Mom Thinks Son She Horrifically Killed Was "Resurrected by God"

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The Story of Alex Radita
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[@Kattcrumbs]

That judge was genuinely evil for making him go back to his biological parents. Imagine how much happier the poor kid wouldve been if he got to stay with his REAL family that loved him.

[@Nikki38]

He should lode his job and be behind bars

[@JackassTMP]

I think this is illegal in South Korea to deny healthcare of underage children after a girl died of cancer because religious parents refused threatment, this got into national news and they were forced to give her threatment, but removed her from it and died, reportedly she didn't look at anyone in her last days

[@enderkatze6129]

I wouldn't say Evil. I would say that He was too hopeful in Humans, without knowing the Family too Well.

[@strikerdoc_4205]

@@enderkatze6129”what are they gonna do, withhold medication they just watched him almost die. Thad be insane” Ya it would be insane BECAUSE THEY ARE INSANE!!!

[@unistudent4002]

Right?! He applied a logic and ‘benefit of the doubt’ that should never be applied to an abuser smh

[@kath3832]

When parents flee the state to avoid child protective agencies, a country wide warrant should immediately be put out for their arrest, due to the risk to the child.

[@noellehuss7931]

So many simple laws if followed would save children's life!!

[@user-ci6hi5qx7w]

I agree.

[@SaltyCatling]

Oh no, they don't believe in doctors and medicine while they have a seriously ill child, starved him multiple times for months. He was brought to er multiple times almost dead. Their only defense is "we weren't aware of anything and we were not trained correctly". They flee the state multiple times to avoid help and what do police/social workers/doctors do? Nothing, what could have gone wrong?

[@joeygreathouse3029]

​@@noellehuss7931They thought they were helping him. They didn't think he would die. They weren't sane.

[@magiegainey5036]

We have that in the US. It's called an Amber alert.

[@Dragzerg77]

Religion should not be a valid excuse for denying medical care to a CHILD. This is horrifying.

[@Trehlas]

Nothing should be a valid excuse for denying medical care to a child.

[@Tina-ik6dq]

Religion and prayers are a pretext, for some, the church is a kind of machine for washing sins...once absolved, they can start their vices again..

[@fishypaste]

I agree with you, but you have to think of it this way. If your beliefs are set then you'll refuse care for your child. I think it's screwed up, but if I believed God didn't want my child to get a tetanus shot then I'll damned if they'll get one.

[@Trehlas]

@@fishypaste Then you'd be an idiot. The purpose of life as set by God is to live and spread. If your child gets tetanus... they'll be doing neither. I mean even Jesus ran around healing people. Priests and nuns throughout history have been known to be healers. So, even if you are a devout religious person. What exactly would make someone think God doesn't want people to get medical treatment when all the evidence points to the contrary.

[@GeneralKenobiSIYE]

@@Tina-ik6dq Yeah which is why being "born again" is bullshit. You can only be baptized once and doing it again means nothing. What DOES mean something is if one is TRULY repentant and tries to do better by others and themselves.

[@thatkingdomheartsguy9615]

How TF do you look at piles of documented cases of child neglect by their parents and be like "Yep these people are totally fit to raise this child."

[@sonofsalt4079]

Naivete isnt something a Judge should have.

[@RichTapestry]

@@sonofsalt4079 He shouldn't be a Judge any more. This error in judgement is so huge it is enough all on its own.

[@jonslagill8864]

good question.

[@hystericalpeanut2844]

They're FAR too Trusting!

[@divawendy]

That judge should be removed from his position

[@keirancollier8836]

That Judge should be held responsible as well as the parents. This is a disgrace!

[@belindapaul9828]

Absolutely. I just don’t know how he could possibly justify returning that poor child to his parents.

[@belindapaul9828]

@@BirdNerd52 Are you sure? What law would require a judge to return a child to parents whose abuse & neglect had almost killed him? Against the recommendations of literally every professional involved in the child’s care?

[@aubreymorgan9763]

adult siblings too and their church friends, no one called anyone to try and save this boy even while he was dying right in front of them

[@mandimani]

@@BirdNerd52no, not true, at all

[@belindapaul9828]

@@aubreymorgan9763 Exactly

[@aangie7881]

It’s one thing to refuse medical care for YOURSELF as an adult. But to refuse it for your minor child should be a crime. This is so sad

[@shannond1511]

I think it is actually

[@lsophial]

Medical Drs do make errors too, it happened to me not once but about 4 times! The last time, I saved myself, by seeking help to an international medical Agency... not to Drs. and i was cured...

[@karenzwonar8779]

Well, that judge should be kicked off the bench

[@jturtle5318]

​@@shannond1511not in the US. In most states, but especially Idaho, it's legal to allow your children to die from vaccine-preventable diseases without medical care, or chronic diseases, cancer, etc as long as you cite religious beliefs. Idaho, the white Christofascist homeland, where you can go to prison for having an abortion, will freely allow you to let your infant die. Their life isn't precious after the cord is cut.

[@kathryncumberland]

@@lsophial It's awful that happened to you, but it's not even remotely applicable in this case.

[@The_Blanket_Dragon]

As someone who is a victim of medical neglect via parents due to "religious reasons" this story hits hard. I'm sure that had I had any sort of severe condition like diabetes, my parents would've let me die. I can only imagine the suffering Alex must have gone through, largely due to the repeated incompetence of the justice system.

[@queenofthejungle4511]

I'm sorry you had parents like that. That is not fair or right

[@jackblack3718]

What's fucked up about this case is that the pastor came to trial and outright said "they're lying, we don't do that." So it wasn't religious at all. They just let the child suffer because it was more convenient for them.

[@mrtophat12]

​@@jackblack3718thats the pastor lying. Religious people are like that.

[@jackblack3718]

@@mrtophat12 idk man. The only religious sect I know that forbids modern medicine is Christian Science and some very small, rare pockets of evangelicals. All of which are shrinking and failing because what they say is demonstrably flawed. There's like a 1-100 chance the mom was lying, or adding her own "spin" on her pastor's teaching.

[@dasik84]

@@mrtophat12 He's not lying. Yes, religious people are like that and some of them are the biggest monsters to ever walk on Earth, but the truth is the religion itself doesn't teach such things. Those evil abominations just use the religion as an excuse.

[@nastyaklevina]

Alex was literally tortured for almost 15 years of his life. I have no words.

[@julieelliott5807]

Judge Gary Cohen has Alex's blood on his hands. Why would you return this child back to his parents, when they've already shown such little disregard to his wellbeing. Unbelievable!

[@Stacey0909]

My daughter is a nurse at a national Children's hospital. She is looking for a new job. Even when the abuse is obvious, documented, and repetitive ~ social services continues to give horribly abused children BACK to their abusers. 🤬 The whole world has gone to 💩!

[@julieelliott5807]

@@Stacey0909 Terrible! Though this was a judges decision. Not an overworked and underpaid social worker under a lot of pressure.

[@lilnoodle02]

⁠@@julieelliott5807yeah way to defend social services 😒 social workers only make shit worst. I don’t give a damn if they’re overwork and underplayed none of that explains why they over and over again return abused children back to their abusers

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

That is exactly what I said in my head. The judge played just as much as a role in his death as his parents did. He should be serving time in jail! Who goes against the doctors, teachers, social workers, and foster mom’s judgment and sides with the parents!?

[@wiresculptor5951]

in USA at least the version of it i was born in - beaurocracy and paperwork and doing things the way the system wants is more important then people getting there medicines. i have no doubt the usa court system will be happy to keep doing the exact thing they aloud to happen to this poor boy

[@williepearl278]

I’ve commented this before but I honestly think that if a family is being monitored by CPS and all of a sudden the parents decide to take the kids out of school to homeschool them, then the school should notify CPS and CPS should make a home visit right away. I’ve heard of several cases where parents do this and it’s only because they don’t want to be investigated anymore and a lot of the time this is when the abuse becomes extremely worse and sometimes ends in the death of the child.

