The Case of Joel Parks
This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Florida to discuss the case of Joel Parks, a 30-year-old disabled man who was thriving in his community. That was until his grandmother, 87-year-old Lillian Parks, decided that Joel was better off dead than alive... all because he was disabled.Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://disability-memorial.org/joel-parkshttps://www.addictioncenter.com/news/2019/10/florida-woman-kills-disabled-grandson-overdose/https://www.bradenton.com/news/local/crime/article235810342.htmlhttps://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/manatee-county/police-bradenton-woman-purposely-gave-grandson-drugs-to-overdose-charged-with-second-degree-murder/https://www.mysuncoast.com/2019/09/26/family-speaks-out-after-police-say-bradenton-disabled-man-is-murdered-by-grandmother/https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-sarasota-manatee/grandma-charged-with-second-degree-murderhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahkim/2019/09/26/87-year-old-murdered-disabled-grandson/https://www.fox13news.com/news/miracle-league-baseball-community-mourns-one-of-its-ownhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article235455952.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2019/09/24/grandmother-admits-to-killing-disabled-grandson-with-drug-overdose-cops/https://www.wkrn.com/news/florida-woman-says-she-killed-disabled-grandson-by-overdose-fearing-no-one-would-care-for-him-after-she-died/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bradenton/name/joel-parks-obituary?id=9233313https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc-YpMxCerA&t=37shttps://www.facebook.com/Ilovemykids07081013161820https://www.facebook.com/toshia.fretzhttps://www.facebook.com/JAFretz1https://rudermanfoundation.org/white_papers/media-coverage-of-the-murder-of-people-with-disabilities-by-their-caregivers/
28 Aug 37min
The Case of Alexis Avila
In January of 2022, a shocking case out of New Mexico stunned the nation. Surveillance cameras captured 18-year-old Alexis Avila tossing her newborn baby into a dumpster... alone, wrapped in a dirty towel, and left for dead. The footage went viral, sparking outrage, heartbreak, and fierce debates about teen pregnancy, mental health, and justice. Miraculously, the infant was later found alive by chance, but the story of how this happened, and what came next, would haunt an entire community. Today, we’re diving deep into the disturbing case of Alexis Avila: the night she abandoned her child, the trial that followed, and the questions that remain about accountability and survival.Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://people.com/crime/mother-who-threw-baby-new-mexico-dumpster-sentenced/https://www.courttv.com/news/alexis-avila-to-be-released-from-prison-pending-appeal/#:~:text=Avila%20was%2018%20when%20she,35%2C%20survived%20the%20incidenthttps://www.koat.com/article/hobbs-new-mexico-alexis-throwing-baby-dumpster-verdict/43754813#:~:text=Police%20said%20a%20group%20of,until%20police%20and%20paramedics%20arrivedhttps://www.kob.com/archive/hobbs-police-group-of-3-people-found-newborn-baby-alive-in-dumpster/https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-mexico-woman-defends-teen-daughter-accused-of-throwing-baby-in-dumpsterhttps://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/teen-father-of-baby-thrown-in-dumpster-releases-statement/https://www.hobbsnews.com/avila-released-from-prison-in-baby-in-dumpster-case/#:~:text=%E2%80%A2%20No%20Weaponshttps://www.kcbd.com/2023/05/01/alexis-avila-speaks-after-receiving-16-years-throwing-newborn-dumpster/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alexis-avila-sentenced-prison-tossing-newborn-baby-trash-dumpster-new-mexico/#:~:text=Jurors%20convicted%C2%A0Alexis%20Avila%2C%2019%2C%20of,health%20disorder%20played%20a%20rolehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/mexico-supreme-court-consider-inmates-225958935.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/state-supreme-court-rule-hobbs-021506740.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ps3DP_GztIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFQRfYfYBfchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7acSLb4V4hw
25 Aug 29min
The Case of Ghislaine Maxwell
She was born into wealth, luxury, and power… But behind the diamonds and designer clothes lurked something truly sinister. Ghislaine Maxwell wasn’t just Epstein’s confidante... She was his enabler, his hunter, and his partner in one of the darkest sex trafficking rings in modern history.In this video, we expose the chilling double life of the so-called “socialite of sin.” From high-society parties to private jets, Maxwell used her charm, influence, and money to lure vulnerable girls into Epstein’s web of abuse. She wasn’t just an accomplice... She was a predator hiding in plain sight.Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://www.facebook.com/victimsrefusesilence/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Giuffrehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mar-a-Lagohttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53268218https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/07/the-fall-of-ghislaine-maxwellhttps://www.courtlistener.com/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article221404845.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/nyregion/ghislaine-maxwell-arrested.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-little-st-james-island/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/epstein-island-jeffrey-sex-crimes-b1851226.htmlhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-03/epstein-s-private-islands-in-virgin-islands-sell-for-60-millionhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/ghislaine-maxwell-appeals-conviction-sentence-sex-trafficking-case-2023-07-11/https://people.com/virginia-giuffre-family-speaks-out-about-her-suicide-at-41-exclusive-11722711https://www.instagram.com/p/DH0vvDKzDvu/https://www.speakoutactreclaim.org/https://nypost.com/2025/04/26/world-news/jeffrey-epstein-victim-virginia-giuffre-wrote-she-was-not-suicidal/https://x.com/VRSVirginiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yURAdqdvb0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLBje7Fiwv4“Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” (Netflix, 2020)“Surviving Jeffrey Epstein” (Lifetime, 2020)“House of Maxwell” (BBC documentary series, 2022)“Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell” by John Preston
21 Aug 29min
The Case of Hershall Creachbaum Jr.
