Mom's New Thruple Removes Son's Bottom Lip and Breaks His Skull

[@TheMiseryMachine]

This video was a long time in the making. KZbin had us make multiple versions of this. As you know, we leave out a lot of the disgusting details of the case, so we couldn't figure out exactly what their problem was with the story. After roughly 30 messages back and forth with KZbin support which took about a month, we finally were able to present this story in a way they were happy with, very minor things had to be changed. The major parts of James' story are still there and we are relieved we are now able to share it with you. Will you be around to watch an episode from us on Wednesday, or will you be out with family? We are trying to figure out if we should release another case this week. Please let us know in the comments. Be safe this week for those celebrating the 4th in the states. ❤Drewby + Yergy Discord: discord.gg/kCCzjZM

[@randomunicorn1578]

I will be home and will definitely watch any video you drop! Love the way you present your content. Such compassionate people you two are. ❤

[@BrieeKoko]

I agree.. you guys should definitely post another video Wednesday!! 🤍

[@CattReed]

Definitely, also have time for the victims and their families story please tell it, we should be able to take an hour or so ,so their lives are not forgotten ❤

[@mleh2512]

I’ll be here Wednesday, but if that would cut into any plans you guys might have for the holiday, please take your time instead. Sending hugs and positive vibes for a safe and happy American Independence Day. ❤️🤍💙

[@kimwalsh]

I'm in Canada and our Day is July 1st [today] 150yrs old. Happy July 4th you all

[@lostsoul3353]

This child told many adults including police that he was being hurt and molested and no one saved him. Disgusting.

[@alexiaperron386]

They knew they screwed up. It explains the slow going investigation. They were busy trying to save themselves.

[@audreyterese2332]

All the adults should be charged with his murder, child service agency should be charged for not working fast enough to protect him

[@bigups1394]

I don’t understand how the people that did care didn’t gather outside of cps the court and police station! I know if I became aware of any child going through this kind of abuse and nobody doing anything about it I wouldn’t rest until I knew he was safe and justice served

[@cathywithac3793]

The people who had an opportunity to save this angel gave chance after chance to his monster "mother". James' mom clearly proved, over and over and over again, that she was incapable of caring for her son!😢

[@wandavazquez1234]

@@audreyterese2332 Totally agree! Everyone who came across this child..All neglected to save him and believe the mother and the evidence was right in there face..Even the child telling them they continued to send him back instead of arresting them...

[@andrenajones767]

These agents need to start going to jail for child neglect.

[@drownedhorses]

Agree. Then they will make sure they do EVERYTHING they can and double, triple check their work

[@Cottonball-gz4cr]

@@drownedhorses yes been said it

[@Mojojojo85757]

10000%

[@johngriffin6180]

How can you be okay as a parent/ mother yet you must live in supervised housing???

[@susanwilson5101]

Yes and if they did they might do the job they are supposed to do. This is a horrible unbelievable story that POs mother did not love that child she must have been getting money from the government or she would have left him with people who cared for him. It makes me sick she should be in prison for the rest of her life ! Maybe a better punishment should be done to the abusers what has been done to the child. There is no regard for human life anymore especially a child’s.

[@sylasgirl]

These CPS workers are just as guilty as the people who murder these poor little children. They continually take children from the safety of other family member and put them back into the abusive arms of their ‘parents’. So many children would still be alive if not for CPS.

[@mirandajean83]

Agreed. Everything is so backwards. I knew a lady that was allowing her daughter to SA-ed and was there while it was happening. I'd called CPS multiple times and was told "yeah, she's what we call a 'frequent flier'..." like, whattttt??? CPS would call her ahead of time to let her know they were coming to do a home check. They Knew both kids were in a disgusting, unsafe situation and did NOTHING. She's dead now. Both kids are almost grown and doing well, thankfully. Seeing these cases breaks my heart bc there are soooo many people who can and will help care for and love then. 💔💔

[@johntaeowens1248]

I agree 💯 also too

[@johntaeowens1248]

​@@mirandajean83And what was the lady's name, because I think I remember that story before

[@aeronphillips8876]

And what kills me about that is the ones in CPS who are DOING THE RIGHT THING get shut down by bureaucracy or indifference. Like the lady in this story who TRIED to get her supervisors to listen and they told her "Calm down--" like-- THATS how you kill kids in CPS, PEOPLE!! I wish they'd hold those supervisors just as accountable

[@johntaeowens1248]

@@aeronphillips8876 Exactly

[@joelmelissam]

10 years for abusing her child, moving in with people who she knew sexually and physically abused her child, conspiracy to cover it up, and rejecting ALL of the help she was offered. I literally feel sick.

[@ErinEspada]

ONLY TEN IS FUCKING BULLSHIT

[@SerenDipity64711]

Ten years is insane.

[@amandaschmucker2787]

Children never get fair justice and they are the most innocent, vulnerable & helpless.

[@carlamarlene2927]

Likely she was a victim herself, don't know no better

[@laceyjade9834]

I’m glad the judge called out CPS for their gross negligence and incompetence, but when do they actually start being held accountable? Kudos to the attorney because most have no idea how hard it is to find an attorney willing to go against CPS with any real effort. This needs to stop being a “civil matter” & transition to criminal because that’s exactly what CPS is. A criminal organization…

[@DOMINIKPAULSEN]

I agree with you, many kids have died because of caseworkers not pushing enough for the removal of the children, CPS should become a part of police department like the k-9 unit or the narcotic unit, trained officer instead of bureaucrats. I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND CPS THEY SAY THE ARE HERE AS A PROTECTOR FOR KIDS THEN WHY SO MANY HAVE TO DIE???? THIS WORLD IS REALLY SICK AND NO ONE CARES

[@artix548]

From personal experience, I've seen that CPS is more focused on harassing and breaking up innocent families than seeking justice for the victims of abuse.

