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True Crime & Famous Graves : The Sylvia Likens Story | Horrific Case Of Child Abuse
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Footage inside the house found here • Sylvia likens INSIDE ...
Sylvia Marie Likens (January 3, 1949 - October 26, 1965) was an American teenager who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, many of Baniszewski's children, and several of their neighborhood friends. This abuse incrementally lasted for three months before Likens died from her extensive injuries and malnourishment on October 26 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Likens was increasingly neglected, belittled, sexually humiliated, beaten, starved, lacerated, and dehydrated by her tormentors. Her autopsy showed 150 wounds across her body, including several burns, scald marks and eroded skin. Through intimidation, her younger sister, Jenny, was occasionally forced to participate in her mistreatment. The official cause of her death was determined to be a homicide caused by a combination of subdural hematoma and shock, complicated by severe malnutrition.
Gertrude Baniszewski; her oldest daughter, Paula; her son, John; and two neighborhood youths, Coy Hubbard and Richard Hobbs, were all tried and convicted in May 1966 of neglecting, torturing, and murdering Likens. At the defendants' trial, Deputy Prosecutor Leroy New described the case as "the most diabolical case to ever come before a court or jury" and Gertrude's defense attorney, William C. Erbecker, described Likens as having been subjected to acts of "degradation that you wouldn't commit on a dog" before her death.
After eight hours of deliberation, the jury found Gertrude Baniszewski guilty of first-degree murder. She was sentenced to life imprisonment but was released on parole in 1985. Paula was found guilty of second-degree murder and was released in 1972; Hobbs, Hubbard, and John were found guilty of manslaughter and served less than two years in the Indiana Reformatory before being granted parole on February 27, 1968.
The torture and murder of Sylvia Likens is widely regarded by Indiana citizens as the worst crime ever committed in their state and has been described by a senior investigator in the Indianapolis Police Department as the "most sadistic" case he had ever investigated in the 35 years he served with the Indianapolis Police.
The funeral service for Sylvia Likens was conducted at the Russell & Hitch Funeral Home in Lebanon on the afternoon of October 29. The service was officiated by the Reverend Louis Gibson, with more than 100 mourners in attendance. Likens' gray casket remained open throughout the ceremony, with a portrait of her taken prior to July 1965 adorning her coffin.
In his eulogy, the Reverend Gibson stated: "We all have our time (of passing), but we won't suffer like our little sister suffered during the last days of her life." The Reverend Gibson then strode towards Likens' casket before adding, "She has gone to eternity."
Following this service, Likens' casket was placed by pallbearers in a hearse and driven to the Oak Hill Cemetery to be interred. This hearse was one of a 14-vehicle procession to drive to the cemetery for Likens' burial. Her headstone is inscribed with the words: "Our Darling Daughter."
I believe that people who abuse the elderly, children and animals will have their time! RIP Sylvia❤
Death Penalty
They have to remorse it realize they were souvernnfree but let experience take over who they are. Once higher self
@@Twinklez63 if not ziaton its time for truth. Ziation is another long story. But were now being told truth. If not ziaton then death penalty is un just. Why? Its not just another human did wrong. Its your logo that makes us think were all seperated indivuals but in reality death penalty is killen god. Who cant die but he feels pain. And same in animal slaughtering. All has life all is god. Your killen your self god is playen part in our illusion so he can learn two do better if he was put in a situation. We are taken from atom and memory eraze. So we can give god knowledge. We volenteered here
There was 1 other, very similar tale, where a girl Sylvia's age was locked in a closet under the stairs & starved by her parents. Surely these are not the same girl. In this other case, one of the girl's sisters would talk 2 her outside the closet. Very soon b4 she finally starved 2 death, she told her sister that she had noticed a bright light coming from the ceiling of the closet, and knew she would die quickly! I've always hoped that light was THE Light, and that she was able 2 go into it at the moment of death!! Humans can be worse than any animal, who would never kill their offspring!! 😡
@@Soundofsilence-j4d This is not a human. This is a predator. If a rabid dog attacks someone what is the solution? Same difference. Predators are predators no matter what type of meat suit they are wearing. And they need to be dealt with accordingly. For the safety of the herd. Get real. God will recycle them how God feels. P.s. I don't eat animals.