This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Ohio to discuss the case of Hershall Creachbaum Jr, a young boy with cerebral palsy who was beaten to death by his drunken stepfather. But the horror didn’t end there... In a desperate attempt to cover up the murder, the man staged a fake kidnapping and fed investigators a twisted lie. Even more disturbing? CPS had been warned. Reports were made. The bruises were visible. But no one acted.Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article310779555.htmlhttps://www.daytondailynews.com/local/mothers-boyfriend-had-history-of-domestic-violence-charges-before-7-year-old-reported-dead/2ROUL2PETZGX7B4UGKMPPMTXF4/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/autistic-boy-kidnap-death-dayton-ohio-b2790457.htmlhttps://www.daytondailynews.com/local/they-wont-help-us-school-staff-called-children-services-multiple-times-before-boys-death-per-911-calls/CSLIE4OVKVE4PFE7K5TFGSO7UA/https://www.facebook.com/trevor.leet.1/posts/-the-heartbreaking-homicide-of-7-year-old-hershall-creachbaum-jrin-the-early-mor/4017868111762508/https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/wont-help-us-school-staff-140500214.htmlhttps://www.wlwt.com/article/hershall-creachbaum-remains-death-dayton-ashley-johnson/65488010https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2025/07/18/community-members-honor-life-of-hershall-creachbaum-https://www.facebook.com/groups/1646577629368815https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-eLXV2_uKohttps://www.wdtn.com/news/hershall-creachbaum/defendant-in-7-year-olds-death-case-seeks-record-restriction/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WDTN-TV&fbclid=IwY2xjawMDEydleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHilXP3SLVJQMTm9YCeWJAPpTiuDrZVnj9b9Qzka5YCvNeGcVfuaidLRokh8k_aem_vG40r6PRFV5KmRdPvy37Vghttps://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2923.13https://www.facebook.com/michael.kendrick.1238292https://www.facebook.com/ashley.johnson.980052https://www.facebook.com/hurshiie.dvbosshttps://www.facebook.com/missy.creachbaumhttps://www.facebook.com/hurshiie.dvbevst
18 Aug 31min
The Case of Melony Rose Granados
This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Arizona, to discuss the case of Melony Rose Granados, a young girl who lived with her mother, grandmother, and 4 other siblings in a small townhome in Tempe. Melony was born with myoclonic atonic epilepsy and was developmentally delayed. It's said that she had the mental capacity of a 3-year-old. However, when her grandmother, 55-year-old Virginia Lujan couldn't handle Melony's special needs, rather than reach out for help, she allegedly caged her granddaughter... and let her slowly die in her own filth.Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00032-8/abstracthttps://www.google.com/search?q=myoclonic+atonic+epilepsy&rlz=1C1VIQF_enUS1084US1084&oq=Myoclonic+atonic+epilepsy&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgBEAAYgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyCAgDEAAYFhgeMggIBBAAGBYYHjIICAUQABgWGB4yCAgGEAAYFhgeMggIBxAAGBYYHjIICAgQABgWGB4yCAgJEAAYFhge0gEHNDg5ajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://disability-memorial.org/melony-granadoshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/grandmother-charged-in-disabled-teen-s-death-after-13-year-old-was-kept-in-a-cage/ar-AA1xRy0Shttps://scallywagandvagabond.com/2025/01/13-year-old-az-girl-kept-in-cage-grandmother-mom-virginia-lujan-jami-hodges-arrested-after-she-dies/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL7HxRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHi4-tTm-OgLauTMS7kCGwaUTb2kZTLIOyDpvt2QpOUDmm7GhbhhekRrK8WnU_aem_AoheXDqiBgIVeZ-DmFOU2Qhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/E+Carter+Dr+%26+S+Mill+Ave,+Tempe,+AZ+85282/@33.3838971,-111.942326,17.53z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x872b061d59afd5fb:0x1494c8328ce3461!8m2!3d33.3832805!4d-111.9394486!16s%2Fg%2F11f342f7ql?