In this week’s juicy episode Madison tells us about the Doctor Riots of 1788! Next, Spencer breaks down the currently unfolding grave robbing adventure of Jonathan Gerlach. We’ve got an obituary for a real guys guy, one for a graverobber and so much more; including, of course some dumb.ass.criminallllllls! Let’s go!

 

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https://katv.com/news/nation-world/florida-man-wearing-lace-lingerie-accused-of-hiding-gun-under-prosthetic-breasts-sheriff-polk-county-sheriffs-office-underwear-panties-g-string-bra-trespassing-construction-site-loitering-prowling-armed-weapons-firearms-altamonte-springs

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/leon-wilson-obituary?id=60538230

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/14/pennsylvania-grave-robbery-human-remains#:~:text=Gerlach%20allegedly%20acknowledged%20%E2%80%9Cthat%20he,Ephrata%20home%20the%20next%20day

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pennsylvania-man-accused-desecrating-cemeteries-found-100-human-skulls-rcna253123

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https://www.mandatory.com/fun/1541118-meanwhile-in-florida-man-arrested-for-hanging-from-traffic-lights-and-pooping-on-cars

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