Photos: Top ten most painful-looking mug shots of 2013

As we continue our annual mug shot roundup, we point to an unexpected trend: This year, we received an unexpectedly high number of booking photos featuring people who definitely look worse for the wear. People who are bloody, bruised, in neck braces or, in one case, outfitted with an eye...

By Michael Roberts

December 18, 2013

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As we continue our annual mug shot roundup, we point to an unexpected trend: This year, we received an unexpectedly high number of booking photos featuring people who definitely look worse for the wear. People who are bloody, bruised, in neck braces or, in one case, outfitted with an eye patch.

Clearly, these pics weren't taken on their best day. Check out the ten photos below, and be sure to click on the links or captions 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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