I can't get over the fact that Sylvia's mom was sentenced to serve a couple of months for fucking shoplifting and these monsters had to serve only a year or couple of years for torturing a human being
Her mother is just as guilty her Parents left her in the care of a psychopath then didn’t even bother to visit her daughters for months while Sylvia was being treated the way she was beyond irresponsible they should have gotten a negligence charge
Even at 13/14 years old you know that it’s not okay to carve words into someone else’s skin and torture them the way Sylvia was tortured. They should’ve been charged as adults
Yessss when you are 13/14 most people have developed emotionally enough that they should know that is not acceptable to do at all and is very fucked up. They clearly lacked empathy and for that the judge should not be empathetic either.
They didn’t have a choice, they had a terrifyingly abusive mother who was telling them to do it. They had no choice but to live with a monster and they survived the only way they could. I think you need to show a lot more compassion.
@@nicoleelston6987 i think if we’re being empathic to people who willingly chose to do certain things, it wasn’t her telling them to do everything some things came for their fucked up minds too then i really think that this world is gonna go to shit
There is a new jail/mental health treatment facility being built about a mile from there. It’s still a pretty crime riddled area. I know the neighborhood very well.
When she finally she said “she died” I felt relieved. I felt relieved cuz death seems like peace compared to the poor girls life. I can’t imagine what she would’ve gone through, I’m infuriated by how many people and kids thought that this was ok and this case just struck a nerve. RIP Sylvia, you deserved so much better 🕊
Relieved? I felt anger! The neighbors saw her and knew she was being beat could have saved her. Her parents could have saved her if they were actually parents. Her sister Jenny could have saved her. Any one of those kids could of had a kind heart. The church pastor seeing this girl stuff her face with food and knowing she was beaten could have saved. Society failed this girl. And the people who killed served some time and all walked away.
@Justin-nj4gs she isn't saying relieved that she died, she was saying she was relieved that it was over for her. And she did mention that multiple people failed her. I completely understood what the original comment was getting at. Of course ever feels complete anger when listening to this but also, when you hear how much she endured, it is a slight relief when it was over. She finally could rest. It's horrible that she went through that and died instead of being rescued. Absolutely sickening. But this commenter wasn't disregarding that, she was just stating that it's a relief when the torture was over.
How this lady didn’t get death sentence is outrageous. Her and Theresa Knorr truly top of list of worst women in history. No justice for victims is slap in face to top it off.
When she said Sylvia was burned over 100 times, I instantly thought of Junko and how she was rapped over 500 times. Truly sad how these two beautiful young ladies, had there life taken from complete monsters and were failed so many times.
Sylvia’s case is one I think about a lot. Absolutely horrific what she had to go through, I hope she rests in peace. Thank you for covering this, this is a brutal case.
This case was so deeply evil. It’s hard to believe human beings can do this to one another all because “Gertrude told them to”. The fact that zero responsibility was taken makes this case so incredibly frustrating. I just wanted to shout. The case of Gabriel Fernandez is similar but in my opinion WORSE, it literally keeps me up at night. Please do a video on it.
Gabriel was horrifying.. that one traumatized me but not like this one did. I accidentally saw the movie when i was 11 years old. Im 21 now, i still cant sleep at night because of this case. Please dont say something could be more painful than what she went through.. she probably felt so alone.
I agree. Everyone involved in this case are so insane, they're worse than monsters. I watched Gabriel's case in a netflix documentary and that was so horrifying as well. But regardless if Gabriel's case is worse than Sylvia's or the other way around, let's acknowledge the fact what they both endured are so horrible and no one should ever go through that. Let's not compare the severity of other true crime cases with each other as it (might) be insensitive to the victim's friends and family.
@@heatherwild2627 wasn’t INTENTIONALLY trying to COMPARE🙄🙄🙄. I was just stating a case that really stuck with me so @bellafiori could cover a video of it.
@@maggiecheyenne i like the way how you think... But not only gerty every single woman and child who cause her some amount of pain should get some whooping... I still can't believe the whole community knew and no one tried to save her no one i hope all those who sre still alive never get a good night rest knowing what they did
It's actually disgusting to see how everyone moved on from what they did to sylvia. I even found the obituary page of Hubbard where they call him a hero and family members wrote about how he was gentle and respected women. If only Sylvia had ever recieved such dignity. The justice system is a joke
They didn’t have a choice, they had a terrifyingly abusive mother who was telling them to do it. They had no choice but to live with a monster and they survived the only way they could. I think you need to show a lot more compassion.
@@smileyshelby1060 for real, stuck with me ever since I first heard of it, males me cry every time. Its so horrible what they went through especially what Sylvia had to endure. She was such a kind soul and the bond she had with her sister really hits home. Life was way too cruel on her.
I know it's heartbreaking this one for sure. Well done Bella . I even saw a paranormal clip on some you tube channel, this lad went to the house where it happened an obviously couldn't get in, but he just wanted to go see it, an you could see Down in the basement through a window outside, an as he is walking about he heard a girls voice crying help me , you can hear it, very sad. Poor girl, thats just wicked what happened to her by a lot of people in that house. Bless her, I would say R.i.p but going by what I just said I don't think she is resting in peace sadly.
As someone who is obsessed with true crime, listens to serial killer podcasts on my way to work my 7-4 job in a doctors office, there isn’t much that phases me anymore. However, listening to Bella talk about Peter Aston and Sylvia Likens, absolutely is gut wrenching. I felt physically heartbroken listening to this. Imagine being a child, and basically getting murdered by other children, that an adult that was trusted, is encouraging. Disgusting. I really wish there were more vigilantes in this country. Because those people deserved to have to endure what they put Sylvia through and die in the same manner.
Sylvia’s and Junko Furuta’s case are the two cases that I think about the most. I feel terribly sorry that this world could not keep them safe, I hope their journey home was a soft and peaceful one.
I can't imagine how hopeless those girls felt. They reached out to so many people, so many people knew and did nothing. I feel so bad for that sweet girl 😞
They should've contacted the authorities, told their parents, a lot of things could've been done. I am quite mad about her sister. Why didn't she tell the police... Heartbroken by the story.
when i first heard this case i wasnt expecting how bad it really was. ppl say a lot of murder cases are very disturbing but this is probably the only one ive found that was just pure evil. i was expecting at least someone to be humane enough to at least try to help everytime someone was so close enough to see or hear about it. but yeah they really all did fail her.
Just began watching bc I just suggested this story to 2 other YT’ers. I’m not finished yet but wanted to say it’s pronounced Ban-a-chef-ski. I was grew up in Indy and was about 8 years old when this happened. It was a HUGE story that I’ve never forgotten, and I’m 64! It has stayed with me all this time! Still unbelievable!!!
I want to blame thier father too, I mean he also never really cared, he basically abandonded his children there. What kind of parent leaves his children by a strange woman, not even checking out where they going to sleep?!?!
Right?!?! Same here. I'm assuming he didn't visit any more after that second or third visit b/c surely he would have taken them somewhere else had he seen what they were being put through.
