Join the Mafia as we once again deal with a tragic case, but this time hear directly from the victims brother. Join the Mafia as we talk to special guest's Eric Landin from True Consequences and Laine from Suffer the Little Children. Murdered at 9 months, confession given to police, a failed polygraph. Yet no arrest ever made. Years of stalking, abuse, manipulation and evil, and yet no justice ever served for Jacob, Eric or their mother. Join the Mafia on a case that literally had the host shaking his head. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

A 18 month old little girl who was trusted with family starts to show up at the doctors with strange bruising, scabs and her hair falling out.  A care taker that literally beat a baby to death in her car seat while her sister watches. A doctor, prosecutor and judge that break the law over and over to protect a killers father and reputation. A murderer that because of it served 77 days in jail. Join the Murder Mafia to remember one of the most tragic and hidden cases of child murder ever. We tell poor Alissa's story to mark the 10 year anniversary of her death with the wonderful help of Laine from Suffer the Little Children blog and podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

A case that is literally gripping the World. A mother abandoning her 3 children at the request of her boyfriend. A 6 year old chasing his mothers car, grabbing and holding on for dear life. Eventually, his grip gives out and he is run over and killed. An hour later the mother comes back, takes her sons  lifeless body and her other 2 children and goes home. 24 hours later, she throws his body into the Ohio river, where he is yet to be found. Join the Mafia as we have a heartbreaking conversation with Karin Johnson, a reporter with WLWT News in Cincinnati. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

THE MURDER MAFIA IS BACK!!!!!!!!!The kidnapping, torture and eventual murder of a 16 year old child that wanted nothing more then acceptance. 16 year old Suzanne, lured with the promise of meeting a boy she has a crush on finds herself trapped in 7 days of hell. After being beaten, tortured, shaved, having her teeth ripped out and finally set on fire, she dies 4 days later. Join the Mafia on our return episode as we look at a crime that captivated a nation. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

One of the most tragic fails by CPS/DCFS in the world. A almost 6 year old boy that weighed a sad 29 pounds at death. Beaten, starved and abandoned by his mother, grandmother and aunt. The only known picture ever taken of him, was in the hospital during an abuse investigation. A DCFS cover up after his death that included forging court documents, putting out false press releases and internal memos thanking "God" the press never followed up. Join the Mafia as we look at a heart breaking case. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

A little girl who's only dream was to become a Dr. is beaten by her fathers girl friend. Instead of rushing her to the hospital to deal with all of the deadly internal injuries, she takes a road trip for more heroine and a baby shower gift for someone. A grandfather that calls CPS 17 times in a 3 week period, they refused to return his calls. A CPS case worker that said her living conditions were something she would not let her dog live in, yet leaves Brook. Join the Mafia as we look at a case close to home in Rochester NY, the story of Brook Stagles. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

Like a scene taken out of the Godfather movies. A family plans and carries out a plot to murder an entire family of 8. Leaving a 5 day old baby, in her dead mothers arms in bed. The motive? Getting custody of a 4 year old little girl. Years after the Murders a Sheriff is also arrested, was he part of the cover up? Join the Mafia as we take a trip to Ohio and look at a story that rivals the Hatfield's and McCoy's. The Pike County Massacre!!!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

27 times police come to a house. 27 domestic violence calls, 27 drunk and disorderly calls, 27 drug calls, 27 chances. Daniel Pelka weighed 27 pounds at almost 5 years old. Daniel was caught stealing food from trash cans at school, eating dirt covered pancakes on the playground, caught on camera searching trash cans in the school hallways. Yet no one cared enough to do anything. Poisoned with salt, and held underwater until he passed out  as a way to help him sleep. His mother and her boyfriend convicted of murder and both found dead in prison within 3 years. Join the Mafia as we look at the final of the UK triad cases. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

*****TRIGGER WARNING / EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNING*****WTF is going on with so many CPS cases!!! Another case from over seas, sent by a loyal listener. A baby seen 2x a week for 8 months. A baby seen the day before he dies with a broken back, paralyzed from the waist down, 7 shattered ribs, his ear partially torn off and 6 fingernail / toenails ripped off. But the Dr. does not notice anything? A mother released after 4 years in jail, rearrested for selling nude pics of herself. 5 agencies blaming each other. Join the Mafia next as we look at the brutally sad life of Baby P. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)

***TRIGGER WARNING***The case that broke our host. A little boy beaten, tortured, murdered and fed to pigs. Meanwhile, his father and step mother record and take pictures of the whole thing. Abuse that went on for years. And a CPS department that didn't bother checking on him for even longer. Join the Mafia as we literally look as the case that broke my heart. The Story of Adrian Jones. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themurdermafia)