[@laceyjade9834]

@@artix548 Same. My ex is a literal psychopath that tried to unalive me while pregnant & tried to do the same to my son & I several times after he was born. When he couldn’t find where I lived, he called CPS saying I was a drug dealer, mentally unstable, all kinds of outlandish stories in an attempt to get my new address… They treated the stories as truth & put both our lives in danger. He thought my neighbors house was mine because they allowed him to glance at paperwork with our address. He broke in & shot up their babies nursery thinking it was mine… CPS was threatening to take my son due to the danger THEY put me in. I finally left the state, leaving everything I’ve ever known & loved behind. If I hadn’t, we’d all be dead.

[@Chancethecatthatcan]

How many children have to die before we hold CPS accountable?

[@LisaDeweese-b5t]

Way more children die in foster care, which goes unreported and uninvestigated than ever in the parents care.

[@LilXancheX]

@@LisaDeweese-b5tsad

[@cdmurphy949]

You wouldn't believe how many children have died here in NM due to CYFD failure.

[@younggurlbeer8849]

​@@LisaDeweese-b5t Very true and such a corrupt system

[@robbobbrah8953]

They'll always have immunity. It's disgusting how incompetent and negligent the organization is.

[@Maddspyder]

This is crazy. Little boy is saying hey these people are hurting me, got bruises and stuff from the abuse, but it was unsubstantiated? Wtf? This is why CPS nationwide has a bad rep. Taking kids from families that shouldn’t be taken but in the reverse got cases like this little children could be alive if taken away.

[@leviholt4557]

And then he asks the cop if HE is okay 😢 such a tiny thing with such a huge heart

[@CaelTheWaxAngel]

CPS is so screwed up, my parents were pretty physically abusive towards me, and I was never taken out of that situation. I have permanent issues in my joints from the abuse and CPTSD. CPS got called 15+ times on my parents. Cases like this just highlight the failings of the system

[@voidatethesun]

⁠@@CaelTheWaxAngelI’m so sorry that happened :( I’ve been in the same boat so many times, and yet CPS took the abuser’s side and determined that I, at the ripe age of eleven, was making up all this stuff to waste everyone’s time. the effects of what happened still live with me today, but im working on healing. I hope that you and anyone else who’s had to suffer at the hands of these monsters find lots of peace and healing

[@MadamHoneyB]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@jodiestewart3438]

​@@CaelTheWaxAngelI'm so sorry you went through that, as a child you deserved to feel safe an deserved to feel loved from those who were suppose to love an protect you but chose to hurt you. You deserved better so so much better, I wish I could give you a big hug, I hope you are getting the help you need from the trauma an the abuse you had to go through an hope you are healing much love hun it breaks my heart. I am a mother of 4 kids 3 are teenagers an our youngest is 8 I could never imagine hurting them ever

[@adialopez2395]

When the little boy asked if the officer was okay it broke my heart

[@The-Khatalyst]

His interview was so hard to listen to.

[@AlannaBishop-be4er]

Mine too! Lil guy had to have been in pain but he was worried about others.

[@spriggy4382]

Yeah the hypervigilance was evident. He had to constantly be in tune with the emotions of the adults in the room in order to keep himself safe. It's a trauma response.

[@Froggyboo77]

​@@spriggy4382 came here to say that exact thing. 100% know what it's like.

[@Jackie-il4hv]

I definitely got so emotional when he asked that. 😢

[@carerschoice]

At 4 years old and his body wracked in pain he asked the officer if HE was ok? 😢😢 James would have grown to be a kind, compassionate young man all that the monsters did NOT possess. 💔💔💔💔

[@gretchenroach3671]

It's a nice thought but this type of neglect and abuse is damaging on a level that's incomprehensible

[@charliedeegan1598]

​@gretchenroach3671 Thay doesn't mean he would've been a bad person. Lots of abuse survivors go on to be fantastic parents.

[@charliedeegan1598]

​@gretchenroach3671 Thay doesn't mean he would've been a bad person. Lots of abuse survivors go on to be fantastic parents.

[@Angel_1983]

I was abused as a child badly, I BROKE THE CYCLE!!! I've never once hit any of my kids, if you know the pain it causes how could you EVER do the same to your own?

[@NatashaQuine-lq7dp]

Same girl same

[@shelby5809]

god bless you dude

[@phelicitizedphee8364]

❤❤❤ We’ve lived the same life. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🫶🏽🦋 God bless You

[@Angel_1983]

@@NatashaQuine-lq7dp I am so sorry to read this, but am so happy you also broke the cycle. Keep being the best you can be ❤️

[@Angel_1983]

@@shelby5809Thank you, God bless you too 💜

[@TurkeyFarmerGirl]

I’ll never understand how my farm animals, care for their babies and take in babies that are not theirs, take better care of them than some humans.

[@janicefarmer2387]

Sad that humans don't have the heart and compassion that animals do😢

[@lisahanson527]

Even when they've been abused by humans, I imagine.

[@yayakelley7771]

As a former farm girl I find myself thinking the same thing.

[@juliejones974]

I understand what you're saying, but animals reject their young, and some animals will eat their young. People who do this to children are just evil.

[@statikskynl]

animals just follow their instincts, humans can choose to ignore it

[@redskittle9985]

"I dream that I won't be hit anymore" That's heartbreaking!

[@jackie_byfaith]

😢

[@dariwhites]

This broke my heart

[@kimmieh8419]

UGH! YES! NO CHILD SHOULD EVER HAVE TO DREAM THAT! It reminded me of a story I heard of a little girl said something in her prayers that she didn't want to be scared anymore or something to that effect. It was definitely something a young girl should NEVER have to pray for! 😢

[@PrinceAli-83]

How can someone hear that and NOT DO EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO SAVE THAT BABY!?

