Mendocino County Crime Stories

Four historic crimes committed in Mendocino County, California. All mugshots are found in the Mendocino County sheriff’s felony record book (1910s-1920s) in the collection of the Historical Society of Mendocino County, Ukiah, CA.
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[@NatPix]

Great video! Cool to learn about the “dry” towns. I have old-timey Mendocino criminals in my family tree (the Frosts, oh my). I think they pre-date mugshots, though.

[@RScholar]

Absolutely fascinating! The term "blind pigging" was completely unknown to me prior to watching this, though I must admit after learning its meaning, it does sound perfectly authentic to the unique vernacular that has always seemed to circulate through the area. The peculiar mix of nationalities that contributed to our population in the early years and the unbridled contempt that they all seemed to share for one another has proved exquisite inspiration for the local dialect, to be sure. On several occasions in my travels beyond our fair land, when compelled to deliver a dressing down to some new friend or acquaintance, they have reflected that its delivery was so tailored and creative that they could scarcely be cross with me afterwards. 😆 I just say it's "all in a day's work" for a true son of Mendocino County.

[@jeffhenson1994]

i grew up there so cool thank u