EP 7 | There's a Finger In My Chili

It’s one of the most stomach-churning urban legends of the 2000s, but the most shocking part wasn't the "ingredient"—it was the audacity of the lie. This week on Slippery, we’re diving into the infamous 2005 Wendy’s Chili Scam.

When Anna Ayala claimed she bit into a human finger while dining at a San Jose Wendy’s, the news sent the fast-food giant into a tailspin, costing the company over $21 million in lost sales. But as investigators began to look closer, the "victim" started looking more like a villain.

Nancy and Scott reveal how Ayala and her husband, Jaime Plascencia cooked up the scheme and took their performance to the national stage.

They also dive into the bizarre trail that led detectives to a construction accident hundreds of miles away.

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