Swamp people cast ages

While the stars of the History Channel's Swamp People shine a light on the onerous life of the bayou, little has been known about the swamp people themselves.

They're unique for any number of reasons, just one of which is their ability to stand nearly alone on the reality television landscape by retaining some semblance of an air of mystery even as they flourish under the spotlight.

Until now, that is: we've gone to the liberty of digging into behind-the-scenes Swamp People history and rounding up all the deepest, dankest little-known facts you didn't know you were looking for. Whether you're a hardcore fan of the series or simply curious about the stars of the show, we've got you covered—so get ready to sit down for a spell and read up on some of the most jaw-dropping, gator-wrasslin', gumbo-burning stories you've ever laid your dad-gum eyes on.

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R.J. Molinere and Jay Paul Molinere put their hunting skills to the test when they tracked down an an