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The Tragic Story of Sylvia Likens
18:44 - 25:53 (07:08)
Gertrude Baniszewski forced Sylvia Likens to write a letter claiming she was raped and mutilated by a gang of boys whom Sylvia had actually run away with. In an effort to cover her tracks, Gertrude made Sylvia write this letter before she ultimately died from abuse and neglect.
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Sylvia Likens was subjected to months of torture and eventually murdered by the woman she was placed in the care of, Gertrude Baniszewski, who tried to cover up the crime by forcing Sylvia to write a fake letter claiming she was raped and mutilated by a gang of boys.
18:44 - 20:53 (02:08)
Summary
Sylvia Likens was subjected to months of torture and eventually murdered by the woman she was placed in the care of, Gertrude Baniszewski, who tried to cover up the crime by forcing Sylvia to write a fake letter claiming she was raped and mutilated by a gang of boys.
ChapterThe Tragic Story of Sylvia Likens
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Gertrude Baniszewski instructed others to abuse and torture Sylvia Likens to the point of death, telling someone not to call the police when she found Sylvia unresponsive.
20:53 - 21:36 (00:42)
Summary
Gertrude Baniszewski instructed others to abuse and torture Sylvia Likens to the point of death, telling someone not to call the police when she found Sylvia unresponsive.
ChapterThe Tragic Story of Sylvia Likens
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Sylvia Likens was brutally tortured and murdered by Gertrude Baniszewski and her children, with the help of neighborhood kids.
21:36 - 23:30 (01:53)
Summary
Sylvia Likens was brutally tortured and murdered by Gertrude Baniszewski and her children, with the help of neighborhood kids. When police arrived, they were disturbed by the horrfic condition of Sylvia's body and through questioning Jenny, they were able to arrest the perpetrators.
ChapterThe Tragic Story of Sylvia Likens
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Gertrude’s defense was that she wasn't responsible for the children because the other children were in charge due to her depression.
23:30 - 25:53 (02:23)
Summary
Gertrude’s defense was that she wasn't responsible for the children because the other children were in charge due to her depression. Gertrude and her daughter were convicted of murder, but sentence reductions were given during their retrials.