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Mar 1, 2026 They dig into the wild saga of Scrim, a Houdini terrier who escaped shelters, evaded nets and tranquilizers, and became a city mascot after months on the run. Then they shift to an unsettling update on the Turpin family, covering the 2018 escape, the discovery of chained and malnourished children, and the long aftermath for the siblings.
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Viral Fame Turned Capture Into A Contest
- Scrim's celebrity grew because crowdsourced spotting and constant near-misses created a competitive chase rather than one safe capture.
- People wanted to be the one to catch him, filming sightings and turning capture attempts into a viral contest across New Orleans.
Tranquilizers Failed Until The Final Capture
- Rescuers resorted to tranquilizer darts and net guns after months of failed attempts to catch Scrim.
- A Texas marksman darted him and Scrim ran for seven minutes after a later tranquilizer before finally being secured and treated for multiple injuries.
Scrim Survived Severe Injuries Then Became A Mascot
- After capture vets found abrasions, broken teeth, a lost toenail, infection, fever and two embedded air-pellet bullets.
- Despite surviving extreme conditions and injuries, Scrim became a city mascot with council ceremonies, statues, bobbleheads and murals.