The Misery Machine

This week, Drewby and Yergy focus on the tragic case of young Gabriel Fernandez, whom you may remember from the heart wrenching Netflix docuseries "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez." We examine how a little boy that was loved by his extended family was failed by the Department of Children and Family Services, which tragically resulted in his death in less than a year, after his biological mother and her boyfriend were awarded sole custody.

Breaking News: Yergy and Drewby touch on new developments in the case of Crystal Rogers - a mom from Kentucky that went missing in 2015. PLEASE DIRECT ANY INFORMATION TO: FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI or https://www.crystalrogerstaskforce.com/

In continuing with our coverage of child deaths in each state, this week, Drewby and Yergy travel to Massachusetts to discuss the cases of Bella Bond and Jeremiah Oliver, two young children who were murdered at the hands of their own mothers, and their mother's significant others - despite child protective services being involved with both families.  A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharingLevi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Bella_Bond https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/11/11/jeremiah-olivers-killer-still-walking-free/ https://www.boston25news.com/news/timeline-the-case-of-missing-5yearold-boy-jeremiah-oliver/141817125/ https://www.cnn.com/2014/04/19/us/massachusetts-child-body-found/index.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeremiah-oliver-identified-as-dead-boy-found-off-massachusetts-highway/ https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2021/04/18/seven-years-later-still-no-justice-for-jeremiah-oliver/

Continuing our coverage of child deaths and CPS failings, Drewby and Yergy this week journey to Ohio to discuss three extremely shocking cases of child abuse - one of which could result in a death penalty conviction.

You asked - we listened. This week, Drewby and Yergy venture back to the state of Indiana to discuss the mystery surrounding the deaths of sisters Kionnie, Kerriele, Keyara and Keyana, also known as "The Flora Four" who died in a house fire that some speculate wasn't an accident. We also touch on the phenomena of "Missing White Woman Syndrome" and how it may apply to the Flora Fire case. We review the tragic deaths of cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins, and the striking similarities between their case and the case of Abby Williams and Liberty German. Finally, we close this episode with an update Brian Chadwell.

This week, Drewby and Yergy travel to rural Tennessee to discuss the highly requested case of Summer Wells, a 5 year old girl that recently went missing from her home in Hawkins County.

This week, Drewy and Yergy take a trip down to Hawaii to discuss the unsolved murder of 19 year old Lisa Au, and the "killer cop" panic that plagued the island of Oahu in it's aftermath.

This week, Drewby and Yergy travel to the Sumatra region of Indonesia to talk not about the coffee the island nation is known for, but of a very little known murderer with sinister ambitions to become an all powerful shaman.

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss a rash of tragic child deaths in Maine that have occurred recently in the Bangor area over the past month. Why is this happening??? To report suspected child abuse and/or neglect call Intake 1-800-452-1999, if you are deaf or hard of hearing call 711 (Maine Relay). https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/reporting-suspected-child-abuse-and-neglect A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharingLevi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://bangordailynews.com/2021/06/24/news/midcoast/stockton-springs-boy-had-fractured-spine-brain-bleed-at-time-of-death-police-say/ https://bangordailynews.com/2021/06/23/news/midcoast/stockton-springs-woman-arrested-in-death-of-3-year-old-son/ https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/missing-child-windham-maine-police-searching-for-4-year-old-boy/97-e39a7ad0-78a1-4e3d-abfc-2401a58e3d95  

This week, Yergy and Drewby head to St. Petersburg, Russia on the suggestion of our friend and patron Patricia, to explore the grizzly case of Tamara Samsonova - an unlikely murderess and possible cannibal. Email us if you'd like to request a future episode. Special priority to patrons! A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharingLevi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamara_Samsonova https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/samsonova-tamara.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Hotel_Europe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenazepam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivier_salad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_Yagahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M9LT8-WIvU&t=943s&ab_channel=TheCasualCriminalist https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3254501/I-ll-cut-pieces-throw-dogs-Don-t-make-angry-Former-friend-reveals-chilling-encounter-Russian-Granny-Ripper-hinted-d-killed-mother-law-12-others.html

In honor of Pride Month, this week, Drewby and Yergy take a trip to Nebraska to discuss the 1993 killing of Brandon Teena, a young transman and subject of the 1999 film "Boys Don't Cry," and mother Lisa Lambert, and Philip DeVine, a 22 year old black man that was completely erased from the movie. In addition, we discuss how the film didn't age well to the point of being considered transphobic by some folks.  Thank you to Bailey and Floss/Pugsunset1 for your episode suggestion. Thank you to our Patrons for reviewing this episode and providing invaluable feedback. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharingLevi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Teena https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/12/two-decades-after-brandon-teenas-murder-a-look-back-at-falls-city/282738/ https://www.piusx.net/   Film: Boys Don't Cry The Brandon Teena Story  

