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The Misery Machine

The Misery Machine

The Misery Machine 510 episodes Latest Jun 9, 2026

The Misery Machine is a true crime podcast that focuses on cases often overlooked by mainstream media. The hosts aim to give a voice to victims and their families, covering aspects of cases that other outlets might ignore. They emphasize the impact of these crimes on communities and strive to make a difference through their platform.

Episodes

The Tragic Case of Kumanjayi Little Baby Jun 9, 2026 00:29:10 🌳🦘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be warned that this episode refers to the sensitive issue of death and dying. Among many Aboriginal groups, it is considered highly taboo to speak the name or display likenesses of a deceased person. In some traditions, they may even temporarily rename things that share the deceased person's name to avoid speaking it. These warnings serve a
The Case of Maddox Williams Jun 4, 2026 00:36:54 This week, Drewby and Yergy stay in our home state of Maine to discuss the case of 3-year-old Maddox Williams of Stockton Springs, whose tragic death drew widespread public attention and prompted severe scrutiny of Maine’s child welfare system. Maddox died on June 20th, 2021, after being brought to Waldo County General Hospital completely unresponsive. The state medical examiner determined that hi
The Horrific Story of the Goodman Family Starvation Jun 1, 2026 00:26:39 This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Wisconsin to discuss the case of a 14-year-old girl, whom we'll be referring using the pseudonym, "Emma." Emma was subjected to severe child abuse and neglect, and was hospitalized in November of 2025 after weighing only 35lbs. The teen was discovered by police after her father called 911 when she became severely ill. She was admitted to the hospit
The Bizarre Case of Jimi Patrick, Dean Finocchairo, Thomas Meo, Mark Sturgis, and Cosmo DiNardo May 29, 2026 00:48:17 This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Bensalem, PA, to discuss the case of Cosmo DiNardo, a convicted mass murderer and nepo baby who is currently serving four consecutive life sentences. Cosmo admitted to luring four young men to his family's sprawling 90-acre farm in Solebury Township in July of 2017. There, all four were shot. When the fourth man, Mark Sturgis, didn't die immediately, Cos
The Disturbing Case of Johnathan Willette May 26, 2026 00:38:33 This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Henderson, Nevada, to discuss the case of 46-year-old Johnathan Willette, who became the victim of a high profile murder investigation in Augusta of 2023. His ex-girlfriend, adult film actress Devyn Michaels, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 28-years to life in prison. Johnathan's own mother discovered his decapitated, chemical-soaked bo
We Need To Talk About Disney's Predator Problem In General... May 21, 2026 00:22:53 This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to the Sunshine State as part of a continuation of our discussion about predators having access to children at Disney - This time, we're discussion the many employees that have been uncovered during various sting operations conducted between 1995 and 2026. These were not employees that were contracted from other countries where they could have been hiding
The Bizarre Case of Jamie Carroll May 18, 2026 00:30:48 This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Louisville, Kentucky, not for the Kentucky Derby, but to discuss the case of 37-year-old hairdresser and drag performer, Jamie Carroll. Jamie went missing in December of 2009, but was never officially reported missing as he was scheduled to report to prison on drug charges. Prior to his disappearance, he met up with two men, Joey Banis and Jeffrey Mundt. Wh
The Disney Cruise Situation Is Disgusting May 14, 2026 00:22:21 On April 23rd, 2026, a woman and her family spent four days aboard the Disney Magic, only to see one of their favorite crew members get hauled away by US Customs and Boarder Protection upon arrival. Disney said nothing. Assuming the worst, the woman took action. Where was this man taken? The truth about what had happened, and what was going on inside the Disney fleet of ships, finally came out on
The Horrifying Case of Eno Farihah May 11, 2026 00:20:16 This week, Drewby and Yergy head over to Tangerang, Indonesia, to discuss the case of 18-year-old Eno Farihah, a factory worker who was found murdered in her dormitory room at PT Polyta Global Mandiri on March 13, 2016. Her boyfriend Rahmat Alim, who was 15 or 16 years old at the time of the assault, murdered her alonside accomplices Rahmat Arafin, and Imam Hapriadi - both 24. All three men took i
The Tragic Case of Pharaoh Van Vactor May 7, 2026 00:16:59 This week, Drewby and Yergy head to the Mojave Desert to discuss the case of 2-year-old Pharaoh Lance Van Vactor, the boy who was a little king. Pharaoh was the son of Douglas "Rick" Van Vactor and Adrianna Brown. You might remember Rick from his recent appearance on Season 8 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days. But this episode isn't about that... It's about how Adrianna's
The Case of Airi Sato May 4, 2026 00:28:51 This week, Drewby and Yergy head over to Japan, not for cherry blossom season, but to discuss the case of Airi Sato, also known as Ai Mogami. Airi was a 22-year-old hostess and streamer who was fatally stabbed to death near Takadanobaba Station in Shinjuku by a deranged fan. Airi was livestreaming when the attack occurred, and her fans witnesses her final moments on screen. Police arrested 42-year
The Case of Dmitry & Natalia Baksheevy Apr 30, 2026 00:21:14 This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Mother Russia to discuss the case of Dmitry Baksheev and Natalia Baksheeva, a couple known as the "Krasnodar Cannibals" who were convicted of murder in 2019. The couple’s crimes came to light in September of 2017 after road workers in Krasnodar found a lost cell phone. The device contained graphic images of Dmitry posing with dismembered human body par

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