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Death of Lobster Boy

Grady Stiles Jr. became famous on the carnival circuit as “Lobster Boy”.  Despite his success on stage, his personal life was in shambles.


Written by: Tim Scott

Hosted by: Brandy Herrmann, Chuck Walters, and Tim Scott


Audio engineer and Editor: Thadd Scott


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