Yvonne Bell Let Her Dad Go To The Dogs
Filed under: Abandonment, Animal Cruelty, Domestic Violence, Drugs, Ederly Abuse, Elder Abuse, Mauled, Parent abuse, Starvation
Dogs, left; and accomplice Jennifer Markwith, right.
Parkland, WA - Michael Warner wasn’t an old man at 55, but he was a very sick man, wheelchair bound in his final days with cancer, hoping to die at home with a little dignity. Frail, he scarcely weighed 100 pounds and was unable to care for himself in any fashion. Yvonne Bell lived with her father, along with her lover and his “unofficial†caregiver, Jennifer Markwith. They gave him little care and police suspect the couple were helping themselves to his pain meds.
Jennifer Markwith had dogs, lots and lots of dogs. So far the count is at twenty-seven, eighteen are puppies. A puppy mill perhaps? The puppies were kept inside the house. Some of the older dogs were allowed to run free, becoming the scourge of the neighborhood, attacking people and other pets. Calls were made to the sheriff’s office and Animal Control in the past. Nothing was done. I’m sure that Warner didn’t have much say in his life by this time, totally dependent on the whims of his non-caregivers. To call that pair caregivers would be a farce.
Giving little or no care, Bell and her girlfriend would just take off together when and where they pleased. It wasn’t even the first time they had left him alone unable to care for himself. Neighbors say that in the past, Warner had stumbled to into their yard before looking for help. This time it was different. Bell and Markwith left him home alone, trapped with over two dozen starving dogs. This time he couldn’t go to his neighbors for help.
Michael Warner was left alone for days in his feces covered house with eighteen puppies and several grown dogs. Surely Yvonne and Jennifer didn’t expect him to care for them. The dying man couldn’t even fend for himself. The animals hadn’t been fed for days and were starving. They had been abandoned along with Warner, trapped in a hell hole. Somehow Warner ended up on the floor, unable to defend himself or call for help as the puppies began to feed from his ravaged body.
When the selfish pair of non-caregivers finally got around to returning home, they found Warner bloodied, barely clinging to life. He is now in critical condition and being kept alive by machines. Bell and Markwith went back to the house to make a half-assed attempt to clean up before investigators arrived. Police state the inside of the house is “nasty” and “unfit for human habitationâ€, with dog feces everywhere. They both were arrested.
I can’t imagine how anyone would just go off and leave their animals to go hungry for days, much less be so selfish, cold and heartless to allow their dying father to become dog kibble. I think there will be a special place in Hell for Yvonne Bell and Jennifer Markwith.
i totally agree with you. you said it all in that paragragh, the family is sickened about it. the good thing is yvonne is still in jail from her other warrants. sounds like shes not getting out for awhile or she cant find a bails bondsmen that will work with her. so thats good
I am SO glad she is still in jail! I hope she ends up UNDER it!! How is Michael doing?
michael is awake. he was talking to his sisters and brotheres. he remembers some of what happened to him. he asked his sister how could yvonne do this to him and she said you would have to ask her. he will be going to a nursing home. he still has a short time to live.
I am really glad the family is going to have some time with him AND that he will NEVER be in that bitch’s care again! It breaks my heart to know that he knows/remembers his daughter left him like that. How it must hurt him……….hopefully for the remaining time he has left, his family can help ease that hurt somewhat.
I am glad you could all be reunited despite the awful circumstances. May there be healing for all in what time he has left. Tell him the world is with him and folks do care. Know this for your family, too.
I hope those two women end up as horse manure.
i’ve asked myself over and over again how could this of happen?
how can any one do this to either a father or any loved one.
theres a website out called a parents wish. she should be made to watch it.
i hope both creatures rot in hell for what they did.
can not call them decent humans.micheal was the decent one
no father should ever cry and ask why someone he loved did this to him,but i’m glad micheal is talking and pray he will soon be in a nursing home.least he will pass away with diginty and with family who love him..
thank you all for your prayers .
Parent’s Wish: http://www.parentswish.com/
A touching and poignant slideshow of a parents’ wish during their old age… Recommended viewing for children whose parents suffer from old age diseases (Parkinson, Alzheimers, dementia, etc.)
I do wish she could have seen this months ago, and now it should be piped in a loop into her cell… and embedded into her mind, asleep and awake.
Thanks for sharing it. Hopefully the word of it will spread to others who may need just a bit of a reminder.
mike is at a nursing home where he can be safe and visit with his brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces. he has every ones support and love and he can be in peace finally. it still breakes me heart to think of what has happened to him but now everything is alright.. thank you all for your support and prayers.