[@jaynejameson1607]

Same 💔💔

[@koniamontgomery4371]

I had my kids removed because my bf (at that time) got pulled over w/all our kids in the car & they found drugs. I was at work. He failed 3 drug tests. I passed all. Yet even after breaking off the relationship & doing parenting classes, it took me over 2 yrs to get my kids back. I did everything by the book. Never had any concerns from CPS. But after 13 yrs it was found that my particular case worker not only had a thing for my new bf but had slept with my kids father. While a case was open. Don’t ever tell me CPS is not crooked af

[@Carol-dt6bu]

Can’t you live without a bloody man in your life at least until your kids have grown up , I have no sympathy for you but plenty for your kids .

[@sashadoom]

That's awful, I'm sorry you and your kids had to go through that. There's probably not much you can do with the information 13 years later, at least not through the judicial system, but there are other ways... I'm sure it's probably best to try to put it behind you though (for context, I watched a video by Rotten Mango yesterday about a mom who took things into her own hands to avenge her daughter when the justice system failed to, so the idea is fresh in my head, lol). Seriously though, this sh!t has to stop. My blood pressure can't handle all this absolute f**kery.

[@carissafisher7514]

So the kids were never actually abused in anyway?

[@solsistarknowledge9602]

Yes they are!!

[@DianaFlores-cj7jx]

Yes they are I know a few that would hang out with a relative of mine that had an alcohol and cocaine problem but they never get drug tested they are crooked and do not care for any broken families they take kids just to have a job that they don’t do as they should

[@ShannonsChannelURL84]

How do these sickos find each other EVERY SINGLE TIME???!

[@arod1471]

It’s always the most unattractive gross weirdos in a throuple 😂

[@jessicagrant335]

Demons are typically in gangs.

[@tracesee681]

The State needs to be sued when they refuse to take kids out of harms way. Ridiculous how long they keep kids with abusers. The case workers who fail need to be sued too

[@jacksprat429]

@tracesee681 - Yet they will take children away, who have serious illnesses, and the parents are doing their level best for the child, but CPS has decided that the child is being abused, and makes up stories to suit their own agenda. ‘Taking care of Maya’, comes to mind, and indicates just how screwed up the welfare, some hospitals and justice system, actually is. In this case, some of the hospital staff decided without any proof, that Maya was a victim of Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy. First and foremost, those nurses, and hospital staff, were in no position to diagnose the condition, and Maya had been under the care of a doctor, who had helped to relieve many of Maya’s symptoms. But, child services was called in and messed up the family’s life so much, that the mother made the ultimate sacrifice, to get her child out of the evil people in the hospital, by removing herself, through suicide. She knew while she was around, they would never give consent to allow Maya to go home. The whole system stinks!

[@thisisCourtney]

It brought me to tears hearing him ask the police officer if he's okay. This little boy is so sweet and selfless. It breaks my heart what he went through.

[@DylanRomanov]

He was an angel 😢

[@Sharkfighter13]

I know right?! His little voice just breaks my heart! I would’ve loved to take care of that beautiful and sweet baby boy.

[@LDrosophila]

That's a sensitive child who has learned how to read abusive adults.

[@Siberialover]

Amazing but extremely sad😢😮

[@jillwanlin9558]

It must frustrating as hell for the police officers involved to watch these poor children being returned back to their abusers time and time again, only to be subjected to more of the same, or worse, to their deaths.

[@raythelame69]

i genuinely do not understand how people can be this sick.

[@Graveyardsfromthepast]

Agreed 💯

[@eveblackblood1739]

you and me both why have kids only...to cause them insurmountable pain :(

[@TheUluxian]

Thank goodness for that, Ray

[@allisonmitchell7379]

I’m telling u! It’s unbelievable and even more so there’s so many cases just like this one that’s so bad. There’s so many people that do stuff like this to children it’s just craxy

[@raythelame69]

@@allisonmitchell7379 it really is. what the hell can a young child do to even REMOTELY deserve that??

[@mandyjjonesj5541]

the fact that they are allowed to close cases, after not being able to make contact is absolutely insanity !!! like , how on earth does that get to be a real thing?????

[@MM2PuppyDog]

They should be trying harded when people are avoiding them. They should be contacting the police to help locate the poor child. CPS is woefully inept and should be investigated and re-vamped. Right now, they are less than useless. At least the case worker tried to do the right thing. Doesn't usually happen.

[@aliciapatricko4977]

Totally insane, cps should be charged

[@milesthompson7198]

It makes no sense!! I'm an avid true crime consumer, and it absolutely baffles and enrages me to hear a CPS case is closed because they couldn't get a hold of the parent(s). That should be even more reason to find these people! It also frustrates me knowing these CPS workers can't be held accountable for their complete failure to protect these children.

[@Talk2thahand24]

@@milesthompson7198Some have been but it was the minority ones of course.

[@lacymcknight5043]

That blew my mind. It sounds like all you have to do to beat a CPS case is not answer the phone or door. At least keep the case open!

[@TheAngelsMommie]

They should not be allowed to close a CPS case just because somebody does not call back. These people that aren't taking care of their children are learning that if they don't call back they close the cases unfounded stop closing the cases of these children and protect them

[@bogwin9621]

I am a survivor of extensive extended childhood abuse. I’m in my middle 50’s now and I still have much work to do. Please don’t harm children. Thank you.

[@nidaelhag2918]

The CPS supervisor telling the caseworker to “calm down” is so infuriating!!!!!

[@sherryhoward7298]

She needs 2 be arrested too!

[@annab405]

The supervisor should be in jail

[@tonyaharmon1383]

​@@sherryhoward7298 Agreed!😢

[@kimmieh8419]

I was just about to comment this! That made my blood boil! 🤬

[@jaynejameson1607]

The should be held accountable 🤬🤬🤬

[@TheUluxian]

And roommate Pamela trying to blame a 2 year old for breaking James' arm and causing his bruises is just disgusting.

