"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 his wife Kathleen to the execution-style killing of his best friend Susan Berman and the gruesome dismemberment of Morris Black, Durst evaded justice for decades. But in an unguarded moment from a documentary, his own words became his undoing. How did a powerful man slip through the cracks for so long? And did he really "kill them all"?

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 killer had been hiding in plain sight all along.

Terry Rasmussen, known as the "Chameleon Killer," had spent years evading justice, assuming multiple identities while leaving a trail of devastation across the country. From his early years of deception to his eventual identification, we break down how investigators finally linked him to the Bear Brook victims and the countless lives he shattered. Grab your coffee—this one is as twisted as they come.

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 government experiments and a TV show that never really existed, these tales will keep you up at night. Grab your coffee, turn the lights low, and prepare for a different kind of terror. This time, the horror might not be real… or is it?

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 would forever stain the meaning of "family holiday." Joel Guy Jr., a 28-year-old who’d been financially supported by his parents his entire life, turned a visit to their home into a house of horrors. Motivated by greed and entitlement, Joel orchestrated a chilling plan to murder his parents, Lisa and Joel Sr., in an attempt to collect their life insurance money. But this wasn’t just a crime—it was a methodical, cold-blooded act of betrayal. A notebook filled with his meticulous, step-by-step plans was discovered, detailing every sinister move he intended to make. By the time the crime was uncovered, the brutality of the murder left investigators—and the nation—horrified.

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, the disturbing dynamics within NXIVM, and how Raniere’s leadership turned a vision of self-improvement into a nightmare of control, secrecy, and abuse.

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. A false amber alert and a kidnapping hoax were only the beginning of a long investigation. Today's story is intense to listen to as it covers the tragic death of a young two-year-old boy, Aveion Malik Lewis.

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 life was far from the spectacle he portrayed. He was a man who ruled through violence and intimidation, abusing his family, and ultimately fell victim to a planned, revenge murder.

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, leaving investigators and the community grappling with one unsolved mystery: what really happened to Grace and Gracie Reapp?

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 had a personal relationship and were known to have been together on the night of the crime. The case quickly drew national attention due to its disturbing circumstances and the subsequent investigation. Schabusiness was apprehended shortly after the discovery of the crime, and the evidence against her led to multiple charges, including intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse, and third-degree sexual assault.

This tragic case highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues, substance abuse, and their potential intersection with violent behavior.

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 someone running a computer program that controls our every move? Do you believe that our world is mirrored with another? Do you ever wonder why a large group of people collectively remember one thing a certain way, but in fact, it was never real? You are seriously about to question everything.