In light of Pride Month, Yergy and Drewby travel to the Barking district of East London, UK, to discuss the case of a serial killer that targeted young gay men on various dating platforms, only to have the authorities brush their cases under the rug and ignore deaths that were very clearly linked.  A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharingLevi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Port https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-38102454 https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/stephen-port-serial-killer https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/port-stephen.htm https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2245695/stephen-port-grindr-serial-killer-victims-appeal/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jul/10/inquest-into-stephen-ports-victims-set-to-begin-in-new-year https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/stephen-port https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/01/13/grindr-killer-stephen-port-inquests-victims-delayed/https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/09/helped-create-grindr-serial-killer-murdering-victim/

This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Indiana and respond to some of your comments regarding James Brian Chadwell, the social media witch hunt regarding the Delphi case, and a few new cases from the area that you, the listeners, submitted to us for review.  A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharingLevi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.wlfi.com/content/news/Affidavit--574562811.html https://www.wlfi.com/content/news/Quadruple-homicide-suspect-escaped-electronic-monitoring-in-Lafayette-574555481.html https://www.wlfi.com/content/news/Man-connected-to-quadruple-murder-arrested-in-Lafayette-574549141.html https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/03/sarah-zent-fort-wayne-tippeccanoe-county-cohen-bennett-hancz-barron/7530808002/ https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/03/sarah-zent-fort-wayne-tippeccanoe-county-cohen-bennett-hancz-barron/7530808002/ https://www.reddit.com/r/LibbyandAbby/comments/n1n507/he_had_the_tattoo_before_2017_posted_in_march_of/ https://meaww.com/does-james-chadwell-have-delphi-snapchat-murder-victims-tattoos-arm-liberty-german-abigail-williams https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/peru-indiana-triple-murder-victims-jessica-sizemore-jessie-hall-rae-lynn/531-ffe18e17-707a-4c01-9845-4481ec1f29e3 https://fox59.com/news/brookston-man-arrested-in-connection-with-triple-slayings-in-miami-county/ https://www.newsbug.info/monticello_herald_journal/news/crime/brookston-man-pleads-not-guilty-in-peru-triple-homicide/article_0eb3d6c3-9692-5037-891d-1ea321637043.html https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/delphi-indiana-a-look-at-the-property-where-the-bodies-of-two-missing-teen-girls-were-found https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/carroll-county/call-6-man-who-owns-property-where-delphi-teens-were-found-released-on-home-detention https://cbs4indy.com/news/property-owner-talks-about-discovery-of-missing-delphi-teens-bodies/ https://nypost.com/2021/06/03/mom-3-toddlers-idd-as-victims-of-gruesome-indiana-homicide/

This week, we go back to our roots in Lewiston, Maine, to discuss an extremely tragic case that occurred in the fall 2007 at Affiliated Computer Service - where Yergy and Drewby first met and worked for years. When Donna Paradis, a pregnant mother of two was offered an affordable used car from her coworker Richard Dwyer, the gesture seemed like a godsend. But this seemingly kind gesture soon turned into a nightmare that rocked the city of Lewiston, and Affiliated Computer Services to it's core.  A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharingLevi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=2328.10;wap2 http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=2328.0 https://www.sunjournal.com/2007/11/18/donna-j-paradis/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22969944/donna-j-paradis https://caselaw.findlaw.com/me-supreme-judicial-court/1499381.html https://www.facebook.com/296513501617/posts/-estate-of-murdered-pregnant-woman-sues-employerthe-estate-of-donna-paradis-who-/122662697746640/

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss the tragic story of Elisa Izquierdo, a 6 year old girl that was failed by New York State's Child Protective Services after the tragic death of her loving father. Elisa could have had a bright future after finding  a royal benefactor - but sadly this Cinderella story wasn't meant to be. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Adoption Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/d658a3a7 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Join Our Street Team! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HfRUPQhB6LOqVupZm92OdV5rLDQcIMpHudmUZwt0C24/edit?usp=sharing Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elisa_Izquierdo https://apnews.com/article/9bd3a89224a2297d1241a9075e75878c https://www.newsweek.com/death-little-elisa-180258 https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lopez-awilda.htm https://morbidology.com/the-shameful-death-of-elisa-izquierdo/ https://medium.com/@grantbjork92/abuse-and-murder-of-6-year-old-elisa-izquierdo-murderstation-a06a811c2112 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13940948/elisa-izquierdo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28531393/gustavo-izquierdo https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/29/nyregion/nys-evades-requirement-for-disclosure-on-childrens-deaths.html https://tulsaworld.com/archive/even-a-prince-cant-save-girl-from-abusive-mother/article_ef0245d0-22bd-5d59-a4a4-17b74f4c3acc.html https://peoplepill.com/people/elisa-izquierdo