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Crime Curious
Part 2 of Tortured to Death: The Slyvia Likens Case

Crime Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 92:10


The conclusion to the horrific torture case of Slyvia Likens.  Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Murder of Sylvia Likens - Wikipedia Sylvia Likens: The 1965 torture and murder of the 16-year-old girl Amazon.com: Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan: Kindle Store

Crime Curious
Tortured to Death: The Sylvia Likens Case

Crime Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 51:51


Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny Likens were placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. Sylvia was tortured and murdered by Gertrude along with many of Baniszewski's children, and several of the children's neighborhood friends. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Murder of Sylvia Likens - Wikipedia Sylvia Likens: The 1965 torture and murder of the 16-year-old girl Amazon.com: Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan: Kindle Store

Sleuth Be Told
Sylvia Likens and the Bystander Effect a.k.a. "Indiana's Most Terrible Crime" (Part 2)

Sleuth Be Told

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 48:23


Sylvia Likens and the Bystander Effect a.k.a. "Indiana's Most Terrible Crime" P2: This week we are taking a deeper dive into the abuse that Sylvia underwent during her time with the Baniszewski's. We also discuss the bystander effect and how other people in the community began getting involved.Episode 88Thank you for listening!Please follow us on Instagram, support our Patreon, view show notes, and more at https://www.sleuthbetold.com 

Terror Talk - Horror and True Crime Psychology
The Torture and Murder of Sylvia Likens

Terror Talk - Horror and True Crime Psychology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 27:23


Sylvia Marie Likens was an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. The abuse lasted for three months, occurring incrementally, before Likens died from her extensive injuries and malnourishment. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ All music and sound by Mannequin Uprising. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terrortalk/message

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings brings you part 3 of the disturbing case of the torture mother.Gertrude Baniszewski was an Indiana divorcee who oversaw and facilitated the prolonged torture, mutilation, and eventual murder of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl she had taken into her home.The case is unique in that, while Baniszewski did play an active role in Likens' death, the majority of the torture that eventually brought about Likens' demise was carried out by Baniszewski's teenage children and other neighborhood children.Although Baniszewski did instruct the children on several occasions, it was later discovered that they took a large degree of Likens' torture into their own hands, in what would later be called a Lord of the Flies scenario come to life. When she was convicted of first degree murder in 1965, the case was called "the single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history".

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings brings you part 3 of the disturbing case of the torture mother.Gertrude Baniszewski was an Indiana divorcee who oversaw and facilitated the prolonged torture, mutilation, and eventual murder of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl she had taken into her home.The case is unique in that, while Baniszewski did play an active role in Likens' death, the majority of the torture that eventually brought about Likens' demise was carried out by Baniszewski's teenage children and other neighborhood children.Although Baniszewski did instruct the children on several occasions, it was later discovered that they took a large degree of Likens' torture into their own hands, in what would later be called a Lord of the Flies scenario come to life. When she was convicted of first degree murder in 1965, the case was called "the single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history".

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings brings you part 2 of the disturbing case of the torture mother.Gertrude Baniszewski was an Indiana divorcee who oversaw and facilitated the prolonged torture, mutilation, and eventual murder of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl she had taken into her home.The case is unique in that, while Baniszewski did play an active role in Likens' death, the majority of the torture that eventually brought about Likens' demise was carried out by Baniszewski's teenage children and other neighborhood children.Although Baniszewski did instruct the children on several occasions, it was later discovered that they took a large degree of Likens' torture into their own hands, in what would later be called a Lord of the Flies scenario come to life. When she was convicted of first degree murder in 1965, the case was called "the single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history".#behindcloseddoorspart2 #unspeakablepodcast #truecrime #unspeakablekellyjennings #podcast

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings

Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings brings you the disturbing case of the torture mother.Gertrude Baniszewski was an Indiana divorcee who oversaw and facilitated the prolonged torture, mutilation, and eventual murder of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl she had taken into her home.The case is unique in that, while Baniszewski did play an active role in Likens' death, the majority of the torture that eventually brought about Likens' demise was carried out by Baniszewski's teenage children and other neighborhood children.Although Baniszewski did instruct the children on several occasions, it was later discovered that they took a large degree of Likens' torture into their own hands, in what would later be called a Lord of the Flies scenario come to life. When she was convicted of first degree murder in 1965, the case was called "the single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history".

It's Crime Time
S02E09: Sylvia Likens and the Baniszewski House of Horrors

It's Crime Time

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 42:19


In the 1960s, Sylvia Likens lived in southern Boone County, Indiana with her family which consisted of her father, Lester Likens, mother Betty Likens, fraternal twins, Danny and Diana, and another set of fraternal twins, Bennie and Jenny. Sylvia was the middle child between the two sets of twins. The Likens family were very poor and Sylvia's father worked many odd jobs, even traveling with the carnival to sell food from a concession stand, but it is said that the children were happy and taken care of. In June of 1965, Sylvia's mother, Betty was arrested for shoplifting, leaving Lester to come up with a way to support his children while she was away. Lester found his two daughters, Sylvia and Jenny at a home near theirs known as the Baniszewski home. Lester decided he would "board" his daughters at Gertrude Baniszewski's home, paying her $20 a week to take care of them while he went with the carnival to bring in some money. Gertrude had 7+ children of her own, and the Baniszewskis were also very poor with the home being filthy, in disarray, and lacking adequate food and sleeping arrangements but Lester had not known this when he left his daughters. Bennie and Danny were sent to live with their grandparents, and Dianna had been 19, married, and living on her own. What would happen during the months of June 1965 to October 1965 consist of unspeakable horrors which Sylvia and Jenny endured. Sylvia being punished far worse, enduring unimaginable torture by not only the Baniszewskis but other neighborhood children. Some say it is due to Gertrude and her oldest daughter, Paula's jealousy of Sylvia coupled with Gertrude not receiving on time payment from the Likens but nothing that Sylvia ever could have done would make her deserving of this torture, and ultimately, horrific death. Since then, the Likens family has been plagued by a series of tragedies, and this case is one that will never be forgotten in Indiana. Sources Indy Star (2013) The Weekly View (2015) NBC San Diego (2015) True Crime Edition (2021) Medium (2019) All Thats Interesting (2023) Sylvia's Child Advocacy Center Criminal (2020) Audio of Gertrude Baniszewski at parole board- Youtube- Thomas Henning --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itscrimetime/support

Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast
Tortured Over $20: The Murder of Sylvia Likens

Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 48:39


Sylvia Marie Likens (January 3, 1949 – October 26, 1965) was an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. This abuse incrementally lasted for three months before Likens died from her extensive injuries and malnourishment on October 26, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The True Crime Journals
TCJ Page 35: Sylvia Likens

The True Crime Journals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 46:54


The story of Sylvia Liken is one that has been classified as the worst murder in Indiana. In 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sylvia Likens was killed by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski with co- conspirators including her own children. Their tortured and abused the 16 year old for three months before Sylvia finally gave in to her injuries which included the likes of being beaten & starved amongst other forms of torture. She would wind up with 150 wounds across her body as reported by her autopsy report. All of which were inflicted by Baniszewski or at her behest. Support the show

Horror_Fan
Murder of Sylvia Likens (Part 1)

Horror_Fan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 35:26


Here's Part 1 of the horror talk of the Murder of Sylvia Likens (January 3, 1949 – October 26, 1965), an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-0bfSWvBGM&t=115s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU3Bonz-HNc&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imeyaMy1J5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5zkZSz_Sw An American Crime (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHP7OwG4hZ4 The Girl Next Door (2007): https://tubitv.com/movies/283911/the-girl-next-door?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed

Horror_Fan
Murder of Sylvia Likens (Part 2)

Horror_Fan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 35:34


Here's Part 2 of the horror talk of the Murder of Sylvia Likens (January 3, 1949 – October 26, 1965), an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-0bfSWvBGM&t=115s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU3Bonz-HNc&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imeyaMy1J5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5zkZSz_Sw An American Crime (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHP7OwG4hZ4 The Girl Next Door (2007): https://tubitv.com/movies/283911/the-girl-next-door?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed

Horror_Fan
Murder of Sylvia Likens (Part 3)

Horror_Fan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 33:52


Here's Part 3 of the horror talk of the Murder of Sylvia Likens (January 3, 1949 – October 26, 1965), an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-0bfSWvBGM&t=115s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU3Bonz-HNc&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imeyaMy1J5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5zkZSz_Sw An American Crime (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHP7OwG4hZ4 The Girl Next Door (2007): https://tubitv.com/movies/283911/the-girl-next-door?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed

Horror_Fan
Murder of Sylvia Likens (Part 4)

Horror_Fan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 25:27


Here's Part 4 of the horror talk of the Murder of Sylvia Likens (January 3, 1949 – October 26, 1965), an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-0bfSWvBGM&t=115s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU3Bonz-HNc&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imeyaMy1J5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5zkZSz_Sw An American Crime (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHP7OwG4hZ4 The Girl Next Door (2007): https://tubitv.com/movies/283911/the-girl-next-door?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed

Too Close to Home
50: The Murder of Sylvia Likens, Part 2

Too Close to Home

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 51:49


The first part may have been heartbreaking, but the conclusion to this series will tear your soul apart. Once confined to the basement, the darkest and final month of horror began. We discuss Sylvia Likens' last days, the brave act of Jenny Likens which led to the arrests and convictions for the Baniszewski family and neighborhood children, and the karmic fates which awaited those who harmed her. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tooclosepodcast/support

Histeriadores
Episodio 85: Baniszewski, "Torturadora y Siniestra"

Histeriadores

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 41:42


La gente a veces solo necesita un detonante para perder la razón. El resultado puede llevar a paranoias, traumas o despertar sadismo contra personas indefensas. Esto último le ocurrió a Gertrude Baniszewski, quien con sus maltratos, torturas y humillaciones acabó con la vida de una adolescente. Su mente macabra nos regala una de las historias más espeluznantes que hayas escuchado y aquí en Histeriadores, te la vamos a compartir.

Sinister Sanctuary
#91 Murder of Sylvia Likens Pt. 1

Sinister Sanctuary

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 28:04


Sylvia Marie Likens (January 3, 1949 – October 26, 1965) was an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. This abuse incrementally lasted for three months before Likens died from her extensive injuries and malnourishment on October 26 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For Images Visit  www.sinistersanctuary.com IG: SinisterSanctuary Facebook @7sinsanctuary TikTok @sinistersanctuary

Killer Stories
Episode 69 - Gertrudę Baniszewski (the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens)

Killer Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 34:17


“The single worst crime perpetrated against an individual in Indiana's history". -Deputy Prosecutor Leroy NewGertrudę Baniszewski was to watch 16 year old Sylvia Likens and 15 year old Jenny Likens in addition to her 7 children for $20/week. When payments came late she started taking it out on the Likens girls. The abuse escalated but was focused primarily on Sylvia.Within 3 months of moving in, Sylvia was dead. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/baniszewski.htmhttps://genius.com/Sylvia-likens-gertrude-baniszewski-letter-from-sylvia-likens-to-her-parents-as-dictated-by-her-murderer-annotatedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likenshttps://sylviascac.org/sylvias-story/https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2013/10/24/sylvia-likens/3178393/https://allthatsinteresting.com/sylvia-likens-gertrude-baniszewskihttps://gonetoosoon.fandom.com/wiki/Sylvia_Likens