[@ayajade6683]

They do the issue is families like this move in the cover of night. It's better now with interconnected systems but religious nut jobs tend to live off the grid making it extra hard to track them

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Taking them out of school so that the abuse can't be seen by teachers and other students? Just be glad that there are countries where you can't just take your kid out.

[@sophieon3196]

Because of all the cases I’ve heard where “parents” (and I use that term very loosely) take their kids out of school to hide abuse, I genuinely believe that homeschooling should be illegal. No amount of support can replace the education they can get from qualified professionals and it makes it harder for abusers to hide their disgusting crime if the kids are always being seen by other adults.

[@ayajade6683]

@@sophieon3196 I agree except I'd add the accredited online school only in cases of extreme bullying or actual medical conditions religious reasons shouldn't be valid

[@DocBree13]

This!!!

[@cowslikeburgers8392]

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabete when I was six. My mom is deathly afraid of needles, however she still helped me with my injections. I remember my mom and I went to see Wallie in theaters shortly after my diagnosis. When we got home she gave me the keys and let me head. It took her awhile till she went in. Back then I thought she was taking out the trash or something. Much later I found out she was actually crying in the car. Throughout my life she helped me be independent and take care of my diabetes. I was doing my own injections at six and a half. My mom is also believes in God. I believe her faith in God helped her through my diabetes and the treatments needed.

[@Beautiful_Mess]

Wall-E! Oh my goodness, I’d forgotten about that movie! I hope you’re happy and healthy.

[@babymama406]

You got a good mama. I’m happy she was there for you. I hope you’re well now.

[@howaboutno.01]

Honestly the fact that they fought so hard to have him no matter how sick they saw him get in their own hands is just proof to me that they WANTED to torture and murder a child, and were reluctant to have that chance taken from them. There is no other reason to fight so hard just to cause death. They knew what they were doing and they loved every minute of it.

[@anusblaster8671]

Thats the thing I dont get about these cases. I dont want to look after children, so I havent made any. If it happens by accident, and they get taken away by government, why would i fight to get them back?

[@lyravain6304]

Don't ascribe malice to what can be explain with pure idiocy. They were fanatics. That's it. No education, no care, just blind fanaticism. "God will do this, God will do that. Everything is God's Will and if anyone tries to get in the way of God's Will, well, they MUST be the Devil." And even more ironically, at no point do they stop to think "why the fuck would God take care of MY kid over everyone else's".

[@fauxclaws]

no it's malice, it's one thing to assume the best of people with no or little info. But they've PROVEN that they actively enjoy torturing childing. Your reasoning is exactly why people like the judge enable the abuse, it's dangerous to think that way@@lyravain6304

[@blakewhite3131]

​@@lyravain6304no. No religious belief is stronger than the reasonable concern of your child's health. They were told repeatedly exactly what they needed to do, they proved they were capable, but unwilling. Do not conflate faith with ignorance. There is no humane reason for this outcome. If one believes in God, they should have the notion that healthcare was, by default, a product of God's will. They moved provinces just to continue torturing this poor boy. They calculated exactly how to neglect him, then brought their church over to show them the corpse. And the church told them to call the police. If the church they go to agrees with modern medicine, it wasn't an idea planted in their heads. They did this.

[@majormedic5040]

@@blakewhite3131 religious people need to be able to tell the difference from delusion and reality. It’s a real danger that causes instances like these.

[@emileelamica7701]

The daughter of his foster mom recalling that he loved Halloween and they had to make accommodations for his diabetes but still let him enjoy the holiday shows that they gave that little boy (and his diagnosis)1000x more love and care than his "parents" ever did.

[@anitayawson5718]

Amen🦋⚘️🍀🙏🏽☯️

[@MsLilly200]

1000 X 0 is still zero. The foster mom cared about that child infinitely more than his abusers ever did.

[@txmoilga7067]

The church members saw this dead teenager and prayed instead of immediately calling the police?! Telling the father to call isn’t enough. They were adults, and never called themselves. The adult siblings knew what was going on, and just went about their lives?! The judge that gave this child a death sentence by sending him back to his parents also has blood on his hands.

[@miriami9520]

That’s what I was thinking, they are all sick

[@BrittanyLolcowhunter24]

​@@tomdragamerthey are full of shiz

[@chavil73]

Now they never said what they were praying for. Probably were praying because of the situation. Immediately when he saw Alex, the pastor told the father to call the police. How many people do you think should be calling the police at one time? For all we know they were praying because they thought to themselves this might be the most crazy family that we've ever seen in our life...Also to blame the siblings is a huge stretch they were raised in that environment with minimal outside influence, their minds were conditioned to that being normal. No school or outside activities you'd be surprised at what you think is everyone's norm....😢

[@txmoilga7067]

@@chavil73 Adult siblings are NOT responsible for the actions taken. I never said they were. Being raised in a shitty situation doesn’t mean you are completely blind to how the world works. The treatment may have been the norm within their home, but an adult already in the world would know it’s not the overall general norm within society. Again it’s not the adult siblings fault, but to know what was happening is illegal…as an adult living independently in the world would know this…it seems a moral issue for them to turn a blind eye. Moral issue not criminal. Unless there is a cognitive/mental diagnosis that would prevent them from understanding how the world works…they knew it was wrong. The minute the church member saw the victim in that state they should’ve called immediately! It would be more than obvious the judgement of the parents is completely flawed and not to be trusted. It shouldn’t have been a moments thought to call 911. An instant action. Not waiting to try and convince an abuser/liar/murderer/an individual that tortured his child to call 911. There are times for prayer and time for action. Not to hem haw around, pray, encourage the victim’s dad to call 911, and hope that he will comply. An immediate reflex to call for help. The church and the adult siblings are NOT responsible for the child’s death…I want to make that clear. You can take action and have prayer in your heart. You can quickly ensure the safety of the other children in the home, and have prayer in your heart. You can quickly exit the home to provide room for emergency services, and have prayer in your heart. You can exit the home as not to contaminate a potential crime scene, and still have prayer in your heart. I can see we view the world differently. We have different perspectives, and different beliefs. That’s okay. I hear you, and respect what you have to say. We can agree to disagree.

[@andreabennington]

​@@txmoilga7067Thank you for your well written explanation. I was formulating one in my head when I saw yours and I am grateful not to have to type it out on my phone.

[@Amphy2k]

Judges NEED to be held accountable for the decisions they make. He should be charged for what he did to that boy by sending him to suffer by those monsters.

[@Bubblegum4337]

how alex was even given back to his parents after the first hospital visit is absolutely horrific . this has to be one of the worst cases of neglect i have ever heard in my entire life . rip

[@OnlyTwoShoes]

I want to know how no one saw this skeletal kid. No way he went unnoticed.

[@Bubblegum4337]

@OnlyTwoShoes RIGHT I think this too for all of these cases like HOW ??? it's just .. plain ignorance in my opinion .. if you see something say something !!!

[@RichTapestry]

@@OnlyTwoShoes I bet you that their church knew.

[@powerrangerblue8566]

​@@RichTapestrydoubtful

[@powerrangerblue8566]

I think the real mess up here was the fact that the court didn't require mandatory check ups just incase. But thats the problem with our system is after a couple of months they think theyll keep it up after that.

[@MstrCorrin]

I am honestly amazed we don't hear stories of doctors beating the hell out of parents like this like every month

[@thebyrd433]

I'd be in prison myself for opening up an epic can of wh**pass on those horrible parents.

[@Trioban]

I think many people would beat there butt for this

[@christinegrillo914]

These types of essential workers (EMS workers, CPS workers, Cops and Doctors/ medical staff) have to develop extremely thick skin and kind of almost hardened themselves against the horrors they witness on the job. They learn and give their best efforts to separate their work from their emotions (I know I couldn’t do it!)

[@AlissaSss23]

Same 😮😢

[@La_-acesma]

​@@KayLeeHoward-vc2phreally????