Agree. It’s definitely neglect on his part. If he cared, he’d had sent the girls to a relative like he did with the boys. There’s no way he could have likely foreseen that Gertrude would kill one of his kids but he shouldn’t have left his kids with basically strangers.
This is one of the worst cases I have heard. You did a really good job telling it. Thank you for adding more photos, it makes it much easier and helps to tune into the story.
@@221BBakerStreet why do we watch true crime at all? Because it’s intriguing, and I love hearing Bella’s perspective and way of storytelling, even if i have heard the details of this story before.
@@bucktoothwarrior Yeah I get it. I really enjoy Bella's videos too. I actually think she lives in the same state as me. I just happen to be someone who can't listen to really messed up cases like this one. It brings me no joy and actually causes me a great deal of anxiety. But if you're able to listen to these sorts of cases multiple times that's entirely your prerogative. It's just not something I can bring myself to do.
This has to be one of the top 5 cases you’ve ever covered Bella. Thank you for covering these stories. This woman and children were sick and their sentence gets me even more FURIOUS!!!!!!!
I cannot believe these people didn’t get more/worse punishment. They all deserve to go through the same torture as Sylvia, get a taste of their own medicine. I think that’s how justice should be served. Rip Sylvia you sweet angel.
I know right? How could any judge/jury could hear what she went through and not think of giving them the life sentence? I just wish they got mobbed everywhere they go
FR! the fact that gertrude was given parole is shocking to me. also though, do you think the 2 boys involved who got (short) jail time could've been groomed by gertrude? that sounds plausible, i dont understand why kids so young would participate in such horrendus stuff
@@aonx7325 I think that happened as well, or something close. She had to of manipulated her kids to doing it because I’ve never heard of such a thing where such young kids can do such horrible things. Also I think that because her young daughter spoke up and court and told the whole story after dealing with that so I definitely think Gertrude had to of manipulated them in some way.
@@18carolynmoore yea looking back i'm not really sure why i said that 🤨 i don't usually support the death penalty for that very reason (also it being inconsistent, legal killing etc). but yea, it's just very surprising she got parole- she should rot in jail
This case is so gut wrenching… the first time I heard about it, it broke my soul! This poor girl went through hell!🥺The worst thing is that ppl got off on torturing this child!🤬 Sylvia should NEVER be forgotten.
I’m so so glad you covered this case cause not many people do. Her life was so so tragic and one of the most intense and sickening cases I’ve ever heard. That poor girl. She was failed by so many.
This is why I don't send my babies anywhere. Smh An I couldn't imagine being jealous of a child, if your life sucks, why not make it better for a child instead, so they do not have to experience what you did.Smh An everyone failed Sylvia, her father, the school--As the first line of defense, the neighbors, social services smh..How do we share a world with ppl like this!??! Sad man.😤😤😤
Yeah I agree, I just don't understand why Sylvia's father didn't send her and Jenny to live with relatives of theirs, Sylvia would still be alive if he just did that.
@@dominiquexo4772 Some people really can’t trust their family members. Hence rape, lying, murder, untrustworthy…. Just because you have a good family doesn’t mean every one else’s is peachy, which was the other person’s POINT. One big point of telling this story, in fact.
Me too. I hear this way too often, that a child killer/pedophile was a teacher, priest etc. Any job that involves working with children should come with serious background checks and evaluations. Absolutely disgusting this was allowed to happen. May Sylvia forever rest in peace.
I watch a lot of true crime, and I normally don’t have a problem with listening to the whole story. I got about 15 minutes in, and I had to shut it off I couldn’t listen to anymore. I have never had to shut a true crime off. I couldn’t listen to this one Bella, you’re wonderful but I couldn’t do this one. This made me cry and I’m sure it only got worse. I’ll tune in for your next.
I had to stop the episode 8 times. I normally binge these back to back for 6 hours while I study/do chores. I've only had a few cases do this to me. I don't blame you for ducking out. This is horrifying. Take care of yourself.
I actually posted a comment the day this video was uploaded trying to warn people just how bad this story really was and could potentially be traumatising. Because it traumatised me. I ended up deleting it because so many people said that such cases need to be heard to spread awareness. 😣 Awareness of what? The cruelty and brutality that human beings are capable of? I first read about this case years ago and of course I had no idea what to expect from the outset but once I'd reached the end of the case I was mentally scarred for about two weeks after. I couldn't get the images and the thoughts of what that girl had suffered out of my head. It literally gave me nightmares. This is a case that should be approached with caution. But I have no desire to ever hear the details of this case again. Once was bad enough. 😞
I usually can distance myself from the crime stories I hear, enough to sympathize with the victim but to not carry it with me afterwards. This one send such a shiver down my spine, my whole body went cold. I literally had to heat up, bc my fingers are freezing just thinking about it hours afterwards. What Sylvia went through is something so evil and inhumane, I have no words. And the justice system failed her. I am absolutely speechless. The video was great but the subject was horrifying. She deserved peace, love and safety.
I live in Indianapolis and I remember this murder! It was front page news and we were horrified as we learned what they did to this young girl! I bought the book that was written about this case, and it broke my heart. I never forgot Sylvia.....I am glad you covered this tragedy even though it brought back sad memories. Sylvia deserved to be remembered!
This was one of the only true crime cases that I’ve ever had to fast forward through because it was that disturbing.. and I’ve never been so frustrated. That poor girl
I’d like to hear how the children who were exposed to/participated in this stuff have dealt with the guilt their entire lives. I wonder if these events have affected them and I’d like to know how they feel.
I would think they would feel extreme guilt, which is rightfully so, but also because they were young and impressionable, it’s so hard to say WHY they participated. Ugh. Such a sad, sad story.
I can see …MAYBE… see a couple slaps or punches because they were projecting their anger out on her(just trying to make sense of it , Sylvia deserved none of that) but all the other stuff the burns , the gross food, SA, etc…that makes them pure evil and I don’t need any explanation from these monsters
Nah, I feel like most of them moved on pretty well. They're children when it happened, they would've just treated it like some distant memory or their brains would minimize their participation in the acts.
@@Fnanaanf yea, like i was wondering if the 2 boys who got time in juvy were groomed? i think that's plausible considering their age and how disgusting gertrude is
I think the reason this one hits me so hard is the fact so many people knew what was going on and were involved and did nothing to stop it. May Sylvia Rest In Peace.
Sylvia definitely stayed because of her sister. In situations like this, it's so difficult to leave when you have other ties besides just your own self-preservation. Jenny most likely wasn't seen as a "threat" by Gertrude or Paula due to her shy nature and "physical imperfection" from polio, which is what spared her from their wrath. But I have no doubt in my mind that if Jenny was any more outspoken, she would have been abused just as badly. Gertrude and Paula definitely felt no sympathy for Jenny. They just didn't feel like they needed to "put her in her place" or whatever twisted shit they were thinking.
This is one of the worst cases I’ve ever heard. Everyone let her down, no one stood up for her. Those psychopaths should have done to them everything they did to poor Sylvia but no, they basically got no punishment. Hope she is in peace the poor darling.
