There’s a problem with True Crime. Creators idolize perpetrators, shame victims, or are completely checked out on cases while they focus on other things. However, we can’t forget there are victims who lost their lives and families who are still grieving to this day. Furthermore, many True Crime outlets spend their time focusing on themselves or rambling, instead of getting right to the facts of the case. We hear you, this is frustrating. The Misery Machine focuses on cases the media fails to ...
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Taking the epic conflicts of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars three months at a time. Each episode features interviews with leading historians of the period - covering the campaigns, diplomacy and political dramas of an extraordinary 24 years.
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Welcome to the All Fired Up podcast, with your host Louise Adams! Louise is by nature a mild mannered clinical psychologist, but her alter ego – a FIERCE and fearless anti-diet crusader – is taking over! Louise specialises in helping people recover from disordered eating, and she’s COMPLETELY OVER trying to help people when the culture we live in is utterly sick, toxic, and screwed up when it comes to food, exercise, health, and body size. Louise cannot for a second longer take the rampant i ...
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Ohio to discuss the case of Jessica Rae Sacco, a kind young woman trying to get back on her feet. Jessica was doing well until she met a drifter and his group of friends, who proceeded to murder her, dismember her body, and then stop to eat some McDonald's. Support Our Patreon: https://…
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Episode 49: Q1-1804 - Conspiracists and conspirators
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1:54:271804. January… February… March… Three months in which Napoleon acts ruthlessly by abducting and killing a royalist figurehead... Both Haiti and Louisiana face momentous questions about their future... And in the forested, rugged terrain of the Balkans, a figure called Karadjordje rises to challenge the Ottomans. This is episode 49 of the Napoleonic…
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The Case of D4vd & Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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19:16This week, Drewby and Yergy head to California to discuss the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old girl who was found decomposing in an impounded Tesla owned by singer/songwriter, D4vd. What we found after falling down the rabbit hole will shock you... Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Akron, Ohio, to discuss the case of Ashley Biggs, a young mother who after leaving the Army, was in the middle of a brutal custody battles with her ex, Chad Cobb, and his new wife, Erica. After a bogus pizza delivery call, Ashley was lured to her death in a dark parking lot. But even after arrests were made, ther…
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Battlefield despatches: Dego, Q2-1796
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1:36:52April 1796 - time for another critical chapter in the young Napoleon Bonaparte's legendary Italian campaign, brought to you once again by our Battlefield Despatches dream team. Clemens Bemmann presents; Rick Schneid is our battlefield correspondent; John Gill is with the Austrian command; and Graeme Callister is on Bonaparte's staff to provide the …
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to NYC to discuss the case of Julissia Batties, who was failed repeatedly by child welfare officials. Even after her grandmother, Yolanda Davis, provided recorded proof that her granddaughter was in distress, the powers that be turned a blind eye. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Georgia to discuss the case of Reygan Ajai Moon, a 2-year-old little girl who never had a chance at life. While her mother, Devin, was working 12-hour shifts at a local "adults only" club, little Reygan was locked in a feces filled closet without food or water. Support Our Patreon: https://…
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The Case of UK Necrophile David Fuller & the Bedsit Murders
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21:52This week, Drewby and Yergy head back over across the pond to discuss the case of David Fuller, a British man who committed a serious of heinous crimes in the 1980's known as the Bedsit Murders. But it wasn't until recently that the full scope of David's crimes would come to light... In addition to the murders, David had defiled the corpses of over…
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From Toulon to the Nile: Rival fleets and the struggle for Mediterranean supremacy
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57:25Bernie Campbell is joined by Rachel Blackman-Rogers of King's College London and Olivier Aranda of the University of Western Brittany to discuss naval strategy in the Mediterranean theatre in the 1790s, with a particular emphasis on the Battle of the Nile. The episode explores the strategic importance of the Mediterranean for both France and Britai…
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(Yergy + Drewby Episode) Enthusiastic Lady Chops Off S*x Offender's Willy
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23:34If you need a break from our normal true crime content, then you've found the place... Join Yergy and Drewby as they discuss lighthearted topics from around the internet, travel to far off lands (if only in their minds), and hang out with the kitties. Help them get their "funny" back one story at a time 💜 Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…
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(Yergy + Drewby Episode) Crazy Woman Has Multiple Babies With a Mannequin
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11:14If you need a break from our normal true crime content, then you've found the place... Join Yergy and Drewby as they discuss lighthearted topics from around the internet, travel to far off lands (if only in their minds), and hang out with the kitties. Help them get their "funny" back one story at a time 💜 Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…
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(Yergy + Drewby Episode) Feces: The Internet's Hip New Drug To Get High On
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17:20If you need a break from our normal true crime content, then you've found the place... Join Yergy and Drewby as they discuss lighthearted topics from around the internet, travel to far off lands (if only in their minds), and hang out with the kitties. Help them get their "funny" back one story at a time 💜 Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…
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(Yergy + Drewby Episode) Are Labubus Secretly Satan’s Beanie Babies?