[@vickiekennedy2984]

It's always the big ol karens that do that

[@little_bluu5796]

I bet they didn’t even take away that 2yr old or did any investigation on if that 2yr old was even safe

[@GaellisDarling]

Her own child at that! Beyond disgusting!

[@SerenDipity64711]

it really is. What caring mother says things like that?!!! How could she protect her friend and not James??

[@StupidCatLady]

Imagine being the case worker that begged their supervisor to change their mind. Imagine knowing that this little boy was on borrowed time and desperately trying to save him, but being told no. To that case worker, I hope you dont blame yourself. You did what you could to try and save him.

[@justacutepieceofshit]

I came here to post something similar. Thank you!❤

[@jonathanclemente1473]

If I was that case worker I would be unemployed, because I would have gone straight to the governors office if I had to, if they didn't help I would've gone to the press. Fire me, sue me, I don't care, but no way I would have let this go.

[@StupidCatLady]

@@jonathanclemente1473 As you should have. I think we need to make it more known to case workers that they can speak up. The community will be thankful that they didn't lose a child. They would have my support if they got fired. A child's life is more valuable than a job.

[@Talk2thahand24]

@@StupidCatLadyAbsolutely! There is no point in getting in the field if you aren’t willing to do the extra mile because these fields are not fields one just gets into for the paying. Ideally anyways.

[@sciencenotsrigma]

@@jonathanclemente1473. Yeah, that’s why I’m not in child services, anymore! I couldn’t keep my mouth shut. My stepdad quit his job as a social worker, for the same reason.

[@xxkitlzxx777]

They hated him bc he was a pure light that showed all of their darkness to them, just by merely existing. Such a horrible parent and a horrible thing to happen.

[@loriweikel9551]

His dream was "Not to be hit anymore” but he got sent right back with his abusive mom & her abusive friends 😭🤬😭🤬😭🤬😭🤬 RIP Sweet James 🙏🏻😇💙🙏🏻😇💙 I can't believe his horrible mom & her disgusting friend only got 10yrs 🤬🤬🤬🤬 I agree 💯 with the Grandfather, that the child protection agency 👎🏼👎🏼🤬🤬 needs to be investigated & have many changes made to protect the children not the parents!!

[@christy1155]

And another failure by those who were supposed to protect him. Child services definitely has his bloody on their hands. What a senseless and horrible tradgedy.

[@Jay_CZ4A]

They protect the suck Fks better then the poor kids.

[@stephaniejones1755]

They seem to not take kids from bad parents but take them from good parents. Our system is so messed up

[@sonjarutkowsky4140]

​@@stephaniejones1755I agree 👍

[@JoshKeinz]

The father should have protected him, there is no excuse for a man not to protect his son, whatever you have to do you do, no matter what the cost will end up being.

[@TherealLumpendoodle]

The question you should ask, is how many times have the case workers reported these type of abuses on children, demanded action, and have been outright bullied by those in charge. The frustration of trying to do your job properly, just to have your bosses belittle your concerns, change your reports, and tell you to “calm down”. All while a child suffers and dies.

[@staceymilliken5140]

It's so hard when you get to see the child talking before they are murdered. My soul is sickened

[@tonyaharmon1383]

We know he's in Heaven now & No More Abuse!❤😢

[@Ninnjette-]

@@tonyaharmon1383 I am only on a 1:26, I cannot continue to watch this if this is about a child passing away. If someone could let me know if it is, so I don’t watch it. Thank you. I’m just one of those people that can’t mentally handle that.

[@courtneyward7716]

@@Ninnjette-he does pass away sadly 💔

[@Ninnjette-]

@@courtneyward7716 Thank you for letting me know, that’s what I was afraid of.

[@denisem1080]

So sad & horrifying To see that sweet little boy, so sensitive & failed by the system that is supposed to save him 😢

[@rhanBo]

Hearing that sweet boy ask a cop if he was ok just broke me. What a sweet sensitive soul! He deserved so much better! ❤

[@DamePiglet]

They hurt seeing him & he noticed. That wonderful little boy should still be alive. The people who hurt him should not.

[@charlisays]

That cop must be so broken 😭

[@Nefertum1000]

I don’t understand why the mother didn’t let James live with the family if it’s apparent she didn’t want him.

[@EarthIsNotFlat]

@@Nefertum1000 We made it that way. Because using tax dollars, public money, OUR money, we incentivize these bottom feeders pumping out and keeping kids they don’t even want, because it gets them free gibs from the government. It’s gross.

[@ktcooki276]

Money. 😢

[@flufflewarrior]

Remember CPS said they'd do better after Gabriel Fernandez? Looks like nothing changed... CPS needs to be held accountable. Without their negligence this tragedy wouldn't have happened.

[@katday2494]

Omg that poor boy touched my heart I was so upset over that dear little boy

[@juliefishburn8455]

Good to hear of a judge not accepting any excuses for such depravity concerning child abuse, well done Judge. RIP little man❤❤❤❤❤

[@eggystuff2488]

I think at the very least CPS should LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN

[@mikeandmals]

I am FURIOUS! Someone please explain to me… why a close friend of mine (who is an amazing hard working mother) had a FULL BLOWN CPS investigation because she missed 2 scheduled Dr appointments for her daughter…someone at the office actually accused her of medical neglect. All the while these literal pieces of trash get away with horrific abuse and neglect ending in death!!!??? WTF! So many chances to get this beautiful baby out of harms way yet case closed after case closed. They should be held accountable, why is this not happening!

[@moonbabe612]

CPS seems to almost always do the exact opposite of what needs to be done! They take children from good parents for little stuff like this but leave them in homes with proven abuse. I’ll never understand!