This is definitely one of the saddest cases I’ve heard of. She was abused for no reason other than Gertrude being a monster.
The deepest circle of hell is waiting for them. And I hope they burn for all eternity
@@W.Strykersadly that really doesn’t happen it’s what should happen in the real world 🌎 of heaven and hell
Oh I'm pretty sure it happens after death.
This movie then my research had me in bed crying mad tears for this beautiful young lady so many people failed this child including her Mom and dad..idky they didn't lock them up as well! So after all this happened they left their youngest and only daughter with the district attorney? Listen after I lost a child so brutally I wouldn't leave my other child with my own mother and God knows my mom is the world's greatest in every sense of the word but that's just me! Shame on everyone who failed this young girl and may their souls burn ❤️🔥 in the pits of hell! R.i.p. beautiful girl I wish I was the neighbor even tho this was incredibly different in the 60's and I'm a black woman I would have died by a linching to save you! No one would have wanted to hear from a nigero female at that...but baby for you to live a long happy healthy life I would not had turned the deaf ear I'm sorry idk how the neighbors could live with themselves after hearing all this! Just a shame!!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏
Emmitt Till and I think he was younger
@@yogirlchocolatethudaThis one killed me!! Unimaginable.... no words are adequate. I found out about the case of Junko Furuta in Japan. It is even worse!! That poor 17 yr. Old girl was 17. 44 days captive, raped, beating burned by over 100 men. The parents knew. They were out of prison in less than 20 yrs. All were minors. I felt sick. I know that there are bad people, but these are beyond evil. I pray 🙏 for God to bless their souls 🙏. Take care.
I'm so sorry, Sylvia. NOBODY deserves what you went thru. May we do better as human beings.
No time Have I seen that any have done better .
@@blackwidowspider9852 so true 👍
How sick was that woman. I think you were generous in calling her a witch
Way to generous she a full on monster
I refer to her as "thing " or "the thing"
@@lexi8490 wayyyyiiii toooooo genorous lexi.
He was a lot nicer than I would’ve been to that thing.
Litterly, I don't even know what to call her other than a monster
I was born in Indianapolis and remember the news almost every night on the trail coverage. When I was in high school, I read the book, Indiana torture slaying. It was a terrible act of evil on a innocent girl. Those responsible will face judgement. Rest in Peace Sylvia.
Judge clearly stated "recommending life sentence" and not "ordering life sentence". So, the System just wanted to teach her a lesson by giving her a detention. Today the System is as corrupted as before in this rulling. Today the correct ruling should be as follows "Any 15 and over year old who deliberate kills another human being must get death penalty unless they were truly mentally absent (insanity)." No detentions, No chances like "oh well we believe murders can change!". Murders, rapists, kidnappers and robbers don't deserve any mercy whatsoever.
I too have the book ascacteen .I remember how horrible this was. I still have the book Indiana Torture Slaying I bought as a teen in 1965. Im 70 now and still think of Sylvia Likens.
@@bestytubeplaylists *Murderers.
I totally agree with you.
There is no justice in this country at all. Gertrude was released on parole and Paula ended up working at a school in a different state. Sylvia is pretty much a forgotten victim. 😔
Seriously? That’s horrible. Poor Sylvia RIP.
You’re correct about our justice system, but Sylvia isn’t forgotten; at least in Indiana. There is a law in place directly coming from her ordeal which is mandatory reporting. So today under that law, those neighbors that knew something was wrong and didn’t report anything, would be charged.
