Hello lovely listeners! Welcome to the first instalment of the Pernicious Parents series where we look in and talk about Malicious Mothers, Frightening Fathers and Killer Couples!

We are starting off with a heavy case so PLEASE take care of yourself listening. This is case of Sylvia Likens, who was brutally tortured and murdered by her caregiver Gertrude Baniszewski. Join me as we learn about what happened in Gertrude's life and how she convinced kids to help her kill Sylvia and how no one stopped her.

REFERENCES

Gertrude Baniszewski | Deadly Women Wiki | Fandom

Gertrude Baniszewski | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

The Story of The Torture Mother, Also Known As Gertrude Baniszewski | by Harrison Scott | Medium

Boone County abuse prevention and protection at Sylvia's CAC - Sylvia's CAC (sylviascac.org)

Sylvia Likens' Horrific Murder At The Hands Of Gertrude Baniszewski (allthatsinteresting.com)

Kindle - Ryan Green - Torture Mom

Donate - Sylvia's CAC (sylviascac.org)