Sylvia Likens: A Tragic Tale of Abuse and Neglect
The story of Sylvia Likens is a heartbreaking and disturbing reminder of the depths of human depravity. In 1965, this 16-year-old girl was subjected to unimaginable abuse and torture at the hands of her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, and her gang of teenage followers. Despite cries for help from Sylvia and her siblings, the authorities failed … Read more