Paula was fired in 2012 i think
Gertrude should have gotten the death penalty and Paula should have gotten life in prison until she died
Paula was fired after the school discovered her true identity
As for Gertrude yes she was released
My daughter & I visited Sylvia's grave today. I've never been there, always wanted to. I'm pleased to report the rocks you left are still there, they've just been moved down to the foundation the headstone sits on directly in front. My daughter chose some flowers, there weren't any in the pot next to the headstone but there was a beautiful angel we put them behind. Love, hugs & God Bless you 💞💞
Sylvia's story left me depressed and totally disillusioned with human beings. I couldn't stop crying and thinking about her for ages. How all those kids got involved was horrific. If only one of the neighbourhood kids had told what was happening to poor Sylvia, she could have been saved. I can't bear to think what her suffering was like, the poor child. I wonder if her younger sister was ever right afterwards, and what became of her. Thank you Scott for showing us her grave. Rest in Peace, Sylvia.
tragedy of the commons
A neighborhood boy ( Mike Monroe maybe) did tell his dad a girl at the house had open sores all over her body. The dad called the school and that's why the school nurse went to Grerturde's house. She told the nurse the sores were because Sylvia never washed and was a prostitute. The nurse said ok and left. Poor Sylvia was surrounded by psychopaths.
One of the neighborhood kids did tell her mother that Sylvia was being hurt, but her mother replied, "Well, they're just punishing her, aren't they?" Both Sylvia and Jenny told their older sister Dianna what was going on, but she didn't believe them (which she came to regret later). A school nurse even came to investigate but was told it wasn't true and left. The next-door neighbors saw and heard things but never reported it.
Her younger sister lived to see the day Gertrude died (06/16/1990). She said to her parents that she was very happy that witch died. She lived until June 2004, when she died at 54 years old.
As, ironically, for Paula, she changed her name and worked for some time in an Iowa school district, and her past of what she did to Sylvia with her mother caught up with her. She was fired in 2012 for her actions. So, some justice. I just hope she is living in fear and pain every day for what she did to Sylvia.
I just watched this and I feel the same way, so very sad. I have tears going down on my face.
My Ex Mother in law is from Indiana and was good friends with Sylvia and said Gertrude was really really mean to all the kids, and was crazy around the neighborhood..She said she remembered when Sylvia disappeared and stopped hanging out..she just never saw her again 🥺 I wish I could have gotten more information from her, but she didn’t like talking about it..understandably so! 🥺😞🙏🏻 Rip beautiful girl Such a tremendously sad story.
That's an interesting version you shared. So close to the situation. I wish someone who knew would have had the courage to help Sylvia. It's so sad.
I don't understand anyone who enjoys terrorizing and torturing innocent children or animals. RIP poor little Sylvia you are safely in God's arms now.
THERE NOT HUMAN MAN THERE SUB HUMAN
The same "god" that did nothing to help her? I don't think so!
@@vic.smittie.5668 Oh, you mean like the same "neighbors" who did nothing to help her and most likely heard her screams?
@@janadeubner9883 They were worse.
@@vic.smittie.5668 Human (monsters) did this not God. God gets us through hard/awful times we'll all go through or have gone through. If God let him own son go through crucifixion for us, we all go through hard times.
I'm ABSOLUTELY NOT SAYING WHAT THEY DID IS OK, they're monsters!! Just saying what God Almighty says friend.
How absolutely horrible for Sylvia. Lastly ppl go through these things so we can learn from them. Again just saying God's word.
God bless 👑🙏🏼💔💔
I remember watching the movie about this horrific crime! I was shocked to find out it really happened! How awful for Sylvia RIP baby girl! Thank you Scott ❤️🩹🕯🙏
They made a couple of them. Neither film goes into half of the true horror inflicted on her though.
@@NoirFan84 yes totally agree they never touched the true horror! ❤️🩹R.I.P. baby girl Sylvia ♥️
@@NoirFan84 wow really both movies esp. The girl next door was brutal....I'm only 5 minutes in the video so I didn't hear all the torture yet.. .