That is so good to hear! Thanks for the update and I wish the best for your family.
Wishing him peace and comfort.
I wish Mike a very happy life from now on. And I’m so glad for his family that the fear over his whereabouts has ended. It’s good to see a good ending to a DD story.
i talked to micheal last night our sister called me on her cell phone and allowed us to talk.
i told micheal i loved him and was comming to wa.
it broke my heart to hear his voice and not beable to even hold his hand,
when micheal passes away he will join our mom and dad. and two brothers
i’ve cried i’ve shouted my tears have been for micheal the anger at thoes who mis treated him..
i’m so glad he’s in a nursing home and my sisters and brothers can be there for him.and i will get there as soon as i can.
i want micheal to know that i do love him.
you know somewords are hard to say to each other
but we all need to say them a simple i love you does’nt cost a thing
but brings joy to everyone.
i ask all of you to please watch a parents wish.
and thank you all for your kind words and thoughts they mean alot to me and the rest f us.
correction it should of said and the rest of us instead of f us
sorry about that.
I am SO glad to hear Michael is safe and surrounded by those who love him. I hope his time here on Earth is filled with the love and support of his family and that you, his family, have wonderful memories of the time you have remaining together! Please keep us updated!!
you have all read micheals story
my sisters and i thought it would be great if we could get people to send cards to him.
let him see there are loving caring people out there.
heres his address
micheal warner
firlane health and rehab
2430 north 13th street
room 23
shelton washington 98584
That is a wonderful idea! I will DEF send him a card!! Thank your for the idea and the address! I hope seeing that so many people care about him will be a help to him!
Sarabe
we think it will help him.
it will show him people do care about him.
and thats good decent loving people in this world
not the evil that lived with him.
so thank you for taking the time to send a card
It is in the mail! I am glad to be able to do anything that may help brighten Michael’s day!! There are a lot of decent people in this world….sadly people sometimes get stuck with the evil ones! Hopefully he will see he has angels around him now!!
Tobyman, that’s awfully nice of you to post the address. Those of us here at DreaminDemon often wish we could do something for the folks we read about, but never have the opportunity.
Cards are nice, but is there anything he needs or that you folks could actually use? I’m here in Seattle, so shipping won’t cost me much at all.
That’s a GREAT idea. Care packages. Tobyman - please post. I would be happy to send him something as well. I know it sounds funny, but my Granny used to always send cigs to the VA hospital. She must have thought that is what the vets wanted since my grandfather was there often before he died.
he doesnt need any thing
he’s on comfort messures at the nursing home.
all he needs is cards and lots and lots of prayers
but thank you for the very kind offer of care packages.
How is everyone in the family holding up? I know all of this is really hard on all of you, but it is really a blessing that Michael and all of you have been reunited. Again, please keep us posted on how he is doing! All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers!!
Sad news tonight
phone rang it was Shirley our sister
doctor said micheal will not make it through the night
it will be an act of god if he does. make it.
Family is there they will stay with him until the end.
thank you all for your very kind words and prayers
dsa or i will come in tomorrow and let you know.
Oh, I am SOOO sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with you, the family, and Michael!! Thankfully he will be surrounded by loved one during this!!
I am sorry to hear of Michael’s condition. And I am so glad that he is surrounded by his loving family. My thoughts are with you.
micheal made it through the night.
but the nurse said he is doing better today but expect him to go in the next couple days.
i’m calling red crosss today see if they will help me and my husband get up there.
it’s hell being on limited income and something like this happening
we just dont have the money to fly up there.
but want to be with mike so hopefully red cross will help.
Micheal knows we are trying to get up there
and that we do love him.
thank you all for your prayers.
I hope you get up there!! Please let us know! I can imagine the frustration you are feeling right now! At least he knows how hard you are trying and how much you love him!! Hang in there, hopefully the red cross will come through!
i hope so to we are also going to try the navy relief my hubby is retired navy.
the good thing is sisters and nephews are keeping me updated. and your right micheal does know we are trying.
i thought of calling the airlines and see if because of why we are flying out they might give a hugh discount to us.
but keep him in your prayers and i hope he hangs on until we do get there.
you have all been great.
thank you.
I don’t know, but maybe if the airlines know how serious this is, they might give you and emergency discount or something? Couldn’t hurt to try!
we called some airlines no help at all,
red cross is paying for our tickets so we will be leaving for wa on friday
I do hope you get here in time, but even if you don’t, I’m sure it will be a relief to everyone that you and your family can be together at a time like this.
thank you and we believe micheals hanging on until i get there
this is what our dad did he waited until our oldest sister came from calif
when he told her goodbye dad passed away.
i think this is why micheal is hanging on to say goodbye to me
and my husband.
