Suffer the Little Children

Suffer the Little Children
Suffer the Little Children

Suffer the Little Children is a podcast focused on giving voices back to victims of child abuse murder and their families. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.

  1. Episode 182: National Children's Alliance (with Teresa Huizar)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 182: National Children's Alliance (with Teresa Huizar)

    The National Children's Alliance (or NCA) is a Washington, D.C.-based network of almost 1,000 Children’s Advocacy Centers (or CACs) across the United States. These centers offer crucial services to children affected by abuse, providing them with a safe space to share their stories and access a diverse team of professionals, from health practitioners to law enforcement. CACs have trained nearly 1.6 million people in child abuse prevention, and last year alone, CACs served over 380,000 children. But with this year’s $600,000 cut to the Victims of Crime Act funding, CACs now face dire challenges. In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with Teresa Huizar, CEO of the NCA, to discuss what these cuts mean for CACs and the vulnerable children who rely on them. We explore how these centers operate, the impact of the funding loss, and various child abuse-related topics. Teresa’s insights emphasize why advocacy and support for these centers have never been more urgent. Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod  Cover photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash. You can also follow the podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod  Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.  By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod.  You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod.  Join my Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support  This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net.  Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711 Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_site Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/  ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.

    54 min
  2. (Re-Release) Episode 141: Cali Anderson

    SEP 28

    (Re-Release) Episode 141: Cali Anderson

    (Today would be Cali's 12th birthday, so I'm re-releasing this episode in her honor.) On May 15, 2018, police responded to a self-storage facility in Sacramento, California, where, in one of the storage units, sat a box containing a blue plastic barrel, inside which was a duffel bag. In that bag were the remains of a small child who appeared to have been dead for at least two weeks. Police tracked down the couple who left the box in the storage unit, Tyler and Averyauna Anderson of Reno, Nevada, and arrested them for the murder of Tyler’s five-year-old daughter, Cali. This is the story of a little girl whose stepmother hated her so much that she kept Cali handcuffed in a dog crate in the bathroom and slowly, over the course of several years, starved the little girl to death. It’s also the story of a man who doesn’t deserve the title of “father,” because he did absolutely nothing to protect his own daughter. This is the horrific story of Cali Anderson. Links discussed in this episode: Explore With Us documentary, 16 Pounds At 5 Years Old: The Sickening Case of Cali Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFUcRn00sPc  Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod  You can also follow the podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod  Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.  By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod.  You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod.  Join my Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support  This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net.  Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711 Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_site Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/  ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.

    1h 3m
  3. Episode 181: Vayda Vasquez

    SEP 19

    Episode 181: Vayda Vasquez

    When Vayda Vasquez was a month away from turning two, her custodial maternal grandma trusted her overnight with a long-time family friend, Kellie Barthel. The following morning, after several 911 calls from Kellie’s residence in Stanton, Michigan, police responded and found little Vayda unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the scene. This is the story of a sweet, happy little girl who loved dancing, “Baby Shark,” and listening to her mommy sing. It’s also the story of a woman who valued her meth and alcohol cravings over the life of a joyful, much-loved toddler.  Also in this episode, you’ll hear from Vayda’s mom, Danielle Maybee, who has turned her life around in the four years since Vayda’s death. Dani and I had a candid, honest conversation about Vayda’s life, her death, and the memories she left behind. This is the heartbreaking story of Vayda Vasquez. Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod  You can also follow the podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod  Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.  By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod.  You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod.  Join my Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support  This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net.  Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711 Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_site Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/  ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.

    1h 14m
  4. Episode 180: The West Memphis Three (An Interview with Dan Stidham)

    AUG 25

    Episode 180: The West Memphis Three (An Interview with Dan Stidham)

    On the evening of May 5, 1993, three eight-year-old boys—Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers—went missing in West Memphis, Arkansas. The next day, in a nearby wooded area, the boys were found brutally murdered, bound, and submerged in a drainage ditch. The horrific nature of the crime shocked the community, and police quickly arrested three local teenagers—Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley—based on a coerced false confession, no solid evidence, and Satanic panic. This is the story of three innocent children whose lives were stolen in an unspeakable act of violence. It’s also the story of three wrongfully convicted teenagers who spent 18 years in prison, one of them on death row, for a crime they didn’t commit—the victims of a flawed justice system and a community in the grip of fear. In today’s episode, I’m honored to discuss a case that has gripped me for many years with the one man who has been involved since the beginning: Jessie Misskelley’s original defense attorney, case advocate, and author of the recent book, A Harvest of Innocence: Judge Dan Stidham. This is our discussion about his book and the tragic case of the West Memphis Three. A Harvest of Innocence by Dan Stidham on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Harvest-Innocence-Untold-Memphis-Murder/dp/B0CMYZ2BT7 Judge Stidham’s website: https://www.danstidham.com Email Judge Stidham with information about the case: harvestofinnocence@outlook.comTruth & Justice with Bob Ruff podcast: https://www.truthandjusticepod.com Paradise Lost documentary series: https://www.max.com/shows/paradise-lost/d509d74f-3c01-4367-9a42-a3aece5de4c9 The Forgotten West Memphis Three docuseries: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12092348/ West of Memphis documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2130321/ Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod  You can also follow the podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod  Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.  By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod.  You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod.  Join my Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support  This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net.  Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711 Google Podcasts:...