What is the movie called
@@NoirFan84The movies that they made of the crime couldn't show ALL of the true torture that Sylvia actually went through because of rules and guidelines that the filmmakers had to follow
This was truly awful story, this was one of the worst stories I've heard and I've heard a lot of terrible stories. Thanks for providing a voice for Sylvia may she rest in peace.
Junko Furuto is another one that stands out as being one of the worst. I don't understand how someone can treat another person (or living creature) this way 😪
I remember this, and the movie an American Crime. It at the time was called the worst case of child abuse in American history. So sad 😔
I was born after this happened but I remember my Mom talking about it & how bothered by it she was. Now that I'm a mom, I get it more. There aren't big enough adjectives. There's evil, and then there's this. As always, thanks for sharing. Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕
Well said.
We lived in Indy when this happened. My parents still talk about the tragedy. It shook the community. Thank you for making a video honoring Sylvia. She deserved so much better.
Born: January 3rd, 1949 in Lebanon, Indiana United States died: October 26th, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana United States cause of death: cerebral hematoma, shock, dehydration, and malnutrition
Don't you all wish that we could have been there for her? To help her? Rescue her? This story is beyond heartbreaking, even after so many years.
So why do children still suffer and die?
I’d be interested in how the parents were contacted and how they reacted to what she went through.
I myself wonders this
Same👋
The movie was garbage for this very reason. It didn't even come close to showing or portraying what Sylvia went and was going through. It only gave you few certain details. It didn't tell us anything about how the parents found out, what they did, or even if they actually confronted the evil witch. Movie missed the mark big time imo
I just heard about this story about two weeks ago, i’ve tried to watch and listen to everything I could find regarding the case. This poor girl went through hell and back. . May her soul rest in eternal peace. As for the pieces of shit that caused her harm may their souls rest in hell
@@franceswellinger5909 Gertie died in 1991 of lung cancer and the boys involved died early in life so yeah they got what they deserved!!!! Karmas a real bitch when it came to them!!!!!
These minor defendants should have gone to a youth detention facility for criminals until they turned 18 and then went straight to prison for life. Not paroled 2 years later. And releasing Gertrude is just as despicable
. Shame on the judge. Thank you for sharing this heartbreaking story. I hope Sylvia is resting in peace now.
It was the decision of the parole board in Dirty Gertie's (we old timers on one of the defunct chat rooms gave her that moniker) case. Despicable; the punishment did not match the crime.
Rest in peace Sylvia. Such horror this poor girl had to endure. I remember watching another video about this a while back. You have a good heart and show great respect for the victims. Thank you Scott. ❤️
What a heartbreaking story! Very difficult to listen to. Witch is the right word. That woman doesn’t deserve to be called by her name for what she did to that poor innocent girl. Rest In Peace Sylvia!
Thankyou Scott for helping to keep Sylvia's memory alive and telling her story. RIP SYLVIA I'm so sorry you went through this true evil.
Sadly Sylvia is gone too soon but she is certainly not forgotten!!!!! Rest in heavenly peace
The first time I heard this horrible story I cried my eyes out. Everyone failed this child! They should have all gotten the death penalty!! RIP sweet Angel. ❤️🙏🙏❤️😇
What is wrong with this woman?! She was pure evil! I cannot comprehend what would make a person do that. I had not heard of this story before but it saddened me & really angered me to hear what happened. May her soul rest in peace. Commendable job on telling it Scott.
She is not a woman she's the devil
Gertrude’s rage came from something else, the stress of being a single mother of 7, coupled with several failed marriages, had put her in a psychotic breakdown
They all was Evil
Her story hurts my soul, I read about it years ago and just weeped for her. The fact that there is that much evil is difficult to process. I am so happy that she is at eternal peace in heaven.
Think also about the fact there were that many evil teenagers, both male and female in that town or neighborhood whom participated in that evil torture. Those are the ones that were named....it makes you think what is the actual percentage of evil teens like that.
WHY DID NO ONE REPORT THIS????? Neighbors, someone? My god I’m nauseous! My heart is broken!!! How in the hell could someone endure such pain? Poor sweet girl. My god
I pray to God that everyone involved in her abuse is burning in hell!