[@mikeandmals]

@@moonbabe612 me either, it’s unbelievable!

[@karenneill9109]

I have a friend whose child was taken from her. He had severe food allergies. She was accused of Munchausen by proxy. Within a couple of days on regular food, he had gotten very sick, and within a week, the foster parent said ‘oh yes, he has SEVERE allergies.’. It took her a YEAR to get him back. When she had done nothing but advocate for his needs. But a child covered in bruises is left with awful people. Make it make sense!

[@sciencenotsrigma]

Yes, having worked with child protection, I’ve seen it so many times…kids taken away for a messy house, and abuse ignored because all the stuffed animals are in a row, on the kids’ beds. 😡

[@michelleb7399]

Someone from my insurance company threatened to refer me to CPS because I wouldn’t schedule a “well child” visit. This as he was IN the hospital, in and out of the hospital and visits with his pediatrician for 19 days one July as we couldńt figure out what was making him so sick. Turns out he had cancer and needed a bone marrow transplant. But I was flabbergasted. At least one of these threats happened while I was literally in the hospital with him. I think once he was in the hospital for the actual bone marrow transplant they got the message that I was not medically neglecting my son. Ugh

[@timmywolford6191]

Here's my thing: If James had a dislocated shoulder and had to be admitted for treatment, why didn't CYFD agents meet him at the hospital, & take him away? MADDENING to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They had substantiated grounds to.

[@GaellisDarling]

Criminal to me! 😢

[@timmywolford6191]

@@GaellisDarling Me as well.

[@user-zw6iu5qi5o]

This!!! But they will take children in my state over false allegations no visible evidence or victim giving them details of their abuse just a phone call its sad and disgusting poor James may his sweet soul rest easy now 😢

[@robinwelch2265]

🌿 Because he had grandparents so C.P.S. wouldn't be able to sell James for $30k.

[@timmywolford6191]

@@robinwelch2265 CYFD couldn't give him to mentioned grandparents, or next of kin, though? Absurd.

[@MeNdaCatz123]

OMG I am crying so hard.... that letter as if in James's voice... Those Social workers are JUST as responsible as the parent and her friends. This needs to stop! When is enough???

[@maryluy5604]

13 years or 30 years in jail is too little for the abuse this boy had to endure for most of his life. Jail for life with out parole is too little still.

[@nildaweiss4287]

Please talk about how CPS can be improved in all states. I was a public school Guidance Counselor. A child, attending our school, died at the hands of her mother & grandmother. CPS came to the school & tried to blame us. The police came on a Saturday. I wasn’t there. The principal opened my file cabinet. But, my records were completely detailed & complete. I watch your videos often & cry. This time it’s hard to stop crying. Thank you for the constant attention you give this horrific problem. I send my heartfelt gratitude.

[@GaellisDarling]

Heartbreaking!

[@wandavazquez1234]

@@nildaweiss4287 CPC is not being held accountable for not protecting children they come accross and ignoring the injuries right in there faces...They should inpriso these case workers and there supervisors..

[@SlippyHit]

The hosts are seriously some of the most respectful and caring people in true crime. Have a great week Drewby and Yergy!

[@allisonmitchell7379]

I totally agree. I love this channel ❤

[@ChristyCarrillo-cj7xd]

The best

[@georgieeve2026]

"Playing dinosaurs with Jesus." 😭 This little boy was so innocent, loving, adorable. He told people he was hurting, very clearly, and he wasn't helped. God bless him 🙏🦕

[@maryluy5604]

Those adults who abused sexualy to this boy should be in jail already. Why thr system protects the abusers? And why they allow the abuse go on and on? Why the judges don't protect the victims? So many questions with no good answers.

[@gina9832]

Child services needs to go to prison for what they let happen to this poor little sweet boy😢😢😢😢

[@Beeboptv5544]

This is my favourite channel, you guys bring awareness to innocent victims and CPS/CAS neglect. Thank you ❤

[@TheMiseryMachine]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@Claudia-sz2xq]

Same... I love this channel even though these stories make me sick inside. Thank you for bringing awareness! Thank you for not shying away from hard facts. Thank you for not allowing these beautiful souls to be forgotten.

[@kinley.-.]

Same!! Most KZbinrs stay away from cases with children, they exclusively-if not then almost exclusively-cover cases involving children and i appreciate them so much for that. We NEED to talk about these things or else nothing will change for these poor innocent children 💔

[@lizf1353]

I can't imagine how hard it is on them however.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

The difference with CAS here in Canada, at least in Ontario, they take away kids that aren't abused. It's action before proof. Then parents have to fight in CAS court to prove it. 8 autistic kids were removed from their homes in Durham region in 2004 because cas said they needed to be institutionalized in homes with multiple staff. Yet those homes have 3 to 4 staff per 6 to 7 kids and the kids lose their therapies,diets etc. Plus funding except residential. Parents went to court,ombudsman and cbc who ran the story. My sons case was first. Ombudsman told them to give my son back then the rest. We were great parents. I had him on the list for the homes for when he was older. He's in one now and I have full parental rights and make all of his medical and other decisions. Full guardianship

[@SplattGang]

Rest in power lil man, you deserved true love and a decent life..

[@maimay8862]

This poor child didn't stand a chance 😢 may all the deceased rest in peace 😢

[@angelagarutti6118]

4 yr old taking out the trash these Excuses are ridiculous. This poor baby was begging for help that he obviously did not get the system failed him omg i just got no words

[@cynsi7604]

I ACTUALLY had to go back and listen to that again “a 4yr old taking out trash”.🤨 The trash bags are bigger than him! Chores are one thing (pick up toys) but a grown a$$ man is to take out the trash.🗑️ Then again poor James couldn’t get the main TRASH OUT!! 🤬 ✌🏻

[@dumptruck_babs]

James asking the officer if he was okay absolutely broke my heart. 😢 Also, that poor case worker who was told by her supervisors to "calm down".

