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Mugshot Mornings

Good morning crime enthusiasts and caffeine connoisseurs, welcome to Mugshot Mornings, your weekly dose of all things dark and twisted. I am your host, Sidney, and I am here to accompany you on your daily drive as you sip your morning brew while also wanting to explore the darkest corners of human nature at the same time. In this podcast, we will discuss different chilling tales of true crime, mysteries, cults, and conspiracies that keep us all on the edge of our seats. This is Mugshot Mornings –

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44:04

The Unsolved Murders of the Tulilahti Campsite | Ep 33

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/12/18

In the summer of 1959, two young women, Riitta and Eine, were brutally murdered near Lake Tulilahti in Finland. Despite confessions, trials, and decades of debate, the case remains officially unsolved. This episode revisits the evidence, the suspects, and the lingering questions behind one of Finland’s most haunting true-crime mysteries.

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45:47

Katherine Knight, Australia's Worst Female Killer |...

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/12/04

Katherine Knight’s case remains one of Australia’s most disturbing and widely discussed criminal convictions. Years of volatile relationships and escalating behavior ultimately led to a crime that stunned the country and investigators, and resulted in her receiving a rare sentence for Australia.

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44:51

From Hogan's Heroes to Hollywood Horror: The Unsolved...

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/11/29

In 1978, Hogan’s Heroes star Bob Crane was discovered murdered in his Scottsdale apartment, a shocking crime that exposed a hidden side of his off-screen life and cast suspicion on those within his inner circle. Fame, complicated relationships, and emerging video technology all played unexpected roles, leaving behind a maze of clues and contradictions. Decades later, the case endures as one of Hollywood’s most baffling and controversial unsolved mysteries.

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38:21

Deadbeat Dad & the Negligent Murder of 2-Year-Old...

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2025/11/13

Christopher Scholtes, Arizona's deadbeat dad, is a POS human being. He had a pattern of leaving his children unattended in the car, and this bad habit would lead to a serious tragedy. On July 9, 2024, Marana, Arizona's, temperature reached 109 degrees. Car temperatures in this heat could reach over 150 degrees - a deadly number for a toddler. Today's story is very, very heartbreaking. Caution is warranted when proceeding with today's case, as there are discussions of a child's death, abuse, and

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62:21

The Killer Cop, Gerard John Schaefer Jr. | Ep 29

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2025/11/06

He was sworn to protect and serve — but instead, he hunted. Gerard John Schaefer Jr., a Florida sheriff’s deputy, used his badge to lure victims into terrifying traps. Beneath his uniform hid a sadistic killer who turned his dark fantasies into brutal reality. In this episode, we uncover how Schaefer’s disturbing writings revealed the truth about one of America’s most twisted double lives — and how justice finally caught up with him.

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48:27

The Most Extreme "Haunted House" of All Time, Mckamey...

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2025/10/30

Happy Halloween Eve! Today fits the theme well - the downfall of Russ McKamey and McKamey Manor. He claims it to be an "extreme, not your typical boo haunted house," but is he truly just disguising this as "legal" torture that you signed up for? Today's story is a brief synopsis of the rise and fall of his legacy.

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39:03

The Tuam Babies: Ireland's Hidden Horrors | Ep 27

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/10/23

Hi everyone, I am back back back!!! --- In this episode, we look at the story of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home in Ireland. What began as an investigation into local history led to the discovery of hundreds of unmarked children’s graves on the site of a former home for unmarried mothers. So many children who were neglected, sent off for adoption without the mothers consent, and how a Catholic Ruling scarred Ireland for many years. This is a story about loss, silence, and the long path toward

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11:00

Update before Episode 27!!

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/05/18

This update explains where I have been and why I haven't posted in two months -- this is not goodbye!!! key points: moving to a new place, traveling, school/classes, two jobs, no time, no research, no videos :( -- thank you guys, I love you and will be back SO soon!

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72:22

The Jinxed Confession: How Robert Durst "Killed Them...

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2025/03/20

"Killed them all, of course." Four words caught on a hot mic that shook the true crime world. In this episode of Mugshot Mornings, we unravel the twisted life of Robert Durst—heir to a billion-dollar real estate empire and a man linked to multiple disappearances and murders. From the vanishing of his wife Kathleen to the execution-style killing of his best friend Susan Berman and the gruesome dismemberment of Morris Black, Durst evaded justice for decades. But in an unguarded moment from a

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55:58

The Chameleon Killer Unmasked: Solving the Bear Brook...

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/03/06

For decades, the mystery of four unidentified bodies found in barrels near Bear Brook State Park haunted investigators. Who were these victims? And who was responsible for their deaths? In this episode, we unravel how advancements in forensic genealogy led to the shocking revelation that the killer had been hiding in plain sight all along.Terry Rasmussen, known as the "Chameleon Killer," had spent years evading justice, assuming multiple identities while leaving a trail of devastation across the

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50:30

Creepypasta Stories, Part 1 | Ep 24

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/02/20

Step into the shadows with me as we take a break from real-life crime and dive into the world of internet horror. I’m reading three of the most chilling creepypasta stories in this episode: Laughing Jack, The Russian Sleep Experiment, and Candle Cove. From eerie imaginary friends to unsettling government experiments and a TV show that never really existed, these tales will keep you up at night. Grab your coffee, turn the lights low, and prepare for a different kind of terror. This time, the horror

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37:22

Joel Guy Jr., The Manchild Who Murdered His Parents |...

