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In Indiana in 1965, 16-year-old Sylvia Likens, and her fifteen-year-old sister Jenny were sent to the home of family friend, Gertrude Baniszewski, while their parents were traveling for work. However, Sylvia would not leave the house alive. Gertrude and her own children tortured Sylvia to death and even managed to involve an entire neighborhood of kids to help her commit the brutal murder. So, what caused Gertrude Baniszewski to enlist the help of children to torture and kill Sylvia Likens?
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Top 10 Horrific True Crime Cases You Should Never Web Search - Listverse

Trials: Avenging Sylvia | TIME

Gertrude Baniszewski | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Baniszewski v. State :: 1970 :: Supreme Court of Indiana Decisions :: Indiana Case Law :: Indiana Law :: US Law :: Justia

Sylvia Likens Murder Case - Encyclopedia of Indianapolis

Sylvia Likens' Horrific Murder At The Hands Of Gertrude Baniszewski

The Murder of Sylvia Likens 50 Years Later – Indianapolis Monthly

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