Ray grinning in a prison mug shot is truly unusual.

From kurt cobain to martin luther king jr. , see some of history's most famous mugshots and learn why these iconic figures were arrested in the first place.

Among the pics of the budding supermodels are facial tattoos, dodgy teeth and hairstyles.

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Known as “mug shots” (after the british slang word “mug” meaning “face”), these images replaced drawings and descriptions on wanted posters.

More infamously, mugshots have also been used to document the crimes of some of history’s most notorious criminals.

Al capone, america’s most famous gangster, was arrested in 1931 for tax evasion and his mugshot is now one of the most recognizable images from the prohibition era.

Researchers even studied mug shots to determine how physical traits predicted criminal behavior.

And cops don't care if you're having a bad hair day.

A mugshot mayhem the most unforgettable faces in criminal history contrast with competitors craigslist has faced increasing rivals from other digital classifieds sites such as the marketplace on facebook and the online auction site ebay.

Few people posing for a mug shot have david kalb's sunny disposition.

And cops don't care if you're having a bad hair day.

A mugshot mayhem the most unforgettable faces in criminal history contrast with competitors craigslist has faced increasing rivals from other digital classifieds sites such as the marketplace on facebook and the online auction site ebay.

Few people posing for a mug shot have david kalb's sunny disposition.

Ray served 10 years for manslaughter in the late 1890s.

Without further ado, let's delve into the crazy world of criminal madness as we explore the definitive 30 greatest (and probably most ridiculous) mugshots you're likely to ever see (unless.

This gallery of wild west mugshots shows some of the most notorious criminals from the late 1800s and early 1900s, along with details of their daring exploits.

This gallery of wild west mugshots shows some of the most notorious criminals from the late 1800s and early 1900s, along with details of their daring exploits.

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