Monday Morning Macabre
Season 3 Episode 3: The Death of Sylvia Likens

Monday Morning Macabre

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 32:47


1965, Sylvia Likens was a 16 year old who was sent to live with a family friend, Gertrude Baniszewski, by her father in 1965. Unfortunately for Sylvia, the Baniszewski household was a hell house. Gertrude and her children abused Likens, torturing her in horrific ways. What makes this case unique is that it wasn't only the people within the house that were administering the abuse… The entire neighborhood took part Check out our socials for more updates! Twitter @MMMacabrePod Instagram: @mondaymorningmacabre Facebook @mondaymorningmacabre Website mondaymorningmacabre.com Music by Kevin MacLeod ~ Moonlight Hall

Solved, Unsolved or Spooky - A True Crime Podcast
Sylvia Likens, or "Cookie" as she was known to her friends.

Solved, Unsolved or Spooky - A True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 55:50


Hi,  to our lovely True Crimer's, thanks for listening and please help us spread the word by telling your friends and family about us.This week Kim is telling the awful tale of Sylvia Likens.trigger warning this is horrible beyond all belief, and is fairly graphic.Sylvia Likens was a 16 year old young lady who suffered brutal beatings and much more at the hands of  Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friendsSylvia was increasingly neglected, belittled, sexually humiliated, beaten, starved, lacerated, and dehydrated by her tormentors. Her autopsy showed 150 wounds across her body, including several burns, scald marks and eroded skin. Through intimidation, her younger sister, Jenny, was occasionally forced to participate in her mistreatment. The official cause of her death was determined to be a homicide caused by a combination of subdural hematoma and shock, complicated by severe malnutrition.Her tragic story is particularly hard to listen to, it is truly shocking.have a listen kick back and get ready to have your mind blown by the depravity of mankind or in this case woman and child unkind.the worst part of this tale is the many people who knew what was happening and they did not report it to police or the Community Service workers who simply did not do their job.Please take care and stay safe, Love Steph and Kim xx References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/baniszewski.htm https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/sylvia-likensPhotographs and additional reading.Resources:https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/contact-service.aspx#24-hourhttps://www.beyondblue.org.auhttps://www.betterhelp.comFind us at:Instagram: SolvedunsolvedorspookyFacebook: Solvedunsolvedorspooky Email us at: podcast@solvedunsolvedorspooky.comPatreon: see belowSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45582970)

Daily Kaylee
Episode Twenty Nine: Gertrude Baniszewski

Daily Kaylee

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 66:25


Chat with me! This episode gives my genuine, unedited reaction to the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Gertrude Baniszewski and the Baniszewski children in 1965. Prepare yourself: it is brutal.

Dead Bodies Podcast
Ep 126 - Harold Shipman, Sylvia Likens

Dead Bodies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 44:09


Harold Frederick Shipman (14 January 1946 – 13 January 2004), known to acquaintances as Fred Shipman, was an English general practitioner who is believed to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history. On 31 January 2000, he was found guilty of the murder of 15 patients under his care; his total number of victims was approximately 250. Shipman was sentenced to life imprisonment with the recommendation that he never be released.[4] He died by suicide, hanging himself in his cell at HM Prison Wakefield, West Yorkshire on 13 January 2004, a day before his 58th birthday. Sylvia Marie Likens (January 3, 1949 – October 26, 1965) was an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. This abuse incrementally lasted for three months before Likens died from her extensive injuries and malnourishment on October 26 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Likens was increasingly neglected, belittled, sexually humiliated, beaten, starved, lacerated, and dehydrated by her tormentors. Her autopsy showed 150 wounds across her body, including several burns and receded skin. Through intimidation, her younger sister, Jenny, was occasionally forced to participate in her mistreatment. The official cause of her death was determined to be a homicide caused by a combination of subdural hematoma and shock, complicated by severe malnutrition.

Murder and Crime Storytime
Sylvia Likens: Abused by the Baniszewski Family

Murder and Crime Storytime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 26:22


Sylvia Likens was the daughter of two carnival workers who made a living selling food on the road. Due to frequent traveling, Sylvia's parents arranged for Sylvia and her sister to stay with a family friend named Gertrude Baniszewski. What occurred at the Baniszewski residence is considered to be one of the most horrific cases of child abuse ever recorded. 

Booze and Bulls**t
Happy Hour- Sylvia Likens

Booze and Bulls**t

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 94:42


Welcome to Happy Hour #6! In this episode, AD tells us the horrific story of Sylvia Likens and the heinous torture she had to endure at the hands of Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. All the trigger warnings for this episode for sure. We try to break up the awfulness with some levity, hope you enjoy! Come interact with us on social media! Instagram: @boozeandbullshitpodcast Facebook Page and Group: Booze and Bullshit podcast Twitter: Boozeandbullsh1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/boozeandbs/message

Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast
Ep. 208 Gertrude Baniszewski

Let Them Fight: A Comedy History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 77:33


Today we're talking about good ol' American homegrown nightmare and the patron saint of domestic violence, Gertrude Baniszewski. She may not have a high bodycount, but she certainly makes up for that in sheer brutality and cruelty. Enjoy the ride and join us in going, "What, she did what? And they did what?!" as we go over the life of the ghoul that really puts the "ew" in "Baniszewski."