[@weskelly4538]

That made my eyes well up. So much compassion after he was so abused and neglected 😢💔

[@egwthe1]

How a mother allows her boyfriend to beat her child is appalling. Poor baby had no chance in life. This poor Angel was there punching bag. CPS should be sued.

[@shannafason657]

it wasn’t her boyfriend ..it was her roommates .. pàmela and zirca are the couple

[@egwthe1]

@@shannafason657 thx for the info

[@candikretz8526]

In most of these cases the kids are used as punching bags. In many of these cases the kids could've been saved if child services did their job. I think they should start doing jail time as well. They are just as guilty. They are supposed to protect these kids, it's their damn job. If they know they'll do jail time, I know they'll start doing their jobs. They are just as guilty for these deaths. Actually they are the reason for the deaths. It's totally unacceptable, and disgraceful.

[@egwthe1]

@@candikretz8526 amen

[@FlackinA2]

@@candikretz8526the reason for the death is the murderers, not CPS. If people are taught better, they know better. This starts at the apple tree.

[@askwhateverlol]

Why did they have the "mother" in the room while examining him??? So slow of the officials and doctors. Poor boy.

[@evesgene3455]

The amount of help she received and still neglected that baby is just insane. There are so many people that need the help she received and they never will 😢

[@Talk2thahand24]

💯 sadly, it’s some deep rooted stuff because it’s like one of those sayings “if you didn’t earn it, you wont appreciate it”.

[@Himbeaw]

This case is beyond disgusting, how many children have to die before CPS gets its shit together? Morally bankrupt.

[@hallmarkdestiel2937]

Child services always FAIL kids in every single case.

[@irianaav.6120]

They are fckn USELESS

[@alexiaperron386]

No, its all on purpose.

[@jillspangler5139]

Family on internet,Dougherty Dozen children need cps but nothing. NYS has their own issues

[@frankieseidl]

I have friend who worked there and left, she said this as well;(

[@playinglifeoneasy9226]

They failed when I was a child, but we had a BI who reported us to CPS because I let her know that the children had lice during a lice outbreak in school and the lady from CPS came to the door actually seem to understand that the letter was sent out of the anger for the BIA personal inconvenience and that separating the kids from the family would be the worst thing for them. My son already had PTSD from his father going away to Iraq for a year and my daughter, who is still a baby at the time was uncontrollable whenever my husband was flown out to work at other units, but it was a traumatic experience for all of us and they’ve never trusted anybody outside of our immediate family since then. Don’t use child protective services or DCFS to attack people that you’re mad at. This actually happens more than you think and it takes time and resources away from cases like this where action really needed to be taken and so you’re ending up with many more traumatized children.

[@krfmua]

This little boy was so sweet. He cared so much about the people around him, he was honest and polite. This little boy deserved the world. There are so many children that are failed so hard by the people around him, and he's been failed big time. Watching that video where he asked the police officer if he was okay made me want to cry. He had to be in pain, was probably scared, but all he saw was someone else who needed his care. My heart is so broken for this sweetheart. Rest easy, little baby boy.

[@GaellisDarling]

Heartbreaking, but peace knowing that he’s no longer hurting, suffering and being unloved and neglected. He’s in a far better place and sadly that’s the only consolation! 😢

[@AjaSimovic]

The special way these guys describe the likes, preferences and joys they had gotten to experience during their short lives Earthbound. Tells me so very much about them. THANK YOU for everything you’ve done for the kiddos!!

[@wendychavez5348]

CYFD in New Mexico has a lot of issues. I thank the Universe that I've never had to deal with them on any level, and I pray for everyone who does.

[@wendychavez5348]

The Cinnamon Tree apartments also have a lot of issues. They're nice apartments, but in a very bad part of town (it was once known as the War Zone, though the current mayor had been trying to be sure we all call it the International District for several years now). Not kid-friendly in the least!

[@JennyKonrath]

😢 aww James you deserved SO Much better..you DESERVED to be loved.

[@buddycoalhoney]

I totally agree with the grandfather. There needs to be a total dismantling of the current system and a completely new process implemented immediately!! More documentation, more accountability, more visits, more resources! These people need to remember that these are CHILDREN & not just a number or a means for a paycheck. When they mess up and child is harmed or murdered, they need to be held accountable!

[@conniemorgan8402]

Yes, the system needs to put the child’s welfare first.. not the family dynamic.. the abuse normally starts in the home, and,all too often,ends in that same home.

[@Garden0flowr]

House visits shouldnt be notified to parents ahead of time either Show up with no warning and step inside, youll see what the home is *really* like on a day to day basis

[@MaryB57]

This is an idea, START make recording ALL ENCOUNTERS WITH ALL INVOLVED IN A CPS CASE OR POTENTIAL CASES...MANDITORY. LIKE THEY DO WITH COPS. THAT WILL HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE. AND NONE OF THIS CRAP OF MY CAMERA WASN'T FUNCTIONING... ONLY I DIDN'T KNOW IT. (THESE THINGS DO HAPPEN, BUT DON'T ALLOW IT TO HAPPEN MORE THAN ONCE!). Make people accountable by making them keep up these cameras! But the children's lives that are affected... Isn't that worth the expense? Isn't these people involved, who are being held accountable... Their lives matter too! Make it mandatory at schools as well, if there's any suspicion of abuse, even if it turns out to be unfounded... Better that than to find out you were wrong all alone... And cameras would have made a difference.