I became fascinated in true crime because of this story. It’s incomprehensible as to why people can do this. It’s so heart breaking that Sylvia had to go through this. There’s always one terrible story out there that really stays with you.
Can't even begin to imagine the pain and suffering she went through, absolutely heartbreaking. One of the most disturbing cases I have ever heard about.
a case has never made me cry as much as this one. i kept thinking of what these people could have done but didn’t. i hope she rests in peace and these monsters get what they deserve.
this is the first case that actually made me cry. it’s HORRIBLE. there’s a movie about this case called “an american crime”. it’s just so heartbreaking that Sylvia didn’t get the right justice she deserved. i hope she’s resting in peace. also the movie is free to watch on TH-cam.
That one was the better one. The other one was too sensationalized (they added in a r@pe and some other stuff that didn't happen-as though it wasn't a bad enough story to begin with!!!!)
@@aalllllllexx Yes, I'm not saying she wasn't sa'd, but they sensationalized it, and definitely told it in an exploitative manner. Plus, I think the little boy in the story may have been made-up. Sylvia didn't have ANYONE really to stand up for her.I mean...as I said before, the story is bad enough without adding in more awful stuff.
@@BCFBreakfastClubFan yeah I was agreeing with you. And you're right that the neighbor character was made up. They weren't trying to exactly tell Sylvia's story but making a really gross exploitative movie and then dedicating it to her memory is fucked up.
This case breaks my heart so much. That poor child had no one protecting her. So sad her sister couldn’t help her when I’m sure she wanted to desperately. Crazy to think that there’s people who want prisons abolished
I find the whole case so saddening and disturbing but the fact that Gertrude is mad at Sylvia for letting her boyfriend touch her when she has 7 children with different people and has been pregnant like 13 times
After watching the movie An American Crime this case never left my mind. I can't believe the torture that child had to go through and how many people let her down, truly one of the most heartbreaking cases
Same here! I saw an American crime at such a young age and it’s never fully left my mine! I think about it regularly and it just break me! Such a horrible crime 💔
my mom was a teacher at a baptist school and one of the brothers came to the school to speak! i remember her telling me that was felt disgusted and thought it was inappropriate for him to be speaking at a school. she is still bothered by it today! i also find it crazy that one of the sisters changed her name and started a whole new life.
I've watched a lot of true crime docs and content...this still remains up there in the Top 5 stories that will haunt you. When i first heard this story I couldn't sleep, I felt so awful and angry at the injustice of her murder as well as the suffering she experienced. It's as bad as the story in the 1950s that took place in NYC where a woman was attacked in public during the night and called out for help but no one did anything even though they heard she was in distress.
Bella: in brighter news she did die 4 years later 😁 Me: yeah i feel the same just wishing she had a very tragic death and put through the same pain she put Sylvia through
At this point I’ve listened to and researched hundreds of cases (maybe a little dramatic lol) But this one always stuck me with me. It’s horrifying what Sylvia had to go through. I’m so sorry babygirl Rest.In.Paradise Sylvia 🤍🕊😇
I feel bad when I accidentally nudge my cat when she purposely runs across my feet as I am walking. I cannot fathom how anyone could inflict such cruelty on another person and think nothing of it? Satan aged disgracefully and should have been sent to the darkest depths of prison for the rest of their life before returning back to hell where she came from.
You explained everything with such clarity! Thank You. Glad I found your channel 🌻 My heart shattered listening to the horrendous things that Sylvia went through. She didn't deserve it. May her soul rest in peace.
That poor poor girl I would love to see each and everyone of those that participated in this horrific act suffer the exact same abuses they put this poor girl through. How can so many people be so fucking cold hearted like not one of those people NOT ONE it would've taken just ONE of the people in this story to say something Those monsters should never see the light of day again unless it's on a prison yard Rest in absolute peace sweet girl
This story breaks my heart so much, I feel sick just thinking about what poor Sylvia went through. She was let down by so many people, it makes me so angry that there were so many opportunities to save and protect her but she was let down over and over again. I hope you’re pain free and resting in peace Sylvia ❤️
This is probably one of the most disturbing cases I've heard in a long time. 😳 I'm actually lost for words. Very well put together though and I definitely share your frustration x
This is a case, among many others out there, that show the gruesome horrors of humanity. She was an innocent girl trapped with sick individuals. May her soul rest in peace. Thank you for talking about this case Bella. ❤️
I’ve watched so much true crime but the cases that make me question humanity and feel incredible rage are of Junko Furuta and Sylvia Likens. Truly tragic. There is no amount of pain that could be caused to the monsters involved that would bring justice to those poor girls.
This doesn't pertain to the video, but if Bella could share this story. A girl named Jennifer Caridad has been missing from Sunnyside, WA since August. She was last seen with her ex boyfriend Aurelio Escobar. Her ex went on a crime spree through Washington state and into Oregon that ended in a shoot out with police in Medford, Oregon. During this crime spree he stole Jennifer's parents car. The car was later recovered close to a lake in Yakima, WA with a significant amount of blood in the back seat. Jennifer's clothes and some belonging were also found at said lake. Jennifer Caridad has been missing since August and the police have given up on finding her.
This case is absolutely terrifying and heartbreaking. She had endure so much cruelty, i feel terrible!!!! I hope all those ppl who were involved in this somehow suffered for their deeds. Such a bright little child's life was taken away by some monsters in the most brutal way. Sylvia I hope you are resting easy sweetheart ❤️ This case is very similar to Junko's.
Characters are often styled after the voice actor…. No, she isn’t the voice actor but…. She looked like her and was way worse. They both happened in the 1900’s and didn’t get a bad enough ending. Also accomplices (people who helped/didn’t stop her). But in all seriousness, Sylvia Liken’s case never be taken light heartedly.
I'm sorry Bella, I watched the intro but after remembering the story when you introduce the devil's name I still can't get myself to listen again to this story. This is such a heartbreak. I give you a thumbs up instead of watching the whole video. Thank you for telling her story.
You are the ONLY true crime channel I watch. These normally give me so much anxiety but you calm me down and allow me to really get into it. 😭 also, my grandma had two sets of twins! So cool I had no idea it was that rare!!
I was also born & raised in Indiana. Still live here at 30 btw. This is a popular case. I cannot describe the ABSOLUTE hatred I have when I see Gertrudes picture. It disgusts me. She deserves everything she has in hell right now. We all know that is where she went btw. Also thank you for covering this story. It needs more attention than it has. If anyone is interested, the movie "An American Crime" is about this.
Every time i put you on my hubby says in the background in a deep voice "BELLA!!" Cracks me up. Your the only female youtuber (besides Kendal Rae) that he actually doesn't mind hearing. Anyone else, i gotta put my headphones on or go to another room. We like your voice. And we love the way you talk (cussing & being real) & how cheeky you are. Thanks for being you. 😉
this case makes me feel sick to my stomach. I appreciate the consistent in-depth coverage you do on every video as well as keeping Sylvia's memory alive!
