One of the most horrific and memorable true crime stories in recent history is the murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens. There have been murders with more victims, murders committed by serial killers and hardened criminals. But most murders are carried out within a time span of hours or minutes.
Sylvia’s torturous death took months. A teenager left to the care of a violent abuser has led to death in other cases, but in Sylvia’s case she was not abused by only one person.
Sylvia was systematically tortured by her caregiver, by her caregiver’s children, and by other children in the neighborhood. Other adults saw Sylvia’s condition but no one helped her. Join us for a discussion of an inconceivable murder that occurred in the 1960s. But be forewarned: this is a case that will haunt you for some time to come.
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