# Criminal Critter Mugshots The Usual Suspects by Andreas Preis is a Classic Lineup of Characters By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-usual-suspects References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/artistes/the-usual-suspects-illustrations-de-andreas-preis/) & [designerpreis](http://www.designerpreis.com/) If there's been a murder and no trace of the killer can be found, then it's time to bring in [the usual suspects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-suspicion). However, this time the men under inspection aren't men at all; they're animals. But don't let that fool you because one of these low-lives is a killer. First on the line is none other than the notorious Bad Frank Lynn, who has been known to sneak out at night and eat a few sheep. Next up is Crazy I. Jones, who runs the [underground casinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-futurism) all across the east coast. Then you have Mad Gerald who was earlier convicted for beating a man to a pulp with a stick of bamboo. Moving on down is El Loco Manu who burned down an office building after losing his job at GEICO. Finally, there is Evil Joe who is a local drug dealer known to move carrots around. The usual suspects have been called in and from here on out, it's just going to have to be [a guessing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmas-of-dark-stories) because these slimeballs aren't going to say a word. Fetch a box of doughnuts lieutenant, because this is going to be a long night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-based Crime Trend:** Opportunities for innovative products, services, or experiences that cater to the animal-based crime trend (e.g. merchandise, themed events, multimedia content) - **Anthropomorphizing Animals Trend:** Opportunities for innovative products, services, or experiences that play on anthropomorphizing animals (e.g. artwork, cartoons, animation) - **Humorous Mugshot Trend:** Opportunities for innovative products, services, or experiences that explore the humorous side of mugshots (e.g. greeting cards, social media campaigns) ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry could capitalize on the trends by creating shows, movies, or games featuring compelling animal characters in criminal situations or making light of the mugshot culture - **Animal-based Industry:** The animal-based industry, which includes livestock, pet care, and zoos, could leverage the anthropomorphizing animals trend by creating immersive experiences or branded merchandise featuring animal characters in human-like situations - **Greeting Card Industry:** The greeting card industry could explore the humorous mugshot trend by creating greeting cards with witty captions or illustration featuring animal characters in mugshots ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat-Themed Crime Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purry-duty.md) - [Mysterious Murder Puzzle Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murdle-volume-1.md) - [Cocktail-Themed Murder Mysteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-rocks.md) - [Crime-Themed Ice Cream Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-case-ice-cream-break-free-case.md) - [Immersive Mystery Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-scene-investigator.md) - [Beauty Crime Mockumentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-criminals.md) - [Fairytale Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairytale-files-interactive-murder-mysteries.md) - [Collectible Plush Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-squishmallows-edition.md) - [Murder Mystery Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-underground.md)