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDczMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3Dhttps://www.fresnobee.com/news/nation-world/national/article299035885.htmlhttps://www.tempe.gov/Home/Components/News/News/18132/1546https://www.facebook.com/jami1416https://www.facebook.com/jami.hodges.5/https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/grandmother-charged-disabled-teens-death-cage-arizonahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwWgscF8IYAhttps://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2025/01/25/tempe-girl-13-died-grandmother-is-now-a-suspect-here-is-what-we-know/77931211007/https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2025/01/25/tempe-girl-13-died-grandmother-is-now-a-suspect-here-is-what-we-know/77931211007/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFMQ6VuNYkd/https://www.facebook.com/groups/661671761602462/posts/1241884413581191/https://www.tempenews.com/news/tempe-grandmother-indicted-in-caged-teen-s-death/article_13835b46-e5aa-11ef-b858-2f2261e1da4c.htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/grandmother-indicted-granddaughter-found-grossly-130329514.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAND4w6r7_1Viuz5CYtp0yRhiVvdSO82Lz9oWWxvWqKs4iqnUDNzOb9oaSCCCUrj6VUkZjnmlD_KyJ_MTm3msXAEF4dq9thmLcC94PoPJWuNeQ5WV2hWs18ILbDTdAFjD4L3kTVhulCnOQdFlWp301fZa3BRW5dSlwisddwNhuyEihttps://www.ahwatukee.com/news/police-probe-caged-tempe-teen-s-death/article_f51454fc-dd03-11ef-99af-0b87d1eb2efa.htmlhttps://maricopacountyattorney.org/DocumentCenter/View/3682/Virginia-Lujan-Indictmenthttps://maricopacountyattorney.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1161https://www.the-sun.com/news/13372620/disabled-girl-abused-death-forced-live-makeshift-caged-bed/https://www.abc15.com/news/crime/mother-grandmother-arrested-in-connection-to-death-of-13-year-old-girlhttps://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/court-docs-reveal-new-details-deadly-tempe-child-abuse-case-crime-fileshttps://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03612.htmhttps://maricopacountyattorney.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1161
14 Aug 28min
The Case of Lori Paige
This week, Drewby and Yergy travel to Florida, to discuss the story of 12-year-old Lori Paige, a beautiful young lady who was living with her father in Tallahassee. On June 3rd, 2023, her father, Andrew Wiley, reported Lori missing to the police. At first, everyone thought that Lori was a runaway as she had a history of leaving home after arguments with her parents. However, almost 2 years later, a discovery on a plantation in southern Georgia changed all of that...Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://www.yahoo.com/news/leon-county-jail-death-andrew-022900711.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKotJbknRWt8hnubSs63W51FEssKJ9J1DLpgd6PZVSY4warkiayHxXg_ygahKj9DG8V-PYDqOLTGGcVhfr7KMuEUJL1BNj2x8yolkeCBlUWktsoYkgY8o9-0z5dnohcyxpBsT_FSHLqowH4KT9reB6cbIdRXiT_mDv_HrvBkIw0Ghttps://www.wctv.tv/2025/06/20/its-dark-ending-questions-remain-after-sudden-death-father-accused-killing-lori-paige/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/04/13/tallahassee-remembers-lori-paige-with-candlelight-vigil/83074790007/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpCtqInrKaQhttps://www.wctv.tv/2025/06/20/its-dark-ending-questions-remain-after-sudden-death-father-accused-killing-lori-paige/https://www.talgov.com/uploads/public/documents/tpd/andrewwiley_pc.pdfhttps://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/04/16/lori-paige-murder-how-tallahassee-police-cracked-the-case/83087002007/https://www.jpmooremortuary.com/obituary/lori-paige/flowershttps://www.wctv.tv/2025/06/23/sexual-assault-was-motive-lori-paiges-murder-state-attorney-says-2/
11 Aug 27min
The Case of Jarrod Tutko Jr.
