The British Grindr Killer: Stephen Port - The Police Failed The Victims

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss the 1993 kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Polly Klaas, a young girl who was take from her mother's home in Petaluma, California, during a sleepover with two of her friends. Polly's murder sparked the legislation for California's controversial Three Strikes Act, which was signed into law in 1994, as well as the formation of the Polly Klaas Foundation, a non-profit organization which has helped reunite over 10,000 missing children with their families.  Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Polly_Klaas https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-12-year-old-girl-is-kidnapped https://www.pollyklaas.org/pollys-story/ https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-polly-klaas/amandasedlakhevener https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Polly_Klaas https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/PAGE-ONE-Davis-Cold-Confession-Revealed-2985095.php https://www.deseret.com/1994/5/15/19109038/slumber-party-excitement-turned-to-terror-girls-recall https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-10-20-mn-47799-story.html

26 Dec 202116min

This week, Drewby and Yergy head to the Church and Wellesley in Toronto to discuss the shocking crimes of Bruce MacArthur, a middle aged landscaper and mall Santa, who preyed upon men, in particularly South Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants, whom he had met in Toronto's gay village. We discuss the case with a special focus on the victim' stories, and shine a light on how police could have prevented his murder spree.  Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010%E2%80%932017_Toronto_serial_homicides https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/hunter-what-made-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur-tick https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2021/04/29/true-crime-doc-about-bruce-mcarthur-hints-at-possible-motivation-of-toronto-serial-killer.html?rf https://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/the-bruce-mcarthur-victim-who-no-one-took-seriously-might-have-stopped-a-serial-killer-1.5148167 https://www.oxygen.com/catching-a-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur/serial-killer-week/who-were-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthurs-8 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/13/toronto-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur-police-investigation-report https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/epstein-report-bruce-mcarthur-toronto-police-1.5986451 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMmgMEXjWHc&ab_channel=GlobalNews

20 Dec 202140min

Yergy and Drewby follow back up on the case of Jessica Lurvey and Matthew Schofield, a New Hampshire couple found in separate landfills in different states. We discuss the NH Attorney General's findings, as well as some of the questions that still need answers.  Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.pressherald.com/2021/12/17/engaged-couple-found-dead-in-lewiston-and-n-h-casella-waste-facilities-were-intoxicated/

18 Dec 20218min

Drewby and Yergy are taking an extended stay in Michigan this week to discuss the the tragic case of Cornelius Fredrick, a 16 year old boy that was murdered under the care of Lakeside, a facility for at-risk youth in Kalamazoo, while being restrained by 7 grown men. The offense that warranted the restraint that ended Cornelius's life? Playfully throwing a sandwich at another resident during lunch.  Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/brief-life-cornelius-frederick-warning-signs-missed-teen-s-fatal-n1234660 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6954332-Cornelius-Fredericks-v-Lakeside-Sequel-Civil.html https://www.michiganradio.org/families-community/2021-04-30/one-year-later-whats-changed-and-what-hasnt-since-the-killing-of-cornelius-fredrick https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/01/us/michigan-teen-death-staff-arraigned/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/25/us/teen-restraint-death-staff-charged-michigan-trnd/index.html https://youtu.be/AeFudo0jdt0 https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Cornelius-Fredericks-102035498262813/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2356833151108362/?ref=share https://youtu.be/GHtxLMoNQgc https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010719875251

13 Dec 202121min

Yergy and Drewby bring you a midweek update on the Delphi case out of Indiana - have the police uncovered a new suspect? Or this this just another red herring... Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine 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://heavy.com/news/anthony-shots/ https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/man-behind-anthony_shots-account-charged-for-child-porn-docs-dont-tie-him-to-delphi-case/ https://www.wishtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kegan-Anthony-Kline-PC.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_German https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2021/10/21/james-brian-chadwell-accused-kidnapper-child-molester-expected-plead-guilty/6118368001/

7 Dec 20218min

This week, Drewby & Yergy travel to Detroit to discuss the chilling case of Mitchelle Blair, a mother of 4 who shook the Motor City after the bodies of two of her children were found locked in a chest freezer in her living room during a routine eviction - which turned into anything but routine.  Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine 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://allthatsinteresting.com/mitchelle-blair https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2015/03/26/mom-scalded-son-strangled-daughter-froze-bodies-detroit-report-says/70489682/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/detroit-mom-mitchelle-blair-gets-life-sentence-putting-children-freezer-n393781 https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/03/23/2-years-later-siblings-kids-killed-by-mother/99542748/ https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-kids-sexually-abused-each-other-their-mom-killed-them-as-punishment-87c8bb653795 https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2015/03/surviving_children_say_detroit.html https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/rochelle-riley/2015/04/02/teacher-tried-save-kid-killed-placed-freezer/70866054/

5 Dec 202119min

Drewby and Yergy bring you a midweek special update regarding the positive identification of the Arroyo Grande Jane Doe, who was found deceased in Henderson, Nevada in 1980. Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine 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_Tammy_Terrell https://themorbidlibrary.com/2021/04/30/the-unnamed-arroyo-grande-jane-doe/ https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2020/03/15/jane-arroyo-grande-doe/ https://www.ktnv.com/news/henderson-police-update-cold-case-from-1980-investigation

3 Dec 20218min

Lateche Norris, a beautiful 20 year old TikToker and aspiring tattoo artist from Indiana has gone missing after flying to San Diego just after Halloween to be with her boyfriend, 25 year old Joseph "Joey" Smith. The couple apparently got into another fight on the evening of November 4th. Lateche then called her mother at 5:00 in the morning on November 5th using a stranger’s cell phone. Lateche promised to call back the following day but never did. Cheryl has not heard from her daughter since November 5th and there have been no new posts on Lateche's Facebook page. Family and friends have been unable to reach either Lateche or Joey. Lateche was last seen on November 4th at a 7-11 store at 222 Park Avenue, next door to the downtown San Diego Library. She is 5 foot 8 inches tall, 160lbs, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black leggings, a black sweatshirt, black and white tennis shoes, and was carrying a black and white checkered backpack. If you have any information regarding Lateche's whereabouts, please contact the San Diego Police department at (619) 531-2446, or Cheryl Walker at (765) 422-1600. You can also email FindLateche@gmail.com.   Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/miserymachine 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.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/mother-of-missing-woman-lateche-norris-20-searches-in-san-diego/509-453af064-2df7-4423-8e99-1927accb8dd7 https://nypost.com/2021/11/29/indiana-mom-searches-for-missing-daughter-lateche-norris/ https://www.facebook.com/Lateche-Norris-Missing-San-Diego-California-102261872293733/ https://www.kusi.com/20-year-old-indiana-woman-vanishes-in-san-diego-under-mysterious-circumstances/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/lateche-norris-missing-boyfriend-instagram-b1966498.html https://www.the-sun.com/news/4170072/lateche-norris-disappearance-last-call-missing/ https://www.the-sun.com/news/4175790/lateche-norris-boyfriend-joey-smith-red-flags/

1 Dec 20215min