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11:23If you need a break from our normal true crime content, then you've found the place... Join Yergy and Drewby as they discuss lighthearted topics from around the internet, travel to far off lands (if only in their minds), and hang out with the kitties. Help them get their "funny" back one story at a time 💜Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com…
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The Story of Terry Blanchette, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette, & Hanne Meketech
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21:04In the quiet province of Alberta, Canada, a crime unfolded so disturbing it sounds more like a nightmare than reality. A man slaughtered a father, a defenseless toddler, and an elderly neighbor… but it didn’t stop there. In a scene that defies comprehension, he cut into the little girl, tore out her heart, and drank her blood. This was no ordinary …
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A quiet Texas community was shattered in December 2022 when 7-year-old Athena Strand vanished from her driveway. What began as a desperate search for a missing child soon spiraled into a nightmare when the truth came to light. Behind her disappearance was a shocking betrayal of trust, a crime that stunned the nation with its cruelty and senselessne…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Kissimmee, Florida, to discuss the case of Madeline Soto, a 13-year-old girl who had her whole life ahead of her. That as until her mother's ex-boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, strangled her, drove to McDonald's with her body, and then discarded Madeline in a wooded area. But what was found on Stephan's electronic…
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Yes, it's the planning meeting once again - this is the third go in our festival of bureaucracy, the critical discussion which sees us sort out what each of our main episodes should include as topics for their three segments. The years 1804 and 1805 are exciting times for the podcast, as we actually hit the Napoleonic Wars proper. All roads lead to…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Wisconsin to discuss the case of Alexavier Pedrin, a little boy who has yet to receive justice, and who should still be here with us today. His stepmother, Josie Dikeman, stands accused of causing the injuries that lead to little Alexavier's death. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/th…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Florida to discuss the case of Joel Parks, a 30-year-old disabled man who was thriving in his community. That was until his grandmother, 87-year-old Lillian Parks, decided that Joel was better off dead than alive... all because he was disabled. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymac…
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In January of 2022, a shocking case out of New Mexico stunned the nation. Surveillance cameras captured 18-year-old Alexis Avila tossing her newborn baby into a dumpster... alone, wrapped in a dirty towel, and left for dead. The footage went viral, sparking outrage, heartbreak, and fierce debates about teen pregnancy, mental health, and justice. Mi…
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Episode 48: Q4-1803 - Haiti, free at last
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2:21:571803. October… November… December… Three months in which French forces wave the white flag on Saint-Domingue... In Washington the Louisiana Purchase gets a green light from Congress - without working out the detail... And in India a series of defeats for the Marathas force Scindia to the negotiating table. This is episode 48 of the Napoleonic Quart…
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She was born into wealth, luxury, and power… But behind the diamonds and designer clothes lurked something truly sinister. Ghislaine Maxwell wasn’t just Epstein’s confidante... She was his enabler, his hunter, and his partner in one of the darkest sex trafficking rings in modern history. In this video, we expose the chilling double life of the so-c…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Ohio to discuss the case of Hershall Creachbaum Jr, a young boy with cerebral palsy who was beaten to death by his drunken stepfather. But the horror didn’t end there... In a desperate attempt to cover up the murder, the man staged a fake kidnapping and fed investigators a twisted lie. Even more disturbing? …
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Arizona, to discuss the case of Melony Rose Granados, a young girl who lived with her mother, grandmother, and 4 other siblings in a small townhome in Tempe. Melony was born with myoclonic atonic epilepsy and was developmentally delayed. It's said that she had the mental capacity of a 3-year-old. However, when he…
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Battlefield despatches: Assaye, Sep 23rd 1803
