Tragedy of Sylvia Likens
How did an entire neighborhood let Sylvia Likens suffer?
4.2 (16)
157 mins
In 1965 Indiana, teenager Sylvia Likens is left in the care of a trusted neighbor, only to suffer months of horrific abuse. As the cruelty intensifies and silence surrounds her, a quiet neighborhood hides an unthinkable crime.
Ep 1:
The Girl Next Door
In 1965 Indianapolis, Sylvia Likens moves into a neighbor’s home for the summer. Jealousy and financial strain begin to change the atmosphere. Soon, discipline turns into cruelty.
Ep 2:
Basement of Nightmares
By October 1965, confined to a dark basement and brutally branded, Sylvia endures escalating, ritualized torture as neighbors look away and her strength fades, leaving her clinging to prayer.
Ep 3:
Death on the Mattress
In the winter of 1965, Sylvia is left starving in a dark basement. Inside the house, cruelty hides behind lies. When police arrive, the truth is finally exposed.
Ep 4:
"Momster" on Trial
In a crowded Indianapolis courtroom, the torture of Sylvia is exposed in harrowing detail. Gertrude claims insanity as her own children testify against her. The verdict did bring closure.
