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A&E investigates a strange turn in the history of an already bizarre town in City Confidential: Gibsonton. Known for its proximity to Ringling Brothers Circus headquarters, the Florida community houses its share of characters. Among them, Lobster Boy stands out. Grady Stiles was born with a genetic disorder that paralyzed him and made his hands claw-like. As a result, he was given an obvious nickname which he exploited in the freak show. While Stiles cashed in on his disorder, he also passed it along to his children. He was known as a less than kind father, often hitting and verbally abusing his family. It was this relentless cruelty that eventually led to his demise. Lobster Boy turned up dead one winter night in 1992 and his own wife and stepson were to blame. A&E relives this disturbing case of one clan's deadly dysfunction.