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2:11:17This episode offers a deep dive into the pivotal Battle of Assaye fought on September 23, 1803, a clash that shaped British dominance in India and forged the reputation of Arthur Wellesley—better known to history as the Duke of Wellington. Host Clemens Bemmann welcomes a special panel to explore the campaign, armies, personalities, and chaos that d…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy travel to Florida, to discuss the story of 12-year-old Lori Paige, a beautiful young lady who was living with her father in Tallahassee. On June 3rd, 2023, her father, Andrew Wiley, reported Lori missing to the police. At first, everyone thought that Lori was a runaway as she had a history of leaving home after arguments…
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When police entered the Tutko home, they were met with a scene of unimaginable horror. Jarrod Tutko Jr., a 9-year-old boy with disabilities, had died alone in a locked, filthy room—his body left to decompose for days while his parents continued life as usual. In this video, we uncover the shocking details behind his tragic death, the disturbing neg…
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This week, we’re going to be discussing two unique cases that took place over 1700 miles apart. But as unique as they are, they both share a shocking similarity... Mom decided that the best place for their baby was a dumpster. The saddest part? This happens more often then you might think. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themisery…
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Nelson's patent bridge: The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
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1:12:45Rachel Blackman-Rogers and Catherine Scheybeler, both of King's College London, join Alex Stevenson for an in-depth look at one of Horatio Nelson's most famous formative battles. The Royal Navy in the 1790s was always going to do well against the Spanish Navy, but it was Nelson's decisive use of initiative - and then the double-boarding to capture …
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Wales to discuss the case of 16-year-old Kaylea Titford, a teenage girl living with spina bifida. Kaylea was an active young woman who had dreams of one day becoming a Paralympian. That was until the pandemic took place, and Kaylea stopped receiving the medical care that she so desperately needed. Support Our Pat…
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The Case of Marlen Ochoa Lopez & Yovanny Lopez
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26:42This week, Drewby and Yergy travel to Chicago to discuss the case of Marlen Ochoa Lopez, a young mother who was about to give birth to her second child. That was until she met Clarisa Figueroa in a local Facebook Group for moms. Under the guise of providing Marlen with some gently used baby clothes, Clarisa lured the expectant mother to her home wh…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back over to the UK to discuss the case of Poppi Worthington, an adorable little girl who was killed after her father SAed her. However, because the police failed to immediately suspect foul play, evidence was lost, allowing the only suspect to walk free. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachin…
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Napoleonic Qs #6: The Royal Navy's PR machine, elite units, Suvorov in 1799
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53:31Josh Provan is joined by Charles Esdaile and Alex Mikaberidze, with Alex Stevenson and Clemens Bemmann along for the ride, to discuss some military topics in this Q&A episode. Including: [2:00] - The Royal Navy PR machine [10:11] - Elite units of the Napoleonic Wars [22:30] - Suvorov in 1799 [34:00] - Feedback on our battle episodes…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Houston, Texas, to discuss the case of Kendrick Lee, and adorable little boy who was beaten to death by his mother's new boyfriend, Brian Ward Coulter. However, our story doesn't stop there. Rather than calling the police, Kendrick's mother, Gloria Yvette Williams, decided to move out of the apartment all to…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Deming, New Mexico, to discuss a shocking case that not many people have heard about. On a sprawling desert property that looked more like a landfill than a home, parents Melvin and Valerie Cordell ran a CSAM ring, performed forced abortions, and made their 7 children live in hand dug mud caves that were fou…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss a case that spanned three states - Oklahoma, Indiana, and Colorado. Our story revolves around an adorable toddler named Oaklee Snow and her baby brother "CS," who were abducted by her mother Madison Marshall and her boyfriend, Roan Waters. The couple brought the children to a trap house in Indianapolis, where the…
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Episode 47: Q3-1803 - Enter Wellesley
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1:30:461803. July… August… September… Three months in which the Maratha forces are defeated by Arthur Wellesley at Assaye… Hanover becomes the latest victim to Napoleon Bonaparte’s forces… And there’s another attempted uprising in Ireland. This is episode 47 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months in which the British and their sepoys take ano…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to the island nation of Mauritius to discuss the case of Zaliya Shamigulova, a beautiful young Russian woman who was slowly traveling around the world with her companion and roommate, Elena. However, once Zaliya landed on the island, she began to mingle with some of the locals. This included an IT engineer named Pur…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to Savannah, Georgia, to discuss the case of Quinton Simon, and adorable little boy born to a drug addicted mother, Leilani Simon. At the time of our story, Quinton and his siblings were living in the home of their grandmother, Billie Jo Howell, when one morning, Quinton went missing. Eventually, all signs poin…