Some actually did, but Getrude would say some lies and they believed her.
Apparently the night before she was murdered, “One immediate neighbour of the Baniszewskis would later inform police she had heard the desperate commotion and that she had identified the source as emanating from the basement of 3850 East New York Street, but that as the noise had suddenly ceased at approximately 3:00 a.m., she decided not to inform police about the disturbance.” Its so fcking heartbreaking 😭
I agree and I also pray to God that everyone involved in her abusing is burning in hell.
report it to the same authorities who were complicit or even active?
Praying to God? Praying to a God that allowed this to happen to Sylvia? Make.It.Make.Sense!
Thanks for doing this one Scott. Somehow I didn’t hear about this story until 2018, and it affected me very profoundly. Such an incredibly heavy and heart rending story, but I do think it’s one that needs to be told and acknowledged. The movie “The girl next door” is based on Sylvia. Keep up the great work, my friend. God bless
The horror that she suffered, so so sad. It makes a person ashamed to be a part of the human race.
I just bawled over this! I am not ashamed to admit it. if you cannot cry over this, what can you cry over? RIP sweet Sylvia I know you are with God the Father
I read the book years ago, and it stuck with me. The torture she endured, the pain, the hopelessness, is beyond comprehension. Thank you for taking us to her park and final resting place. Your not forgotten Sylvia. Never will be. Rest in Peace and Shine Bright.
I was on my toe’s with horrible and torture story.. I was broken while watching.. R.I.P for this beautiful girl!! May you be in peace and free for what you went through..🕯🕯
Very heartbreaking. Well done again. This one definitely made me cry. Rip Sylvia.
Thank you, Scott, for bringing this child's death to light for all of us here. I hope and pray Sylvia is at peace now and in a much better place. RIP Sylvia Xx
I wouldn't care if my life was in danger I'd do anything to protect someone else from abuse 😢
This is so sad. I have heard of Sylvia most of my life from my grandfather. My maiden name is Likens. Sylvia was my cousin.
The horrors that young lady endured are unimaginable!
May Sylvia rest in peace!
Great video Scott, very sad but well done. And again mad respect for clearing off her headstone. You my friend are a gentleman and a scholar!
❤✌
Thank you so much for covering her story Scott. I am in the UK and am good friends with the brother of a young girl who was brutally murdered in a very similar way. Her name is Suzanne Capper. So diabolically tragic..thank you for being you and showing your victim such honour and respect . Please look into Suzannes story. Much love and peace . You are such a beautiful soul ☮️💟 xx
Yes I shall look into the case for sure , thank you for watching
I just read about Suzanne's horrific ordeal! My condolences to your friend and the family.
Just finished watching THE GIRL NEXT DOOR (2007) and I'm still crying. Poor Sylvia. We are really sorry that this happened to you. 😓😓😓May you rest in peace.
Hey Scott! I love that you came to my home state! I live a half hour away from where she is buried. I have visited her grave and what happened to Sylvia is just horrific. I wish I couldve have met you. Thank you for visiting Indiana! I love your videos ❤
You’re welcome Shelbi! I love Indiana!
@@SCOTTONTAPE hey scott what ur bracelets say
@@donoliphant5033 I believe one says "Free to a good American home" and the other one just has his name and address in Toronto on it and says "If lost please return to." lmao just kidding... Luv ya Scott lmao
Hey fellow Hoosier, I'm not far from there either!
@@SCOTTONTAPE Hey Scott, extending Hoosier hospitality even thought we don't get to meet you. I hope Indiana was good to you. Love you, safe travels!
I was struggling to remember where I heard the name Sylvia Likens. You flashed Gertrude's pic and I was immediately like...OH. THAT case. I have some names for Gertrude. One of them rhymes with the word "hunt".
Scott is literally the best TH-camr ever! I absolutely love the vibes of his videos and I love the diversity in his content. I would love to see Friday After Next filming location or the Home Alone locations.