[@TheTinFoilTiara]

That fact that they were giving them FREE insulin and supplies makes me even more angry. I have friends who are insulin dependent and uninsured (USA) and have been on deaths door simply because they cannot afford their medical supplies. This makes me livid.

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

As a Canadian, I can confirm that our healthcare is absolutely free for everyone, and for them to have denied even knowing about it made me want to choke while I listened to that part of the video. Fucking free healthcare is one of the things we take most pride in as patriotic nationals. Their sickening neglect is only on par with their sickening disrespect for our hospitality to immigrants and them supposedly coming here for 'a better life' only to outright deny that to their own child. And yes, more or less anyone living here can find some form of social insurance which renders literally all prescription medicine from pharmacies free of charge to patient as well. No damned excuse.

[@dasik84]

I understand your anger, but you should be much more angry on the US horrible system. Every civilized country has free medical care. It's terrifying to hear that US citizens lack basic care if they're not rich.

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

@@dasik84 Agreed. I get depressed and get feelings of anxiety and shock when I hear stories of people living there who were born there, who merely got into an accident, broke their arm or leg, and suddenly the hospital bills are so expensive that them, and their entire family are all now homeless living in a van because the mom or dad had to temporarily suspend their Health Insurance due to other bills needing paid. That would NEVER happen here. And our government will even reimburse us if we happen to be in a different province and need to pay out of pocket for a service once we either get back home, or get our Trillium Insurance/"whatever social service" insurance reactivated. Kinda just waking up here but need to cut myself short before I write a novel in this rant about the US healthcare system. Agreed my friend, agreed 100%.

[@The_Chillton]

@@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M It's not free, you pay for it directly and through taxes.

[@iridescentsea3730]

@@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M You don't actually have to pay your medical bills, though. Like, they can't force you to. You won't go to jail or anything like that. Just don't pay!

[@princesspupcake1269]

That Judge was extremely, extremely naive to believe these people couldn't possibly neglect their son like that again. He tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, and made a terrible call sending him back to his parents. And dear god, these anti-medicine/anti-doctor people are DANGEROUSLY insane.

[@lapislazers2373]

As a Type 1 diabetic and a Christian, this absolutely disgusts me. This isn't death because of a incurable disease. This is murder. God bless Alex

[@mushroom2493]

I blame it all in that judge who moved Alex back to his "parents". Saying "they must've learned their lesson" and judging them by his own standards was a horrible mistake. Actions against neglect should be more strict with fewer second chances, especially against severe cases like starving a 3 yo kid. Poor baby was failed by his parents and the law.

[@dominicklaprade6226]

Me too, I blame the f°°°°g judge he should go jail to.God bless the little angel

[@vanessashaw3351]

The judge who naively returned this poor child to his parents was unbelievably, totally unbelievably ignorant. He basically sent the child to his death.

[@RichTapestry]

I wonder if that Judge ever faced any consequences for his decision, but I suppose not. Sick world.

[@coreyrose5875]

judges have way too much power as it is. And being able to do what they did to Alex...disgusting. The judge should have been on trial. Way too much evidence against the parents to have allowed that.

[@pandastylearmy5938]

if the child was black or brown he would have been put into state care and be allowed to live while creating a cash cow for an agency or non brown/black foster family somewhere. child protection in north america is tainted by racism and colonial capitalism.

[@Fluttershiez]

This has to be one of the worst cases I've ever heard of. He suffered for YEARS like this. 37 pounds for a 15 year old! I can't get over how that's even possible. Poor Alex. RIP.

[@kaylag8335]

I haven’t even gotten to that part yet… but 37?? My 3 year old is between 30-35 lbs and he’s a small kid 😭

[@isabelleking3279]

Right.. my son is almost 4, barely 40 pounds.. I can’t even imagine the sight

[@kaylag8335]

@@isabelleking3279 seriously sometimes I think my 3 year old looks a little too skinny and he’s literally 5 lbs or less lighter than this 15 year old was 😭😭

[@hereweare2031]

My 15 year old weighs 115. Most of her friends weigh more

[@KarmicSalt]

you can look online for the birthday video. It is horrific. How his siblings could think this was ok is beyond me.

[@Vraxyn]

I believe that any parent who refuses life-saving medical care for their child have the child taken away and be charged with child abuse.

[@EarthIsNotFlat]

ikr? it should be obvious. (It’s one thing when there’s doubt, but when the diagnosis, needed treatment, and deadly consequences of not properly treating has been confirmed over and over and over by multiple doctors there’s just no excuse for not intervening immediately and decisively in such egregious cases of medical neglect.)

[@iKatieUndead]

My mom and I were playing in the dining room and I fell and broke my collar bone. She was in tears the entire time and the hospital went so far as to have CPS interview me in an entirely different end of the pediatrics area, as well as having police ask me questions as I guess it was unusual break. I can't believe they sent this child back to his mom and did so little to keep track of him.

[@touyatodoroki7935]

they literally closed his case after not being able to get in contact with him. they just... stopped caring.

[@nickark4807]

Damn my dad broke my collar bone on purpose and the doctor didn't give me a single fuck

[@briewhite4583]

@@nickark4807I’m so sorry that no one protected you either 😢

[@villainking420]

You know I've seen and heard alot that children that are constantly abused and in the hospital for breaks and cuts, often get treated and go home. When a child has a legitimate accident that's just a little bit unusual, CPS is all over the place threatening to take the child and watching the family like hawks.

[@elithasim]

My son broke his collar bone around 2 years old. He fell off a chair not too high off the ground and landed on his shoulder. He had no bruises, cuts or bleeds. He just cried and got over it after a bit. Then a couple days later the bruise appeared and he wouldn’t raise his one arm anymore and i rushed him to the ER. I felt so bad because I told the drs and specialists that I checked repeatedly for broken bones and I didn’t notice it but the specialist literally told me they work with about 12 cases a day because it’s one of the most common bones to break in kids. But it’s also easy to heal because they’re small. I was interviewed by multiple paramedics and hospital staff to make sure my story was consistent and they made sure my son was ok. He wasn’t even scared and he was super brave through everything. He’s almost 6 now and perfect as can be.

[@Pailers]

37 lbs at 15 is absolutely unimaginable. That poor soul suffered through his whole life. Truly heartbreaking.

[@Miz_Velvet]

He in heaven now. Where he will not be harm anymore he is in god hands I hope he have justice

[@Shinysquarepants]

37 is actually fucking crazy. Im 13 and 115 pounds god damn😭🙏🏻

[@shaylatorch]

Seriously, that's the weight of a two year old

[@dustenekoes28]

Thinking about it, all that weight would have been just his bone--weight. He was practically a skeleton. How he was treated enrages me. I am sick to my soul.

[@humanskull182]

I just started the video, and haven't got to that part yet. But 37 pounds is insane. Edit: I got to the part. I'm not sure if I can continue the video :(

[@0FreakShow0]

The were testing someone elses blood and that shows they knew exactly what they were covering up. If they really thought diabetes didnt exist why go through all that to cover the blood results up. The fact Alex was returned countless times is just heartbreaking.

[@wildheart82]

Yeah I don't know how that stupid Judge who ordered him back to his parents can sleep at night. This boy did NOT have to die!

[@patedwards8844]

Mother should be kept in mental institution from the get go

[@psychicrenegade]

They had 8-9 kids...so I'm sure it wasn't hard to just "test" the blood of one of their other kids. 🙄

[@annaphillips4288]

​@psychicrenegade were you trying to add something or just stating the obvious? Yes that had other kids and yes they were testing other family members instead of the child with diabetes 🙄

[@AlissaSss23]

This is horrendous, I hope they rot in jail

[@BeauTIFFul22]

I seen Alex's birthday video and it is truly heartbreaking. He is just skin and bones. His poor feet are completely swollen. His face is gaunt. I cried when I seen his condition. I hope his parents suffer in prison the way he suffered in life. RIP Alex.