Heartbreaking. No one deserves what's this poor girl went through. The fact that they only served a few years after the brutally torturing her. God bless that poor child.
Sending love to all the families out there who tragically lost tgeir love onez. This world is a sad place just have to keep looking for the good and keep pushing forward for your loved one
This story made me so angry! I feel for Sylvia, just breaks my heart!! I would never let anyone treat my sister like that, I will never understand why her sister didn't get help during this, or at least run away with Sylvia
They made a movie “The girl next door” after Silvia story and it’s extremely hard to watch! I cried for hours after I watched the movie I still cant believe all the pain she went through
I was looking to see if anyone said this because I couldn’t remember the name of it. It’s on Netflix. And it’s very disturbing and triggering. I couldnt watch a lot of it.
There is another; An American Crime. I think both movies are so hard to watch but if I remember carefully, TGND is more graphic. Simply awful things like this happen to innocent people.
i was horrified by this case when it was mentioned in the Jasper Jones book. I researched and it and found the movie 'Girl Next Door' which was based on it. I was around 10 or 11 when i watched it. This case has been forever burned in my mind. If I was so scarred by watching a movie based on her story, I can't even imagine what Sylvia went through. Especially when the whole neighborhood boys who she thought were her friends, participated in the behavior. Gertrude was an evil evil woman and I can't believe she submitted that beautiful girl to such torture. Thank you for covering this case
My mind has a hard time wrapping around the fact that this was a reality a little girl lived through. I can't understand the depravity of some. So sick.
No matter how much I read about this case (and Suzanne Capper's as well), no matter how hard I try to exorcise it from my mind. It has scarred me for ever. Anytime I think about it, I start to shake and weep. Not having faith doesn't help me neither. I just can hope that all of the remaining people who hurt her will soon pass in the most atrocious way. I hope her story, along the ones of all the other girls who couldn't endure abuse by the terrible wolf pack mentality, will never be forgotten, for us as humans to learn the lesson in empathy and selfless acts of kindness when seeing people in need. We must never turn around. "I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody."
I can't get over the fact that Sylvia's mom was sentenced to serve a couple of months for fucking shoplifting and these monsters had to serve only a year or couple of years for torturing a human being
What I find even worse is that for Paula, Johnny, and Gertrude, life in prison was better.
honestly- she probably only shoplifted to help her family, that should only result in some community service if it was one time
She was probably a chronic shoplifter been convicted other times previously to get something like that.
Her mother is just as guilty her Parents left her in the care of a psychopath then didn’t even bother to visit her daughters for months while Sylvia was being treated the way she was beyond irresponsible they should have gotten a negligence charge
@@dimitridelgado6531 true
Even at 13/14 years old you know that it’s not okay to carve words into someone else’s skin and torture them the way Sylvia was tortured. They should’ve been charged as adults
Yessss when you are 13/14 most people have developed emotionally enough that they should know that is not acceptable to do at all and is very fucked up. They clearly lacked empathy and for that the judge should not be empathetic either.
They didn’t have a choice, they had a terrifyingly abusive mother who was telling them to do it. They had no choice but to live with a monster and they survived the only way they could. I think you need to show a lot more compassion.
@@nicoleelston6987 no
@@nicoleelston6987 i think if we’re being empathic to people who willingly chose to do certain things, it wasn’t her telling them to do everything some things came for their fucked up minds too then i really think that this world is gonna go to shit
@@nicoleelston6987 oh please those little shits deserved to be skinned alive. Fuck those kids.
They should have just built a prison in that neighborhood and put the whole little community in it
literally
I agree!
There is a new jail/mental health treatment facility being built about a mile from there. It’s still a pretty crime riddled area. I know the neighborhood very well.
Lol My sentiment as well
Lol My sentiment as well
When she finally she said “she died” I felt relieved. I felt relieved cuz death seems like peace compared to the poor girls life. I can’t imagine what she would’ve gone through, I’m infuriated by how many people and kids thought that this was ok and this case just struck a nerve.
RIP Sylvia, you deserved so much better 🕊
Relieved? I felt anger! The neighbors saw her and knew she was being beat could have saved her. Her parents could have saved her if they were actually parents. Her sister Jenny could have saved her. Any one of those kids could of had a kind heart. The church pastor seeing this girl stuff her face with food and knowing she was beaten could have saved. Society failed this girl. And the people who killed served some time and all walked away.
@@Justin-nj4gs Thank you! That entire neighborhood is responsible for her death. Horrible horrible HORRIBLE people!
@Justin-nj4gs she isn't saying relieved that she died, she was saying she was relieved that it was over for her. And she did mention that multiple people failed her. I completely understood what the original comment was getting at. Of course ever feels complete anger when listening to this but also, when you hear how much she endured, it is a slight relief when it was over. She finally could rest. It's horrible that she went through that and died instead of being rescued. Absolutely sickening. But this commenter wasn't disregarding that, she was just stating that it's a relief when the torture was over.
I can't fathom the absolute horrors that poor slyvia endured, and how many people truly failed her. there really was no justice for her at all
I hope her next life is full of happiness and love ❤️ the soul deserves good karma also
With saying that i hope Gertrude gets reincarnated as a worm
@@JisooTurtleRabbitt a worm used for fishing
@Katie Sayers It's an insult , do you know how limited a worm is in It's ability ?
None! Zero! Zilch! Shame on our judicial system! RIP Sylvia (Cookie ❤️)
@katiesayers9904take the thunder guys advice
How this lady didn’t get death sentence is outrageous. Her and Theresa Knorr truly top of list of worst women in history. No justice for victims is slap in face to top it off.
Everyone involved in that girls torture should have got the electric chair.
@@stevepalpatine2828 Electric chair with a dry sponge
@@CanImperator exactly
Everyone who knew and didn’t say/report anything is JUST as guilty as those who actively participated in Sylvia’s abuse.
Most definitely. The bystander effect Is just as criminal in cases like this.
I'd horrific and absolutely sick.
Absolutely agree. I mean what was wrong with them that they thought the torture was ok to be ignored
Have you ever heard the expression, "snitches end up in ditches for being punk bitches."?
is this the same case based on the 2007 girl next door film????? it sounds so familiar yet so heartbreaking to think it’s a true story
@@daedae711 yes. it is.
When she said Sylvia was burned over 100 times, I instantly thought of Junko and how she was rapped over 500 times. Truly sad how these two beautiful young ladies, had there life taken from complete monsters and were failed so many times.
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Sylvia’s case is one I think about a lot. Absolutely horrific what she had to go through, I hope she rests in peace. Thank you for covering this, this is a brutal case.
I agree, I watched the movie with Ellen paige when I was younger and the case has never left my mind. So sad
@@smileyshelby1060 You mean Elliot Page.
This is the case that got me in to true crime I couldn’t believe a whole town of people could be so cruel. Rest in order Sylvia
@@latoyakellie2964 ??? Is that her full name? I thought it was Ellen paige
At the time of the movie Elliot was Ellen .