    1h 44m
  5. Episode 179: Jonathan Carey (Part 3)

    AUG 16

    Episode 179: Jonathan Carey (Part 3)

    Over the past two episodes, I told you the story of non-verbal, autistic 13-year-old Jonathan Carey, who was smothered to death in 2007. His killer was a care worker from a facility for people with developmental disabilities. How could something like this happen? In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with Jonathan’s father, Michael Carey, who has spent the last 17 years pushing for a massive overhaul of New York State’s mental health system as well as legislature to help protect others with developmental disabilities.  This is part three of the mind-boggling story of Jonathan Carey. Form letter to print and send: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VogzAAW9Kh1by2-IDOgN94ZI73-BxyxZ/view?usp=sharing “Prevalence of Violence”: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/prevalence-of-violenceArticle about sexual predator Stephen DeProspero: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2017/02/20/predators-dream-ny-pays-3m-family-molested-boy/98154714/ Article about whistleblower Jeffrey Monsour: https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2017/11/opwdd-whistleblower-asks-workers-to-speak-up/ “Jane Lynch” affidavit (“coherent oversight scheme”): https://drive.google.com/file/d/17vYWA2DY_HqwIluGcyyadExmDqckjRHh/view?usp=sharing Jonathan’s Law: http://jonathanslaw.com Jonathan Carey Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanCareyFoundation New York Times Abused and Used series: https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/nyregion/abused-and-used-series-page.htmlSpotlight movie (2015): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/ Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod  You can also follow the podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod  Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.  By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod.  You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod.  Join my Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support  This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net.  Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711 Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_site Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/  ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.

    1h 50m
  6. Episode 178: Jonathan Carey (Part 2)

    JUL 31

    Episode 178: Jonathan Carey (Part 2)

    In the last episode, I told you the story of Jonathan Carey, a non-verbal, autistic boy whose parents had no choice but to send him to a second residential program after he suffered abuse and torture at the first one he attended. At age 13, Jonathan was restrained and suffocated to death by Developmental Aide Edwin Tirado. In this episode, I’ll continue Jonathan’s story where I left off, and I’ll tell you about the Careys’ continued fight to change the system that tragically took their son from them. This is the story of how a boy’s horrific, preventable death has triggered some—but not enough—changes in the way New York State cares for people with developmental disabilities. This is part two of the mind-boggling story of Jonathan Carey. Jonathan’s Law: http://jonathanslaw.comJonathan Carey Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanCareyFoundationNew York Times Abused and Used series: https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/interactive/nyregion/abused-and-used-series-page.html  Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod  You can also follow the podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod  Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.  By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod.  You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod.  Join my Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support  This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net.  Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711 Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_site Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/  ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.

    57 min
  7. SUMMER COLLAB | Hot Pursuit: Episode 2

    JUL 27

    SUMMER COLLAB | Hot Pursuit: Episode 2

    (Laine here! This is part 2/2 of a collab I participated in. I hope you'll give it a listen!) Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching summer months, and highlight cold cases that desperately need some heating up. From heart-pounding pursuits to stories of perseverance and determination, this collaborative effort aims to shed light on cases that have captivated the public’s imagination and those that need your attention now more than ever.  In episode 2 you’ll hear from the following podcasters (in order); if you enjoy listening, please check out their podcasts by clicking their link below: The Dark Oak Podcast The Dark Oak | Podcast on Spotify thedarkoak.com Key to the Case  https://linktr.ee/keytothecase True Crime Creepers  https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepers Vintage Homicide  https://linktr.ee/vintagehomicidepodcast Excuse Me, That’s Illegal   www.linktr.ee/excusemethatsillegal.pod Beyond the Rainbow   https://beyondtherainbowpodcast.com Murder and Mimosas  https://linktr.ee/murder.mimosas.pod?utm_source=linktree_admin_share Coffee and Cases   https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases  Method and Madness   Method & Madness Podcast (methodandmadnesspodcast.com) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.

    1h 48m
  8. SUMMER COLLAB | Hot Pursuit: Episode 1

    JUL 27

    SUMMER COLLAB | Hot Pursuit: Episode 1

    (Laine here! This is a collab I participated in. I hope you'll give it a listen!) Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching summer months, and highlight cold cases that desperately need some heating up. From heart-pounding pursuits to stories of perseverance and determination, this collaborative effort aims to shed light on cases that have captivated the public’s imagination and those that need your attention now more than ever.  In episode 1 you’ll hear from the following podcasters (in order); if you enjoy listening, please check out their podcasts by clicking their link below: Fresh Hell   https://freshhellpodcast.com/ The Trail Went Cold   https://www.trailwentcold.com/ Suffer the Little Children  https://linktr.ee/stlcpod Music City 911 https://musiccity911.com/  Already Gone  https://www.instagram.com/alreadygonepod/ Sirens: A Southern True Crime Podcast   Https://bit.ly/TheSirensNetwork  Www.thesirenspodcast.com Everything Scary   https://linktr.ee/everythingscary  Private Dicks   https://linktr.ee/privatedicks Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.

    1h 44m
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Suffer the Little Children is a podcast focused on giving voices back to victims of child abuse murder and their families. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support.

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