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Medical miseries of the Napoleonic Wars (w/Martin Howard)
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1:02:01Alex Stevenson sits down with Martin Howard, author of the newly published 'The Napoleonic Wars: A Medical History' (March 2025). Together, they dive into the real and often overlooked medical realities of the Napoleonic Wars. The discussion explores how disease, especially yellow fever and malaria, decimated armies in places like the Caribbean, fr…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head back over to the UK to discuss the case of Bennylyn Burke, a young mother from the Philippines who was well liked in her Bristol community. That was, until a man named Andrew Innes came into her life. After meeting on a dating website, Andrew lured Bennylyn, along with her daughter, Jellica, and an unnamed child up …
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The Case of Noor Suzaily Mukhtar & Nurin Jazlin Binti Jazimin
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23:25This week, Drewby and Yergy head back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to discuss two lesser known cases. The first is of a woman named Noor Suzaily Mukhtar, a young woman who was attacked by a bus driver on her way to work. The second is a of a little girl named Nurin Jazlin Binti Jazimin, who was abducted from a night market near her home. Support Our …
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Here's a brief update on the state of the podcast. The main points: - The podcast is temporarily slowing down its pace. There will now be a main episode, three bonus episodes and three Patreon bonuses every 42 days, rather than every calendar month; published alternating weekends / midweek, ie an episode every 10/11 days rather than every 7. - A ne…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head across The Pond to Blackpool to discuss the case of Debbie Leitch, a young woman with Downs Syndrome living with her mother, Elaine Clarke, in a terrace house in the town South Shore district. Rather than take care of her daughter's needs, Elaine spent Debbie's benefits on item for herself. She allowed her to live i…
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Napoleonic Qs #5: Bonapartist ghosts, British baddies, French brinkmanship
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51:29Josh Provan is joined by Charles Esdaile and Alex Mikaberidze, with Alex Stevenson and Clemens Bemmann along for the ride, to discuss all things politico-diplomatic in this Q&A episode. Including: 02:30: British dirty tricks (Warning: Grumpy Charles alert) 24:00: French brinkmanship 32:00: Poland's prospects 36:32: Napoleonic ghost stories Link: Na…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Colleton County, South Carolina, to discuss the case of Cristina Pangalangan, a teenager girl living with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and scoliosis. She was non-verbal and depended on her mother, Rita, for all of her day to day needs. Although, Rita, who was a school teacher, had been on CPS's radar, nothing was ev…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head over to Milwaukee to discuss the case of Sade Robinson, a beautiful 19-year-old young woman who was just months away from earning her degree in criminal justice. That was until April 1st, 2024, when Sade went on a date with a man named Maxwell Anderson. After visiting a few area bars, Sade accompanied Maxwell back t…
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Islamabad, Pakistan, to discuss the case of Noor Mukadam, a diplomat's daughter, who was beheaded by Zahir Jaffer, her one time boyfriend. After turning turning down his proposal, Noor was tortured and SAed before Zahir finally killed her. She managed to escape his home twice, only to be intercepted by Zahir's do…
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Beating Napoleon: A lost 2013 interview with David Andress
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34:46Seven years before the Napoleonic Quarterly got going properly, a single interview was recorded in 2013 - in the Palace of Westminster, of all places. A young Alex Stevenson, then a lobby journalist, spoke to Professor David Andress of the University of Portsmouth about his new book, 'The Savage Storm - Britain on the brink in the age of Napoleon' …
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This week, Drewby and Yergy head down to the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona to discuss the case of Emily Pike, a 14-year-old girl who was living in a group home in Mesa. However, on the evening of January 27th, 2025, dressed in a pink and gray shirt, Emily left the group home on foot. She was never seen alive again. On Valentine’s day 202…
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