PODCAST · true crime
Mugshot Mornings
by Sidney Theiss
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
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Love Has Won, Y'all - The Cult of Mother God | Ep 45
The bombshell blonde beauty that turned blue. Amy Carlson really sucked. Claimed to be millions of years old, reincarnated 500+ times, and being led to the great 5D by Robin Williams... you can't make this up.
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Reading the Scariest r/nosleep Reddit Stories | Ep 44
Episode 44: 4 stories on the subreddit r/no sleep -- thank you for listening!!! Sorry I have been gone, but I am back :) Long story short: mental health, needing a break, and wanting to come back at the right time. Story 1:...
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"How to Murder Your Husband" : The Tragic Case of Chef Daniel Brophy | Ep 43
Nancy Brophy loved writing so much that she even created an article on "how to murder your husband." Only 11 years later, she gets put on trial for the tragic death of a beloved culinary instructor, her very own husband, Daniel Brophy.
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Angel's Landing Cult + the "Seer" That Preyed on Children & Money | Ep 42
Lou Castro was a charming guy who seemed to have it all - the houses, the cars, the money... everything, including loyal followers. BUT a man who claimed to be a thousand-year-old angel + seer was capable of anything to continue this lavish lifestyle..
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The Strange Disappearance of Asha Degree | Ep 41
February 14, 2000, 9-year-old Asha Degree appeared to walk out of her house only to never be seen again. Numerous suspects, theories, and evidence have come out in the last 26 years, but still no arrests have been made. Unfortunately, this mystery is still unsolved. What do you think happened?…
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Murdered by his "Friends" for $500 - The Case of Jason Sweeney | Ep 40
Four teenagers, Domenic and Nicholas Coia, Eddie Batzig, and Justina Morley, all wanted money for drugs and alcohol. Their target? 16-year-old Jason Sweeney, Eddie's lifelong best friend, who made $500 a week at his family's construction business. Lured into the trails in Philadelphia, the...
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Reading the Scariest Creepypasta Stories, Pt. 2 | Ep 39
Here is the second part of reading three, scary creepypasta stories for the FIRST time! My true reaction to these stories. First: Skinned Tara Second: Gateway of the Mind Third: The Crawlspace Thank you so much for listening as always!
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The Survivor Story of Gisèle Pelicot | Ep 38
Gisèle Pelicot is known as a feminist icon in the country of France after refusing to remain anonymous in the worst rape trial France had ever seen. Gisèle's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, allowed over 80 men, whom he found in a chat room, to s*xually a**ault Gisèle after drugging her with…
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The Greenbrier Ghost Trial | Ep 37
In 1897, in Greenbrier County, the death of Zona Heaster Shue seemed like a tragic accident until her mother claimed Zona’s ghost revealed she had been murdered by her husband, Erasmus Stribbling "Edward" Trout Shue. The astonishing testimony led to one of the most unusual trials in American...
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The Barksdale Bubble, Alexa Hates Children & Ghost Kitchens | Ep 36
Today's episode discusses three conspiracy theories: The Barksdale Bubble, Alexa Hates Children, and Ghost Kitchens. This one will be much easier to listen to than my other videos/episodes, thankfully! Which one do you believe in the most?
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The Tragic Case of Chiquita Tate | Ep 35
A tragic case of a Louisiana criminal defense attorney who just wanted a partner to share her success with. The case of Chiquita Tate is heartbreaking, and although justice was served, it is not enough to bring her back. TW: There are topics of domestic violence and graphic descriptions of crime...
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Bahsid Mclean Held Up His Own Mother's Head in a SELFIE | Ep 34
It is one thing to hear about a murder. It’s another to see the killer posing proudly next to the severed head of their own mother. In 2013, New York City was shocked by the gruesome and deeply unsettling case of Bahsid McLean, a 23-year-old man who not only murdered his mother, Tanya Byrd, but...
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The Unsolved Murders of the Tulilahti Campsite | Ep 33
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...
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Katherine Knight, Australia's Worst Female Killer | Ep 32
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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From Hogan's Heroes to Hollywood Horror: The Unsolved Murder of Bob Crane | Ep 31
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...
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Deadbeat Dad & the Negligent Murder of 2-Year-Old Parker Scholtes | Ep 30
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…
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The Killer Cop, Gerard John Schaefer Jr. | Ep 29
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...
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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 for? Today's story is a brief synopsis of the rise and...
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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 the site of a former home for unmarried mothers. So many...
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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 and will be back SO soon!
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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 multiple disappearances and murders. From the vanishing of...
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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 forensic genealogy led to the shocking revelation that the…
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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 Candle Cove. From eerie imaginary friends to unsettling...
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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 inside a Knoxville, Tennessee home was a gruesome crime that...
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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. In this episode, we uncover the layers of manipulation…
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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 neglected and abused him, ultimately leading to his death.…
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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 role in the freak show. But behind the scenes, Grady's…
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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/father, Michael Reapp, continued to haunt the case…
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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 of Shad Thyrion, a 24-year-old man. The two reportedly…
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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 reality or wondered if our universe is nothing more than...
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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 Penick, their fascination with Satanism took a violent...
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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 horrifying spree claimed the lives of four men, leaving their...
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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 disappearances. In February 1978, Steven Kubacki, a 23-year-old...
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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 their family home, where authorities found evidence...
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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 teachings evolved into a secretive, highly controlled...
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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 her grandparents, meticulously planned the crime, using a...
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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 Greensburg 6—Angela Marinucci, Ricky Smyrnes, Melvin Knight,...
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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 developing mental problems, only to find yourself…
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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 birds in the U.S. between 1959 and 1971. Created by Peter...
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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 hide-and-seek turned deadly when Sarah Boone locked…
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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, LaPlante's troubled childhood, marred by abuse and neglect, set...
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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 methods, Shamblin promoted the idea that individuals should…
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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 references to literature, art, and philosophy, were purportedly...
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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 on the interstate. The disappearance triggered an…
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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 2000s in South Louisiana. There are many theories to this…
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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 brooding drifter with a penchant for violence. Their...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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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...
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