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This Is Awful

True crime obsessed wife horrifies her husband with awful true crime tales.

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Show cover of This Is Awful Jason Fox

In this episode Alison horrifies Trevor with the murder of Jason FoxSources:KREM.comKHQ.comInlander.comOut.comSpokesman.comNBCRightNow.comKXLY.comJustice for Jason Michael Fox on FacebookCause of the Week:Pride FoundationThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H, Shaun B.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

3/3/22 • 61:04

Show cover of This Is Awful Luke Homan and The Smiley Face Killer pt2

In this episode Alison intrigues Trevor with the story of The Smiley Face KillerSources:BadgerHarold.comWISsports.cnetJSonline.comMarquetteWire.comRollingStone.comHomicideCenter.orgABCNews.comWikipedia.comPittsburg.CBSLocal.comOxygen.comCBS58.comArchives.FBI.govGDInvestications.comLacrosseTribune.comWPXI.comDailyBeast.comThoughtCatalogue.comLegacy.comCause of the Week:EveryKidSportsThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H, Shaun B.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

2/26/22 • 56:29

Show cover of This Is Awful The Smiley Face Killers

In this episode Alison intrigues Trevor with the story of The Smiley Face KillerSources:RollingStone.comHomicideCenter.orgABCNews.comWikipedia.comPittsburg.CBSLocal.comOxygen.comCBS58.comArchives.FBI.govGDInvestications.comLacrosseTribune.comWPXI.comDailyBeast.comThoughtCatalogue.comLegacy.comCause of the Week:Dakota James FoundationEpilepsy FoundationThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H, Shaun B.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

2/18/22 • 93:20

Show cover of This Is Awful JonBenet Ramsey

In this episode Trevor discusses with Alison with the story of JonBenet RamseySources:Casting JonBenet - Netflix DocumentaryWikipediaCause of the Week:National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenEpilepsy FoundationThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H, Shaun B.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

2/11/22 • 88:51

Show cover of This Is Awful Jan Broberg

In this episode Trevor traumatizes Alison with the story of Jan BrobergSources:Abducted in Plain Sight - Skye BorgmanStolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story - Mary Ann BrobergWikipediaCause of the Week:Stop It NowThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H, Shaun B.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

1/21/22 • 70:55

Show cover of This Is Awful The Real True Crime Is...

In this episode Alison and Trevor discuss disabilities and true crime.Sources:PodGist.comReddit.comBJS.OJP.govTheArc.orgPSMag.comRudermanFoundation.orgOVC.OJP.govProjectLETS.orgABC.go.comABC7Chicago.comHuffPost.comChicagoTribune.comCause of the Week:Project LETSThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H, Shaun B.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

1/18/22 • 75:57

Show cover of This Is Awful Joyce McKinney

In this episode Trevor bums out Alison the story of Joyce McKinneySources:The documentary "Tabloid"WikipediaThe Daily MirrorThe Daily ExpressCause of the Week:MaleSurvivorFreeChampTurner.comThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H, Shaun B.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

1/6/22 • 70:56

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In this episode Alison read for Trevor the story of Artemus OgletreeSources:The wonderful blog post by Dr. John Arthur for the Kansas City Public LibraryPt. 1Pt. 2Dr. John Arthur Horner of the Missouri Valley Room has a Ph.D. in Dramatic Art from UC-Santa Barbara, as well as a deep love of history. He is an award-winning playwright and member of the Dramatists Guild of America. He lives in Independence with his wife, two pianos, and their multitude of books.Cause of the Week:Final Farewell FreeChampTurner.comThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

12/9/21 • 78:23

Show cover of This Is Awful Allyzibeth LaMont

In this episode Alison upsets Trevor with the story of Allyzibeth LaMontSources:TimesUnion.comKIRO7.comLeaderHerald.comTroyRecord.comLawandCrime.comCBS6Albany.comPeople.comSaratogaCountyDA.comDailyGazette.comCause of the Week:NELP.orgFreeChampTurner.comThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

12/2/21 • 52:49

Show cover of This Is Awful Free Champ Turner

In this episode Alison enrages Trevor with the story of Champ TurnerSources:FreeChampTurner.comNeuroClastic.com/FreeChampNeuroClastic.com/Champ-Courtlon-Turner-WrongfulConvictionWTKR.com13NewsNow.comWavy.comInstagram : @FreeChampTurnerCause of the Week:FreeChampTurner.comThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata I, Sarah H.Become one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

11/25/21 • 50:50

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No episode this week as we are morning a personal loss. We will be back next week. Take care of yourselves and give your loved ones a squeeze.

11/18/21 • 02:00

Show cover of This Is Awful Lori Ruff

In this episode Trevor engages Alison with the story of Lori RuffSources:SeattleTimes.comWikipedia.comDNADoeProject.comCause of the Week:DNA Doe ProjectThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

11/4/21 • 43:28

Show cover of This Is Awful Happy Spooky

In this episode Alison gets Trevor into the spooky season with some spooky true tales.Thank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

10/28/21 • 40:20

Show cover of This Is Awful Kitty Genovese and The Bystander Effect

In this episode Trevor and Alison discuss Kitty Genovese and the bystander effect.Sources:WashingtonPost.comTheNewYorker.comHistory.comWikipediaThe Witness (documentary by her brother William)Cause of the Week:Safe HorizonThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

10/14/21 • 65:53

Show cover of This Is Awful Mike The Durable

In this episode Alison astounds Trevor with life, and death, of Mike MalloySources:IrishPost.comIreland-Calling.comSmithsonianMag.comTrivia-Library.comThe Brooklyn Daily Eagle on Newspapers.comNYDailyNews.comTheNewYorker.comWikipedia.comCause of the Week:SmartRecovery.orgThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