[@moyathompson6555]

So many people tried to help Alex to keep him with his foster mother while he was thriving can't believe the judge went against all this and gave him back. I hope he sees his face every time he goes to sleep

[@etoileshine1011]

I hate it when people refuse to get themselves or their children into the hospital because "God will cure us". I'm starting to think that they're just trying to avoid paying for medical care cause I'm pretty sure God would have no issue with you using the help that is available for you and your family.

[@briemorrison6610]

This happened in Canada so they cant even use that excuse 😢

[@etoileshine1011]

@@briemorrison6610 You've gotta be kidding me.

[@caitlinsnowfrost8244]

It always reminds me of the modern parable of the drowning preacher. But it's *worse* because it affects other people, not just the individual refusing the help. For reference, here's the parable in question: A storm descends on a small town, and the downpour soon turns into a flood. As the waters rise, the local preacher kneels in prayer on the church porch, surrounded by water. By and by, one of the townsfolk comes up the street in a canoe. "Better get in, Preacher. The waters are rising fast." "No," says the preacher. "I have faith in the Lord. He will save me." Still the waters rise. Now the preacher is up on the balcony, wringing his hands in supplication, when another guy zips up in a motorboat. "Come on, Preacher. We need to get you out of here. The levee's gonna break any minute." Once again, the preacher is unmoved. "I shall remain. The Lord will see me through." After a while the levee breaks, and the flood rushes over the church until only the steeple remains above water. The preacher is up there, clinging to the cross, when a helicopter descends out of the clouds, and a state trooper calls down to him through a megaphone. "Grab the ladder, Preacher. This is your last chance." Once again, the preacher insists the Lord will deliver him. And, predictably, he drowns. A pious man, the preacher goes to heaven. After a while he gets an interview with God, and he asks the Almighty, "Lord, I had unwavering faith in you. Why didn't you deliver me from that flood?" God shakes his head. "What did you want from me? I sent you two boats and a helicopter."

[@Robynator......]

@@briemorrison6610 That's right, healthcare is basically free in Canada but in this boy's case specifically, the parents were given all his supplies free of charge.

[@etoileshine1011]

@@caitlinsnowfrost8244 I've heard something like this before but I never knew it was an actual thing.

[@wiebkescantick947]

How on earth was he ever allowed to be with his parents after so many near death experiences?!?!?! This case is absolutely infuriating and heartbreaking.

[@yeetacookie]

Because the system will always favor children being with their blood-related parents over people that actually give them a good life. It's part of the US's failed system I've realized over the years. The state will always give children back to their parents no matter what, it's why you'll find kids in completely disheveled homes, starved, abused, and dirty even when CPS has visited that house multiple times and taken those kids away, they always end up back there due to their parents wanting them and the state wanting kids to stay with birth parents

[@EmmaDilemma039]

The system failed him just as much as his parents

[@jessiestoss2687]

But if one of his parents failed a drug test for so much as marijuana that kid would be yanked out of their custody at the speed of light, and it would take them at least a year to regain custody.

[@virani3120]

In my experience telling the social workers "I'm a good christian mother trying my best" is social worker repellent. Or at least it worked for my mother. Also helps to not be indigenous as the agencies seem to mostly care about tearing apart indigenous families

[@jessiestoss2687]

@@virani3120 Look at Ruby Franke. She abused and starved her kids and filmed it and posted it all over KZbin as "content" for YEARS and got away with it until recently. Her two youngest almost died. They saw a wealthy white woman in a nice house, in a upscale neighborhood, and they figured she couldn't possibly be a monster and a child abuser neglecting her kids. They were SO wrong! She's Mormon and the state of Utah has some of the most lax laws regarding child abuse. Minorities and the low income are targeted and terrorized by CPS, while the upper middle class and upper class monsters get away with flaunting their abusive tendencies... Online no less!

[@aprila8762]

As someone with Type 1 diabetes, diagnosed at 17, this makes me furious and so sad. I remember the doctor saying with treatment I could have a normal life… well I don’t. I have an extraordinary life. Alex could have as well. I will never understand these parents, I’m so heartbroken for everything Alex experienced.

[@gabrielramirez-felix4538]

I’ve experienced something similar to a much lesser degree, I am currently taking prescribed Zoloft, Wellbutrin, and gabapentin for severe depression, anxiety, and adhd, but my family thinks this isn’t helping, when in reality, it’s helped me so much that I’m almost a completely different person, and yet they still insist on taking me off the meds just cuz they don’t like that it’s so many “unnatural chemicals”, parents really need to set aside their biases and prejudice and listen to doctors and their children to make sure they’re healthy and happy

[@foxyauragems6146]

Try nutritional psychiatry

[@watsonwrote]

​@@foxyauragems6146 How could you respond to a comment about "my parents are endangering me by trying to take away my medication" with "stop taking your medication" ??? Hello???? They should do what their doctors say.

[@technicallyafox]

​@@foxyauragems6146 try shutting the hell up, crystal peddler

[@mrlean5078]

To be fair that’s a lot of meds, I get that it’s helpful and understand but it makes sense why tget would have some objections. If it works and you have no health problems good for you

[@sweethistortea]

There’s a special place in the deepest depth of hell for freaks who harm children.

[@RussellD11]

why do you judge? are you God?

[@rainingwhenidie]

​@@RussellD11You don't have to be god to know that letting a child die of medical neglect is disgusting. As a mere human, I hope those parents rot.

[@PongoFreake]

@@RussellD11 pee ur pants

[@sweethistortea]

@@RussellD11This boy was murdered by his parents, you don’t need to be God to judge that as a bad action.

[@Nyax50Lopez]

​@@RussellD11pee poo mind

[@Shivermetimbers90]

As an ICU nurse, your description and distinctions between type 1 and type 2 diabetes was spot on and extremely accurate!

[@CarsCatAliens]

As a type 1 I try to educate folks of the difference between all forms of diabetes. Not just 1 and 2... nothing worse than someone thinking cinnamon will cure you ! lol

[@GingerLocks96]

​@@CarsCatAliensahh that miraculous cinnamon. As type 1, my mother is convinced if I had hummus or peanut butter sandwiches for lunch, I'd be so much better 😅

[@CarsCatAliens]

@@GingerLocks96 lol "Oh your sugars low, do you need insulin" ☠️

[@Miss-Kitty-Cat]

​@@CarsCatAliens23 years T1D and my family still say that. It's a miracle I survived to adulthood tbh.

[@GingerLocks96]

@@Miss-Kitty-Cat if I hadn't have been diagnosed as an adult, I'm sure I'm wouldn't have lasted long 🤣

[@feltongailey8987]

One fantastic change would have been to "dethrone" the judge that placed Alex back with those monsters.

[@cassienorman6275]

I can't imagine what suffering this boy went through. I am diabetic and when my sugar is high I feeling like I'm starving to death the hunger pangs are so intense. The longer a diabetic goes without eating the sugar in the blood gets higher and higher. All I can say is judgement day will come to these so called parents. When my kids were sick with the flu or a cold I felt so helpless not to be able to make them better. They could make him better and not allow this child to suffer. How could they just let him rot away like that. I'm so sad and anger for this helpless boy.

[@robertsteinbach7325]

I just want to scream at judges that can't imagine that parents could ever, ever abuse their children that "You are a good person but THEY ARE NOT YOU! THEY DON'T THINK LIKE YOU!!! Look at the evidence and DO NOT ever assume they are like you. Do what is right for the child first." You two are doing a good service highlighting that this horrible abuse does happen to children and we all must try to prevent it.

[@DustinRodriguez1_0]

Society simply does not want to face the hard truth that 90% of child abuse is committed by the child's parents.

[@debrahanes4439]

This sucks but parents* are ruining it for them. You try to speak on the well being of another child and parents are at your throat as if being a mother or a father suddenly makes you infallible it actually makes you prone to make more mistakes. Parents just think they and they alone know what’s best for their child which means they’ll probably end up just like them.

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

Exactly! If that judge wants to believe parents wouldn’t hurt their children, he shouldn’t rule on cases like this!