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
“GERTRUDE BANISZEWSKI: THE TORTURE MOTHER” and 3 More Horrifyingly True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 58:33


“GERTRUDE BANISZEWSKI: THE TORTURE MOTHER” and 3 More Horrifyingly True Stories! #WeirdDarknessPlease SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending the show to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS DARKIVES EPISODE FROM MAY 2018: Gertrude Baniszewski (1929–1990), also known as Gertrude Wright and The Torture Mother, was an Indiana divorcee who oversaw and facilitated the prolonged torture, mutilation, and eventual murder of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl she had taken into her home. The case is unique in that, while Baniszewski did play an active role in Likens' death, the majority of the torture that eventually brought about Likens' demise was carried out by Baniszewski's teenage children and other neighborhood children. Although Baniszewski did instruct the children on several occasions, it was later discovered that they took a large degree of Likens' torture into their own hands, in what would later be called a Lord of the Flies scenario come to life. When she was convicted of first degree murder in 1965, the case was called "the single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history".SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Man in Room 1046” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2QJcZpW “My Mom's Wake” by Pete Inesc: http://bit.ly/2EObXUE “Little Blue Ocean Cabin” posted at GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer available)“The Torture Mother” posted at Murderpedia.org: http://bit.ly/2WfFAcm Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony: https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t, Midnight Syndicate: http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ, Kevin MacLeod: https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu, Tony Longworth: https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7, and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu: https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8 is used with permission. 

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Buzz Killers: A True Crime Podcast
Ep. 35 The Murder of Sylvia Likens

Buzz Killers: A True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 91:33


MAY TOPIC: Listener's Choice Check out Buzz Killers every Sunday for new episodes! In episode thirty five, we discuss the tragic murder of Sylvia Likens. In October of 1965, Sylvia Likens was viciously tortured by her caregiver Gertrude Baniszewski, her children, and some neighborhood children, this torture resulted in her death. Baniszewski, and the young children whom she had manipulated, were all tried for Sylvia's death. After a whirlwind trial, the truth about the reality of the horrors Sylvia endured were revealed and showed that Baniszewski was far more sadistic than anyone realized.  For this episode we drank Ghost Pines Chardonnay! Check out the Ghost Pines website to view their entire wine selection. Music made by M.Eighmey on Soundtrap Sources:  An American Crime - 2007    https://sylviascac.org/sylvias-story/    https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/likens-looking-back-indianas-infamous-crime-50-years-later    https://medium.com/its-me-jennyb/dead-at-sixteen-545c288c8317    https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/baniszewski.htm    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6190702/sylvia-marie-likens    https://deadlywomen.fandom.com/wiki/Gertrude_Baniszewski    https://abcnews.go.com/US/iowa-teachers-aide-fired-role-grisly-1965-killing/story?id=17555655    https://www.ocregister.com/2015/07/12/as-their-health-deteriorated-fullerton-couple-grew-closer-than-ever-on-a-distant-road/    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/28/elderly-diabetic-woman-survives-two-week-desert-ordeal-on-pie-rainwater/

TV And A Movie
An American Crime

TV And A Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 117:24


Trigger Warning – This episode contains references to physical, mental & emotional abuse.Eat a hearty breakfast and get those Kleenex ready! We get dark this week with a thoughtful, mostly serious and extra detailed (i.e. long-winded) analysis of the 1965 Gertrude Baniszewski/Sylvia Likens case as detailed in 2007’s An American Crime. This true crime story stars Eliot Page of The Umbrella Project and we wanted to give it the gravitas it deserves, since it’s a family relationship that is ACTUALLY worse than ours.We harken back to when Sylvia was living an idyllic life in a carnival setting UNTIL SHE DIDN’T! Due to family financial misfortunes, Sylvia and sister Jennie end up under the care of the Baniszewski family and oof this did NOT work out! Family and friends gaslight, falsely accuse and ultimately punish Sylvia in horrible fashion. (And yes despite our comments, we know Trump isn’t President anymore…shuuuuuuut it) Weird dreams!! Trashy boys AND girls!! Indiana at its finest!!! Will justice win out for Sylvia? Did Evan Winters have a 4-day “chubby” look that is generally overlooked by society? Why isn’t smoking and drinking while pregnant still cool? Can you bear to hear a SECOND true crime story as well?!?! Ultimately, just know that we are taking a hard stance against murder and we DARE other podcasts to do the same!Please consider donating to Prevent Child Abuse America here: https://preventchildabuse.org/donate/. This organization works hard to realize their vision of a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities.On the lighter side of things, let's take care of podcast business here:Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and IG!!This week's Music Spotlight is horror surf icons Gein and the Graverobbers!!One more go-around with our best friend  trillyzanep!! What do you need because he just might have it!!! Check him out on eBay, IG and Twitter!!Rate and review us on iTunes!! Share with all your friends!! Please let them know we're normally not this serious.Email us if you can tell us how people dealt with the Post Office in the 1960's at TandV@tvandamovie.comEditing by Andrew Dudich!!Logo by HRH Bunny on Twitter and IG!!Theme Song is “TV Head” by The Fantastic Plastics – Check them out at www.thefantasticplastics.com

