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 – let’s get brewing and explore true crime, one sip at a time.
Episodes
The Most Extreme "Haunted House" of All Time, Mckamey Manor | Ep 28
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…
The Tuam Babies: Ireland's Hidden Horrors | Ep 27
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 t…
Update before Episode 27!!
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…
The Jinxed Confession: How Robert Durst "Killed Them All, Of Course" | Ep 26
"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 m…
The Chameleon Killer Unmasked: Solving the Bear Brook Murders | Ep 25
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 forens…
Creepypasta Stories, Part 1 | Ep 24
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 C…
Joel Guy Jr., The Manchild Who Murdered His Parents | Ep 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 insid…
The MLM Sex Cult, NXIVM | Ep 22
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. I…
The Tragic Case of Aveion Lewis | Ep 21
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 ne…
Grady Stiles Jr., the Lobster Boy | Ep 20
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 …
The Disappearance of Grace and Gracie Reapp | Ep 19
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/…
Taylor Schabusiness Put WHAT In a Bucket?? | Ep 18
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 …
The Simulation Theory & Mandela Effects | Ep 17
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 rea…
The Carny Cult, aka, Satans Disciples | Ep 16
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 …
Stephen Port, The Grindr Killer | Ep 15
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 horri…
What Happened to Steven Kubacki? | Ep 14
Today’s episode discusses what is more of a conspiracy surrounding the disappearance and reappearance of a man who was potentially captured by… something. Steven Kubacki's story is one of history's most intriguing and mysterious disappearan…
Carly Gregg, Mississippi's Murderous Teen | Ep 13
In 2024, Carly Madison Gregg made national headlines after committing a shocking crime in Mississippi. She was accused of brutally murdering her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather in a calculated attack. The crime took place in th…
The "Church" of Scientology | Ep 12
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Church of Scientology, examining its controversial reputation and the claims that it operates more like a cult than a religion. We'll explore its origins under L. Ron Hubbard, and how his teachi…
The Deadly Duo: Cassie Bjorge and Johnny Rider | Ep 11
In April 2017, Cassandra Bjorge, a 17-year-old girl from Gwinnett County, Georgia, shocked the community when she, along with her boyfriend, brutally murdered her grandparents, Randall and Wendy Bjorge. Cassandra, who had been living with h…
The Tragic Case of Jennifer Daugherty and the Greensburg 6 | Ep 10
In the chilling winter of February 2010, the quiet town of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, became the scene of an unimaginable horror. Jennifer Daugherty, a 30-year-old woman with mental disabilities, fell into the clutches of the so-called Green…
Voices of the Victimized: The Troubled Teen Industry ft. Claire Seale | Ep 9
In this episode, we are diving deep into the societal issues that demand our attention regarding the Troubled Teen Industry. Imagine that you are a teenager. You are already trying to figure out the challenges of adolescence, dealing with d…
The Birds Aren't Real Conspiracy Theory | Ep 8
Today’s episode will discuss a harmless conspiracy theory that took over the world to a much darker and uncomedic theory. The "Birds Aren't Real" conspiracy is a satirical movement claiming that government surveillance drones replaced all b…
The Suitcase Murder: The Tragic Death of Jorge Torres | Ep 7
In this episode, we explore the tragic case of Sarah Boone who murdered her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. The Florida couple's relationship ended in a horrifying incident in February 2020. What began as a night of drinking and a supposed game of…
Daniel LaPlante Invented Phrogging | Ep 6
Today’s episode revolves around the infamous case of Daniel LaPlante and his shocking act of "phrogging" in someone's home. Daniel LaPlante's case is one of American history's most chilling and bizarre criminal stories. Born in 1970, LaPlan…
Gwen Shamblin Thinks You Are Too Fat for God | Ep 5
The Weigh Down Workshop, founded by Gwen Shamblin in the early 1990s, started as a faith-based weight loss program that gained significant popularity for its unconventional approach to dieting. Instead of focusing on traditional diet method…
The Internet Mystery: Cicada 3301 | Ep 4
Cicada 3301 is a mysterious organization that gained worldwide attention through a series of intricate puzzles released online, starting in January 2012. These puzzles, characterized by their complex cryptographic challenges and deep refere…
Carlee Russell Wasn't Kidnapped | Ep 3
On July 13, 2023, an alarming story emerged from Hoover, Alabama, capturing the nation's attention. Carlee Russell, a 25-year-old nursing student, vanished after making a frantic 911 call about a toddler she claimed to see wandering alone o…
The Cold Case of the Jeff Davis 8: Were the Police Involved? | Ep 2
On this week's episode, we will discuss an unsolved mystery surrounding the Jeff Davis 8, otherwise known as the Jennings 8. This case revolves around eight marginalized women who were first missing and later found murdered in the early 200…
Bonnie & Clyde Wannabe's: The Tale of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate | Ep 1
In the 1950s, in the beautiful state of Nebraska, a tale of terror unfolded. At the center of this macabre narrative were two unlikely figures: Caril Ann Fugate, a young girl just shy of her thirteenth birthday, and Charles Starkweather, a …