Thank you !
This is one of the most heart breaking stories I've ever heard. Your pain has stopped now beautiful Sylvia, you are free. 💖💖💖💖
This is a tragic story , so sad . Before the house was demolished someone caught some eerie audio in the basement that you can prob find on TH-cam . Thanks for posting brother stay safe .
If it’s from like a voice box session thing to be honest I don’t believe in those at all. But I find footage of the inside fascinating so I’ll check it out. Thank you!
My neighbor brah Eastside Indy
@@SCOTTONTAPE Too easy to be manipulated!
I have to add that the stone is a beautiful memorial and hope that the promise was kept. Thanks to you for sharing this tribute. I hope it inspires people to step up to report things they observe and know in their hearts something is not right without fear.
To hurt & abuse your own child is one thing, to hurt & abuse someone else's child, to the point they pass, I have no words for. This has always been & shall remain so very sad. RIP Sylvia 🙏 😔 ❤ very respectfully done Scott 👍.
She’s safe now with the Lord🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
BIG THANK YOU Scott for telling us all about Beautiful Sylvia's story you always tell it with compassion and kindness and understanding that's why we all love you so much and not forgetting all the traveling you put into makeing these videos 💯 percent in everything you do we can't not thank you enough for doing all this you are an amazing person with a heart for gold 💛 you are one in a million so thank you again for all this.
Man, you have a big heart. Thanks for being our eyes to see these places we never get to go to ourselves. I remember hearing about this horrible crime on a couple occasions but never knew where she was buried. YOU ROCK!! Thanks
Thank you Scott for doing another amazing job on such a sad a horrific case. I never heard of this case mainly because I was not born till much later 1986 :) Always nice to see your work on these videos you put out for everyone to get a history lesson from for sure. Thanks again and stay safe my fellow Canadian
Rewatching👍 omg this is probably the worst story i ever heard😢😢😢 poor little girl..what a nice memorial they made in her honor. God Bless her soul
I can remember hearing a lot about this story in the 80's when I was a young guy. Just down right sick. In early 2000's I met one of the boys who was involved. He became a Pastor of a church I attended. I am vary glad he turn his life to God. But that didn't stop me telling him a few words.
Glad you got some words into him
I hope he really did repent or feel remorseful. Many hide behind any religion purely out of guilt and fear of hell. Just an opinion.
He shall be judged for his actions no matter what amends he may have made !
He’s sus then.
@@carolinebilliot2298 100% probably hiding behind his religion.His day to be judged by the highest authority will come. I hope he gets exactly what he deserves.Some things can NOT be forgiven
Hard to have any words for this story, but thank you for paying tribute to Sylvia 🥀
I've heard about this before. Breaks my heart what that poor innocent girl was put through. Those monsters should have gotten the electric chair for what they did to her. And I don't care if those boys were just teenagers. They knew what they were doing. They should have gotten the electric chair also. That poor sweet girl. But now she's in heaven feeling no pain and looking beautiful once again. May she rest in peace
Thank you for showing us this Scott. This story breaks my heart, I just don't understand how people can be so evil.
Such a sad story prayers for the family and friends who are left to grieve this great loss! Great video and story thanks Scott stay safe and be well!
Thanks Sylvia 💙
@@christopherlikens8272 Are you a Likens? Related to Sylvia?
No words. Rest in peace, sweet Sylvia. Safe travels, Scott.
Thanks for doing your part to continue Sylvia's legacy; I may have never known otherwise. Rest in peace and walk with angels, Sylvia.
Another great video, Scott. You’re bringing awareness to people like me who’ve never heard of these victims. I commend you for that.
Tactfully and sweetly covered. Poor girl. She died the year I was born. Thank you Scott for remembering this poor soul.
