Mugshot

Leona Helmsley was a force to be reckoned with. Not only did she take whatever she wanted in life by any means necessary, including her husband, she seemed to thrive on belittling those around her. This came back to bite her when, after an $8 million renovation on her "weekend" mansion, she tried to dispute charges by citing shoddy work. Little did she know, her contractors noticed that the Helmsl...

What makes the perfect crime? Creativity? As few participants as possible? Technology? The Great Brinks Robbery in 1950 was considered the perfect crime for a while... until it was finally solved just five days before the statute of limitations expired. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as bonus episodes. Any don...

A 911 call comes in about a beloved member of the elementary school's after school program, and PTA President, stating she had been driving erratically and was seen hiding drugs in her car. Everyone was shocked and confused, as no one could believe Kelli Peters could ever put herself, or a child in danger. And maybe they were right to be confused. But who would make up such a lie? Visit Patreon.co...

In the town of Dalton, Georgia, a small Bible group experienced a big miracle. After months of feeling like they had a bigger calling, a bigger purpose, their Bible began to seep oil, and didn't seem to let up. Knowing this was their moment, they began to give the oil away, encouraging people to be anointed and whatever they asked of the Lord would be granted. Stories flowed in of the ailments cur...

In the 1950's, the United States ran testing with atomic bombs. Of course, these bombs affected people and the environment, but to what extent was unknown. A project was launched to figure this out, but finding test subjects was difficult. Despite knowing the legal ramifications, body snatching was employed to ensure the testing could be completed. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you...

Chris Boyce was the all-American son from a respected family and had every advantage offered to him. Why then, did he harbor such harsh feelings toward the government? And what led him to go as far as selling secrets to Russia? Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as bonus episodes. Any donation is appreciated and g...

Nirav Modi was an elite jewelry designer who catered to the rich and famous. Everyone in the industry knew who he was, in part because of his skill, and in part because of how fast his business grew. That's why, when it all came crashing down just over two years ago, some were and some weren't surprised. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free a...

In the last episode, Gerd Heidemann was working on the scoop of the century after finding Hitler's lost diaries. Once they were published, they were quickly outed as fakes. While everyone was pointing their fingers at Heidemann, he was insisting the person he bought them from had to be the guilty party. So, who was behind the fakes? Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the...

In the 1980's, an investigative journalist makes the find of a lifetime - the previously lost diaries of Adolf Hitler. Not only would this be a snapshot into history, some of the information inside would cast doubt onto what we previously knew about one of the most notorious villains of all time. Once the diaries are published, questions begin to arise. Are they even real? If not, where did they c...

Usually, the words "Santa Claus is coming to town" are exciting. Seeing the big guy in red usually means presents and joy. But for one Texas town in the 1920's, the arrival of Santa meant fear, robbery... and even blood. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as bonus episodes. Any donation is appreciated and goes rig...

This episode is a bonus for you guys, since Mugshot is about to be on break for the holidays. We take a look at some of the strangest crimes committed during the holiday season. Also, my kids have asked if they could do the music on my podcast sometime so... this is it! Their big musical debut.

Gerald Payne was a schemer. He was also a preacher. Once he established his new ministry, he came up with a great idea for an investment program for his church members. It would return their money two fold. Only, the idea wasn't legitimate, and people lost their life savings. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as...

This episode of Mugshot discusses an international weapons trafficker whose actions had severe consequences. One man directly contributed to several international conflicts by supplying weapons he stole from the military. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as bonus episodes. Any donation is appreciated and goes ri...

On this week's Mugshot, we're traveling to Iceland to hear the story of Sindri Stefansson. This recent story involves Sindri and his misfit crew stealing millions of dollars worth of expensive computer equipment, in an effort to establish their own BitCoin mining project. Detective Trapp, the new podcast from Wondery and the LA Times can be found here http://wondery.fm/mugshotDT Visit Patreon.com/...

We've all heard a good conspiracy theory about how the government is up to something behind our backs, but there's one that's definitely true. Dr. Sidney Gottlieb was a brilliant chemist and poison expert chosen to serve as director of a top secret CIA initiative - mind control. While the operation was approved by government officials, the entire project was shrouded in extra layers of secrecy, bu...

Barry Landau held the most extensive and impressive collection of Presidential artifacts outside of the Smithsonian itself. He even wrote a popular book detailing his adventures in gathering them, often through friendships with politicians and celebrities. That is, until it was discovered how he actually obtained a large portion of his valuable collection... Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find ou...

When you picture a jewel thief, you may not picture a woman in her 80s, but that's exactly what Doris Payne was. Her thefts spanned decades, even well into her 80s, and crossed several borders. How did she do it? And why? Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as bonus episodes. Any donation is appreciated and goes ri...

Season 4 of Mugshot is back with a story about a health and wellness advocate. Belle Gibson was a beacon of hope for cancer patients, as she fought through the disease with natural, self prescribed treatments for the sake of her child. After launching her app and cookbook to aid others in their journey, Gibson was exposed as a fraud, crushing hopes and trust across the world. Visit Patreon.com/mug...

This is the full, corrected episode of the Robert Hanssen story. Bob Hanssen was a family man. He was heavily involved in church, and had several children with his wife Bonnie. But he also had a more sinister side where he used his position within the FBI to sell U.S. secrets. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as...

In the season 3 finale of Mugshot, a forestry worker named Terry Barton spots an uncontained fire while out on patrol. It was unable to be extinguished, and turned into one of the greatest fires Colorado has ever seen. Investigators found inconsistencies in Terry's story, and when faced with the questions, she confessed to starting it herself. This episode of Mugshot was co-created by Wendy Scripp...

In this episode of Mugshot is the story of Ronald Watts, a police officer corrupted by the power entrusted to him. Watts made quite a profit for simply looking the other way during drug deals, but over time, his plan evolved into using the drugs themselves for something even worse. The results of Ronald Watts' actions was a mass overturning of convictions. This episode of Mugshot was co-created by...

Sister Aimee was an evangelist who established the very first megachurch. Aimee's unconventional preaching style made her an instant celebrity, for using 50 piece bands and elaborate productions to get her point across. That's why the community could hardly take it when she went missing from the beach one spring day, only to reappear a month later. Was it a kidnapping? Did she run off with a lover...

Bank heists usually involve someone setting foot inside a building to take what's inside. This episode of Mugshot tells the story of one of the biggest bank heists in history - one that was committed without ever setting foot inside the building. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as bonus episodes. Music by: Swel...

This episode of Mugshot tells how Kathleen Baty dealt with a stalker for years. It started one day when she was home from college for Thanksgiving break, and didn't let up until years later. Kathleen has gone on to be known as "The Safety Chick", advocating for legislative change as well as the safety of others. This episode of Mugshot was co-created by Abbey Martin who helped with research and wr...

Sujata Sachdeva came from a rich family. She also had a bit of a shopping habit. But she easily spent more than she earned. So where did all that money come from? Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as well as bonus episodes. Go to takecareof.com and enter promo code MUGSHOT at checkout for 25% off your first order of dail...