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Sylvia Likens' Tragic Story
05:36 - 10:26 (04:49)
Sylvia Likens was murdered at the age of 16 by Gertrude Baniszewski, who had taken her in as a boarder. The abuse and torture she suffered during her time there is an example of the horrifying reality of child abuse.
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Sylvia Likens moves in with Gertrude Baniszewski and her family to help out with chores for $20 a week.
05:36 - 07:04 (01:28)
Tragic Story
Summary
Sylvia Likens moves in with Gertrude Baniszewski and her family to help out with chores for $20 a week. However, things start going downhill when Gertrude decides to keep Sylvia in the house and starts mistreating her.
ChapterSylvia Likens' Tragic Story
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Gertrude and her children abused Sylvia Likens, including beating her with a paddle and causing severe injuries such as a broken wrist, often for trivial reasons such as talking about a boyfriend.
07:04 - 10:26 (03:21)
Child Abuse
Summary
Gertrude and her children abused Sylvia Likens, including beating her with a paddle and causing severe injuries such as a broken wrist, often for trivial reasons such as talking about a boyfriend.