Scott, you are truly a beautiful soul. Thank you for telling stories like this with so much genuine compassion and respect. When I started watching this video, I didn’t realize how hard it would hit me. My paternal grandmother was also named Gertrude and she was an abusive monster. The story of poor Sylvia and my first cousin are very, very similar. No one was ever brought to justice. My cousin died young. No explanation whatsoever. All who were involved lived long relatively healthy lives. We must remember souls like Sylvia and tell their stories because it’s important and human and just. And by spreading awareness, maybe we can save others who are in similar situations. For years, I’ve wanted to write my cousin’s story but it hurts so much. I guess watching this particular video is the universes way of saying, “Do it.” Rest in paradise, Sylvia. ❤️🕊 Scott, thanks again for all you do and if you’re ever in NJ or Philly, it would be an honor to meet you. ☮️❤️
I live in Indianapolis and I just discovered your videos a couple months ago ! I love you and your videos ! I can't believe you came here ! I would have loved to have met you ! I remember hearing all about Silvia Likens from my Nana and she remembered when it happened, it's so disturbing and so sad, so terrible. I remember going by the house and it was so creepy. It was boarded up for a long time. I'm so so sorry that happened to Silvia, Rest in Peace Sylvia 🙏🏻 Nobody can hurt you any more🙏🏻
I live in Indianapolis and I've been following this case since I was a child..
Ironically and unfortunately... We moved to a place called trailer City in Indianapolis .
And.... our next door neighbor just happened to be Coy Hubbard.
Who a lot of people think is also responsible for the LaSalle Street murders in Indianapolis..
You should do a story on the LaSalle Street murders..
And when you get done with that .. do the Delphi murders
That famous picture of Sylvia with a slight smile gets me close to tears. R I P baby girl
Thank you for giving Sylvia a voice! You respected and honored her and I thank you!!!
Great documentary. Very respectful to Sylvia’s memory. Her story will never be forgotten.
My heart just broke in a million pieces. That poor sweet little baby girl 💔
This is definitely one of the most tragic stories I've heard. I'm grateful for your sincere level of respect in these crime videos. You are doing them & their stories justice! #notforgotten
I have a couple books on this. All are just as disturbing as the next. Gertrude and family can go to you know where. Not sure if her older sister or brothers are still alive but my heart will be with them.
Rip Sylvia. You aren't forgotten and didn't deserve to suffer in this life. May the angels hold you close now and may you feel our fathers love. What ever happened to Sylvia sister?
This is literally one of the saddest stories I've ever heard. Rest in Peace Sylvia. 💙💙
Thank you Amy
I'm from Indiana & this case is horrific RIP Sylvia & Thanks Scott❤
Your true crime stories are my favorites because you tell the victims' stories in such a compassionate and respectful manner and honor their memories. Sylvia's story broke my heart. This is one of the most horrific crimes I've ever heard of. The demon who tortured this innocent child should have gotten the electric chair - and they should have taken their time. I wonder why Sylvia's parents didn't call at least once a week to check in on their 2 daughters and SPEAK to them. Surely they would have suspected something if they got repeated excuses why Sylvia couldn't come to the phone/wasn't there? The mind boggles!
This is the first time I ever heard about her before ... this poor sweet child .... May she rest in peace
Watching replay. Thank you for sharing and always having respect and kindness towards the victims storie .your aways .
Man, this story ripped my heart out! Disgusting sick women who tortured Sylvia is not a human, she’s the monster in nightmares. RIP Sylvia🥀
Man even looking at that street makes me feel uneasy :(
The fact that she was ever released is just beyond me!!! This case is haunting. I just recently found your channel and I am addicted to it. Thank you for all your hard work. ❤
Another great but devastating true crime video. Thank you Scott and thank for being so considerate and showing kindness to Sylvia and all the victims when you vlog true crime. Much love from wales 🏴
This story is absolutely unbelievable and just as appalling as the first time I heard of this horrific idorcity. Over 20 dollars. It seemed to me it truly was jealousy from herself & her daughters. It's incomprehensible a mother could do than next level abuse. Sadly it happens though. Poor Gabriel Fernandez as well. I'll just never understand, bcuz I'd literally die for my daughters. So sad. She was beautiful inside and out.