10/7/21 • 50:45

Show cover of This Is Awful Who Killed Justin Hooiman

In this episode Alison depresses Trevor with disappearance of Justin HooimanSources:ABC4.comKSL.comKUTV.comCharlieProject.orgThe Vanished PodcastCrack House Chronicles PodcastWho Killed Justin HooimanCause of the Week:Utah Cold Case Coalition Thank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

9/23/21 • 64:40

Show cover of This Is Awful True Crime Myths

In this episode Trevor regales Alison with a discussion on true crime myths.Cause of the Week:Epilepsy Foundation Thank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!Tags: True Crime

9/10/21 • 69:36

Show cover of This Is Awful The Jennings Murders Part 2

In this episode Alison continues to mortify Trevor with the Jennings MurdersSources:Biography.comWashingtonPost.comMedium.comNOLA.comLousiannaVoice.comRollingStone.comCrimeGrade.orgYahoo.comKPLCTV.comDeath In The BayouCause of the Week:PromiseofJustice.orgThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

9/2/21 • 59:03

Show cover of This Is Awful The Jennings Murders Part 1

In this episode Alison mortifies Trevor with the Jennings MurdersSources:Biography.comWashingtonPost.comMedium.comNOLA.comLousiannaVoice.comRollingStone.comCrimeGrade.orgYahoo.comKPLCTV.comDeath In The BayouCause of the Week:PromiseofJustice.orgThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

8/26/21 • 45:23

Show cover of This Is Awful Liquid Matthew

In this episode Trevor confounds Alison with the murder of Manuel Francisco Patino Gutierrez.Sources:AudiencesEverywhere.netHorrorHistory.netMiami HaroldOcala Star-BannerGoogle News ArchiveCause of the Week:UnidosUS.orgThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

8/12/21 • 35:37

Show cover of This Is Awful Olivia Lone Bear

In this episode Alison depresses Trevor with the murder of Olivia Lone Bear.Sources:HCN.orgABC4.comJusticeForNativeWomen.comGrandForksHarold.comBJS.OJP.govCSVANW.orgMPRNews.orgAPNews.comKFYRTV.comKXNET.comBismarckTribune.comSearchingForOlivia.Wordpress.comCause of the Week:https://www.niwrc.org/donateThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

8/5/21 • 59:16

Show cover of This Is Awful Stay Tuned

This weeks episode is delayed but it will be coming in the future.

7/29/21 • 03:07

Show cover of This Is Awful Cluster B and True Crime

In this episode Alison discusses personality disorders with Trevor.Sources:MayoClinic.orgNAMI.orgNCBI.NLM.NIH.govPsychologyToday.comMedicalNewsToday.comCause of the Week:PDANThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

7/22/21 • 71:31

Show cover of This Is Awful Mark Hoffman Bombings

In this episode Alison mortifies Trevor with the tale Mark Hoffman.Sources:Deseret.comEsquire.comHeavy.comUEN.comLATimes.comMedium.comSLTrib.comSaltLakeMagazine.comWikipedia.comCause of the Week:Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salt LakeThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

7/15/21 • 69:34

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In this episode Alison discusses with Trevor the 12 reasons why we love true crime.General Trigger Warning: while we don't discuss specific details in this episode we do discuss elements of death, murder, and assault.Sources:Mental FlossCause of the Week:The Marshall ProjectThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

7/8/21 • 74:04

Show cover of This Is Awful The Order of the Solar Temple pt.2

In this episode Alison continues to dismay Trevor with the tale of the Order of the Solar Temple pt.2Sources:Britanica.comCBC.caVoxSpace.inTorontoSun.caWikipedia.comAMORC.orgEnglish.Religion.infoEncyclopedia.comInfoSect.FreeShell.orgGrunge.comCrimeReads.comNewsweek.comMillennialism, Persecution, and Violence: Historical Cases by Catherine WessingerCause of the Week:VashtiInitiative.orgThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

7/1/21 • 50:57

Show cover of This Is Awful The Order of the Solar Temple pt.1

In this episode Alison dismays Trevor with the tale of the Order of the Solar Temple pt.1Sources:Britanica.comCBC.caVoxSpace.inTorontoSun.caWikipedia.comAMORC.orgEnglish.Religion.infoEncyclopedia.comInfoSect.FreeShell.orgGrunge.comCrimeReads.comNewsweek.comCause of the Week:VashtiInitiative.orgThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

6/27/21 • 57:07

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In this episode Alison discusses the reason why this weeks episode is delayed.Thank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

6/24/21 • 12:46

Show cover of This Is Awful The Yosemite Murders

In this episode Alison appalls Trevor with the tale of the Yosemite MurdersSources:ABC.comWikipedia.comStrangeOutdoors.comHistory.comABC10.comTimes-Standard.comOrlandoSentinel.comNYDailyNews.comLATimes.comCause of the Week:NatureBridgeThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

6/17/21 • 38:54

Show cover of This Is Awful Thirty Flirty and Thriving

In this episode Trevor engages Alison with a discussion on True Crime(we also realized this is actually our 31st episode after recording and titling the episode)Cause of the Week:Relentless JusticeThank you to all our wonderful patrons that make this all possible:Alexa W, Jenny N, Kristen G, Alissa W, Cathy A, Tree P, Lynn S, Renata IBecome one of them at Patreon.com/ThisIsAwfulPodBuy some merch!

6/10/21 • 54:56