Mugshot

On this episode of Mugshot, we discuss Scarlet Widow, a cyber crime ring that is still active. Scarlet Widow specializes in Romance Scams as well as Business Email Compromise. Find out what they do and how you can help protect yourself. Special thanks to the following amazing people who lent their voices for this episode: Lanie Hobbs, host of True Crime Fan Club, It's Haunted...what now?, and Crim...

This week on Mugshot is the story of an alleged fertility specialist who had an incredible reputation for helping women get pregnant. With time, it was discovered that his methods were not only questionable, but also illegal. This week's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. For $80 off of your first month of Hello Fresh, visit hellofresh.com/mugshot 80 and be sure to enter promo code Mugshot8...

We're told from an early age to stand up for what we believe in, no matter what. But what happens when that desire goes to the next level? When does it become too much? In this episode, we see a real life example of exactly that. 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. Today's sponsor is Care/Of. For...

Welcome to Season 3 of Mugshot. In the first episode of season 3, we discuss Georgia Tann, a pioneer in the adoption industry. While she received numerous accolades for the work she did, no one knew how she went about her work. What was uncovered affected families for years to come. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show and get early, ad-free access to episodes as w...

The Catholic Church has been the center of a widespread scandal for a while now. In this episode, I am honored to be joined by Gemma Hoskins from the Netflix documentary "The Keepers" as we take a look at this widespread problem. The scandal runs deep, but we attempt to at least scratch the surface to provide an understanding of the history, present, and future of abuse at the hands of Catholic cl...

I'm joined in this episode by Javier Leiva, the host of Pretend Radio, as we discuss Aggressive Christianity Missionary Training Corps. This cult, led by Deborah and Jim Green, is listed as a hate group and ended with the arrest of the leaders and several members. This episode is sponsored by Care/Of and Sudio Use promo code Mugshot50 at takecareof.com Use promo code Mugshot at sudio.com Promos: C...

This week on Mugshot, we discuss the story of a bitter breakup and how it turned into stalking. This story looks at how social media and the internet can be used to stalk someone without ever setting foot on their property. This episode is sponsored by Sudio headphones and earbuds. Visit sudio.com and enter promo code MUGSHOT at checkout for 15% off of your purchase Promos: A Date with Dateline 3...

Many of us have experienced having our credit cards compromised, but how do people accomplish this? How do you go about getting someone's personal information when they may be or countries away? Today's Mugshot tells the story of Roman Seleznev, a Russian hacker responsible for more monetary damage than any other hacker to date. Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how you can support the show...

This week on Mugshot, we discuss a bank robber who committed over 100 successful burglaries, but perhaps his crowning glory was the time he stole $3 million from Richard Nixon's safety deposit box. 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. Information on the True Crime Podcast Festival can be found her...

In this week's Mugshot, we discuss a start-up gold mining company who struck it rich when they uncovered the world's largest gold mine. Everything was going perfectly, until one of the company's founders and top geologists died. In a story filled with conspiracy, it's up to you to decide if you think it was suicide, murder, or if he even died at all... Visit Patreon.com/mugshotpod to find out how...

*I apologize for the low hum in the background. It's been corrected for the next episode* When you go for cosmetic surgery, you may worry about a lot of things. Will the surgery go well? Will I be in pain? What you may not worry about is whether or not you wake up with female breasts when you're a male body builder, or whether or not you'll end up with different sized breasts that resemble lumps o...

If you're a parent, imagine the fear you'd feel if your child never got off the bus after school. In Chowchilla, CA, this nightmare was reality for the parents of 26 children. In this week's Mugshot, we bring you the story of the nation's largest mass kidnapping. 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 episode...

It's easier to solve crimes since the introduction of DNA and other advanced testing, which improves the accuracy of evidence. Although the tests may be accurate, someone still has to interpret the results. What happens when the wrong person gets their hands on the information? Find out in today's Mugshot, in the case of Annie Dookhan that is said to have rocked the criminal justice system to its...

In the finale episode of season 1, we wrap up with a story that involves just about every crime there is. A wide range, at least. What happens when you mix doomsday preppers and white supremacists? It's a recipe for disaster. Music by: Swelling "Night II" Meydan "Insomnia Pt. 1" SoundCrate "Squad" SoundCrate "Shady Dealings" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Internat...

