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The Misery Machine

The Misery Machine

There’s a problem with True Crime. Creators idolize perpetrators, shame victims, or are completely checked out on cases while they focus on other things. However, we can’t forget there are victims who lost their lives and families who are still grieving to this day. Furthermore, many True Crime outlets spend their time focusing on themselves or rambling, instead of getting right to the facts of the case. We hear you, this is frustrating. The Misery Machine focuses on cases the media fails to

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05:15

URGENT: Lateche Norris Missing - Just as Important as...

The Misery Machine ·

2021/12/01

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

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15:06

Why Are New York Parents Killing Their Kids?

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2021/11/28

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss two tragic cases out of New York City in which two girls, Nadine Lockwood and Nixzmary Brown, were systematically abused and starved. Despite DHHS involvement, both young girls died at the hands of those who were supposed to be caring for them. 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

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05:44

PLEASE HELP: There is Nothing More I Can Do For the...

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2021/11/25

Ludger Belanger has been missing 46 years - please help us bring him home for his family. Ludger lived in Washington, Maine with his wife Linda at the time of his disappearance. Ludger was allegedly murdered for a deer he had shot to help feed his family for the winter. His disappearance is still unsolved. They had three daughters - Michelle, Traci, and Angel, whom was only four months old. Our episode from last year on Ludger's case goes into much more detail about the circumstances surrounding

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16:59

Operation Bada Bing: What The Hell Is Going On In...

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2021/11/21

This week, Yergy and Drewby discuss Operation Bada Bing, a child exploitation bust in Vermont that netted 8 local men - but what the police found on a nurse's computer shocked even the most seasoned authorities and launched an international manhunt. To report online exploitation of children, use the electronic Cyber Tip Line at https://report.cybertip.org/ or call 1-800-843-5678 A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page:

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20:07

Why Are Maine Parents STILL Killing Their Kids?

The Misery Machine ·

2021/11/14

This week, Yergy and Drewby review two new cases of child neglect and death in Maine, and provide you with an update on the three cases from our first Maine Child Deaths story from June. 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). A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased

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08:55

The Real Life ”Paid in Full” - Alpo Martinez Hiding...

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2021/11/12

Today, Yergy and Drewby discuss a drug kingpin that was hiding out in our home city of Lewiston, Maine after being placed in witness protection - but was he really hiding out? A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! 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

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09:48

The Walker County Jane Doe Unmasked: The Murder of...

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2021/11/10

Drewby and Yergy bring you breaking news as to the identity of The Walker County Jane Doe, who went nameless for over four decades - as well as bring you background on her case if you are unfamiliar. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! 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

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02:23:10

He Oversaw Two Murderers? The Vin and Sori ACS Call...

The Misery Machine ·

2021/11/08

Vin and Sori are one of the leading music review channels, but did you know Vin used to be our boss? He was present as a supervisor and later an operations manager at Affiliated Computer Services during the Donna Paradis case and the Christiana Fesmire case respectively. Watch until the end to get the full behind the scenes of what went on at our call center during these times. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page:

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09:38

Found in Separate Landfills: The Mysterious Deaths of...

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2021/11/05

This week, Drewby and Yergy share some breaking news that was originally shared with us in our private Facebook group. On September 21st, a body was recovered from Casella Waste Systems in Lewiston, Maine. It was also noted by our Patron, Marc, that the body of Jessica Lurvey was discovered on September 9th at the Casella Waste Systems in Belmont, NH. The body recovered in Lewiston? Jessica's fiancé, Matthew Schofield. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier

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01:13:32

ACS Call Center Murders: Christiana Fesmire [Part 3]

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2021/11/01

This is the third and final week we unpack the story of Christiana Fesmire in podcast format. We will conclude the story surrounding the murder, the arrest that ultimately took place, and the following controversy. Out of every case that happened in our hometown of Lewiston, ME, this is the one that very few want to talk about and the second one to happen at Drewby and Yergy's former workplace of Affiliated Computer Services, commonly referred to as ACS and formally known as Livebridge. Putting this

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34:55

ACS Call Center Murders: Christiana Fesmire [Part 2]

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2021/10/25

This week, Yergy and Drewby continue the Christiana Fesmire case - which includes a review of the events of the day Christiana went missing, Yergy's personal connections to the case, as well as the beginning of the police investigation into her whereabouts. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee

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08:24

BREAKING NEWS: Brian Laundrie Found?