This case was so deeply evil. It’s hard to believe human beings can do this to one another all because “Gertrude told them to”. The fact that zero responsibility was taken makes this case so incredibly frustrating. I just wanted to shout. The case of Gabriel Fernandez is similar but in my opinion WORSE, it literally keeps me up at night. Please do a video on it.
Gabriel was horrifying.. that one traumatized me but not like this one did. I accidentally saw the movie when i was 11 years old. Im 21 now, i still cant sleep at night because of this case. Please dont say something could be more painful than what she went through.. she probably felt so alone.
I agree. Everyone involved in this case are so insane, they're worse than monsters. I watched Gabriel's case in a netflix documentary and that was so horrifying as well. But regardless if Gabriel's case is worse than Sylvia's or the other way around, let's acknowledge the fact what they both endured are so horrible and no one should ever go through that. Let's not compare the severity of other true crime cases with each other as it (might) be insensitive to the victim's friends and family.
Don’t compare cases. That’s gross behavior.
@@heatherwild2627 wasn’t INTENTIONALLY trying to COMPARE🙄🙄🙄. I was just stating a case that really stuck with me so @bellafiori could cover a video of it.
Yes
Can we just build a time machine to go back in time and save Sylvia.... Shame on all those people who didn't try to help this poor girl
maybe we can throw a few punches at gerty while we save sweet slyvia
@@maggiecheyenne i like the way how you think... But not only gerty every single woman and child who cause her some amount of pain should get some whooping... I still can't believe the whole community knew and no one tried to save her no one i hope all those who sre still alive never get a good night rest knowing what they did
Save? It wouldn’t happened 😔
@@dominiquexo4772 true
Wouldn't that be amazing Shenoy!
When you said “Satan’s daughter” I had to replay a few times haha. Paula indeed was Satan’s daughter. They were just the worst.
@Ruby Ramirez This is a miscarriage of justice and teaching right here.
It's actually disgusting to see how everyone moved on from what they did to sylvia. I even found the obituary page of Hubbard where they call him a hero and family members wrote about how he was gentle and respected women. If only Sylvia had ever recieved such dignity. The justice system is a joke
Even worse got acquitted of murder several years after
They didn’t have a choice, they had a terrifyingly abusive mother who was telling them to do it. They had no choice but to live with a monster and they survived the only way they could. I think you need to show a lot more compassion.
@@nicoleelston6987 Hubbard wasn’t her kid. Coy Hubbard was Stephanie’s bf
@@nicoleelston6987 I wish you was joking. But, I know unfortunately you are not . Those neighborhood kids were not living with a monster .
@@nicoleelston6987 idgaf
To everyone who failed this beautiful girl, I hope they all rot to hell.
This story, is just truly heart breaking no matter how many times I hear it.
Right. I've watched so many true crime videos and this one has stuck with me for the past 5 years. It's so sad
Agree 😢😢
@@smileyshelby1060 for real, stuck with me ever since I first heard of it, males me cry every time. Its so horrible what they went through especially what Sylvia had to endure. She was such a kind soul and the bond she had with her sister really hits home.
Life was way too cruel on her.
I know it's heartbreaking this one for sure. Well done Bella .
I even saw a paranormal clip on some you tube channel, this lad went to the house where it happened an obviously couldn't get in, but he just wanted to go see it, an you could see Down in the basement through a window outside, an as he is walking about he heard a girls voice crying help me , you can hear it, very sad.
Poor girl, thats just wicked what happened to her by a lot of people in that house. Bless her, I would say R.i.p but going by what I just said I don't think she is resting in peace sadly.
P
As someone who is obsessed with true crime, listens to serial killer podcasts on my way to work my 7-4 job in a doctors office, there isn’t much that phases me anymore. However, listening to Bella talk about Peter Aston and Sylvia Likens, absolutely is gut wrenching. I felt physically heartbroken listening to this. Imagine being a child, and basically getting murdered by other children, that an adult that was trusted, is encouraging. Disgusting. I really wish there were more vigilantes in this country. Because those people deserved to have to endure what they put Sylvia through and die in the same manner.
Beg your pardon, but who is Peter Aston?
bruh why do you type like that lol
Sylvia’s and Junko Furuta’s case are the two cases that I think about the most. I feel terribly sorry that this world could not keep them safe, I hope their journey home was a soft and peaceful one.
It's not that they could not keep them safe, they WOULD NOT.
I agree
I agree, l was thinking of Junko too, they are so similar, it’s just despicable.
This
I so agree absolutely sickening
it's the fact that so many ppl had the chance to save her but didn't. Poor sylvia, didn't deserve that.
I can't imagine how hopeless those girls felt. They reached out to so many people, so many people knew and did nothing. I feel so bad for that sweet girl 😞
They should've contacted the authorities, told their parents, a lot of things could've been done. I am quite mad about her sister. Why didn't she tell the police... Heartbroken by the story.
@@arcticwolf6402 her sister was mentally ill
@@arcticwolf6402Jenny was threatened with the same treatment as Sylvia
when i first heard this case i wasnt expecting how bad it really was. ppl say a lot of murder cases are very disturbing but this is probably the only one ive found that was just pure evil. i was expecting at least someone to be humane enough to at least try to help everytime someone was so close enough to see or hear about it. but yeah they really all did fail her.
The dniepropetrovsk maniacs case is pure evil one too because they tortured and killed people for the sake of it, with no actual reason
Sylvia is truly one of the sweetest, you can tell how effortlessly kind she was to others.
Just began watching bc I just suggested this story to 2 other YT’ers. I’m not finished yet but wanted to say it’s pronounced Ban-a-chef-ski. I was grew up in Indy and was about 8 years old when this happened. It was a HUGE story that I’ve never forgotten, and I’m 64! It has stayed with me all this time! Still unbelievable!!!
I want to blame thier father too, I mean he also never really cared, he basically abandonded his children there. What kind of parent leaves his children by a strange woman, not even checking out where they going to sleep?!?!
Right?!?! Same here. I'm assuming he didn't visit any more after that second or third visit b/c surely he would have taken them somewhere else had he seen what they were being put through.
Agree. It’s definitely neglect on his part. If he cared, he’d had sent the girls to a relative like he did with the boys. There’s no way he could have likely foreseen that Gertrude would kill one of his kids but he shouldn’t have left his kids with basically strangers.
He should’ve just let them stay in the circus.. it’s way better than where he put them.
@Ruby Ramirez ysah like is there an explanation for it besides the circus perhaps moving a lot ?
true, but it was also the 1960s everyone just trusted people without reason
This is one of the worst cases I have heard. You did a really good job telling it.
Thank you for adding more photos, it makes it much easier and helps to tune into the story.
I’ve heard this story many times, but it makes me sick to my stomach every single time
Not being judgmental or anything but if this case makes you feel sick why do you want to keep hearing it?
@@221BBakerStreet why do we watch true crime at all? Because it’s intriguing, and I love hearing Bella’s perspective and way of storytelling, even if i have heard the details of this story before.
