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The Torture and Murder of Sylvia Likens
10:26 - 18:44 (08:18)
Sylvia Likens was subjected to relentless physical and emotional torture by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, and her children. The extent of her mistreatment was horrific and eventually led to her death.
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Sylvia Likens was abused and eventually murdered by her caretaker Gertrude and her children, including sexual abuse and torture, leading to her death at the age of 16.
10:26 - 12:05 (01:39)
Child Abuse
Summary
Sylvia Likens was abused and eventually murdered by her caretaker Gertrude and her children, including sexual abuse and torture, leading to her death at the age of 16.
ChapterThe Torture and Murder of Sylvia Likens
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Sylvia Likens was subjected to severe physical abuse, including being tied up and thrown into scalding hot water as punishment for wetting herself.
12:05 - 16:41 (04:35)
Child Abuse
Summary
Sylvia Likens was subjected to severe physical abuse, including being tied up and thrown into scalding hot water as punishment for wetting herself. Her sister and other children who witnessed the abuse were too afraid to speak out.
ChapterThe Torture and Murder of Sylvia Likens
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
The host discusses the importance of understanding a person's background in order to understand their actions and behavior.
16:41 - 18:44 (02:03)
Psychology
Summary
The host discusses the importance of understanding a person's background in order to understand their actions and behavior.