Foot Off the Bed
1 - The One About the Basement

Foot Off the Bed

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 80:49


Trigger Warning ⚠️ This episode mentions topics of child abuse, torture, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and other mentions of cruel violence.Janelle and Lyurel discuss the film An American Crime. An American Crime is based off the murder of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens. The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder case in Indianapolis, Indiana, in October 1965. Likens was abused, tortured, and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children and their neighborhood friends.Visit footoffthebed.com to find where to stream us, become a member of our Patreon, and find out how to become a sponsor. Follow us on Instagram @footoffthebedpodcast! You can also find us on Facebook at Foot Off The Bed and also subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

crimenes de pata negra
Asesinato de silvia likens

crimenes de pata negra

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 38:06


Sylvia Marie Likens (Lebanon, Indiana; 3 de enero de 1949 - Indianápolis, Indiana; 26 de octubre de 1965) fue una joven estadounidense, víctima de asesinato, maltrato, tortura y violación en Indianápolis, Indiana, en Estados Unidos. Fue torturada hasta la muerte durante cuatro meses por Gertrude Baniszewski y sus hijos, así como varios jóvenes y niños del vecindario, algunos de apenas 10 años de edad.1 Aunque muchos de los vecinos de la familia admitieron haber oído gritos y lamentos procedentes de la casa de Baniszewski, no se dio aviso a la policía porque se consideraba que era mejor no entrometerse. Cuando se dio a conocer el caso de Sylvia Likens en Estados Unidos, el país entero quedó horrorizado. Los médicos forenses describieron el caso como «el caso de abuso físico más terrible del estado de Indiana». https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGN_WSXRqBI

The True Crime Librarian
She Has to Learn- The Sylvia Likens Case Ep 1

The True Crime Librarian

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 65:40


Sylvia was a beautiful 16 year old girl who, with her sister, was boarded with the Baniszewski family. Neither girl knew that they would both walk through that door but in a short 3 months one of them would not. A jealousy so deep that Gertrude was powerless to stop herself and the thing she set in motion once the first slap occurred. Join me as we kick on Season 2 with this multipart look at a case that rocked through the headlines in 1965 and produced one of the youngest convicted killers in Indiana state history. It's one that is sure to leave you baffled... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimelibrarian/support

Ethereal Podcast
The Torture Mother

Ethereal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 68:33


This week's episode is about Gertrude Baniszewski, otherwise known as The torture Mother. Though this episode is mainly backgrounded knowledge of Ms. Baniszewski and her victim. It still manages to make you feel uneasy, and send chills down your spine. We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to Subscribe, Share, and leave a review. Instagram: EtherealPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/EtherealPodcast?fan_landing=trueBuzzsprout Affiliate: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1041128

True Crime
The Murder of Sylvia Likens | Do Women Get Lighter Sentences For Child Murder? | Indiana's Most Sadistic Case by The Misery Machine

True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 63:08


Subscribe to The Misery Machine on iHeartRadio - https://bit.ly/MiseryMachineSubscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/2U7OlSgHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Show NotesThis week, Drewby and Yergy cover the tragic story of Sylvia Likens. We draw comparisons to her case and that of Junko Furuta, and discuss the phenomena of bystander apathy, why no one in power stepped in to assist, why neighbors were apathetic despite numerous instances of public child abuse, and why neighborhood kids considered the ordeal to be some sort of funny sideshow or game, despite there being dozens of witnesses to her torture.The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder which occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1965. Likens, aged 16, was held captive and subjected to increasing levels of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and torture, and neighborhood children were allowed to do the same if they paid an admission fee, which many did. These inhuman crimes were committed over a period of almost three months—by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and countless other neighborhood children, before ultimately succumbing to her injuries on October 26.Despite the ages of some of the perpetrators being in their late teens, none were tried as adults, and all got incredibly light sentences for their crimes, including Gertrude Baniszewski who was paroled after only 14 years in prison, despite receiving a life sentence, overall contributing to the data that women get lighter sentences compared to men for all crimes involving abuse towards children, no matter how heinous.https://www.youtube.com/themiserymachinehttps://themiserymachine.podbean.comJoin Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineInstagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcast~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InThank you to The Misery Machine for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comSubscribe to our Patreon and Help us support Indie Creatorshttps://patreon.com/indiedropinTwitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

True Crime
The Murder of Sylvia Likens | Do Women Get Lighter Sentences For Child Murder? | Indiana's Most Sadistic Case by The Misery Machine

True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 63:08


Subscribe to The Misery Machine on iHeartRadio - https://bit.ly/MiseryMachineSubscribe everywhere else - https://bit.ly/2U7OlSgHuge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Show NotesThis week, Drewby and Yergy cover the tragic story of Sylvia Likens. We draw comparisons to her case and that of Junko Furuta, and discuss the phenomena of bystander apathy, why no one in power stepped in to assist, why neighbors were apathetic despite numerous instances of public child abuse, and why neighborhood kids considered the ordeal to be some sort of funny sideshow or game, despite there being dozens of witnesses to her torture.The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder which occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1965. Likens, aged 16, was held captive and subjected to increasing levels of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and torture, and neighborhood children were allowed to do the same if they paid an admission fee, which many did. These inhuman crimes were committed over a period of almost three months—by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and countless other neighborhood children, before ultimately succumbing to her injuries on October 26.Despite the ages of some of the perpetrators being in their late teens, none were tried as adults, and all got incredibly light sentences for their crimes, including Gertrude Baniszewski who was paroled after only 14 years in prison, despite receiving a life sentence, overall contributing to the data that women get lighter sentences compared to men for all crimes involving abuse towards children, no matter how heinous.https://www.youtube.com/themiserymachinehttps://themiserymachine.podbean.comJoin Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachinePayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachineInstagram: miserymachinepodcastTwitter: misery_podcast~~~~~~~~~~~Indie Drop-InThank you to The Misery Machine for the great episode. You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.comSubscribe to our Patreon and Help us support Indie Creatorshttps://patreon.com/indiedropinTwitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropinInstagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropinFacebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropinAny advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator.If you would like to have your show featured go to http://indiedropin.com/creators~~~~~~~~~~~