[@alexismyers6053]

Especially since in these cases, the parents are sitting in front of them, asking for them kids back BECAUSE they abused them so horribly that NOBODY IS TAKING THEIR SIDE!

[@thriftstorepierrotdoll9851]

seriously, i have no idea how people so ignorant, self-centred and narrow minded become judges. talk about being in the wrong profession.

[@Liz-cmc313]

That was the most horrific case I've ever heard of child abuse by starvation and lack of medical care. That first judge is a disgrace. Those parents don't deserve to live.

[@lorettasearcy1471]

Unfortunately Canada doesn't have the death penalty.

[@spyderbyte7924]

The nerve to have like 9 kids too when you abuse your children is so fucking insane to me like???

[@lorettasearcy1471]

@@spyderbyte7924 It's just like I say all children deserve parents but not all parents deserve children. And I feel so sorry for that poor little boy. R.I.P little man.

[@dollzo]

​@@lorettasearcy1471the big problem with the death penalty is what happens when you accidentally kill an innocent

[@lorettasearcy1471]

@@dollzo I know that plenty of people in this country that are innocent get put on death row. Like the west Memphis three Damien Echols got sentenced to death,all because the cops wouldn't leave Jesse Miskelly alone. They knew he had a low I Q but they took an Alford plea and got out. Those boys didn't kill those 3 little boys an adult did.

[@GTisRule]

As a person with Type 1, thank you for explaining the differences between T1 & T2, people typically have no idea the differences and assume it's the same thing. As soon as you said 'fruity smell' I knew exactly what that was... This story is terrifying. The disease is really hard to manage, I thank my mom for being alive today. The life he lived was miserable, for those unaware, you'd feel like you have the flu along with the worst hangover of your life at the same time.

[@deborahwhitney9427]

My cousins has type 1 diabetes she had to have her left leg amputated just above the knee as she had a wound on her foot and she got necrosis. I think a lot of people don't realise how serious type 1 diabetes actually is.

[@OddMike]

In these cases, there are always a handful of people who fail these children. This isn't a exception, of course. But what really gets me about this is that there were also a handful of people who TRIED, they gave testimonies and recommendations, begged people to save this poor boy. But it didn't matter, because supervisors and judges have the final say over EXPERTS. People who do this, who go against recommendations and medical experts and child safety experts, need to be held accountable for what they do, the deaths they are responsible for. It makes me feel so sick.

[@pimzae]

my father died due to complications with type 1 diabetes and being unable to afford insurance, insulin, and medical care. it infuriates me that these people had so many resources provided freely at their disposal and refused to do anything about it.

[@aj32769]

That’s heartbreaking. I’m so sorry for your loss

[@schmimzy]

My bf didn't have health insurance and couldn't afford insulin....he ended up in a coma and lost his vision. Our medical systems in the US are so inhumane.

[@maiyalatham3029]

I'm so sorry for your loss!! 😢 I lost my oldest son at only 7 years old, due to serious medical conditions. I also lost my father when I was two years old & I just lost my mother June 2023, due to heart, ❤ liver, & kidney problems. It's absolutely heartbreaking 💔 to lose someone that you loved unconditionally & looked up too. It feels like a piece of you has died along with them. 😢😢

[@jennywarren]

I'm sorry for your loss❤. I got diagnosed at 22 and it completely changed my life for the worse.

[@susabobus]

Wait how much is insurance in your area? Sorry,i live in eu, it sounds horrible to me

[@jdg357]

Judges need to accountability for the decisions. This is ridiculous.

[@Oxzilion]

After all the abuse the doctors saw how could the judge allow Alex to go back with those monsters?

[@peepysprite]

Out of morbid curiosity I looked up the birthday video. It's horrific. I have seen autopsies of people who died of anorexia who did not look this bad. His arm could fit through a paper towel roll. He was so underdeveloped that he looked half his age even in spite of his sunken face. Worst case of neglect I've ever seen.

[@ginnied7346]

The Judge was the Crazy one to think that and actually give that poor child back to those people that didn't really care about him

[@HellenaHanbasquet]

This hit hard. I had a friend growing up who had T1. His mom and my mom were BFFs. His mom took great care of him, but his dad was abusive to his mom and neglectful to my friend and his sisters. When he was 10 his parents divorced, when he was 12 he went to live with his dad, typical kid wanting to be where there were no rules. Part of that was he wasnt made to take care of his diabetes. By 18 he was blind and he died at 26. Because he was an adult, his dad was never held responsible for his responsibility in my friends death. Ive never seen my dad so angry. My friend was like another child to him. Its the only time im my life i ever heard my dad talk about "an eye for an eye". Im 48 now and have no idea what happened to him but i hope Karma took care of him.

[@Zeepjeliefs]

Ahh that's so horrible :( rip to your friend🌹♥️

[@arandomcatheehee]

I would not be surprised if his foster mom passed from grief, what happened to him was terrible and I just hope wherever they are they're together again.

[@sageeule]

This was a hard case to get through. My grandparents came from romania to canada. They settled not too far from where this murder took place. Type 1 also runs in the family, and it is SO AFFORDABLE, RESEARCHED, AND KNOWN, that this was such a brutal child abuse case to hear. May Alex rest in peace, may his murderers burn for eternity.

[@bellamyhibler]

affordable is a little arguable

[@sageeule]

in canada, affordable.@@bellamyhibler

[@mysthra9406]

Canada have universial healthcare, so calling it affordable to them is an understatement.@@bellamyhibler

[@uwuumadz]

affordable for canadians, yes. us US folk, however…

[@catboymikey]

It's very affordable in Canada, I also live in Canada however am not diabetic, a friend of mine is.

[@silverdoe9477]

I was anorexic for 12 years, I’ve only encountered someone that emaciated once. She passed away shortly after being moved to ICU. I have also seen diabetics not taking their insulin for quick weight loss & the irreversible damage done, same with pet owners ignoring treatment. My heart breaks for this young man. ❤

[@lc6956]

I appreciate you acknowledging pet owners. If people cannot handle managing diabetes mellitus in their pets, I hope they can be kind enough to surrender them so they can go into special needs homes or fosters too.

[@stephk.1996]

Our cat was diabetic, and damn straight, we made sure she had the correct diet and were diligent with her insulin. She has ketoacidosis once because one vet said that free feeding was fine. Btw, many vets seem to be under experienced with type 1 diabetes. It was terrifying and thankfully she survived. We loved her and wanted to give her the world.

[@tobywood9156]

my cat was diabetic, and when she was first diagnosed the doctor begged us to put her down, said we were selfish people for keeping her alive after her diagnosis. she was diagnosed at 7, and only just passed away at 17. she only needed insulin at first shockingly, a new vet kept her monitored and she was pretty healthy all things considered until the past 6 months or so, since her arthritis got so bad that pain medication no longer worked i cant imagine going against vet directions for medication, if you have doubts then get a second opinion like you do with people but dont just ignore the experts ffs

[@citizenvulpes4562]

That judge is a joke. He must've not seen very many things in life. Edit: the judge that gave the kid back to the family and ran on the assumption that the family wasn't being maliciously negligent.

[@BeckBeckGo]

She. Also why? They got the maximum sentence, I believe.

[@hannibalspectre637]

@@BeckBeckGothey meant the original judge who gave the child back to them

[@mochimochi7669]

And the judge said they’d have to be crazy to do it again. That was his reasoning for thinking the child would be safe. Well they were crazy and an innocent had to suffer for years. When it comes to these types of criminals, I’d much rather put them away than to make a child end up with lifelong trauma or dead.

[@citizenvulpes4562]

@@mochimochi7669 EXACTLY! They're clearly being maliciously negligent, the family was clearly only giving their child enough insulin to look good, while they thought wacky holistic methods were healthier for him.

[@citizenvulpes4562]

@@BeckBeckGo He* there's two judges mentioned.

[@mimimoon9313]

Judges who make absolutely insane mistakes that put lives at risk need to face some sort of consequence...

