Twenty scariest mug shots of 2012

Each year, as we pull together roundups of the year's most memorable mug shots, we're startled anew by some of the photos -- those in which the subjects are so intense, pissed off or something that the images are burned into our brains. Below, see the twenty from 2012 that...

By Michael Roberts

December 14, 2012

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Each year, as we pull together roundups of the year's most memorable mug shots, we're startled anew by some of the photos -- those in which the subjects are so intense, pissed off or something that the images are burned into our brains.

Below, see the twenty from 2012 that affected us that way, and click on the names or accompanying links to see our original coverage.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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