Welcome to the unsettling world of the 10 gross cases that have left neighborhoods bewildered, pool owners horrified, and police baffled. While serial killers dominate headlines, these fecal felons have taken public defecation to a new, nauseating level. From swimming pools to bustling parking lots, each offender left a literal mess in places meant for fun and relaxation. Below you’ll find a countdown of the most notorious serial poopers, complete with vivid details, legal outcomes, and the occasional baffling excuse. Buckle up, keep your nose clipped, and prepare for a deep dive into the dank side of human behavior.
10 The Pool Pooper Of Michigan
Imagine a scorching summer day in Macomb County, Michigan, when you finally slip into the local community pool to cool off after a grueling workweek. The water glistens, kids splash, and you’re ready to relax—until a strange, brown object drifts toward you, bobbing like a misplaced candy bar. That unsettling surprise turned out to be a real-life nightmare in the summer of 2019, when an anonymous miscreant chose a subdivision’s swimming pool as his personal restroom.
The incident first surfaced when the board president of the Buckingham Recreational Facilities Association drafted a memo denouncing the unknown individual who repeatedly defecated in the pool near 23 Mile Road. The memo highlighted multiple pool closures, costly clean‑ups, and growing community outrage. Eventually, a surveillance camera captured the perpetrator in the act, leading to the identification of a community member who was promptly banned for the remainder of the season. The offender’s name remains undisclosed, suggesting a possible minor status.
9 Holly Malone, The Serial Pooper Of Simsbury
Holly Malone’s mug shot tells the whole story: a mix of embarrassment and notoriety. In the fall of 2017, police in East Granby, Connecticut, linked Malone, a 43‑year‑old resident, to a spate of unsavory deposits in a quiet cul‑de‑sac on Kirkstone Drive. The first incident, reported on November 7, involved a fresh pile of excrement in the middle of the street, accompanied by a roll of toilet paper left as a twisted calling card.
Just nine days later, another brown surprise appeared, and a third on December 5, this time captured on a security camera that recorded Malone’s vehicle arriving at the scene. The police arrested her in February 2018 during an unrelated traffic stop. When questioned, Malone claimed she was unable to reach a bathroom in time, citing a dairy‑induced gastrointestinal upset due to lactose intolerance. She publicly apologized for her “stupidity,” acknowledging the community’s disgust.
8 The Parking Lot Pooper
January 2020 brought a fresh wave of outrage to Natick, Massachusetts, when 51‑year‑old Andrea Grocer of Ashland was apprehended for repeatedly leaving her waste in the parking lot of the Natick Outdoor Store. Initially, store staff suspected an animal, but the discovery of toilet paper at the scene forced a different conclusion: a human was behind the mess.
Police set up a stakeout and observed a 2018 Lincoln MKX pull into the lot at around 7 a.m. Confronted by an officer, Grocer defended herself by citing irritable bowel syndrome. Yet witnesses noted that her vehicle lingered for ten minutes before the alleged act, raising doubts about the “just‑in‑time” excuse. Adding to the mystery, Grocer worked as a live‑in nanny a few blocks away, with easy access to a functional bathroom, leaving the community to wonder why she chose the store’s lot as her personal latrine.
7 Brisbane’s Poo Jogger
When you think of Australia’s pristine suburbs, you don’t expect a nightly parade of poop, yet Brisbane’s Greenslopes suburb experienced exactly that between 2017 and 2018. The culprit, dubbed the “Poo Jogger,” turned out to be 64‑year‑old Andrew Douglas Macintosh, a senior executive with the Aveo Group and a board member of Inclusive Brisbane.
Residents, fed up with finding fresh feces on their lawns, installed a night‑vision camera equipped with motion sensors near the most frequently targeted spot. The camera captured a jogger following the same route each night, eventually revealing Macintosh’s identity. He faced a public nuisance charge, was fined $378, and lost his executive position—all because he preferred to relieve himself on the street rather than seek a bathroom.
6 The Bowel Movement Bandit
Akron, Ohio, may be known for LeBron James, but the city also endured a less celebrated menace: the “Bowel Movement Bandit.” From 2012 to 2015, this anonymous pooper targeted at least 19 vehicles in the Kenmore neighborhood, leaving unsightly deposits on cars, front yards, and even children’s toys.