The Misery Machine ·

2021/10/21

Yergy and Drewby bring you breaking news on the whereabouts of Brian Laundrie and some of the theories that have developed as a result of recent events in the Gabby Petito case. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! 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

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26:14

ACS Call Center Murders: Christiana Fesmire [Part 1]

The Misery Machine ·

2021/10/18

This week, Drewby and Yergy release the highly anticipated continuation of the ACS Murders series. We give background on the call center, the cast of characters in this controversial case, and the underground criminal enterprise operating unbeknownst to many. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee

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22:36

Brianna Lopez: Buried In A Cage [GRAPHIC]

The Misery Machine ·

2021/10/10

This week, Drewby and Yergy travel down to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to discuss the tragic story of Brianna Lopez, an infant that suffered unimaginable torment at the hands of her own mother, father, and uncle - and the unique way that prosecutors chose to preserve her memory. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content:

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25:10

Where is Cassie Renee Sheetz?

The Misery Machine ·

2021/10/04

This week, Drewby and Yergy travel to the mountains of West Virginia to discuss the case of Cassie Renee Sheetz - a case that's not getting the type of attention that it very much so deserves. Cassie Sheetz has been missing since March 11, 2021. On the day of her disappearance, Cassie had allegedly been hiking with two male friends at Spruce Knob, West Virginia. The trio allegedly became separated at some point during the hike, and while the two men eventually emerged from the trail, Cassie did

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51:50

Anthony Bourdain: The Last Punk Rock Chef

The Misery Machine ·

2021/09/27

This week in continuing with our September series on suicide prevention awareness, Drewby and Yergy discuss the life, career, and eventual death of famed chef, author, and television personality Anthony Bourdain - a personal hero of Yergy's. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Levi's Fundraising Page: https://gofund.me/6b9e4f07 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine Buy Us A Coffee

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11:49

Breaking News: Gabby Petito‘s Body Has Been Found?

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2021/09/21

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss the timeline of events in the Gabby Petito case, and what we currently know up until the discovery of her remains yesterday in Wyoming. We will update you as this story develops. As of the date of this recording, Brian Laundrie has yet to be located. If you know anything regarding his whereabouts, please contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI. A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More

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44:11

Remembering Richard ”Beebo” Russell - The Sky King

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2021/09/20

In light of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Drewby and Yergy discuss the case of Richard "Beebo" Russell - known posthumously as "The Sky King," and the legacy he left on the SeaTac Airport and meme culture today. GoFundMe for Hannah Russell: https://www.gofundme.com/f/provide-for-mrs-russell 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

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18:05

Why Are California Parents Killing Their Kids?

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2021/09/12

This week, Drewby and Yergy continue their coverage of child related deaths and CPS failings across the country, this time highlighting three cases in California - two which were quite recent and one that shook LA County in the wake of the murder of Gabriel Fernandez. GoFundMe for Abby Coleman: https://www.gofundme.com/f/loving-abby-coleman?qid=97e3eaa76b3f926ebe29f96bb26d009a A very special thank you to Levi for supporting our show as our highest tier patron! Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased

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19:21

A Hoosier Mystery: The Disappearance of Lauren...

The Misery Machine ·

2021/09/06

This week, Yergy and Drewby travel to the college town of Bloomington, IN to discuss the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Spierer, a sophomore at Indiana University, after an evening of partying with friends at a local sports bar. Many believe this to be a conspiracy involving a group of affluent college boys. If you know anything about the disappearance of Lauren Spierer, please say something. Tips can be shared anonymously by emailing policetips@bloomington.in.gov, or by calling the Bloomington

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