Episode 5: Thomas Valva (Part 1)
An 8-year-old Long Island boy with autism dies of hypothermia after spending the night in the unheated garage of his family home. His NYPD officer father and the man’s fiancee are arrested for his murder. Only then do the years of abuse the little boy endured come to light, meticulously documented by his mother, who continues to fight for justice for her precious Tommy and his two surviving brothers. This is the tragic story of Thomas Valva. (Part 1 of 2)Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram. You can also follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest. Visit the podcast's web page at sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. Become a patron to access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive show merch!This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Laine. Thomas’s story was originally covered on Suffer the Little Children Blog.Music for this episode was created by Laine using sounds from AudioJungle.com. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening platform.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.If you see something, say something. https://childhelp.org
24 Mar 202041min
Episode 3: Zymere Perkins
In September of 2016, Geraldine Perkins ran into the ER at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital in New York City, carrying the lifeless body of her 6-year-old son, Zymere. She told medical staff that Zymere had fallen off his bed. The truth that was eventually revealed was darker than anyone could have imagined.Zymere had been beaten to death by his mother's boyfriend, Rysheim Smith, using a splintered broomstick and a shower rod, and this was far from the first time Zymere had suffered at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend. Zymere’s murder highlighted many of the shortcomings of New York City’s Administration of Children’s Services (ACS).Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram. You can also follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest. Visit the podcast's web page at sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. Become a patron to access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive show merch!This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Laine. Zymere’s story was originally covered on Suffer the Little Children Blog.Music for this episode was created by Laine using sounds from AudioJungle.com. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening platform.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.If you see something, say something. https://childhelp.org
10 Mar 202033min
Episode 2: Dylan Groves
Dylan James Groves was born on January 10, 2019 with illicit drugs in his system. 153 days later, his tiny body was recovered from the bottom of a well about two miles from his family's trailer home in Otway, Ohio. Dylan's story illustrates the havoc drug addiction wreaks on families and exemplifies why the health and safety of the child needs to be considered more important than the state's blind drive for family reunification.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.If you see something, say something. https://childhelp.org
3 Mar 202051min
Episode 1: AJ Freund
*Note: The original version of episode 1 has been replaced with Episode 123: AJ Freund (Mega-Episode).On April 18, 2019, Drew Freund and JoAnn Cunningham of Crystal Lake, Illinois reported their 5-year-old son, AJ, missing. Almost immediately, their story began to unravel, and six days later, little AJ's brutal fate was revealed. AJ's story is a tragic example of why large-scale changes must be made to protect our nation's most vulnerable children.Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram. You can also follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest. Visit the podcast's web page at sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. Become a patron to access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive show merch!This podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Laine. AJ's story was originally covered on Suffer the Little Children Blog.Music for this episode was created by Laine using sounds from AudioJungle.com. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast listening platform.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.If you see something, say something. https://childhelp.org
25 Feb 20202h 41min
Trailer
Suffer the Little Children is a true crime podcast giving voices back to the victims of child abuse and shining a harsh light on the parents, guardians, and caretakers who silenced them.Each week, your host, Laine, will dive deep into a different case of child abuse that resulted in either death or serious injury. Calling attention to these tragic stories can lead to positive changes in the systems designed to protect children. These kids deserve to have their stories told and their voices heard.Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children today. First episode coming soon!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.If you see something, say something. https://childhelp.org
13 Feb 20201min
