Dark Secrets

Dark Secrets

Share this post

Dark Secrets
Dark Secrets
Sylvia Likens Murder Exposes Human Cruelty

Sylvia Likens Murder Exposes Human Cruelty

Human's avatar
Human
Aug 02, 2023
∙ Paid
6

Share this post

Dark Secrets
Dark Secrets
Sylvia Likens Murder Exposes Human Cruelty
1
Share

The murder of Sylvia Likens in 1965 is a haunting and tragic tale of unimaginable abuse and neglect that exposed the darkest corners of human cruelty. This heart-wrenching story revolves around a teenage girl who found herself under the care of Gertrude Baniszewski while her parents were away for work. What was intended to be a temporary guardianship qu…

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 HPF
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share