[@monochrome_prism]

I've heard of a lot of child abuse and neglect cases, but I think this is by far the worst I've ever heard. The poor boy must have been in agony for years and didn't have the strength to fight back. I also feel bad the other kids. They probably wanted to tell someone, to get help for their dying brother, but were probably too scared to do so. In my mind there is no way that there weren't other kinds of abuse happening in that house. I hope those parents rot in prison for what they've done.

[@cosmicfleur9032]

Poor fella didn’t stand a chance with horrible parents like that. These cases are terrible, unfathomable and completely preventable.

[@hatednyc]

How many times does someone need to see neglect and abuse of a child before they interfere? For me it’s just the ONE TIME.

[@brokengirlsrus]

That poor baby. He suffered so greatly in his short life.

[@localtopegg218]

As a type one diabetic myself (who was also treated at BC Children's as a kid) I can't tell you how refreshing it is to hear a clear and concise description of the difference between type one and type two diabetes. I'm type one myself and people always seem to get a detail or two wrong nowadays but you guys got it exactly right on. It's little things like that and the effort put into making things clear and understandable that's definitely gonna have me sticking around. Keep up the great work guys!

[@galaxyrose1702]

This one right here made me cry. Grandma Vera loved him so much and they must’ve hugged when she got there. How evil of them, dying from diabetes is such a PAINFUL way to pass. It’s such a long process too. I hope the case worker who pushed for him to stay with Vera can heal and know she tried her best❤️

[@belladonnahigh9206]

Normally I look up crime photos, hell, I one time watched Cartels, and what they can do to a human body is... exceptional to say the least, yet so disgusting and abhorrent; they probably end up the same one day or another. But one time I saw something I cannot forget, and I quit it for good, it f with your mind and even though these videos are real, they are so surreal they still look to me as fake, very gory horror clips, only because I live an ocean away and cannot believe one man can do such thing to another. Hearing the description just makes not wanna even try to look for it, because I simply had enough. I'm psychologically severely weak due to my own illnesses I combat everyday with no end in sight, so much I just given up on ever getting healthy, which you can imagine made my already bad depression even worse. I just don't even feel like getting up anymore. I struggle to get up from bed. Many times I just don't and just sleep or imagine my own stories in my head while laying in bed, eyes closed, because I'm tired of the Internet. I just fell asleep while writing this post, it's the meds. Fortunately my parents (again fell asleep) tried to help me. It's not their fault my illness didn't went away. I tell you, after some time all those psychologists are all the same, they're tired of you, offer no real solutions, which funnily enough I haven't thought about already, so I stopped going to them, and now I only visit Psychiatrists, who can prescribe meds, unlike Psychologists. Anyway, this was supposed to be about Alex, sorry for the digression. I can only hope he found peace. That no siblings intervened is just weird, even evil. They saw their brother wither away and did nothing, they're just as complicit. I remember how my brother tortured me psychologically, sometimes physically as well, when I was young and the second just watched and did nothing. For that I am eternally upset with him, he could've told our mother, yet remained silent. He was a coward, like all the siblings in this story. Everyone in the family was physical towards me, then some form of weird acne, unrecognized to this day attacked me after burning my face, shoulders and ... I fell asleep again. Rest in peace Alex, we will have to go out for a beer one day, when I join you with my parents. See ya till then.

[@PointlessPeachesII]

The judge who gave him back to his unhinged "parents" need to be locked up as well.

[@JJ-tn4mp]

That horrid judge failed that poor child.

[@autumnb5677]

As a type 1 diabetic, i appreciate your explanation of the disease and what Alex went through. Breaks my heart😢

[@TheMiseryMachine]

It's a big deal! Our only experience with it was when our late kitty, Prada, had it for 14 months at the end of her life. That entailed twice a day insulin injections, diabetic supplies, curves, etc. - without insurance (she took Lantus, so we did get some discount through Good Rx). It floors me that these two, who received free healthcare, couldn't (or rather, wouldn't) help their child.

[@coda672]

I was sent to the ICU with ketoacidosis when i was 21, and i was terrified and confused when told i was type 1 diabetic. i can't even begin to imagine how this little boy felt. And to then suffer for the rest of his short life with no control over it, due to cruel parents using religion as an excuse.... My heart hurts for him, and I will continue to survive through my own fear in honor of him. I hope he's at peace now, enjoying sweet treats in the afterlife that he couldn't in our world ❤

[@rosegann8339]

That is very sweet of you. I wish you all the best in your life and my prayers are with you 🙏 ❤

[@darkmask5933]

The sad thing is, those parents will be in concrete prison cells where they will be free to walk around their small rooms, given adequate medical care, and fed three times a day ... bare essentials they denied their son as they slowly starved him to death over the course of YEARS. This outright reminds me of the scene in Se7en, the horror-thriller of the man who kills people based on the seven deadly sins, and when the detectives find the man the serial killer punished for being a 'sloth', he was severely emaciated, just a hair above being brain dead, and had eaten his own tongue ... and that fantasy murder victim was STILL better off than the poor boy here.

[@Nyax50Lopez]

Fr dude. With OUR tax money as well. Let's not forget that.

[@brendanboomhour7606]

Until you recall how child abusers are treated in prison

[@darkmask5933]

@@brendanboomhour7606 Even if they get smacked around by the other inmates, that's still better than being slowly starved to death and mummified while you're still alive over the course of years.

[@juliesnider7840]

Life is short and they will have an eternity to suffer. That sweet boy will be in heaven

[@hellekimery9537]

Yup if they refuse to eat,they will force feed them by tube! Yet this little boy was starved every day. Cults and people who believe that they have a “ duty and a right” to torture their children, starve them, and worse…..I feel white hatred, I don’t care how they grew up, you have a damn duty to do better! 😡

[@abellabarbie]

I feel so sorry for all the babies of the world who are not given the love and safety they deserve from their parents. Poor little baby. ❤

[@carolemerle9995]

Poor Ms. McDonald. She really advocated for Alex. I can understand her having PTSD. A senseless death.

[@NicolaMiddleton1886]

The judge should be held just as responsible for sending that poor boy back to his parents that’s absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking. It’s also disgusting that they still get to live and breathe after what they did. They get medical treatment in prison 3 meals a day get to go outside talk to other inmates and more how is that punishment for what they did????? 😢😢😢

[@perytonpred2356]

I don't know about how prison is in Canada, but in the United States prison is absolute hell. It doesn't help that, because theyre child abusers, the other inmates are going to, at best give them a hard time, at worst have their heads on plaques to hang in the common room.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

There is an incredible shortage of caring,qualified foster parents. It would be an awesome thing if people like Grandma Vera would consider it. This one hit me hard. I am tube fed o due to severe abuse and neglect from my birth parents. I can’t eat food due to a paralyzed stomach. I so much appreciate you two bringing awareness to these cases. Love from Kentucky, Lesley and medical service dog Jake.

[@martinasikk6162]

I’m so sorry for the abuse and neglect you experienced. Alex story is so awful,hopefully this ever happens in Canada.

[@martinasikk6162]

Sorry: never, not ever.

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

I used to want to foster so badly. After talking to hundreds of foster parents, they said the kids nearly ALWAYS get sent back to their abusive, addict, and/or unstable parents. Now I don’t want to anymore. Unfortunately, the system doesn’t let foster parents save kids. They only get to give them respite from their abuse. It’s so sad!

[@egg_bun_]

I wanted to cry when he introduced Grandma Vera, since I knew what was coming.

[@blarmy827]

I wish his name was in the title or description somewhere… Alex’s name deserves to be remembered and his story shared so others can remember this poor child who lived hell on earth.

[@Tsuki_Itsubi]

This absolutely breaks my heart, I hope those "parents" never see the light of day again. May the prisoners treat them like the others who prey on helpless children.

[@oldsoul2701]

Excellent explanation of Type 1 Diabetes. Thank you both for all of the hard work you do to bring these stories to light. Rip little one.