I truly wish the parents could've saved her. Even the police failed her by believing "The Witch" lying about her injuries 🤦♀️💔 Hiw some of the offenders are free now sickens me!
RIP Angel 🕊🕊🌹🌹🌹💖💖
God bless 👑🙏🏼🕊💞💞
I blame Sylvia & Jenny’s parents. I don’t understand why No One in 3 months said a word about what was going on in this home. If that would’ve been my sister I would’ve told someone at least my teacher. Come on how scared can you be? There’s No Excuse! There was plenty of time to tell someone. Come On! They were all EVIL and COWARDS! Everyone who took part in this will meet their maker and Justice will be served!
Rest peacefully, Sylvia. I've read about this case and it's one of the worst cases I've studied. Thank you, Scott, for remembering the victim. 💔🙏🕊️
Hi Scott. Thank you so much for this video. I have researched a lot of true crime in my days but this case was one of the most horrifying I have ever seen. Sylvia, may you rest in the love of the Lord.
That was so beautifully done Scott, I love the way your videos tell the story of the poor victims rather than that of the scum that perpetrate these heinous crimes.
You give these poor souls a voice and make sure they aren’t forgotten, a very noble quest.
All the best,
Liam.
Thank you Liam
They made a movie of this called American crime.
Poor Sylvia💔 and i still remember my Younger self watching/listening her tragic story....may she rest in peace 🕊️
This makes me so sick how could they ever let this evil monster out of jail
There were two movies made about this story. One is called "An American Crime", I believe. The other one is called, "The Girl Next Door". Both tell the story, but have curiously different endings. Either way, it's an horrific story and my heart still aches for this poor girl.
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Scott I love how you love Sylvia.when you put the rock on her memorial the tears just flowed I love her as well.thank you for letting people know how serious chid abuse is.
Dear Scott, I am struck by your heartfelt, raw tribute to dear Sylvia. I chould see how difficult this was for you; it must have been a labor of love to set some facts straight and spread awareness about Syvia's unspeakable torture and death. Your placement of stones ather memorial and at her grave brought tears to me eyes. Thank you ❤
That is very sweet of you to say thank you David 😊
Being from Indiana I read the book of this story many years ago and it was sad & shocking. I've never forgotten the details and her story. And I couldn't finish watching the movie! RIP dear Sylvia...
Such a sad story, but cant help but question why on earth would these vile people ever be realised from prison, they should have died behind bars.
RIP silvia.x
This case has haunted me for years RIP Sylvia Likens.
Truly love your videos Scott they are so informative and heartfelt. Thanks so much for this.
One of the saddest stories i ever heard . RIP Sylvia .........Scott thank you for all your hard work
Sylvia didn't deserve any of that. She didn't do anything wrong...
Little girl deserved so so much better. This case has always broke my heart and the movie they made an American crime based on what happened. Sick people in this world. The fact that none of them even tried to help her is sick. Rip Sylvia no more pain.
So Sad,what this Young Lady had to go through.I Saw Sylvias story on I Think either "Faces of the Forgotten"or "Lamont at Large"but Thank You for telling Her story.May She Rest in Peace.Prayers for all Abused Kids.
I love it when you tell these kind of stories Scott, very horrific but im glad you cover these kind of video as i never hear of these kind of cases before, look forward to more content like these.
This is such a tragic story that poor girl to tortured in that way is so shocking by what you called a witch she definitely is may Sylvia rest in peace thanks for sharing 👍 🙏 ❤
Even though I know this story it was still hard to listen to and see the photos but Sylvia's story needs to be told. Witch was to kind of a name to call that evil thing. Rest in Peace Sylvia ❤ 🌹thanks for sharing ❤
This is so sad. Sylvia was so beautyful.
hello this story broke my heart so much. as a survivor of of severe child abuse this really hit home for me. luckily i was saved by my school before her fate became mine. rip lil angel and may god wrap his loving arms around u. ty for sharing this story.