@@bucktoothwarrior Yeah I get it. I really enjoy Bella's videos too. I actually think she lives in the same state as me. I just happen to be someone who can't listen to really messed up cases like this one. It brings me no joy and actually causes me a great deal of anxiety. But if you're able to listen to these sorts of cases multiple times that's entirely your prerogative. It's just not something I can bring myself to do.
@@221BBakerStreet wtf
@@mariaaaaali wtf what? What exactly are you asking?
This has to be one of the top 5 cases you’ve ever covered Bella. Thank you for covering these stories. This woman and children were sick and their sentence gets me even more FURIOUS!!!!!!!
I cannot believe these people didn’t get more/worse punishment. They all deserve to go through the same torture as Sylvia, get a taste of their own medicine. I think that’s how justice should be served. Rip Sylvia you sweet angel.
I know right? How could any judge/jury could hear what she went through and not think of giving them the life sentence? I just wish they got mobbed everywhere they go
FR! the fact that gertrude was given parole is shocking to me. also though, do you think the 2 boys involved who got (short) jail time could've been groomed by gertrude? that sounds plausible, i dont understand why kids so young would participate in such horrendus stuff
@@aonx7325 I think that happened as well, or something close. She had to of manipulated her kids to doing it because I’ve never heard of such a thing where such young kids can do such horrible things. Also I think that because her young daughter spoke up and court and told the whole story after dealing with that so I definitely think Gertrude had to of manipulated them in some way.
@@aonx7325 The death penalty would have been the easy way out for her.
@@18carolynmoore yea looking back i'm not really sure why i said that 🤨 i don't usually support the death penalty for that very reason (also it being inconsistent, legal killing etc). but yea, it's just very surprising she got parole- she should rot in jail
this case kinda reminds me of junko furuta's case. both are tragic, beyond disturbing, and also made me lose hope in humanity.
This case is so gut wrenching… the first time I heard about it, it broke my soul! This poor girl went through hell!🥺The worst thing is that ppl got off on torturing this child!🤬 Sylvia should NEVER be forgotten.
I’m so so glad you covered this case cause not many people do. Her life was so so tragic and one of the most intense and sickening cases I’ve ever heard. That poor girl. She was failed by so many.
This is why I don't send my babies anywhere. Smh An I couldn't imagine being jealous of a child, if your life sucks, why not make it better for a child instead, so they do not have to experience what you did.Smh
An everyone failed Sylvia, her father, the school--As the first line of defense, the neighbors, social services smh..How do we share a world with ppl like this!??! Sad man.😤😤😤
Yeah I agree, I just don't understand why Sylvia's father didn't send her and Jenny to live with relatives of theirs, Sylvia would still be alive if he just did that.
Or to a family member
@@dominiquexo4772 That's why I said ANYWHERE, because Chile I know that you can't even trust Family lol. Smh
@@samorachannel2093 nope. My teen daughter 15 watches her siblings when I travel ✈️
@@dominiquexo4772 Some people really can’t trust their family members. Hence rape, lying, murder, untrustworthy…. Just because you have a good family doesn’t mean every one else’s is peachy, which was the other person’s POINT. One big point of telling this story, in fact.
I need someone to pick up my jaw after you said “paula turned out to be a school teacher” ARE YOU FKN KIDDING ME!!!! this story is insane
Me too. I hear this way too often, that a child killer/pedophile was a teacher, priest etc. Any job that involves working with children should come with serious background checks and evaluations. Absolutely disgusting this was allowed to happen. May Sylvia forever rest in peace.
@@cyberia7671 👏👏👏👏👏
yeah instead of being burning in hell like what
I watch a lot of true crime, and I normally don’t have a problem with listening to the whole story. I got about 15 minutes in, and I had to shut it off I couldn’t listen to anymore. I have never had to shut a true crime off. I couldn’t listen to this one Bella, you’re wonderful but I couldn’t do this one. This made me cry and I’m sure it only got worse. I’ll tune in for your next.
I had to stop the episode 8 times. I normally binge these back to back for 6 hours while I study/do chores. I've only had a few cases do this to me. I don't blame you for ducking out. This is horrifying. Take care of yourself.
I actually posted a comment the day this video was uploaded trying to warn people just how bad this story really was and could potentially be traumatising. Because it traumatised me. I ended up deleting it because so many people said that such cases need to be heard to spread awareness. 😣 Awareness of what? The cruelty and brutality that human beings are capable of? I first read about this case years ago and of course I had no idea what to expect from the outset but once I'd reached the end of the case I was mentally scarred for about two weeks after. I couldn't get the images and the thoughts of what that girl had suffered out of my head. It literally gave me nightmares. This is a case that should be approached with caution. But I have no desire to ever hear the details of this case again. Once was bad enough. 😞
@@221BBakerStreet You were doing nothing wrong trying to warn people. Don't feel bad.
@@FormulaVase-kp3dc Thankyou. That's very kind of you.
All I can say is that that psycho, her oldest daughter, and those three boys should have got the death sentence.
I usually can distance myself from the crime stories I hear, enough to sympathize with the victim but to not carry it with me afterwards. This one send such a shiver down my spine, my whole body went cold. I literally had to heat up, bc my fingers are freezing just thinking about it hours afterwards. What Sylvia went through is something so evil and inhumane, I have no words. And the justice system failed her. I am absolutely speechless. The video was great but the subject was horrifying. She deserved peace, love and safety.
This case should be named “Satin’s neighborhood” because that’s what it truest is
Satan*
Not even Satan would stoop this low.
@@finkployd6110 your actually right
Silvia deserved so much better i hope she is resting in peace with her family unlike that monster that tortured her.
The fact that SO many people knew about this and yet this girl wasn’t able to be saved is disgusting and shows how evil people are
I live in Indianapolis and I remember this murder! It was front page news and we were horrified as we learned what they did to this young girl! I bought the book that was written about this case, and it broke my heart. I never forgot Sylvia.....I am glad you covered this tragedy even though it brought back sad memories. Sylvia deserved to be remembered!
Thank you Bella for telling Sylvia's story. She is often on my heart and mind.
This was one of the only true crime cases that I’ve ever had to fast forward through because it was that disturbing.. and I’ve never been so frustrated. That poor girl
I’d like to hear how the children who were exposed to/participated in this stuff have dealt with the guilt their entire lives. I wonder if these events have affected them and I’d like to know how they feel.
I would think they would feel extreme guilt, which is rightfully so, but also because they were young and impressionable, it’s so hard to say WHY they participated. Ugh. Such a sad, sad story.
Look up Paula pace….disgusting that she thought she should go back and work with children after all this….
I can see …MAYBE… see a couple slaps or punches because they were projecting their anger out on her(just trying to make sense of it , Sylvia deserved none of that) but all the other stuff the burns , the gross food, SA, etc…that makes them pure evil and I don’t need any explanation from these monsters
Nah, I feel like most of them moved on pretty well. They're children when it happened, they would've just treated it like some distant memory or their brains would minimize their participation in the acts.
@@Fnanaanf yea, like i was wondering if the 2 boys who got time in juvy were groomed? i think that's plausible considering their age and how disgusting gertrude is
This girl was FAILED so much by this world
I think the reason this one hits me so hard is the fact so many people knew what was going on and were involved and did nothing to stop it. May Sylvia Rest In Peace.