[@mleh2512]

Agreed. This explanation was well-suited to the topic and did add a lot to the video.

[@mysticjumbles3917]

Had a better time learning how diabetes works from this video than my biomed class

[@kattskittlesx82]

Absolutely loved the explanation of diabetes. I really appreciate this ❤

[@kellyw5162]

RIP Alex. I'd like to think that he and his Grandma Vera are together in heaven, happy and healthy. I'm heartbroken for him and those who tried so hard to save him and couldn't. That judge should feel guilty as h*ll for his death. He should be punished as well. There was more than enough proof that they would not keep him on his medication, but he went ahead and gave Alex back to them. 💔💔

[@KarmicSalt]

and didn't follow up

[@johannahunderwood4596]

Alex had adult siblings who should have done something too.

[@eyegnieesllA]

God and heaven are not real and this case is absolute proof. Where was your god while this boy was suffering? Beating off? Wouldn't surprise me for a second considering that he'd NEED to get off on suffering to allow so much of it. You sheep.

[@linkintominecraft1]

As a side note, no people with type 1 do not have to “eat healthier” or substitute for healthier alternatives. It’s always so frustrating seeing that sentiment shared we can eat whatever we want.

[@julietfischer5056]

At best, the claimants are naive or confusing it with Type 2. At worst, they are dangerously ill-informed.

[@doc_arsenic8595]

It's better to eat healthier in the first place, though, regardless of illness?

[@julietfischer5056]

@@doc_arsenic8595- The silly claim is that this will fix Type 1 diabetes. Eating healthier will help manage the disease.

[@robingrala6537]

My sister can't eat or drink whatever she wants, although she does....hence the complications. She is supposed to watch her starch, her sugar, etc. Not to say a T1 can't 'cheat' at times, but that's why checking sugar regularly and adjusting insulin is so important.

[@carrierussell6013]

That poor boy knew nothing else but pain and pain from his parents! The one whose supposed to love him unconditionally! May you RIP sweet Alex! May you fly high with all of God's Angels. May you know you are loved so very much and you will never ever be forgotten!❤❤❤

[@Laarye]

If they reject the doctor's treatments and findings, why do they even go to the doctors in the first place?

[@j1947m]

They were FORCED to!

[@SoftySenpaii]

From my understanding, it could be a mix of them not wanting to go to jail and the desire of wanting to feel persecuted because of their faith. Many will go out of their way to go talk with a professional and only do it to be like 'see? they're wrong, I'm right, they're attacking me for my religion'. My mom did similar, but instead of religion she was just too prideful.

[@Starshelle]

I'm so furious at his parents and at that judge who signed his death warrant with his insane choice to give him back to his parents.

[@stephanieoconnell2343]

Thank you for not shying away from these stories because they are the most difficult to tell. I appreciate your style, you show respect to the victims and their families by not treating their story like entertainment. Please take care of yourselves, don’t let the misery take your joy. 🌻

[@peachyrider9987]

Very well said. I like how you said "don't let your misery take your joy." It's a good reminder for me going through cancer.❤

[@janellcrews6108]

​@@peachyrider9987I wish you a fast recovery, my grandma had cancer and got better.

[@triz313]

@@peachyrider9987 positive thoughts, good diet, and stay as active as you can! Prayers to you my friend.

[@valerie2827]

@peachyrider9987 I'm so sorry for what you're going through. Try to stay positive and STRONG! I hope you get better VERY soon. Hang in there 🙏 💓 💪 💜

[@gunny2044]

Unfortunately the judge who released Alex back to his parents will never be held accountable.

[@YuubiTimberwolf]

The Judge belongs behind bars. So much evidence for sever child abuse to the point that i would call it torture and attempted murder which became acual murder.

[@brittbrat4977]

Wow, this is a tough one. To know that poor child suffered for all those years is absolutely heartbreaking. To make things worse, that judge got away with murder

[@ar2043]

I would absolutely love to know what the original judge thinks about the outcome of this case. You know, the one that said "these parents just watched their child almost die. Do you think they would do it again? They would have to be crazy"… Well Judge, here's your sign!!! Unreal!!! Shame on him. I was really hoping they were going to tell us if anybody contacted the original judge and what his statement was.

[@wms72]

Judge Cohen

[@iridescentsea3730]

@@wms72 Cohen, interesting name.

[@j1947m]

@@iridescentsea3730 What is THAT supposed to imply???

[@RichTapestry]

@@j1947m You know what it's supposed to imply - anti-Semitism.

[@julietfischer5056]

@@chelimix4580- Yep. The implication is that a gentile judge would not have made that decision.

[@lindahamilton3569]

Coming from a mom that almost lost a child to Juvenile DIABETES, we didnt find out until she was 13, no Dr.would listen to her or me until thank God 1 Doctor finally did.17days in ICU and now my girl is 26 and still struggles with this I hate both cancer & diabetes. But to purposely hurt your child due to their illnesse(s) is something I HATE WAY MORE! Hell has a special place for people like this.

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

I agree mu oldest daughter too got diagnosed at 11 yrs old by going in a diabetic ketoacidosis. She was life flighted to children's. We were running different tests to find out what was wrong. She was in coma for 3 days. They wouldn't let us go home from hospital until I understood the care of type 1 they did let her leave early because I learned her stuff quickly. Unfortunately some parents don't care enough to try to get help their children need

[@lindahamilton3569]

@@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690 same here we had to know the ratio of insulin to give per calories and watch her food intake .

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

@@lindahamilton3569 I understand that very well too. Do you carb count . My daughter has 60 carbs for breakfast lunch and dinner 30 for her snacks. We can go over our under her ic for breakfast is 9 s I take her carbs and divide that by her 9 then we subtract her sugar reading by her correction formula which is 100 and add the 2 of those together that's her dose . Her long acting is lantus which is15 units she takes every night at 1030. She uses the pen she won't get dex Com or pump but she has eczema really bad tio

[@lindahamilton3569]

That's exactly what we had to do as well it isn't easy, especially when they have a sugar attack 😞😞😭

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

@@lindahamilton3569 no it can be rough but we have to treat the lows and highs best way we can. I've had to call children's hospital when we first got her diagnosed since I was newer. There's always something to learn with type 1.

[@n00dleplayz33]

it's crazy to me that they had rushed him to the ER before, was told about his diabetes, didn't see a doctor for however long or take insulin as needed, was rushed to the ER again because he was about to die, and the judge decided to put him back with his parents. the claim "they just saw they're child almost die, they'd be crazy to do it again" is ridiculous given that they were the ones who MADE their child almost die, and in the end, pass away in the worst way possible. the judge should be held accountable, as well as whatever child protective agencies that discovered the fled the state and didn't alert anyone. honestly disgusting that they took him away from his one chance at living a full, healthy, and happy life.

[@That-cosmic-witch]

At some point all the professionals that fail these children have to be held responsible 😡🤬🤬🤬

[@wifemotherconservative3432]

This reminds me of a similar story back in the 80's (I think). Big differences though. The boy was a type 1 diabetic. His parents took good care of him with diet and insulin. Unfortunately, they joined a church that did "faith healings". The pastor told them the boy was healed of his diabetes. His parents took him off the insulin. The congregation, the pastor, and his parents watched the boy get sicker and sicker until he died. They couldn't handle the fact that their son had not been healed so they believed he'd be resurrected after 3 days. The church abandoned them, claiming zero responsibility. When the boy didn't resurrect, his parents were forced to admit that they were wrong. The boy hadn't ever been healed and they let him die. The difference though is that they suffered great regret, they didn't want their son to die, nor did they believe he would. The dad wrote a book about it. I think it's called something along the lines of, "We let our son die." There was a movie made about it too.

[@pasteljoelle126]

Yes I remember this movie! There was a scene where it showed them letting the kid drink syrup straight from the bottle. I don’t know if it happened like that but it always stuck with me. And the judge saying that they did have a miracle: the miracle of insulin, which they chose to disregard. I saw this as a kid and still remember it to this day.

