People Often Suck

Two stories born from manipulation and scandal. One defined by resilience and bravery.
All stories are taken from reliable sources and any suspect(s) that have yet to receive a verdict are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Two stories of survival in the face of unimaginable cruelty. One quietly helps others do the same.
All stories are taken from reliable sources and any suspect(s) that have yet to receive a verdict are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Episode #10 is LIVE!
Our special guest is from Los Angeles’ #1 local news station KTLA 5.  Meteorologist and sportscaster Henry Di Carlo joins us as we explore the chilling story of a murderous grandmother in Sacramento, a woman so desperate to become a mother she commits the unthinkable, and an unexpected hero with wings — a magpie who saves the day.  Join us for this very special final episode of Season Two for the laughs, intrigue and heartwarming stories.  You may even learn a little more about LA’s famous Henry DiCarlo.

Ep #9
We start with a murder-for-hire plot that links two seemingly unrelated people in a deadly scheme. Then, a 15-year-old stumbles upon a body — and suddenly becomes the prime suspect. But we end with hope, telling the story of a young girl whose courage helped pave the way to end segregation in American schools.

Ep #8
This episode begins with the chilling story of two 10-year-olds who brought unimaginable horror to a quiet English town. Then, we flex into the bizarre true tale of a group of bodybuilding criminals whose antics inspired a Hollywood film. Finally, we spotlight a teenage hero who stepped in and stopped a child abduction in its tracks

Ep #7
First, a petty dispute over duck sauce spirals into an unthinkable act of violence. Then, we head back to the 1980s for a chilling case of obsession turned deadly. But we wrap with a feel-good twist — a former BMX champion trades wheels for scales, creating a safe haven for misunderstood reptiles.

Ep #6
We open with a haunting unsolved murder on a remote German farm in the 1920s that still baffles investigators today. Then, a heartbreaking case of a single mother’s repeated negligence ends in tragedy. But hope arrives in the final act — when a grocery delivery man in England becomes an unexpected hero to an elderly woman in need.

Ep #5
We kick things off with a chilling look at a little-known serial killer who roamed the U.S., leaving a trail of victims in his wake. Then, it’s off to Florida — where one man brings chaos to a school bus in true Florida fashion. But we end on a redemptive note with a woman dedicating her life to rescuing and rehabilitating wild foxes.

Ep 4
What starts as a simple snack run ends in a senseless act of violence. Then, a retired couple’s dream voyage turns into a deadly scheme for their yacht. But we close with a story of loyalty and courage — when a real-life Boy Scout jumps into action to save his beloved dog.

Episode #3 is LIVE!
This week, we uncover the twisted scam of an Australian woman who faked cancer for cash, and a disturbing discovery in Modesto after a naked boy escapes a house of horrors. But not all is bleak — we end with a surprising act of kindness from the President of North Macedonia that left an entire country stunned.
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