Everybody has a talent. For Bill Mason, his just happened to be burglary. Targeting the rich and famous, he didn't do it for the money. He did it just to knock them down a notch. Music by: Swelling "Night II" Meydan "Insomnia Pt. 1" SoundCrate "Squad" SoundCrate "Shady Dealings" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license,...

The Clayton Fire in California was devastating. It became even more devastating when it was discovered the fires were intentional, and the police possibly saw the perpetrator in the act. Who did this, and why? Find out on today's Mugshot Music by: Swelling "Night II" Bit Laden "The World's Greatest Robbery Series Presents: H1N1" Meydan "Insomnia Pt. 1" SoundCrate "Squad" SoundCrate "Shady Dealings...

Baseball is known as America's favorite pastime, but who knew the wholesome sport could cause so much controversy? Eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox made a pact with gamblers to throw the series for a heft sum of money. Find out their fate on this week's episode of Mugshot.  Music by: Swelling"Night II" Bit Laden"The World's Greatest Robbery Series Presents: H1N1" Meydan"Insomnia Pt. 1"...

Imagine being a 10 year old girl and leaving home to walk to school after a fight with your mom. You leave the home without saying goodbye and slam the door. Little do you know, that's the last time you'd see home again for 8 years. Today's Mugshot is the story of Natascha Kampusch who was held captive in a basement for over 8 years. After so long, how did she break free? What reason was there for...

In a story often compared to that of a Dan Brown novel, this weeks Mugshot involves a freemason plot and secret treasure. One man, Thierry Tilly, manages to completely take over and brainwash an entire family of 11, crippling them in the process. Music by: Swelling"Night II" Bit Laden"The World's Greatest Robbery Series Presents: H1N1" Meydan"Insomnia Pt. 1" SoundCrate"Squad" SoundCrate"Shady Deal...

John Darwin goes out for a relaxing day on his canoe, and doesn't return home. A search is conducted and based on wreckage, it is determined he likely died at sea. Five years later, John shows up at a police station stating he thinks he may be a missing person, and he has no recollection of his past. What gives??Sources:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-500455/Canoe-widows-confession-We-fake...

A 13 year old boy goes missing after a basketball game, but after 3 years, his family receives a call that he has been found. Several years later, an orphan who lost his parents in a car crash arrives at a boys home and becomes quite popular. What do these two stories have in common? A man named Frederic Bourdin, aka The Chameleon. Music by: Swelling"Night II" Bit Laden"The World's Greatest Robber...

Today's Mugshot looks at the reign of terror a stalker brought down upon co-worker Tracey Morgan, ruining her career, marriage, and life as she knew it. Learn how he eventually received a sentence of life in prison, and how to help yourself or a loved one who may be being stalked. Today's promo is The Murder in My Family hosted by Mike Morford. You definitely don't want to miss it! Sources:http://...

What does it take to run a successful business? Money? Marketing? What about tax evasion and fraud? Today's Mugshot looks at the story of Crazy Eddie's electronic emporium. Crazy Eddie's seemed to have it all, and was successful at outsmarting the competition... or were they? Featured Promo:Sick Sad WorldThe Southern True Crime Podcast meetup mentioned in this episode will be October 13 from 2-5pm...

What would you do to catch the attention of someone you're interested in? Today's Mugshot looks at Thomas Sweatt, who achieved this goal by setting fires. He terrorized the D.C. area for years and felt invincible. So how did he get caught? Tune in to find out. Sources:https://www.alternet.org/story/53378/why_thomas_sweatt_set_washington_on_fire5Thomas Sweatt https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/pu...

This week's Mugshot examines one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in U.S. history - the mystery of D. B. Cooper. The day before Thanksgiving, a seemingly normal man hijacks a plane and demands $200,000 in cash. Once his demands are met, he parachutes off the plane, never to be seen again. Did he survive? Did he die? Sources:https://vault.fbi.gov/D-B-Cooper%20D. B. Cooper https://www.cnn.com/2016...