[@apackofhoboes]

Religion is poison.

[@EmmaDilemma039]

That sounds so suspicious. What parent would let their child get sick until they die? And claim they didn't know that was the inevitable outcome

[@RichTapestry]

@@EmmaDilemma039 The type of parent mentally deficient enough to believe in faith healing or join a cult in the first place.

[@julietfischer5056]

@@EmmaDilemma039-Never underestimate the power of religious belief.

[@shivalishankersharma1562]

The amount of pain this precious boy endured for such a long period warrants the death penalty for these monsters.

[@WendyP1965]

Absolutely agree 100%

[@littledreamerrem7021]

Ive never wanted to throttle so many people in a case before. The parents, the church members, that judge, the social worker who told that woman to drop it...every person in this case failed that boy. Every single one should face the consequences, but we know they do not and never will care.

[@annettereynolds7457]

This makes me so angry; a completely unavoidable death. I can't even believe to imagine what this poor boy went through

[@brandylee5603]

As a mom of a Type 1 child, I appreciate you taking the time to explain type 1 to your viewers. Thank you ❤

[@paulineweigand6121]

OMG!! I can't believe what this child went through. My son was diagnosed 2001, when he was 2 years old. The pain my child was in nearly ripped my heart out after a misdiagnoses by two separate Doctors, two separate times at the same hospital. He was dying right in front of my eyes and no one would help him at first. My two year old son had severe ketone-acidosis with a BSL (blood sugar level) of 49.9. The pediatric specialist claimed it was much higher as that was the highest the machine would go. Within just three days, my child had lost a lot of muscle mass and couldn't lift his head. His breath smelled like fairy floss. He was so thirsty that he was drinking and weeing at the same time. One of the doctors that met me at the hospital doors was the Doctor that misdiagnosed him the first time I presented my son to the hospital days prior. He told me that I was an overattentive mother and my child had a virus. Gave him some fluids and sent us on our way. Only for us to present a third time in such a state that I yelled at him to get away from my child and wanted a real Doctor to treat him. Meanwhile, my sons' kidneys were starting to shut down and he was in a coma type state. My son was in hospital for 10 days. During that time we were trained and trained and trained. I wasn't allowed to take him home without this training. My sons' health is number one. . This poor poor child must of been in extreme agony. I am so sorry 😶‍🌫😶‍🌫🥺

[@thescholarsjourney661]

The sheer number of times that Alex was failed by the state is heartbreaking.

[@joannafinerty99]

Whats the point of having kids if you aren't going to take care of them? There are so many options even before the baby is born. Why go through 9 months of pregnancy just to kill that baby?

[@BONERCRUSHER]

Sadly, most of these people find pleasure, or joy in torturing innocent children.

[@ryanhurst6882]

Their belief in the concept of "be fruitful and multiply." came from the same place as "modern medicine is evil." When you realize that this is the same mechanism that allowed The People's Church to inject their own crying children with the kool-aid they drank themselves, and (on a political plane) allowed the Khmer Rouge and the Nazis to both justify beating literal newborns on stones and trees, you realize that this is a malfunction in the ideological nature of all humans. It's really not that shocking. Disturbing, yes, but it's not surprising at all.

[@alice45-fgd-456drt]

I can only assume that the abuse itself is the point. Having kids is painful, expensive and time consuming, and even in abusive situations it takes effort to keep a child alive. If this were pure neglect, the child would die within weeks or months of the neglect starting. These people deliberately keep a child alive and suffering, often for years or decades. The only reasonable assumption is that they enjoy it.

[@joeygreathouse3029]

People have sex Sex makes babies There ya go

[@indranikarmakar1175]

If a baby is such a burden to them, why not let the government keep him. Why fight to get him back then kill? I don't get it at all

[@stephywhaling]

As an RN, I'm really impressed by how you described type 1 diabetes and ketoacidosis. Thank you for doing your research and communicating these conditions accurately and understandably. This knowledge adds so much more understanding to how truly horrific this crime was.

[@afergie76]

My dog is severely diabetic. She gets 2, 35 units of insulin a day. So 70 units of insulin every single day. I don’t have any human children, but I would do whatever is needed for her health. I can’t imagine not giving your child the medical attention that he or she needs to live a healthy life.

[@Fe26man]

Kids don’t remember stuff done at 3… when I’ve drawn like 7 year olds, I often ask if this is their first blood draw- the child always says “yes” and sometimes parents tell me they did have one as a toddler (even up to 4) and that they just don’t remember. I’ve never drawn a 5+ year old that’s even remembered being drawn (and this is very scary for kids most times, due to not knowing what to expect. Often I have 4-8 year olds leave yelling “THAT WASN’T SO BAD (shouting, they are rightfully proud of themselves)” and I retort with: you’re braver than you think! Never forget that! I think mom (or dad- whichever parent is with them) owes you something special for how well you did! I try to make it into a positive thing, because the kids that are screaming, have been scared by their parents and react based off of their reaction. I drew one kid, who was so proud when it was done, and the dad was like: “I don’t know how you are so good at this- I am scared of needles!” I answered: “I’m sure glad you didn’t lead with that (in a serious tone)

[@Fe26man]

Unless they are drawn like weekly or monthly, then I totally give them my support and tell them it’s never fun to feel like a pin cushion, I really hope your doctors learn whatever they are looking for this time. (I can’t let on that I know why certain tests are ordered etc. or give results out except to an RN or doctor)

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

15:34 that judge needs to serve life in prison for murdering that boy. His actions directly resulted in that child’s death. Hold judges accountable for their bad rulings. Abusive parents (and the idiot judge that allowed this to happen) should get the death penalty, no exceptions.

[@didimagnin3744]

Poor Alex. A life of torture at the hands of those who were supposed to love and care for you, and a horrendous death. Like the case of AJ, which still haunts me.

[@deendrew36]

Wow…the system should be held accountable as well. How could they keep giving these parents this child back, when they KNEW how it was going?? They kept giving them “extra training”. The training wasn’t the problem; they just didn’t comply. On purpose. That is awful. The system dropped the ball.

[@hopeantonio3899]

Sometimes learning about cases like this can seem kind of distant, but this one is so particularly disturbing to me because Alex's birthday is only a few weeks after mine and I grew up (and currently live) in NW Calgary. I probably would have known him if he wasn't so horribly neglected. Rest in peace my brother ❤

[@mael2039]

I once met a 12 year old Jehovas witness who was going to die of a very treatable illness because the parents had refused blood transfusions and it was too late now. All this could've been avoided and he could've been a relatively normal boy. Worst thing was that he had a baby sibling who was diagnosed with the same illness. CPS was involved and said they couldn't do anything.

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

Camel shit they can't do anything!! An emergency injunction can be sought for treatment 🤬

[@whychoooseausername4763]

We are not obligated to respect religions beliefs here if it threatens the life of a child. I wouldn't want to do my job otherwise.

[@lilifel]

They should ban religions that put peoples children in danger

[@raerohan4241]

Why exactly do they refuse blood transfusions? Is it like those weird people that think there are microchips in vaccines or something?

[@ettaetta439]

​​@@whychoooseausername4763yep. I could care less about someone's stupid AF beliefs if they're directly hurting their own children. Jehovah's witnesses, and people of any religious beliefs, should not be allowed to practice their religion in a way that hurts their children. Why do they get a free pass to abuse kids just because it's part of their religion? Being antivax and anti blood transfusions and anti healthcare should not be respected at all unless there are valid reasons for it, and those reasons can't be "this god I can't prove the existence of says so".

[@ravenzrozze]

Oh my word!!! How can a parent watch their child die like that...slowly and painfully... it is murder because they knew what he needed to live and they refused to administer it. This is horrifying and disturbing that others must have seen him at some point and no one did or said anything. That poor child was let down by everyone involved in this.

[@emmamarier7042]

This is incredibly hard to watch. I feel dizzy from horror. It's so so so terribly sad. 😢