Suffer the Little Children

Suffer the Little Children

Author: Suffer the Little Children Language: English Episodes: 100
Suffer the Little Children centers on the stories of children lost to abuse and murder, aiming to restore their narratives and dignity beyond the headlines. This podcast meticulously details individual cases, often weaving in the perspectives of surviving family members and advocates to create a fuller, more human picture of each tragedy. The host approaches these difficult subjects with a commitment to factual clarity and a deep sense of respect, ensuring the victims are remembered as people, not just statistics. Listeners will hear detailed examinations of systemic failures, legal proceedings, and the long-term impact on communities, framed within broader discussions about child welfare and protection. It is a challenging but necessary listen, designed to foster awareness and understanding rather than sensationalism. By dedicating each episode to a specific child's story, the Suffer the Little Children podcast creates a space for remembrance and reflection that is both sobering and vital. The content naturally intersects with societal, cultural, and scientific aspects of how such crimes are perceived and addressed.
Episodes
Episode 164: Joan D'Alessandro (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:21
On April 19, 1973, seven-year-old Joan D’Alessandro left her family’s home in Hillsdale, New Jersey to deliver her last two boxes of Girl Scout cookies. She never returned. After a massive search and an intensive investi…
(Re-Release) Episode 65: Lucas Call [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:37
**This episode was originally released in June of 2021. I am re-releasing it due to the recent arrest of Lisa Jo Vanderlinden, the woman who spent less than a year in jail for Lucas's murder, on charges of abusing anothe…
Episode 163: Underwater Daughter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:38
As a child, Antonia Deignan believed that her father’s nighttime visits to her bedroom showed the special love he had for her. Still, some part of her knew that what he was doing to her was wrong. She began to create fan…
(Re-Release) Episode 102: Fallon Fridley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:04
*Fallon Fridley should have turned 5 yesterday. I'm re-releasing this episode in her honor.*On December 9, 2020, in Sandy Springs, Georgia, two-year-old Fallon Fridley was spending the night at the home of her babysitter…
Episode 160: 936 Miles for Mercy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:20
Since I started making this podcast, I’ve told the stories of a number of children that have involved the failures of the family court system. So many names pop into my head when I think about it: Thomas Valva. Nakota Ke…
Listen Now: The Apology Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:48
For fifteen years you could call a private number in Manhattan and anonymously apologize for anything. It was called The Apology Line. This is the story of the phone line and the man at the other end who became consumed…
Episode 159: Jessica and Alexia Reale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:26
In 1997, a pair of sisters in Elk Grove, California endured the unthinkable. Their mother and stepfather, Barbara and Larry Carrasco, abused methamphetamine and somehow became certain that Barbara’s daughters, 13-year-ol…
Episode 158: Christian Crossland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:53
Christian Crossland spent most of his short life in the care of family friends, Brittany and Trevor Easton, who took Christian into their Indiana home and loved him like their own. In January of 2022, Christian’s biologi…
Episode 157: Alex Hurley (Retold) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:37
In episode 7, I told you the first part of the story of 12-year-old Alex Hurley. I provided updates on Alex’s case throughout the next three years. This past week, the last family member charged in Alex’s death was final…
Listen Now - Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:52
When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike’s disappearance might have faded fr…