A vigilant resident set up a time‑lapse camera, capturing the bandit’s face as he repeatedly defecated on a family’s vehicle—prompting a bewildered father to ask his son, “Who do you have mad at you?” The bandit’s actions stirred tension among neighbors, with accusations flying and community trust eroding. Despite the clear visual evidence, the perpetrator’s identity remains unknown, and the bandit appears to have vanished after 2015, leaving the neighborhood free of fresh reports.
5 The Staten Island Serial Pooper
Staten Island’s Eltingville neighborhood became the unlikely backdrop for a bizarre public‑defecation saga. In July 2019, 48‑year‑old Andrea Rosenblum went public, pleading for help as an unidentified man repeatedly pooped outside her home after midnight. Police admitted they could do little to stop the nocturnal nuisance.
Determined, Rosenblum installed a security camera, catching a red‑assed man carrying two bags and wearing the same outfit on both July 13 and July 17. The pooper would drop his trousers, deposit his waste, and flee into the night. Despite the clear footage, the identity of the perpetrator remains a mystery, leaving Rosenblum and her two children—aged 12 and 9—still on the lookout for the elusive “poop‑tormentor.”
4 The Pool Pooper Of Lincoln, Nebraska
From Michigan’s lakes to Nebraska’s heartland, swimming pools seem to attract a certain breed of mischief‑maker. In September 2019, the Eastridge Pool in Lincoln posted a security video showing an unidentified woman defecating near the concession stand. The incident unfolded in broad daylight, adding to a five‑year saga of stray feces that began in 2013.
The footage offered a breakthrough, yet the pooper’s image failed to deter future offenses. Pool manager Ryan Rieker expressed frustration, noting that despite the surveillance, the culprit continued to strike. The community hopes that widespread media exposure will finally push the offender into hiding—or at least compel her to use a proper restroom.
3 The Mad Pooper
Colorado Springs witnessed its own bizarre episode in 2017 when a slim female jogger—dubbed the “Mad Pooper”—targeted the Budde family’s front yard. Over seven weeks, she left a fresh pile of poop on their lawn once a week, prompting bewildered laughter from the family and consternation from the police. Sergeant Johnathan Sharketti admitted he’d never encountered such a case, calling it “uncharted territory.”
The incident garnered international attention, even prompting Charmin to offer a year’s supply of toilet paper in exchange for the pooper’s surrender. Later, a YouTube video surfaced featuring a man claiming to represent a woman named “Shirley,” apologizing on her behalf and attributing her actions to a traumatic brain injury that caused uncontrollable bowel movements. The video demanded removal of all other footage, citing constitutional protection. After the video’s removal, the Mad Pooper vanished from public view.
2 Mr. Poop
Tokyo’s bustling Akihabara district, renowned for its neon lights and orderly crowds, faced a baffling series of incidents involving a man known only as “Mr. Poop.” Police reports indicate that, between 2019’s summer months, he left fecal deposits at least ten times across four distinct locations: a gap between a building and a model‑train store, outside a restaurant, the entrance of an office building, and the base of a utility pole.
Eyewitnesses described him as a man in his thirties, wearing black trousers and a blue backpack. His actions prompted local businesses to erect warning signs, and legal experts, such as television‑appearing lawyer Hideo Yamada, suggested he could face charges for business disruption. Despite being caught in the act, Mr. Poop fled each time, leaving the community to grapple with his inexplicable defilement of public spaces.
1 The Super Pooper
At the pinnacle of this grotesque leaderboard sits New Jersey’s “Super Pooper,” a.k.a. the “Pooperintendent.” In May 2018, 42‑year‑old Thomas Tramaglini, then superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools, was arrested after being caught on surveillance footage pooping beneath the bleachers at Holmdel High School’s football field and track.
Tramaglini, who lived just under five kilometers from the school, claimed the act was driven by runner’s diarrhea—a medical condition that forces urgent bowel movements during exercise. He pleaded guilty to a single public‑defecation charge, paying a $500 fine, while other charges were dropped. The scandal forced him onto paid leave, later culminating in resignation. He received a $100,000 severance despite a $147,504 annual salary, and even sued the Holmdel Police Department over the release of his mugshot—a lawsuit that was ultimately dismissed.
His story rippled through national media, sparking debates about privacy, public health, and the limits of personal accountability. The “Super Pooper” remains a cautionary tale for anyone who thinks a quick jog can excuse a public mess.