When police entered the Tutko home, they were met with a scene of unimaginable horror. Jarrod Tutko Jr., a 9-year-old boy with disabilities, had died alone in a locked, filthy room—his body left to decompose for days while his parents continued life as usual. In this video, we uncover the shocking details behind his tragic death, the disturbing neglect he suffered, and the chilling aftermath that stunned the nation...Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://www.reuters.com/article/world/uk/pennsylvania-couple-handed-long-sentences-in-sons-starvation-death-idUSKBN0TZ1LH/https://dauphin.crimewatchpa.com/da/310/post/jarrod-kimberly-tutko-sentenced-lengthy-prison-terms-death-their-9-year-old-sonhttps://www.dauphincounty.gov/docs/default-source/district-attorney/grandjury/report-3---eighth-grand-jury.pdf?sfvrsn=41ab5f5e_1https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dhs/documents/docs/publications/documents/child-fatality_near-fatality-reports/2014/Tutko_Death_080214_C.pdfhttps://dauphin.crimewatchpa.com/da/310/post/five-year-anniversary-death-jarrod-tutko-jrhttps://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/09/coroner_jarrod_tutko_jrs_remai.htmlhttps://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/mother-and-father-of-jarrod-tutko-jr-charged-with-criminal-homicide/521-e2c7ee23-83cb-41cd-8d10-8dd04fafb3f1https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/parents-charged-in-death-of-son-found-in-home/67529/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/08/05/pennsylvania-father-hides-his-9-year-old-sons-death-from-family-for-four-days/https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/coroner-starvation-dehydration-were-factors-in-death-of-jarrod-tutko-jr/521-2ca5cdd2-bcf4-47c7-894f-dab5af83970chttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133772033/jarrod-n-tutko
7 Aug 34min
The Cases of Mateo Harding & Baby Sarah
This week, we’re going to be discussing two unique cases that took place over 1700 miles apart. But as unique as they are, they both share a shocking similarity... Mom decided that the best place for their baby was a dumpster. The saddest part? This happens more often then you might think.Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineJoin Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Instagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM#themiserymachine #podcast #truecrimeSource Materials:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mateo-hardinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/CasesWeFollow/comments/1dz6v1g/letter_to_esperanza_harding_who_murdered_his_poor/https://jailroster.hennepin.us/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086570684819https://lawandcrime.com/crime/about-to-do-something-bad-boyfriend-who-told-killer-mom-to-prove-he-was-the-top-priority-before-she-drowned-infant-in-bathtub-and-threw-him-in-dumpster-learns-fate/https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24474672-esperanza-rae-harding/https://www.hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025/May/trudeau-sentencinghttps://www.hennepinattorney.org/news/news/2025/March/harding-sentencinghttps://www.childrensmn.org/https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/03/13/woman-accused-drowning-baby-hotel-tub-because-she-couldnt-enjoy-her-bath/https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/loved-ones-grieve-baby-who-was-allegedly-drowned-by-mother-discarded-in-dumpster/https://lawandcrime.com/crime/about-to-do-something-bad-boyfriend-who-told-killer-mom-to-prove-he-was-the-top-priority-before-she-drowned-infant-in-bathtub-and-threw-him-in-dumpster-learns-fate/https://lawandcrime.com/crime/woman-and-her-boyfriend-had-sex-in-another-room-after-she-drowned-her-infant-son-police/https://websleuths.com/threads/mn-woman-drowns-7-month-old-baby-for-interrupting-her-bath-discards-body-in-dumpster-march-9-2024.706905/https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/woman-sentenced-to-32-years-for-drowning-infant-son/https://www.fox9.com/news/mother-drowned-baby-bathtub-bloomington-hotel-sentencedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaTwf9ou1kAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbBtj4tPhJYhttps://www.startribune.com/woman-sentenced-for-drowning-her-child-in-hotel-leaving-in-landfill/601233557https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/maintenance-worker-calls-911-finding-baby-dumpster-64114671https://phr.org/our-work/resources/delayed-and-denied-floridas-six-week-abortion-ban/#:~:text=This%20ban%20shifted%20the%20legal,2024%20ballot%20for%20voters'%20consideration.https://www.fox4news.com/news/florida-mother-arrested-for-abandoning-newborn-in-dumpster-deputies-sayhttps://abc13.com/post/mom-accused-of-tossing-newborn-in-florida-dumpster/5296382/https://www.scribd.com/document/409453648/Mother-arrested-for-putting-baby-in-dumpster#downloadhttps://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/deputies-say-mom-admitted-to-throwing-newborn-in-dumpsterhttps://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/judge-confession-may-be-used-against-palm-beach-county-mother-accused-of-dumping-babyhttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/11/why-didnt-she-tell-me-dad-of-abandoned-baby-devastated-stunned/5179283007/https://www3.pbso.org/blotter/index.cfm?nor=1https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/11/why-didnt-she-tell-me-dad-of-abandoned-baby-devastated-stunned/5179283007/https://www.wptv.com/news/palm-beach-county/region-s-palm-beach-county/mother-who-tossed-newborn-baby-girl-in-suburban-boca-raton-dumpster-pleads-guilty
4 Aug 22min