Agree. This case still blows my mind. I don’t see how so many people participated in this.
@@exo_bxnny I call my mom "mama llama" and she is into true crime too.. is that you?!
LOL no but that is awesome. I used to read both my kids the Llama Llama books… 🤣and true crime is my jam!
I’ve heard this story so many times and it never gets easier to hear absolutely horrific what this poor girl went through
I hope Sylvia is in peace. this case has not left me since the first time I heard it. Absolutely horrible :(
Sylvia definitely stayed because of her sister. In situations like this, it's so difficult to leave when you have other ties besides just your own self-preservation. Jenny most likely wasn't seen as a "threat" by Gertrude or Paula due to her shy nature and "physical imperfection" from polio, which is what spared her from their wrath. But I have no doubt in my mind that if Jenny was any more outspoken, she would have been abused just as badly. Gertrude and Paula definitely felt no sympathy for Jenny. They just didn't feel like they needed to "put her in her place" or whatever twisted shit they were thinking.
She got some of the wrath, too. She was almost forced to hit her sister, too! They tried to use her to hurt her sister! THEY TRIED TO WEAPONIZE HER!!!
@@miss-astronomikal-mcmxcvii yeah there's a lot of fucked-up shit they did, there isn't enough time in the day to deconstruct it all 😕
This is one of the worst cases I’ve ever heard. Everyone let her down, no one stood up for her. Those psychopaths should have done to them everything they did to poor Sylvia but no, they basically got no punishment. Hope she is in peace the poor darling.
I became fascinated in true crime because of this story. It’s incomprehensible as to why people can do this. It’s so heart breaking that Sylvia had to go through this. There’s always one terrible story out there that really stays with you.
Can't even begin to imagine the pain and suffering she went through, absolutely heartbreaking. One of the most disturbing cases I have ever heard about.
a case has never made me cry as much as this one. i kept thinking of what these people could have done but didn’t. i hope she rests in peace and these monsters get what they deserve.
Imagine watching the movie. It broke me 🥺
this is the first case that actually made me cry. it’s HORRIBLE. there’s a movie about this case called “an american crime”. it’s just so heartbreaking that Sylvia didn’t get the right justice she deserved. i hope she’s resting in peace. also the movie is free to watch on TH-cam.
YES with Elliot page and Catherine keener. I first heard about this case because of the movie popping up on TH-cam
That one was the better one. The other one was too sensationalized (they added in a r@pe and some other stuff that didn't happen-as though it wasn't a bad enough story to begin with!!!!)
@@BCFBreakfastClubFan while Sylvia was SA'd, the girl next door movie version definitely didn't seem respectful and more exploitative
@@aalllllllexx Yes, I'm not saying she wasn't sa'd, but they sensationalized it, and definitely told it in an exploitative manner. Plus, I think the little boy in the story may have been made-up. Sylvia didn't have ANYONE really to stand up for her.I mean...as I said before, the story is bad enough without adding in more awful stuff.
@@BCFBreakfastClubFan yeah I was agreeing with you. And you're right that the neighbor character was made up. They weren't trying to exactly tell Sylvia's story but making a really gross exploitative movie and then dedicating it to her memory is fucked up.
This case breaks my heart so much. That poor child had no one protecting her. So sad her sister couldn’t help her when I’m sure she wanted to desperately. Crazy to think that there’s people who want prisons abolished
I find the whole case so saddening and disturbing but the fact that Gertrude is mad at Sylvia for letting her boyfriend touch her when she has 7 children with different people and has been pregnant like 13 times
That’s why she’s mad. She hated herself
and it wasn’t even sexual, it was literally just cuddling :(
She was projecting her own issues onto Sylvia
@@LillianaLobsterthat is sexual
After watching the movie An American Crime this case never left my mind. I can't believe the torture that child had to go through and how many people let her down, truly one of the most heartbreaking cases
Same here! I saw an American crime at such a young age and it’s never fully left my mine! I think about it regularly and it just break me! Such a horrible crime 💔
my mom was a teacher at a baptist school and one of the brothers came to the school to speak! i remember her telling me that was felt disgusted and thought it was inappropriate for him to be speaking at a school. she is still bothered by it today! i also find it crazy that one of the sisters changed her name and started a whole new life.
Fuel for nightmares!!!
Oh god please do something to these criminals
I've watched a lot of true crime docs and content...this still remains up there in the Top 5 stories that will haunt you. When i first heard this story I couldn't sleep, I felt so awful and angry at the injustice of her murder as well as the suffering she experienced. It's as bad as the story in the 1950s that took place in NYC where a woman was attacked in public during the night and called out for help but no one did anything even though they heard she was in distress.
Bella: in brighter news she did die 4 years later 😁
Me: yeah i feel the same just wishing she had a very tragic death and put through the same pain she put Sylvia through
A LOT of people in Indy were glad she got stomach cancer. One of the most painful and debilitating cancers
@@greyedrose that good thats karma coming back for her
At this point I’ve listened to and researched hundreds of cases (maybe a little dramatic lol) But this one always stuck me with me. It’s horrifying what Sylvia had to go through. I’m so sorry babygirl Rest.In.Paradise Sylvia 🤍🕊😇
I’m speechless.
Human cruelty is limitless above imagination.
Her last words really hit me I was gonna cry please may Sylvia rest in peace 🕊🙏
Cry
I feel bad when I accidentally nudge my cat when she purposely runs across my feet as I am walking. I cannot fathom how anyone could inflict such cruelty on another person and think nothing of it?
Satan aged disgracefully and should have been sent to the darkest depths of prison for the rest of their life before returning back to hell where she came from.
You explained everything with such clarity! Thank You. Glad I found your channel 🌻
My heart shattered listening to the horrendous things that Sylvia went through. She didn't deserve it. May her soul rest in peace.
That poor poor girl I would love to see each and everyone of those that participated in this horrific act suffer the exact same abuses they put this poor girl through. How can so many people be so fucking cold hearted like not one of those people NOT ONE it would've taken just ONE of the people in this story to say something
Those monsters should never see the light of day again unless it's on a prison yard
Rest in absolute peace sweet girl
I hope she’s in peace now. she deserved sm better than all of this bs. i hope she’s living it up there !! ❤️❤️
I research murders for my forensic science degree and this is one of the ones that still truly disturbs me.
it’s crazy how many people can stand by and not only witness abuse, but also partake in it.
This story breaks my heart so much, I feel sick just thinking about what poor Sylvia went through. She was let down by so many people, it makes me so angry that there were so many opportunities to save and protect her but she was let down over and over again.
I hope you’re pain free and resting in peace Sylvia ❤️
This is probably one of the most disturbing cases I've heard in a long time. 😳 I'm actually lost for words. Very well put together though and I definitely share your frustration x
This is a case, among many others out there, that show the gruesome horrors of humanity. She was an innocent girl trapped with sick individuals. May her soul rest in peace. Thank you for talking about this case Bella. ❤️
I cannot believe the lack of punishment these horrible humans received.