You know i accept his death what i will never forgive the people who did this to him.
they threw back micheal a broken man scared to be alone.
micheal was always a fighter but i think the fights all out of him now.
micheal will go to heaven that i’m sure as he’s all ready been to hell
micheal knows we are on our way i told my sister to tell him hang on a little longer..
when i get there i will tell micheal it’s okay to go home mom and dad are waiting for him as our two brothers..
when we get to shelton we are going right to the nursing home.
We will be thinking of Michael and the family! Have a safe trip and keep us posted when you can!
Sarabei
thank you.
i hate flying but this is worth it.
you all have a great weekend
i will keep you posted on micheal.
Be safe! I will be thinking of you!!
if any one wants to send mike an card or gift or anything. email me at washington_guy_forever@yahoo.com and i will give an address to where you can send them. thank you much
i’ve been to see micheal spent the night last night
he’s holding on still scared to be alone.
we are taking him to a big family bbq today hes looking forward to it, shirley bought him brand new clothes to wear to it. i bought him new shoes and socks.
our sister pat has been there around the clock micheal has latched on to her.and panics if shes not there.
it’s not a question of if its the question of when he will pass away.
the cancer is in his lungs now.
than you all for your kind words and prayers.
i do believe in the power of prayer.
Thank you for letting us know how Michael is doing. I certainly understand why he’s afraid to be alone after his ordeal. I hope his passing is peaceful and comfortable. I will be thinking of you all.
i’m home now.
well micheal finally told what they did to him.
pushed him out of his wheelchair. slapped him in the face.
left him naked most of the time refused to dress him.
deprived him of water and food they would withhold his pain meds the rest you know.
Micheal is holding his own.
we didtake micheal to the bbq on monday he said he really enjoyed it.
thank you for sending micheal cards we hung them on his wall and when he gets a card his face lights up.
You and your family has been in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Reading what he went through brings tears to my eyes. Nobody should ever be subjected to such as that!! I am SO glad he has the time with his family now, the people who truly love him and care for him. I hope his passing is easy and he feels secure that those who love him are around him. Thank YOU for taking the time to keep us posted about Michael. We truly do care what happens to him and we care about yall, his family, as well!!
Thank you for letting us know how Michael is doing. I just wrote you to ask for his address so I may send a card.
I know airlines used to give discounts for flights to person’s last days. I don’t know about nowadays.
You all are in my thoughts.
his address is micheal warner
firlane health and rehab center
room 23
2430 n 13th st
shelton wa 98584
not any more do airlines give discounts delta told my daughter they had no compassion.
micheal is a fighter and hes fighting he doesnt want to die
shirley is praying hard he hangs on until after christmas she wants to give him a christmas hes has’nt had in years..
when i was told what they did to him all i could say is omg
no wonder hes terrified.
doctors appointment have been made for him getting his eyes checked we want to know how far the cancer has really spread and can they slow it down.
we will keep you posted on what we learn.
he is seeing that there are good decent people who love and care for him.
I am putting a card for Michael in the mail today. Thank you for giving us his address. I hope he gets to have that Christmas. Please keep checking in and letting us know how he is doing.
i sure will keep you posted.
my mother inlaw told me once that angels walk amoungst us
well i now believe that. because for all of you who opened your hearts and sent a card to him you are truly angels.
i also sent him a card and told him when he gets stronger he will always have a place to call home and thats with me in iowa.
my sisters keep me posted on micheal and they know if i need to get back up there i will.
Bless you all.
for thoes who asked
Micheal Sean Warner passed away tonight at 8 oclock wa time
all his family but me was with him.
13 minutes ago?? And you are so awesome to take time during your grief to let us know. Thank you. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Rest in Peace, Michael.
God bless you and yours….I am really sorry, but I am thankful he had his family and those who really loved him with him and he passed KNOWING he was loved!!
RIP Michael
I’m so sorry for your loss. Like Sarabei, I’m glad that Micheal was able to finally be with family that loved and cared for him. I don’t think I’ll ever forget him or his story. The family is in my prayers.
he was such a nice guy. i dont understand why his kid would let him die. its heart breaking but for the most part he went in peace. no more pain and his family got a chanve to say they loved him and goodbye.. he will be dearly missed. mike we love you and never forget that
this is to yvonne bell and jennifer markwith. why did you let this happen? what did he do to you that was so terrible? your not women, i dont know what you are. maybe your the devils childeren.but i hope this eats at you for the rest of your life. i hope you never do this to another human or animal ever again!