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/01/23

Today’s case will leave you shocked at how dark family dynamics can turn. In November 2016, it was the weekend of Thanksgiving - a time for family, gratitude, and togetherness. But for Joel Guy Jr., it was anything but. What unfolded inside a Knoxville, Tennessee home was a gruesome crime that would forever stain the meaning of "family holiday." Joel Guy Jr., a 28-year-old who’d been financially supported by his parents his entire life, turned a visit to their home into a house of horrors

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66:42

The MLM Sex Cult, NXIVM | Ep 22

Mugshot Mornings ·

2025/01/16

NXIVM began as a self-help organization offering leadership and personal growth workshops, attracting professionals and even Hollywood stars. But beneath its empowerment promises lay a dark and controlling underworld led by Keith Raniere. In this episode, we uncover the layers of manipulation, the disturbing dynamics within NXIVM, and how Raniere’s leadership turned a vision of self-improvement into a nightmare of control, secrecy, and abuse.

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32:29

The Tragic Case of Aveion Lewis | Ep 21

Mugshot Mornings ·

2024/12/19

In January 2010, Roanoke, Virginia was under immense stress searching for a missing toddler. What was a search to find this boy turned into a search to find his body and who was to blame? None other than his stepfather and own mother who neglected and abused him, ultimately leading to his death. A false amber alert and a kidnapping hoax were only the beginning of a long investigation. Today's story is intense to listen to as it covers the tragic death of a young two-year-old boy, Aveion Malik

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25:49

Grady Stiles Jr., the Lobster Boy | Ep 20

Mugshot Mornings ·

2024/12/12

Grady Stiles Jr. was a well-known figure in the circus world, born with a rare condition that left him with extremely short arms and legs in the shape of lobster claws. Despite his physical challenges, he became famous for his strength and role in the freak show. But behind the scenes, Grady's life was far from the spectacle he portrayed. He was a man who ruled through violence and intimidation, abusing his family, and ultimately fell victim to a planned, revenge murder.

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21:27

The Disappearance of Grace and Gracie Reapp | Ep 19

Mugshot Mornings ·

2024/12/05

A mother and daughter vanish without a trace from their peaceful Vermont home, leaving behind many unanswered questions. Were they victims of foul play, or did they choose to disappear? As the years pass, whispers of secrets of the husband/father, Michael Reapp, continued to haunt the case, leaving investigators and the community grappling with one unsolved mystery: what really happened to Grace and Gracie Reapp?

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44:01

Taylor Schabusiness Put WHAT In a Bucket?? | Ep 18

Mugshot Mornings ·

2024/11/28

The case of Shad Thyrion and Taylor Schabusiness centers on a shocking crime that occurred in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in February 2022. Taylor Schabusiness, a young woman in her mid-20s, was charged with the first-degree intentional homicide of Shad Thyrion, a 24-year-old man. The two reportedly had a personal relationship and were known to have been together on the night of the crime. The case quickly drew national attention due to its disturbing circumstances and the subsequent investigation

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47:16

The Simulation Theory & Mandela Effects | Ep 17

Mugshot Mornings ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, the simulation hypothesis is our reality. We are going to be looking at something that truly interests me and I have also had one major experience that I cannot explain: simulation theories. Have you ever questioned our reality or wondered if our universe is nothing more than someone running a computer program that controls our every move? Do you believe that our world is mirrored with another? Do you ever wonder why a large group of people collectively remember one thing a certain

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29:58

The Carny Cult, aka, Satans Disciples | Ep 16

Mugshot Mornings ·

2024/10/31

In the early '90s, small-town Indiana found itself swept up in the Satanic Panic as chilling events unfolded at a traveling carnival. When Mark Goodwin and the Lawrence brothers crossed paths with a darkly committed carnival worker, Jimmie Penick, their fascination with Satanism took a violent turn. What started as a disturbing initiation for new cult member Tony Alt soon spiraled into an unspeakable crime that would leave the town haunted for years to come.

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35:18

Stephen Port, The Grindr Killer | Ep 15

Mugshot Mornings ·

2024/10/24

This is the chilling case of Stephen Port, infamously known as the "Grindr Killer." Between 2014 and 2015, Port used the dating app Grindr to lure young men to his London flat, where he drugged, raped, and murdered them using GHB. His horrifying spree claimed the lives of four men, leaving their bodies near his home. Shockingly, Port evaded capture for months due to police missteps, until his arrest and eventual life sentence. In this episode, we will unpack the details of this disturbing case and

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