled up next to Sonya. The acquaintance watched her get in and had no idea this would make her the star witness in Sonya's murder case. When it took police over a month to follow up on this incident, the witness knew something sketchy was going on because the car Sonya got into was all too familiar... 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

Today we're reading your scary stories! A group of friends explore an old psychiatric hospital/daycare (dope combination!) and what they find is terrifying and frankly, pretty sad. We also tell you about a friend who was approached by a murderer looking for his next victim but was spared thanks to her dog, Baxter. Lastly, you'll hear about not one, but TWO creeps who used social media to harass women in a segment we call "entitled, delusional men with no boundaries". Thank you so much to everyone who allowed us to share these stories! If you have a story to submit, e-mail peoplearetheworstpod@gmail.com. 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