Terrible People Doing Terrible Things
Gertrude "World's Best Caretaker" Baniszewski

Terrible People Doing Terrible Things

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 58:15


*Disclaimer- this episode is a heavy one, and involves the abuse and murder of a child by adults and other children, so feel free to skip it if you have an intact moral compass.*Join us as we discuss the Caretaker of the Year back in 1965: Gertrude Baniszewski. She is most famous for the abuse, torture, and murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens, but that’s not all there is to fangirl over about this terrible woman. Ms. Baniszewski was quite the catch romantically speaking, with her pill-popping zombie-eyed stare and smoker’s cough. Did I mention that she started a profitable business down in her basement by simply persuading impressionable youths into torturing a classmate yet? I didn’t? Well, you’ll just have to listen if you want to find out more and then cry a little while questioning if there even are any redeeming qualities in the whole damn human race.Be sure to subscribe/rate/review and why not go ahead and satisfy your curiosity and check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/terriblepeopledoingterriblethings. We appreciate the continued support! Music adapted from Rafael Krux (https://filmmusic.io/artists/rafael-krux) is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The Misery Machine
GRAPHIC: The Murder of Sylvia Likens | Do Women Get Lighter Sentences For Child Murder? | Bystander Apathy | Indiana's Most Sadistic Case

The Misery Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 61:35


This week, Drewby and Yergy cover the tragic story of Sylvia Likens. We draw comparisons to her case and that of Junko Furuta, and discuss the phenomena of bystander apathy, why no one in power stepped in to assist, why neighbors were apathetic despite numerous instances of public child abuse, and why neighborhood kids considered the ordeal to be some sort of funny sideshow or game, despite there being dozens of witnesses to her torture. The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder which occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1965. Likens, aged 16, was held captive and subjected to increasing levels of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and torture, and neighborhood children were allowed to do the same if they paid an admission fee, which many did. These inhuman crimes were committed over a period of almost three months—by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and countless other neighborhood children, before ultimately succumbing to her injuries on October 26. Despite the ages of some of the perpetrators being in their late teens, none were tried as adults, and all got incredibly light sentences for their crimes, including Gertrude Baniszewski who was paroled after only 14 years in prison, despite receiving a life sentence, overall contributing to the data that women get lighter sentences compared to men for all crimes involving abuse towards children, no matter how heinous. Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast  #podcast #documentary #truecrime

Tales By Cole
MURDER - The Tragic Case of Sylvia Likens

Tales By Cole

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 25:44


Life was good for the Likens family, that is until an unfortunate event, left Sylvia Likens in the care of a real life monster, Gertrude Baniszewski. What followed is both shocking, and horrifying. Sylvia Likens would never be allowed to leave the Baniszewski home, alive.  Written and Narrated By: Cole Weavers Sound Production, and Editing By: Matt Black

True Crime and Coke
EP. 3: JUNKO FURUTA AND SYLVIA LIKENS - TWO TALES OF TORTURE

True Crime and Coke

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 66:18


JUNKO FURUTA AND SYLVIA LIKENS - TWO TALES OF TORTURE: EPISODE 3 SEASON 1 *Junko Furuta (古田 順子, Furuta Junko) was a Japanese high-school student who was abducted, severely tortured, repeatedly raped, and murdered in the late 1980s.*The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder case that occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1965. Likens, aged 16, was held captive and subjected to increasing levels of child abuse and torture—committed over a period of almost three months—by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several other neighborhood children, before ultimately succumbing to her injuries and malnourishment on October 26.CHECK OUT MY OTHER STUFF BY CLICKING HERE SOURCES USED:https://yumig.wordpress.com/2017/01/05/the-28th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-junko-furuta/http://bookofrafly.com/junko-furuta-44-days-of-living-inferno/https://www.creepycuriosities.com/true-crimehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens

Rót Illskunnar
Fritzl og Baniszewski

Rót Illskunnar

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 74:55


Josef Fritzl og Gertrude Baniszewski eiga það sameiginlegt að hafa bæði gerst brotleg við hrottalegar frelsis sviptingar og annað ofbeldi á fórnarlömbum sínum. annars voru þau ekkert voðalega lík áskiljum okkur rétt á því að segja það sem okkur sýnist.. þegar okkur sýnist Rót Illskunnar á facebookmyrkvun.com

Plead The Belly
034 - PTB tries to avoid discussing Gertrude Baniszewski by talking about Mama June, Losing Streak Louis and anything else

