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Historical True CrimeThe Girl in the Basement: The Murder of Sylvia LikensA teenager tortured to death. A mother who claimed insanity. Children who became accomplices. This episode tells the whole chilling story of Sylvia Likens—and what happened after the headlines faded.Source MaterialsDean, John (2008). House of Evil: The IndianaTorture Slaying. United States of America: St. Martin's Paperbacks. ISBN 978-0-312-94699-9.https://allthatsinteresting.com/gertrude-baniszewskihttps://allthatsinteresting.com/sylvia-likens-gertrude-baniszewskihttps://harrisons.medium.com/the-story-of-the-torture-mother-also-known-as-gertrude-baniszewski-cd9e08cbc921https://www.nydailynews.com/2013/04/06/monster-mom-gertrude-baniszewski-and-teen-cohorts-torture-sylvia-likens-to-death-in-indiana-boarding-house-of-horror/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/iowa-teachers-aide-suspended-after-role-65-torture-death-revealed-flna1c6643498https://www.i...2025-05-2326 min
The Story Lady - OTR Radio Show178 The Girl and the Neckla an episode of The Story LadyPlease enjoy 178 The Girl and the Neckla a great episode of the legendary The Story Lady - A Classic Old Time radio Show.2025-03-0401 min
Historical SnapshotsGertrude EderleSummary: Snapshot biography of Gertrude Ederle, who was a champion swimmer and the first woman to swim across the English Channel. On a breezy morning in August 1926, nineteen-year-old Gertrude Ederle jumped into the cold waters of the English Channel. With her muscles relaxed from some rest after months of grueling training and her body coated head to toe in a mixture of lanolin, petroleum jelly, and grease for insulation against the chill and protection against the swarms of jellyfish, she felt determined and excited to attempt what no woman and only five men had ever done: swim...2024-11-2605 minThe Story Lady - OTR Radio Show128 Girl Who Cried Wolf an episode of The Story LadyPlease enjoy 128 Girl Who Cried Wolf a great episode of the legendary The Story Lady - A Classic Old Time radio Show.2024-10-0201 minThe Story Lady - OTR Radio Show085 The Little Girl And The an episode of The Story LadyPlease enjoy 085 The Little Girl And The a great episode of the legendary The Story Lady - A Classic Old Time radio Show.2024-06-1601 min
Gertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer2.3: Thoughts on Thoughts of ThoughtsWhile Gertrude’s friends desperately search for her, she is doing everything she can to passive-aggressively foil the plans of Jorgensen’s henchmen, Oliver and Smitty. Though still separated, Gertrude’s bestie, Joanie, is on the same wavelength, trying to help Winnie understand idioms. Joanie quickly learns kindergartners don’t grasp subtleties or sarcasm.2024-04-2022 minGertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer2.2 : Benders, Brawls, and BargainsZed’s career and personal life had been spiraling out of control, until he received a call from a six-year-old with a big mouth and an even bigger dream.2024-04-1008 minGertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer2.1 : Stunt Dreams and Evil SchemesWelcome back to Season Two of Gertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer. Gertrude has been kidnapped and knocked out by the evil Dr. Jared Jorgensen. While biding her time in la-la land, we get a glimpse into her origin story. Also, boys are mean.2024-04-0115 min
Cleaning and CrimeGertrude Baniszewski was the worst babysitter ever. The Murder of Sylvia LikensTW: Child loss, miscarriage, domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual assault, graphic descriptions of violence and crime scenes, foul language.Sylvia Likens was a 16 year old girl left in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski- who tortured her and murdered her - in the span of 3 months- with the help of her rotten kids and some crappy neighborhood teens. This case is a doozy, so prepare yourself!!SOURCES:https://allthatsinteresting.com/sylvia-likens-gertrude-baniszewskihttps://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/baniszewski.htmhttps://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2023/05/19/sylvia-likens-torture-murderhttps://sylviascac...2024-01-291h 01Gertrude Stunt Girl Zombie KillerNew Years Special- Creator’s TalkbackJoin us as we wrap up season one of Gertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer with a discussion about the creation of your new favorite podcast.2024-01-0218 minGertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer1.8: Help is a Four-Lettered Word- SEASON ONE FINALEThe exciting conclusion to season one. Aw, come on, you didn’t think we were gonna spill ALL the beans here, did ya?2023-12-3019 minGertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer1.7: We Be Bussin’Dot, dot, dot, dash, dash, dash, dot, dot, dot. Something big is about to go down on the bus. Raven’s got some ‘splainin’ to do.2023-12-2716 minGertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer1.6: Adulting, Apocalypse StyleWhat secrets has Raven been hiding? Will Zed learn how to tell an American joke? Will Billy ever gain Gertrude’s respect? Will Winnie ever not have to use the bathroom? The answers to these questions, and more, await in this episode. Or do they?2023-12-1818 min
Stork'dS6 EP2 - Big Mother Energy - Reframing Motherhood with Dr. Gertrude LyonsThe concept of the word “mother” has been a life-long journey of exploration for Dr. Gertrude Lyons. She is the Founder of Rewrite the Mother Code, where she encourages and inspires women to explore what mothering and motherhood can be to them. Dr. Lyons, challenges the statement that you have to have kids in your life to be a mother, and believes instead that maternal power lives in us all. She will discuss that profound statement today, along with some of her revelations when she was starting her family and more recently when she was preparing to be the...2023-12-1244 minGertrude Stunt Girl Zombie Killer1.5: Figaro, Row, Row Your BoatOn their trip north, the gang had the ‘opera-tunity’ to catch a play rehearsal at a roadside park. The afternoon crescendoed into chaos, and Gertrude learned tenors don’t float, zombies are tenacious, and diva directors aren’t vivace enough.2023-12-1118 min
Luminol on the Wall29. Take Care of Our Daughters - PART 2 (Gertrude Baniszewski)Send us a textBecky and Bevy discuss Part 2 of the Gertrude Baniszewski case. In 1965, Sylvia and Jenny Likens are left in the care of their neighbor Gertrude Baniszewski. Although Gertrude promises the girl's parents that she will take care of them as she does her own children, it isn't long before she starts using corporal punishment for minor discretions that eventually leads to full blown abuse. The abuse would continue for months and eventually would lead to the death of one of the Likens girls. Who will be held accountable for her death? Case s...2023-12-0650 min