Very Scary People

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Very Scary People

An intense custody battle turns deadly when Christine Belford’s ex-husband and his family become obsessed with controlling the couple’s three daughters. The family is willing to do anything including stalking, kidnapping, and even murder to get their way. Over eight episodes, host Donnie Wahlberg takes listeners down a dark and twisted journey, exploring how one family’s obsession became a mother’s worst nightmare. With exclusive interviews and audio, the story goes beyond the headlines of the sinister Matusiewicz family.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Ep.1: The Takeover

    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.

    36 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Ep.2: The Root of Evil

    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.

    31 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Ep.3: Manhunt

    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.

    34 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Ep.4: A Grandmother’s Impossible Choice

    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.

    35 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Ep.5: The Watchers

    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.

    28 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Ep.6: Off The Grid

    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.

    31 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Ep.7: Judgment Day

    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.

    25 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Ep.8: Last Chance

    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.

    40 min
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An intense custody battle turns deadly when Christine Belford’s ex-husband and his family become obsessed with controlling the couple’s three daughters. The family is willing to do anything including stalking, kidnapping, and even murder to get their way. Over eight episodes, host Donnie Wahlberg takes listeners down a dark and twisted journey, exploring how one family’s obsession became a mother’s worst nightmare. With exclusive interviews and audio, the story goes beyond the headlines of the sinister Matusiewicz family.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Episodes
    24
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
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