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Ep.1: The Takeover

2025/02/26

Recently divorced mother, Christine Belford, waits at home for her ex-husband, David Matusiewicz, to drop off their three children after a two-week vacation. But when they fail to arrive, Christine is thrust into every parent’s worst nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.2: The Root of Evil

2025/03/05

Following a bitter divorce, David, Lenore, and the three Matusiewicz girls have all vanished without a trace. But as a full investigation is launched to try and find them, detectives start to question just how far this family will go for total control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.3: Manhunt

2025/03/12

With time running out, investigators struggle to find David, Lenore, and the Matusiewicz girls. As U.S. Marshal Bill David takes charge, one thing is clear: the family doesn’t want to be found— and the hunt for them is about to go international. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.4: A Grandmother’s Impossible Choice

2025/03/19

With her daughters finally returned home, Christine Belford tries to move on from the events of the past year and a half. But when a vicious smear campaign is launched against her, it’s clear that the Matusiewicz family’s reign of terror is far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.5: The Watchers

2025/03/26

The Matusiewicz family ramps up their harassment of Christine by aggressively recruiting outsiders to help in their campaign of terror. Christine begins to fortify her home to try and protect her children, but the family's network of spies is relentless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.6: Off The Grid

2025/04/02

With David and Lenore’s release from prison, the Matusiewicz family is officially reunited in Texas. While their deep-rooted disdain for the government continues to grow deeper, a sinister new plan is hatched to get the girls back…this time for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.7: Judgment Day

2025/04/09

On February 11th, 2013, Christine must come face-to-face with David for a child support hearing at the Newcastle County Courthouse. But things go horribly wrong when a violent shootout erupts in the lobby, leaving three people dead and two others injured. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.8: Last Chance

2025/04/16

The Matusiewicz family makes one last attempt to secure the girls, while law enforcement tries to manage a chaotic scene at the courthouse. Investigators are forced to risk everything to try and put the entire family behind bars forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep.1: Blond Hair Blue Eyes

2023/10/16

A beautiful young couple, Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, are getting married on the shores of Lake Ontario in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. Meanwhile, in the neighboring town of Scarborough, locals are gripped with fear and the police are at a loss: a serial rapist is at large, showing no signs of stopping. Host Donnie Wahlberg traces the perpetrator's steps, only to find them leading back to the blond-haired blue-eyed groom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep.2: Call 911

2023/10/23

Paul Bernardo is questioned by police after receiving multiple anonymous tips in response to a composite sketch of the Scarborough Rapist published in the local newspaper. At the same time, he’s falling in love with Karla Homolka and spending time with her family in the quiet town of St. Catharines. During their first holiday together, tragedy strikes close to home, her sister is found dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep.3: Kristen French

2023/10/30

The Saint Catharine’s community is rattled by a tragedy of their own. Sixteen-year-old, Kristen French, goes missing while walking home from school. The case quickly draws national attention and sparks a massive search effort.  Eerie similarities are found between Kristen’s case and another teenage girl, Leslie Mahaffy, who was murdered just a year earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep.4: The DNA Sample

2023/11/06

A long-shelved DNA sample in the case of the Scarborough Rapist is finally tested. The sample matches Paul Bernardo. And after a physically violent dispute between Karla and Paul that sends Karla to the hospital, the police get more details about just how monstrous Paul can be. The police start to zero in on Paul for the murders of Leslie and Kristen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep.5: The Videotapes

2023/11/13

Law enforcement gain a very helpful tip. They tirelessly search Karla and Paul’s little pink house for video tape evidence that would prove all of their suspicions and be enough to convict Paul of murder. As the investigation develops, it turns out that Karla isn’t as innocent as she’s let on.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep.6: Tammy Homolka

2023/11/20

Now that long sought-after video tapes are finally in the hands of the police. Karla has one final, shocking confession that leads investigators to revisit the night of her little sister Tammy’s untimely death. It turns out, Tammy’s death wasn’t an accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep.7: Ken vs. Barbie

2023/11/27

Paul Bernardo finally gets his day in court and the trial becomes a national spectacle. With limited physical evidence of murder, it’s Karla’s word again his. Host Donnie Wahlberg takes us through the nearly 5-month trial that captivated all of Canada and the aftermath of the violent saga of the Ken and Barbie Killers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read Very Scary People podcast reviews

4.7 out of 5

3836 reviews

GnatDam 2026/01/19

Best all around

Perfection. Found this on a recommendation from another podcast and I truly don't think I've ever been so invested or enjoyed a podcast as much as thi...

jennamissboyd 2025/10/11

Riveting Podcast

That. Was. RIVETING. I don’t think I’m spoiling anything by saying that Lenore’s the worst. You’ll have to listen to this to find out the reasons she’...

Wvsum 2025/10/29

Season 1 is a Ghost story

Perfectly fine but I was in until the murders were explained by a haunting…. I thought it was more factual and true crime

Dlr1960 2025/10/15

Like the show

Info is repetitive. Family is nuts. Glad all the girls are safe but it would be nice to hear more positive stuff about them

Jm198212 2025/10/05

Crazy

So very good!! Great job done by all.

kaattt2345 2025/10/06

Scary alright

You know who’s scary? The psycho this host is married to who thinks Tylenol causes autism. That she can “cure” autism with diet. Scary and dangerous.

Kmoney102590 2025/07/31

Such a Good Show!

I’ve been hooked on true crime podcasts for over 12 years, and this one is easily a standout. Maybe it’s the crimes, maybe it’s the storytelling—or ma...

Taylor1899999 2025/07/20

Awesome

Delivered very well. Extremely informative and interesting interviews. Great job. My new favorite!

Beach blondie 2025/05/31

Tragic

I listened to this podcast on the advice of my daughter. I really was into the story. I am so sorry for at the ending. It seems absolutely ridiculous...

My destiny! 2025/05/13

Great Podcast!

Please tell me there will be more seasons! Loved this podcast!

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