Plead The Belly

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 51:34


Baniszewski was born September 19, 1929 as Gertrude Wright, She was very close to her father but had a strained relationship with her monther. When Baniszewski was 11 she watched her dad die of a heart attack.  She dropped out of school at 16 to marry 18 year old John Baniszewski. They had four kids together and he was abuse. Eventually Baniszewski divorced him. She then married someone new, divorced them and remarried Baniszewski and have two more kids. The pair was permanently divorced in 1963.  Baniszewski then began to have an affair with a 23 year old named Dennis Lee Wright. He was also abusive. Baniszewski went on to have one more child with him.  As she aged Baniszewski’s health declined. She was ill with a number of unidentified illnesses. She moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in the 1960s. She was very poor and would make money by watching neighborhood kids. This was how she ended up watching Sylvia Likens and her younger sister, Jenny. Their parents were on the road trying to make money and would leave the kids with her for months at a time. Sylvia was 16 at the time.  Syliva was abused from the beginning, likely because she was attractive. She was punished for eating candy they she purchased, called a slut or whore while being kicked in the genitals. She would be given only scraps to ear or was forced to eat rotten food.  Baniszewski also convinced other people in the neigborhood to engage in the torture.  Baniszewski’s daughter, Paula, and a boy from the neighborhood, Randy, force fed her hot dogs and when she vomited they made her eat the vomit. At one point Paula hit Sylvia so hard that she broke her own wrist and then used the cast to keep beating her.  The kids also practiced brutal judo moves on her. Baniszewski made Sylvia hit her own sister if she didn’t comply with any of the orders.  Sylvia was also raped with an empty soda bottle, her gentials were cut up and mutilated.  At one point, because she had nothing to wear, Sylvia stole clothes from school. She was then beat with a belt for her actions.  The sisters were scared to report the abuse because they thought it would make things worse. Jenny was threatened that she would be beaten as well if she said anything.  When their parents visited they didn’t see any signs of mistreatment. Baniszewski would stay with the girls, not letting them be alone with their parents.  The two girls had an older sister that they did tell but she thought that they were exaggerating.   Sylvia became incontient due to all of this abuse but wasn't allowed to use the bathroom. If she soiled herself she was punished.  Eventually Baniszewski tied Sylvia up in the basement. She was kept down there naked and rarely fed or given water. People from the neighborhood could apy five cents to see her body and mutilate her. Salt was rubbed in her wounds and her screams were muffled. Baniszewski and her son rubbed urine and feces in her mouth. Her son then made her eat soup with her fingers but took the bowl away when she tried.  Baniszewski  then allowed Sylvia to sleep upstairs, on the condition that she not wet herself. Jenny secretly gave her sister water and Sylvia wet herself. She was punished by being made to mastrubrate with a soda bottle and was then put back in the basement.  Baniszewski  then branded the words "I'M A PROSTITUTE AND PROUD OF IT" on her abdomen with a heated needle. She then instructed one of the neighborhood children who was present at the time to finish. He would later claim that he only lightly etched the remaining letters. She continued to torture the girl, branding her more and taunting her.  Baniszewski made Sylvia write a letter saying that she had run away with a group of boys and implying that they had tortured her. The plan was to take Sylvia into the woods and dump her body.  On October 25th Sylvia tried to escape but Baniszewski caught her. She was then beat again and put back in the basement.  By the morning of the 26th Sylvia couldn’

True Crime Horror Story
S1E6: False Imprisonment

True Crime Horror Story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 49:46


In the sixth episode of True Crime Horror Story, your host JD Horror brings you tales of False Imprisonment. Case #1: The Box - While hitchhiking in Northern Calfornia, Colleen Stan is kidnapped by Cameron and Janice Hooker and take back their their house where she is held prisoner for a period of 7 years, kept locked in box 23 hours per day and only let out to be tortured and used as a sex slave. (C. Hooker, Red Bluff, CA) Case #2: The Basement - Sylvia Likens was left under the care of a neighbor, Gertrude Baniszewski, while her parents are away. During a three month period the 16 year old girl was subjected to every form of torture imaginable, ultimately leading to her tragic death. (G. Baniszewski, Indianapolis, IN) Thanks for listening. We will be back in two weeks with another episode. If you like what you hear here on True Crime Horror Story, please subscribe and give us a five star review. You can also check out our patreon at http://www.patreon.com/truecrimehs and then stayed tuned on Patreon for the True Crime Horror Story Aftershow w/ Dom & JD as well as exclusive bonus content available only on patreon.This episode features music by Mechanical Ghost and artwork by Nuclear Heat Graphics. Has violent crime impacted you or someone close to you? Send us an e-mail at truecrimehorrorstory@gmail.com True Crime Horror Story... Sometimes truth is more brutal than fiction. http://www.truecrimehorrorstory.com

True Crime Book Club
Episode 6: House of Evil by John Dean

True Crime Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 69:01


Margo and Lindsey discuss the torturous murder of Sylvia Likens by the Baniszewski family as told in the book House of Evil by John Dean. An entire family, with the help of additional neighborhood children, join in beating and torturing 16-year-old Sylvia Likens, as she slowly dies from her extensive injuries. Join us.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Case Files with Kat and Ashley
S. 1 Episode 28- Murder of Sylvia Likens 10/03/19

Case Files with Kat and Ashley

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 54:38


Kat discusses the tragic murder of Sylvia Likens. The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder that occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1965. Likens, a 16-year-old girl, was held captive and subjected to increasing levels of child abuse, neglect, humiliation, and torture committed over a period of almost three months by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several other neighborhood children before ultimately succumbing to her injuries.

Anthology of Horror
The girl next door 2

Anthology of Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 132:22


The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder which occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1965. Likens, a 16-year-old girl, was held captive and subjected to increasing levels of child abuse, neglect, humiliation, and torture committed over a period of almost three months by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several other neighborhood children before ultimately succumbing to her injuries on October 26.Baniszewski; her oldest daughter, Paula; her son, John; and two neighborhood youths, Coy Hubbard and Richard Hobbs, were all tried and convicted in May 1966 of neglecting, torturing, and murdering Sylvia, with counsels at the defendants' trial describing the case as the "most diabolical" ever to be presented before a court or jury[1] and Sylvia having been subjected to acts of "degradation that you wouldn't commit on a dog" prior to her death.[2][3]The torture and murder of Sylvia Likens is widely regarded by Indiana citizens as the worst crime ever committed in their state[4][5] and has been described by a senior investigator in the Indianapolis Police Department as the "most sadistic" case he had ever investigated in the 35 years he served with the Indianapolis police.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofhorror)

