Alex Radita's guest appearances

Alex Radita

Haunted Family Podcast

Suffer the Little Children

Bobby Mackey

Edgar Cayce

Laci Peterson

Rodney Alcala

Wright Patterson

John Robinson

Dennis Rader

Bobby Joe Long

Casey Anthony

Jodi Arias

Chris Benoit

Chris Watts

Matthew Shepard

David Parker Ray

Justin Ross

OwlTail

In last week’s episode, I told you the tragic story of 15-year-old Alex Radita, who succumbed on May 7, 2013 to an infection caused by untreated diabetes and starvation at the hands of his parents. Alex’s death was essentially long-term medical neglect and torture by his parents, Emil and Rodica Radita, Romanian immigrants who evidently believed that God, not medicine, would heal their son. Despite multiple interventions from British Columbia’s child welfare agency, the Raditas were able to elude continued supervision by moving to Calgary, Alberta, where Alex ultimately died weighing 37 pounds and covered in necrotizing sores.In this episode, I’ll tell you about the murder trial of Emil and Rodica Radita, the mountain of testimony against them, and the verdict. I’ll also talk about the aftermath of Alex’s death and the effect it had on the people who tried to save him, discuss the sorry state of child welfare systems all over the world, and remember Alex as the bright, creative boy he was.This is part 2 of the horrific story of Alex Radita.Links discussed in this episode: Crime Beat podcast episode, The Boy Who Fell Through the Cracks - https://globalnews.ca/news/6045854/crime-beat-podcast-boy-who-fell-through-cracksVideo of Alex on his 15th birthday, released without sound by order of the court (warning: may be disturbing to some viewers) - https://fb.watch/5jSoPm4QpB/ Huge thanks to today’s sponsor:Smile Brilliant provides teeth whitening and oral care products customized just for you! Use my coupon code CHILDREN to save 30% by clicking here: https://www.smilebrilliant.com/?coupon=children#podcastPhotos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodYou can also follow the podcast on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sufferthelittlechildrenpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sufferthelittlechildrenpodPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. Please help make the show my full-time gig to keep the weekly episodes coming! By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive gifts!  (www.patreon.com/STLCpod) This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. For more stories like this one, visit https://sufferthelittlechildrenblog.com.Music for this episode is from https://audiojungle.net. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-childrenPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&amp;corr=podcast_organic_external_site&amp;TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_siteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/ ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4232884/advertisement

In last week’s episode, I told you the tragic story of 15-year-old Alex Radita, who succumbed on May 7, 2013 to an infection caused by untreated diabetes and starvation at the hands of his parents. Alex’s death was essentially long-term medical neglect and torture by his parents, Emil and Rodica Radita, Romanian immigrants who evidently believed that God, not medicine, would heal their son. Despite multiple interventions from British Columbia’s child welfare agency, the Raditas were able to elude continued supervision by moving to Calgary, Alberta, where Alex ultimately died weighing 37 pounds and covered in necrotizing sores. In this episode, I’ll tell you about the murder trial of Emil and Rodica Radita, the mountain of testimony against them, and the verdict. I’ll also talk about the aftermath of Alex’s death and the effect it had on the people who tried to save him, discuss the sorry state of child welfare systems all over the world, and remember Alex as the bright, creative boy he was. This is part 2 of the horrific story of Alex Radita. Links discussed in this episode: Crime Beat podcast episode, The Boy Who Fell Through the Cracks - <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6045854/crime-beat-podcast-boy-who-fell-through-cracks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://globalnews.ca/news/6045854/crime-beat-podcast-boy-who-fell-through-cracks</a> Video of Alex on his 15th birthday, released without sound by order of the court (warning: may be disturbing to some viewers) - <a href="https://fb.watch/5jSoPm4QpB/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://fb.watch/5jSoPm4QpB/</a> Huge thanks to today’s sponsor: Smile Brilliant provides teeth whitening and oral care products customized just for you! Use my coupon code CHILDREN to save 30% by clicking here: <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/?coupon=children#podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smilebrilliant.com/?coupon=children#podcast</a> Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> You can also follow the podcast on: Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/sufferthelittlechildrenpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/sufferthelittlechildrenpodcast</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod</a> Tumblr: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/stlcpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/stlcpod</a> Visit the podcast's web page at <a href="https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com</a>. Please help make the show my full-time gig to keep the weekly episodes coming! By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive gifts! (<a href="http://www.patreon.com/STLCpod)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/STLCpod)</a> This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. For more stories like this one, visit <a href="https://sufferthelittlechildrenblog.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://sufferthelittlechildrenblog.com</a>. Music for this episode is from <a href="https://audiojungle.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://audiojungle.net</a>. 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Episode 63: Alex Radita (Part 2)