[@emkay888]

I agree with James’ grandfather. Child “protection” agencies should be prioritized by state governments but considering even the best government run agencies are falling apart, I agree, burn it all down. James looked like such a sweet boy. These cases hurt more when you hear their little voices & see them still smiling even when they’re in pain. At least the police & one case worker genuinely seemed to care, they should be commended.

[@vickieeh1]

He had family that wanted him and loved him, so sad that the system failed him so horribly

[@robynpym2923]

So so terrible that the authorities let them go back into tortuous situations day after day with numerous physical evidence prayerfully safe in the arms of Jesus and on his Heavenly home Animal welfare would rescue a dog long before with the sort of evidence tome and time again font let children go back to uncaring and evil people we ho are mot fit to even look after an animal let alone a child or adult Please God give more people wisdom to do the right thing to keep children or adults safe including handicapped people

[@tinkthestrange]

“Should have realized”?? No, they straight up told her these people were abusing her child and legally obligated her to keep him away from them. She was in agreement with their treatment when she went back

[@jamieharris2633]

When you finally get a social worker who does their job and tries to protect the child and then they get shut down by their supervisors

[@NoComment374]

The boy asking the officer "are you OK?" Is an example of 'emotional guarding'. - The child feels the need to monitor the emotional states of adults with power over him, in order to keep himself safe. If he's doing it with complete strangers, he's been entrained into that behaviour beforehand.

[@MaryB57]

That is truly sad, but yes that makes sense.

[@drownedhorses]

I didn't think of it that way . Wow 😢

[@danas3765]

Great observation!

[@Somewhere-In-AZ]

8:12. Broke my heart. You’re right, he’s making sure this big man isn’t angry and about to hurt him. 😢

[@joyful_tanya]

Exactly right.

[@patchoulijulie7769]

These memorials are annoying. So much better at "honoring" the dead then keeping them alive.

[@lostineggsaisle]

Exactly. So many people come together when they die, but close their eyes while they are alive.

[@elizabethecarlisle1045]

🫳🎤

[@SerenDipity64711]

it's all about guilt😔 Guilt that the little boy was let down by those that saw/heard/suspected.

[@useyourlittlegraycells]

The worst of our adult criminals are not sentenced to the horrors these poor children endure. WTF is wrong with this system?

[@raregem84]

Drewby and Yergy you guys are amazing. Your compassion for these babies is evident in your way of telling their stories. This mom did not get enough time.

[@CourtneyMBell1992]

I hate people yes I said HATE!! This poor baby, 😭 he was so cute!! James baby u are no longer in pain😢 they didn't deserve you

[@stacyward4309]

For some reason, New Mexico is a hot bed for child abuse 😢

[@Leviatiemily]

New Mexico fails in many things including mental health. I'll visit but I won't move back.

[@vickiekennedy2984]

Sure is

[@incredibleedibledez]

Unfortunately every where is a hot bed for child abuse. I could give you 20 stories just like this from my state. It’s a sad reality that it happens everywhere & everywhere DFACS fails these kids again and again and again. I’ve been a foster mom and child advocate in the court system for nearly 13 years. There’s not enough being done for these poor children.

[@claudiawalsh1285]

So is ohio

[@MaryB57]

​@@incredibleedibledezThis is so true I was just thinking the same thing. Thank you for stating the facts.

[@littlebear06142007]

Shame on cps yet again.They need to be charged

[@Oldschoolnana]

It happens in the UK & Australia as well. It's a worldwide problem.😢

[@aleiatruman1012]

The system is BROKEN and they failed that child…

[@jaynejameson1607]

I was 15 when i had my first son and 17 with 2 sons under 2 and was a great mum ❤.it breaks my heart hearing of all these children who have been failed by the system 💔

[@janicefarmer2387]

Human cruelty never ceases to break my heart. 😢 CPS closes cases becuse it clears their book not because they've done their job.

[@rozannaedwro934]

Wow I love this judge. Having worked in mental health until I retired I met hundreds of men and women severely abused as children. Very few became abusers many actually became overly protective of their children but not in an abusive manner. Sick and tired of judges who feed into the poor me and my mental illness excuse.

[@Faded._.Creator]

Hearing James ask the officer if he was ok I could feel myself tearing up. Seriously I will never understand how a parent could let that happen to their son, and I definitely can’t fathom why CPS didn’t never does anything to prevent this from happening

[@allisonobregon7720]

Him asking the officer if he’s ok 😕 that sweet baby boy…

[@mleh2512]

Kudos for including the footage from the police department there, as the officers interact with this darling little fella and document his injuries. When used to show the sweet nature of innocent victims like James, and used responsibly and respectfully as you always do, a little footage makes a huge impact. Thanks for sticking to your principles, navigating through various guidelines on this platform, and sharing James’s story with us as only you do.

[@Danaher7]

Social workers are so blasé about leaving abused children with 'natural parents', when those parents have been PROVEN to be deadly monsters.

[@MaryB57]

There are cases where the parent is accused of abuse when the truth was a simple mistake, not negligence. But there is also a fine line when trying to prove abuse early on. I know it's hard to believe but it's true. This case was obviously proof of neglect on part of everyone involved.

[@denisesiddon7241]

Poor innocent little boy never had a chance 😢

[@joshs2734]

So....when CPS can't make contact, they just...give up and close the case?! What?! I just don't understand how SO MANY different people always fail to help these children. It's not just the monsters who hurt/kill the child, it's the dozen other people who ignore it, or just don't bother to do anything. Seeing video of James breaks my heart. When he said "My big trucks!" it just killed me.

[@agusmeza817]

I struggle with not wanting to watch these videos anymore because theyre too much, and not being able to miss a single one because I need to know their story. I dont understand how some people could be so cruel. But thank you for always giving these angels a voice.