Anthology of Horror
The girl next door

Anthology of Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 109:51


The murder of Sylvia Likens was a child murder which occurred in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 1965. Likens, a 16-year-old girl, was held captive and subjected to increasing levels of child abuse, neglect, humiliation, and torture committed over a period of almost three months by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several other neighborhood children before ultimately succumbing to her injuries on October 26.THIS EPISODE IS EXTREMELY GRAPHIC PROCEED WITH CAUTION AND PREFERABLY NOT WITHIN EARSHOT OF CHILDRENmain source: "Torture Mom" -Ryan greenSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofhorror)

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
#WeirdDarkness: “GERTRUDE BANISZEWSKI: THE TORTURE MOTHER” and 3 More Horrifyingly True Stories!

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 63:39


#WeirdDarkness: “GERTRUDE BANISZEWSKI: THE TORTURE MOTHER” and 3 More Horrifyingly True Stories! Tired of ads? Get the commercial free version of each episode at WeirdDarkness.com/WEIRDO(Weekend Archive Episode originally aired May 11, 2018)Gertrude Baniszewski (1929–1990), also known as Gertrude Wright and The Torture Mother, was an Indiana divorcee who oversaw and facilitated the prolonged torture, mutilation, and eventual murder of Sylvia Likens, a teenage girl she had taken into her home. The case is unique in that, while Baniszewski did play an active role in Likens' death, the majority of the torture that eventually brought about Likens' demise was carried out by Baniszewski's teenage children and other neighborhood children. Although Baniszewski did instruct the children on several occasions, it was later discovered that they took a large degree of Likens' torture into their own hands, in what would later be called a Lord of the Flies scenario come to life. When she was convicted of first degree murder in 1965, the case was called "the single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history".SUPPORT THE PODCAST...Official Weirdos Entry: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/WEIRDOCheck out the sponsors: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/sponsorsAdvertise on Weird Darkness: call BG Ad Group at 770-874-3200 or email j.southerland@bgadgroup.comAudiobooks narrated by Darren Marlar: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/audiobooksWeird Darkness merchandise: http://www.WeirdDarkness.com/storeWeird Darkness on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/weirddarknessDarren Marlar on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/darrenmarlarWeird Darkness Facebook page: http://www.Facebook.com/WeirdDarknessDarren Marlar Facebook page: http://www.Facebook.com/DarrenMarlarWeirdos Facebook Group: http://www.Facebook.com/groups/MarlarHouseSTORY CREDITS AND/OR SOURCES…“The Man in Room 1046” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2QJcZpW“My Mom’s Wake” by Pete Inesc: http://bit.ly/2EObXUE“Little Blue Ocean Cabin” posted at GhostsNGhouls.com (link no longer available)“The Torture Mother” posted at Murderpedia.org: http://bit.ly/2WfFAcm Music provided by EpidemicSound and AudioBlocks with paid license. Music by Shadows Symphony (http://bit.ly/2W6N1xJ) and Midnight Syndicated (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) used with permission.MY RECORDING TOOLS...* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (MacBook Pro): http://amzn.to/2vQzD5gI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll rectify it the show notes as quickly as possible."I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46*** How to escape eternal death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IYmodFKDaMDepressed? Contemplating suicide? Call toll-free anytime night or day: 800-273-8255.WeirdDarkness™ - © Marlar House Productions, 2019. 

Corpus Delicti
79: True Crime Theater: Sylvia Likens

Corpus Delicti

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 41:44


In this episode, we start our new series titled "True Crime Theater" where we discuss movies that were inspired by real crimes or movies that inspired people to commit crimes. The first episode is the abuse and death of Sylvia Likens, a 16 year old teenager living with a large family while her own parents worked with the travelling carnival. The movie "An American Crime" is based on her story and is available on Amazon Prime. Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Transition Music by:Nick ScarantinoScarytino.comSources:https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2013/10/24/sylvia-likens/3178393/https://www.indystar.com/videos/news/history/retroindy/2018/10/08/1965-torture-murder-16-year-old-sylvia-likens/1565519002/https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/features/looking-back-indianas-infamous-crime-50-years-later/https://www.quora.com/What-happened-to-the-people-guilty-of-the-torture-and-murder-of-Sylvia-Likenshttps://historyandotherthingsweb.wordpress.com/2018/06/25/sylvia-likens/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likenshttps://www.thescarechamber.com/sylvia-likens/

Evil Crimes
Ep 3 The Torture Mother

Evil Crimes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 43:28


We are taught that a mother is supposed to be nurturing and caring, but we will find out in this case... that is far from the truth. Take a listen as we divulge the evil crimes that took place in the Baniszewski household. Here is the tale of The Torture Mother.

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MURDERED: Sylvia Likens

Crime Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 30:44


Sylvia was a happy, beautiful 16-year-old when her parents left her and her sister in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski while they went on the road for work. But, within a few short months, Sylvia was beaten, humiliated, and ultimately left to die from neglect and severe abuse, inflicted by not only Gertrude, but the Baniszewski children, and neighborhood kids as well. Sources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-sylvia-likens/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime Junkie
MURDERED: Sylvia Likens

Crime Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 28:14


Sylvia was a happy, beautiful 16-year-old when her parents left her and her sister in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski while they went on the road for work. But, within a few short months, Sylvia was beaten, humiliated, and ultimately left to die from neglect and severe abuse, inflicted by not only Gertrude, but the Baniszewski children, and neighborhood kids as well. Sources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-sylvia-likens/