I’ve watched so much true crime but the cases that make me question humanity and feel incredible rage are of Junko Furuta and Sylvia Likens. Truly tragic. There is no amount of pain that could be caused to the monsters involved that would bring justice to those poor girls.
I genuinely am on the verge of tears throughout this whole video, this is inhumane.
This doesn't pertain to the video, but if Bella could share this story. A girl named Jennifer Caridad has been missing from Sunnyside, WA since August. She was last seen with her ex boyfriend Aurelio Escobar. Her ex went on a crime spree through Washington state and into Oregon that ended in a shoot out with police in Medford, Oregon. During this crime spree he stole Jennifer's parents car. The car was later recovered close to a lake in Yakima, WA with a significant amount of blood in the back seat. Jennifer's clothes and some belonging were also found at said lake. Jennifer Caridad has been missing since August and the police have given up on finding her.
although it’s unlikely i hope she is still alive and is one day found alive and healthy
This case is absolutely terrifying and heartbreaking.
She had endure so much cruelty, i feel terrible!!!! I hope all those ppl who were involved in this somehow suffered for their deeds. Such a bright little child's life was taken away by some monsters in the most brutal way.
Sylvia I hope you are resting easy sweetheart ❤️
This case is very similar to Junko's.
Gertrude looks so much like Cruella Deville to me-- especially the pronounced frown and thin brows!
Characters are often styled after the voice actor…. No, she isn’t the voice actor but…. She looked like her and was way worse. They both happened in the 1900’s and didn’t get a bad enough ending. Also accomplices (people who helped/didn’t stop her). But in all seriousness, Sylvia Liken’s case never be taken light heartedly.
@@caitlynkaufholz4015 of course, I agree. I just thought the resemblance was eerily similar. It’s a heartbreaking case. Monsters in real life
she looks a lot like cinderellas stepmother
Cruel she was!
@@rhoda3704 n
I'm sorry Bella, I watched the intro but after remembering the story when you introduce the devil's name I still can't get myself to listen again to this story. This is such a heartbreak. I give you a thumbs up instead of watching the whole video. Thank you for telling her story.
This happened in my city. I was friends with her niece. Horrific.
Really holy s..t
@@leajohnson8441 yeah. Messed up, for sure!
You are the ONLY true crime channel I watch. These normally give me so much anxiety but you calm me down and allow me to really get into it. 😭 also, my grandma had two sets of twins! So cool I had no idea it was that rare!!
I was also born & raised in Indiana. Still live here at 30 btw. This is a popular case. I cannot describe the ABSOLUTE hatred I have when I see Gertrudes picture. It disgusts me. She deserves everything she has in hell right now. We all know that is where she went btw.
Also thank you for covering this story. It needs more attention than it has. If anyone is interested, the movie "An American Crime" is about this.
I remember this story now. One of the saddest stories I ever heard. 😭
Every time i put you on my hubby says in the background in a deep voice "BELLA!!" Cracks me up. Your the only female youtuber (besides Kendal Rae) that he actually doesn't mind hearing. Anyone else, i gotta put my headphones on or go to another room. We like your voice. And we love the way you talk (cussing & being real) & how cheeky you are. Thanks for being you. 😉
This story is so sick, I’ve heard it told many a time, but your telling is one of the best versions I’ve heard thus far.
No matter how many times I hear this case- it’s still heartbreaking.
this case makes me feel sick to my stomach. I appreciate the consistent in-depth coverage you do on every video as well as keeping Sylvia's memory alive!
Heartbreaking. No one deserves what's this poor girl went through. The fact that they only served a few years after the brutally torturing her. God bless that poor child.
Sending love to all the families out there who tragically lost tgeir love onez. This world is a sad place just have to keep looking for the good and keep pushing forward for your loved one
aww thats so sweet!
This story made me so angry! I feel for Sylvia, just breaks my heart!! I would never let anyone treat my sister like that, I will never understand why her sister didn't get help during this, or at least run away with Sylvia
They made a movie “The girl next door” after Silvia story and it’s extremely hard to watch! I cried for hours after I watched the movie I still cant believe all the pain she went through
I was looking to see if anyone said this because I couldn’t remember the name of it. It’s on Netflix. And it’s very disturbing and triggering. I couldnt watch a lot of it.
I thought the story sounded familiar. That movie is a hard one to watch 😢
There is another; An American Crime. I think both movies are so hard to watch but if I remember carefully, TGND is more graphic. Simply awful things like this happen to innocent people.
you’re in my top 5 favorite true crime youtubers. you’re respectful, don’t make jokes, don’t use foul language and don’t do your makeup.
YESSS i have been loving bella for years now she is so great
@@Maniiii110 right!!! I’m so glad I found her channel!! and another plus is she doesn’t use scary/loud music!!! she’s amazing!!! 😁👏🏽
The evil of a bullying mob mentality. Can't believe at least the new neighbor didn't say or do anything.
i was horrified by this case when it was mentioned in the Jasper Jones book. I researched and it and found the movie 'Girl Next Door' which was based on it. I was around 10 or 11 when i watched it. This case has been forever burned in my mind. If I was so scarred by watching a movie based on her story, I can't even imagine what Sylvia went through. Especially when the whole neighborhood boys who she thought were her friends, participated in the behavior. Gertrude was an evil evil woman and I can't believe she submitted that beautiful girl to such torture. Thank you for covering this case
My mind has a hard time wrapping around the fact that this was a reality a little girl lived through. I can't understand the depravity of some. So sick.
This is one of the most horrible heartbreaking stories I have ever heard. I will never understand how people can be so cruel.
“Thirty-eight fifty” would be how most of us would pronounce it regularly. EDIT: in the Midwest United States
Actually, we would just say as is 3850
That doesn’t help at all lol. You could pronounce that “three eight five zero” or “thirty-eight fifty” or “three thousand eight hundred fifty”
@@nikaylabautista7887 how about 3-8-5-0? 😂😂😂
@@nikaylabautista7887 OR 38-50? 😂
Yeah some people do that too. I can't ever do that fast for some reason. I just say every number individually.
No matter how much I read about this case (and Suzanne Capper's as well), no matter how hard I try to exorcise it from my mind. It has scarred me for ever. Anytime I think about it, I start to shake and weep. Not having faith doesn't help me neither. I just can hope that all of the remaining people who hurt her will soon pass in the most atrocious way. I hope her story, along the ones of all the other girls who couldn't endure abuse by the terrible wolf pack mentality, will never be forgotten, for us as humans to learn the lesson in empathy and selfless acts of kindness when seeing people in need. We must never turn around.
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody."
I watched An American Crime years ago. It was so tough to get through. And to know it was based on this TRUE story is even more chilling.
This is absolutely horrific, Sylvia did not get justice. That is devastating.
This case has effected me so much. That poor girl, like omg 😖
this case is so tragic and upsetting
Very well researched and your way of telling it better than any i have come across. Thanks
This is so sad. Sylvia had a horrible life from start to finish may she rest in peace 😔