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Pep (c. 1923 – 1930) was a black Labrador Retriever who was falsely accused of murdering a cat. On August 31, 1924, Pep was sent to the Eastern State Penitentiary where he received inmate number C-2559 and had his mugshot and paw prints taken.
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Podcast episodes
- TAKE IT OR LEAVITT! PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 270, 14 August)PEP with Chas and Dr Dave · 2026
- A BIG FRACKIN' DEAL! PEP with Chas & Jared Mondschein (Ep 274, 9 September)PEP with Chas and Dr Dave · 2026
- Pep Talk with Sid Pepper & Watko Episode 10 - Sid's Political Career, Nigel Farage and Happy MansfieldPep Talk with Sid Pepper & Watko · 2026
- HONEY POTTER AND THE HALF-WIT PRINCE! PEP with Chas & Dr Dave (Ep 285, 13 November)PEP with Chas and Dr Dave · 2026
- 214_Pep's Show Boys Selection by Essentia [FREE DOWNLOAD]Pep's Show Boys Selection by Essentia · 2019
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