[@sashadoom]

Same. In a sense, choosing to listen to these stories despite the psychological effects they may have is a way of honoring the innocent victims. The suffering endured by the victims and those who loved and cared about them needs to be known, and if I look away out of self-interest, it feels kind of like a betrayal. However, I absolutely do not fault anyone who chooses not expose themselves to this type of content, especially those at risk of being triggered to relive past trauma which could derail their healing journey.

[@Its.me.hi.im.theproblem]

Does CPS EVER do anything with these cases? I am so sickened of hearing every single time that they just don’t do their job. I cannot fathom how such a collectively and lazy group of individuals are allowed to make these decisions.

[@lasond2471]

I am sitting here screaming inside my body listening to the words spoken for this beautiful betrayed child. My heart is so sad and broken for him. RIH peacefully sweet child!🙏🏾🕯️🕊️

[@arneshiabaldwin8335]

The caseworker that actually tried and was told to “calm down” 😢😢

[@Catherine-ty8ss]

Only way to stop this is for family to sue the CPS. Judges need to be held accountable when they had power to stop this.

[@Italian_Mama]

I get that they can’t just take away kids without any evidence but here they had tons of injuries and he directly told the doctor and everyone what was happening to him. How could they not remove him? It makes no sense! They knew he was being abused!

[@jennoulalatsero-ii2fy]

nothing is more important than loving and protecting your kids, even when they're grown up!

[@benmcreynolds8581]

That list of injuries sounded like someone was in a fatal car crash. As well as signs of surviving earlier accidents.. Officials had MORE than enough evidence to separate the child for his own safety, yet the professionals who's job it is to protect him did no such thing.. Wtf is going on?

[@DocDucky]

Paperwork/ money, pleasure, the list goes on. Remember Gabriel Fernandez, literally night and day when he was with his uncle or his mom. Stupid people doing important jobs stupidly.

[@nicolafarrell3248]

I just wanted to say that you do these tragic life stories with so much dignity, thank you. RIP little man. 😢❤😢

[@ItsMeSienna]

This story made me cry real tears 😢 this could have been prevented time and time again. I feel so sad for his real family who loved him unconditional. Fly high little angel forever young 🙏

[@robinpowell4398]

Oh my Lord. A sweet little nerdling who named his pup after Superman. How can people be so cruel to something so wholesome?

[@BrianSmith-kk2wi]

How does these Child Protection Agencies not held responsible for these children being abused or killed....We need to hold them responsible for not helping these children...

[@wendimacaulay7993]

I often wonder why CPS agencies take kids out of good homes and put them in homes where they are at risk. Is there a financial compensation for this? And if so, why? It just doesn't make sense, and this happens all the time.

[@sciencenotsrigma]

Yes. As a child, I was removed from the home of a poor mother who was seriously ill with asthma, because of substandard housing. My dad didn’t pay child support, or she could have paid for a better rental. My mom couldn’t get me to go to school, because I was bullied. An individual in the community took an interest in me, and went through the process to have me removed to state custody, so she could be my foster home. Knew I was Special Needs, but low needs (I’m Level 1 autistic). She received $3,500/month for my care, and didn’t provide any psychiatric care, or uncovered services with that money. She used it to pay for parties, used my clothing allowance for designer clothes, and got a call from school, asking if I had an eating disorder, because I didn’t eat lunch. She didn’t let me use my free lunch card! Probably sold it. She was abusive, and had a man living there who “used to” deal drugs, but there were people coming to the door, asking for drugs. She had a Substance Use Disorder. I heard her telling a neighbor how lucrative it was to do foster care, and this adult neighbor had a 17 year old living there, a street kid she was inappropriately involved with, who she was planning to apply for foster care funds for. I can’t say it was SA, because my state has 16 as the age of consent, but I think it was. This kid had nowhere to live, and this older neighbor, in her 30s, exploited him. I knew about the “relationship,” because he was introduced to me as her boyfriend. I know she was talking about foster care funds for this same kid, because they overtly discussed it with us kids both in the room. It’s a business for some people. My foster mother was a felon, who had made good, by running a human services NGO, which provided no tangible services…only referrals and emotional support, ostensibly. It’s sick! I think the neighbor’s legal record was probably too extensive for her to have received foster care funds, but you never know.

[@Smw006]

Yes, financial compensation is a large part of it.

[@stephanieswilley-arnold6886]

Also, their mission statement is focusing on the wrong thing. They focus on "keeping families together" 🙄, rather than "keeping vulnerable people safe".

[@godislove2313]

Thank you both for what you do

[@CynthiaKing-tx1vl]

Why even have a child protection agency most of the time they are worthless. How many children have died because of poor decisions on their part. It makes me so angry!!

[@maureenwood7735]

So sick of hearing about how CPS continues to fail these children. When there are multiple calls about Abuse, then something is going on. Then we hear that the CPS employees need better trading. So many evil people in this world.

[@patriciatennyson6557]

Bet CPS will do better when the shoe is on the other foot (so to speak ) It will be a tight squeeze

[@laurablassberg8559]

This poor child was failed by so many.!!!😢

[@Mylalovesit]

I live in Albuquerque. Its so hard to hear about the cases in New Mexico it hits too close to home and these workers are just as guilty for telling the woman to calm down. Sad this state needs more regulations

[@gayledrewry3727]

How can these agencies continue to exist there have been so many horror stories about them yet they continue to control kids lifes

[@connieroberts5152]

Heartbreaking!I do believe he’s in a kind loving place now.😢

[@mamaromi4773]

I don't understand how the system failed this boy so many times. That sweet boy asked the officer if he was okay yet they should have taken him away and he would've been here still today. I'll never understand why someone would want to hurt a child. People are monsters

[@stacieevans6763]

Prison justice needs to be served to those monsters.. 🤬

[@shelleystewart3398]

How can someone be so heartless? What a horrible situation. That little boy deserved a family that loved him. What a waste of a sweet, loving heart.