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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 16 MIN

Stupid Criminals in Uniform: Marines Stealing Weapons and a Cop Selling His Service Pistol

from Hidden Threads: Real Private Investigators. Real Cases. Real Stories. · host Macky Outlaw

Send us Fan MailMacky Outlaw and Jus are back with another raw episode, kicking it off with some wild Marine Corps stories from the old days — the good, the bad, and the straight-up dumb decisions that happen when young guys with too much testosterone and not enough supervision get their hands on serious firepower.They dive into real cases of Marines doing incredibly stupid shit: stealing weapons from the armory, trying to smuggle gear off base, and the predictable (and often hilarious in hindsight) ways they got caught. From court-martials to ruined careers, they break down why these boneheaded moves happen and what the Marine Corps taught them about accountability, chain of command, and the long-term cost of short-term stupidity.Then they shift to the civilian side: a cop who thought it was a good idea to sell his own service pistol on the side. They unpack how that kind of dumb move unravels fast — the paper trail, the internal affairs investigation, and the brutal reality that even people who carry badges can torpedo their lives with one greedy or reckless decision.No glorifying crime, just straight talk about how even trained professionals make rookie mistakes, why “it seemed like a good idea at the time” is never a defense, and the lessons that apply whether you’re in uniform or out.If you’ve ever wondered how people with access to guns manage to screw up so spectacularly, this one’s for you.Tune in — it’s equal parts cautionary tale and dark comedy.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Macky Outlaw and Jus are back with another raw episode, kicking it off with some wild Marine Corps stories from the old days — the good, the bad, and the straight-up dumb decisions that happen when young guys with too much testosterone and not enough supervision get their hands on serious firepower. They dive into real cases of Marines doing incredibly stupid shit: stealing weapons from the armory, trying to smuggle gear off base, and the predictable (and often hilarious in h...

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