On May 7, 2013, police and paramedics responded to a home in Calgary, Alberta on a report of a teenager not breathing, but nothing could have prepared them for what they were about to see. 15-year-old Alex Radita, who was dead well before his father called 911, weighed only 37 pounds. He was literally nothing but skin and bones, and his body was covered with necrotizing ulcers, including one so deep it left his salivary gland exposed. After an autopsy revealed Alex’s death was caused by a septic infection secondary to extreme starvation and untreated diabetes, his parents -- Romanian immigrants who believed God, not medicine, would save their son -- were arrested and charged with first degree murder.This is a story of a couple so hell bent on being right that they allowed their son to waste away for years rather than give him the medication and food he needed to survive. It’s the story of the exposure of massive weaknesses in the Canadian child welfare system. Most importantly, it’s the story of a bright, courageous boy who tried to smile even as he entered the final stages of starvation and the catastrophic infection that took his life. This is the horrific story of Alex Radita.Links discussed in this episode: Crime Beat podcast episode, The Boy Who Fell Through the Cracks - https://globalnews.ca/news/6045854/crime-beat-podcast-boy-who-fell-through-cracksVideo of Alex on his 15th birthday, released without sound by order of the court (warning: may be disturbing to some viewers) - https://fb.watch/5jSoPm4QpB/ Huge thanks to today’s sponsors:Gemmist makes salon-quality hair care products backed by science, giving you personalized shampoo and conditioner recommendations based on your hair data. Use my code CHILDREN to get the best hair of your life and save 20%! Click here to take their hair quiz: https://gemmist.com/?promo=children&amp;utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=SpringSmile Brilliant provides teeth whitening and oral care products customized just for you! Use my coupon code CHILDREN to save 30% by clicking here: https://www.smilebrilliant.com/?coupon=children#podcastPhotos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodYou can also follow the podcast on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sufferthelittlechildrenpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/STLCpodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sufferthelittlechildrenpodPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. Please help make the show my full-time gig to keep the weekly episodes coming! By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive gifts!  (www.patreon.com/STLCpod) This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. For more stories like this one, visit https://sufferthelittlechildrenblog.com.Music for this episode is from https://audiojungle.net. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;apn=com.google.android.music&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-childrenPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&amp;corr=podcast_organic_external_site&amp;TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_siteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/ ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4232884/advertisement

On May 7, 2013, police and paramedics responded to a home in Calgary, Alberta on a report of a teenager not breathing, but nothing could have prepared them for what they were about to see. 15-year-old Alex Radita, who was dead well before his father called 911, weighed only 37 pounds. He was literally nothing but skin and bones, and his body was covered with necrotizing ulcers, including one so deep it left his salivary gland exposed. After an autopsy revealed Alex’s death was caused by a septic infection secondary to extreme starvation and untreated diabetes, his parents -- Romanian immigrants who believed God, not medicine, would save their son -- were arrested and charged with first degree murder. This is a story of a couple so hell bent on being right that they allowed their son to waste away for years rather than give him the medication and food he needed to survive. It’s the story of the exposure of massive weaknesses in the Canadian child welfare system. Most importantly, it’s the story of a bright, courageous boy who tried to smile even as he entered the final stages of starvation and the catastrophic infection that took his life. This is the horrific story of Alex Radita. Links discussed in this episode: Crime Beat podcast episode, The Boy Who Fell Through the Cracks - <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/6045854/crime-beat-podcast-boy-who-fell-through-cracks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://globalnews.ca/news/6045854/crime-beat-podcast-boy-who-fell-through-cracks</a> Video of Alex on his 15th birthday, released without sound by order of the court (warning: may be disturbing to some viewers) - <a href="https://fb.watch/5jSoPm4QpB/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://fb.watch/5jSoPm4QpB/</a> Huge thanks to today’s sponsors: Gemmist makes salon-quality hair care products backed by science, giving you personalized shampoo and conditioner recommendations based on your hair data. Use my code CHILDREN to get the best hair of your life and save 20%! Click here to take their hair quiz: <a href="https://gemmist.com/?promo=children&amp;utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=Spring" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://gemmist.com/?promo=children&amp;utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=Spring</a> Smile Brilliant provides teeth whitening and oral care products customized just for you! Use my coupon code CHILDREN to save 30% by clicking here: <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/?coupon=children#podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smilebrilliant.com/?coupon=children#podcast</a> Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> You can also follow the podcast on: Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/sufferthelittlechildrenpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/sufferthelittlechildrenpodcast</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/STLCpod</a> Tumblr: <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tumblr.com/blog/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/</a>@STLCpod My Linktree is available here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/stlcpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/stlcpod</a> Visit the podcast's web page at <a href="https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com</a>. Please help make the show my full-time gig to keep the weekly episodes coming! By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive gifts! (<a href="http://www.patreon.com/STLCpod)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/STLCpod)</a> This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine. For more stories like this one, visit <a href="https://sufferthelittlechildrenblog.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://sufferthelittlechildrenblog.com</a>. Music for this episode is from <a href="https://audiojungle.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://audiojungle.net</a>. 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Episode 62 - Alex Radita (Part 1)

 15 Year old Alex was found dead in the family home. The killers? His parents.

15 Year old Alex was found dead in the family home. The killers? His parents.