Suffer the Little Children

Suffer the Little Children ~Currently on medical hiatus.~

02/16/2026

Now that I'm on hiatus indefinitely, are there any other kinds of stories you'd like to hear me tell on a separate podcast that aren't death-related, abuse-adjacent, etc.? Maybe Reddit stories? It definitely needs to be something positive, funny, or uplifting. My nervous system has been on high alert for too many years.

Edited to add: Reddit stories might be dicey (ethically and strictly legally, I'd have to get the OP's permission), but I have two things in mind. Let me know what you think of (1) reading public-domain "bedtime stories," and/or (2) positive news stories, and/or (3) listener-submitted positive stories (funny, inspirational, or positive stories about kids, pets, or anything else).

02/11/2026

I have an announcement to make.

After over 200 episodes and seven years of telling these precious children's stories, I need to step back and focus on my health. This work has been the honor of my life, but I've reached a point where I can't continue without taking care of myself first.

The podcast will remain available on all platforms, and I'm not saying goodbye forever — just that I need to focus on healing right now so I can give these kids (and you) my best self. Thank you all for your understanding and support over the past six years (seven, for OG blog readers).

I love and appreciate you all more than I can tell you.

đź’™ Laine

*This formerly Patreon-exclusive bonus minisode was originally released on April 23, 2022.On April 15, 2020, less than a...
01/31/2026

*This formerly Patreon-exclusive bonus minisode was originally released on April 23, 2022.

On April 15, 2020, less than a week after his seventh birthday, Tazmir Ransom died at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. This minisode may be short, but Tazmir deserves his story told.

This is the tragic story of Tazmir Ransom.

Formerly Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Minisode #13: Tazmir Ransom is available now on your favorite podcast platform, on YouTube, and at www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.

Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-minisode-13-tazmir-ransom--69696964

Photos related to today's episode can be viewed here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65516802

01/28/2026

Hey, everybody. I'm coming back; I promise. Just struggling the last couple of months. But I haven't forgotten any of these babies, or any of their families. đź’™

Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-marion-jester-montoya-retold-part-2--69047665 In the last epi...
12/17/2025

Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-marion-jester-montoya-retold-part-2--69047665

In the last episode, I told you the story of Marion Jester-Montoya, a joyful little girl with sparkling brown eyes and a ready smile, who tragically died at the age of 10 months after her mother’s boyfriend zipped her into a backpack all day instead of having someone else care for her. That man, Trevor Rowe, is now serving a life sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections for Marion’s brutal and senseless murder.

In this episode, you’ll hear my recent conversation with Marion’s family: her father, Emilio; her grandma, Sheilah; and her aunt, Carla, who told me about the precious girl they miss every day, how her loss has affected them, and what they’ve experienced over the past six years.

This is part 2 of the heartbreaking story of Marion Jester-Montoya.

Episode 206: Marion Jester-Montoya, Retold (Part 2) will be available at 8:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, on your favorite podcast platform, on YouTube, and at www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. Join me on YouTube (https://youtu.be/81IFz6qg-vk) to live chat during the premiere!

12/14/2025

Episode 206: Marion Jester-Montoya, Retold (Part 2) will be available at 8:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, on your favorite podcast platform, on YouTube, and at www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.

12/10/2025

Hi, everyone! Part 2 of Marion Jester-Montoya's story will be out within the week. I'm so far behind in every aspect of work (and life), it's not even funny.

If I've promised to cover your child's story on the podcast, please know I haven't forgotten about you! If you want to check in about the timeline, please don't hesitate to email me!

Regarding the birthday and anniversary posts, I missed all of November and now almost half of December, which breaks my heart. All of these kids will forever be in my heart and my mind! As soon as I can start posting them again, I most definitely will.

More soon,

đź’™ Laine

In my thirteenth episode, I shared the story of 10-month-old Marion Jester-Montoya, an adorable and joyful little girl w...
12/01/2025

In my thirteenth episode, I shared the story of 10-month-old Marion Jester-Montoya, an adorable and joyful little girl with a head full of dark hair and an ever-present smile. Marion died on January 7, 2020, after her mother’s boyfriend, Trevor Rowe, decided that instead of leaving Marion with his mother for the day like he usually did, he would stuff the baby into a backpack and leave her in the trunk of his car all day.

Now, I’m re-telling Marion’s story from start to finish, including every update I’ve come across since the original episode. Most importantly, this re-telling involves Marion’s family, as it should have from the beginning.

This is the heartbreaking story of Marion Jester Montoya.

Episode 205: Marion Jester-Montoya, Retold (Part 1) is available now on your favorite podcast platform, on YouTube, and at www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.

Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-marion-jester-montoya-retold-part-1--68811602

Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod

In my thirteenth episode, I shared the story of 10-month-old Marion Jester-Montoya, an adorable and joyful little girl w...
11/30/2025

In my thirteenth episode, I shared the story of 10-month-old Marion Jester-Montoya, an adorable and joyful little girl with a head full of dark hair and an ever-present smile. Marion died on January 7, 2020, after her mother’s boyfriend, Trevor Rowe, decided that instead of leaving Marion with his mother for the day like he usually did, he would stuff the baby into a backpack and leave her in the trunk of his car all day.

Now, I’m re-telling Marion’s story from start to finish, including every update I’ve come across since the original episode. Most importantly, this re-telling involves Marion’s family, as it should have from the beginning.

This is the heartbreaking story of Marion Jester Montoya.

Episode 205: Marion Jester-Montoya, Retold (Part 1) will be available at 9:00 PM Eastern on Sunday, November 30, 2025, on your favorite podcast platform, on YouTube, and at www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.

Episode 13 photo album, which has many more photos not seen here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.147989863442370&type=3

11/30/2025

Episode 205: Marion Jester-Montoya, Retold (Part 1) will be available at 9:00 PM Eastern on Sunday, November 30, 2025, on your favorite podcast platform, on YouTube, and at www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com.

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