{"product_id":"torture-mom-a-chilling-true-story-of-confinement-mutilation-and-murder-true-crime","title":"Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime)","description":"In July 1965, teenagers Sylvia and Jenny Likens were left in the temporary care of Gertrude Baniszewski, a middle-aged single mother and her seven children.\n\nThe Baniszewski household was overrun with children. There were few rules and ample freedom. Sadly, the environment created a dangerous hierarchy of social Darwinism where the strong preyed on the weak.\n\nWhat transpired in the following three months was both riveting and chilling.\n\nIn October 1965, the body of Sylvia Likens was found in the basement of the Baniszewski home, where she had been imprisoned. She was starved, beaten, burned and had the words \"I am a prostitute and proud of it\" carved into her stomach.\n\nGertrude Baniszewski oversaw and facilitated the torture and eventual murder of Sylvia Likens. While she played an active role in Sylvia's death, the majority of the abuse was carried out by her children and other neighbourhood youths.\n\nThe case shocked the entire nation and would later be described as \"The single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history\".\n\n[CAUTION: This book contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to read any further]\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1720973555\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1720973555.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Green, Ryan\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516554682426,"sku":"DBV.1720973555.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1720973555-0.jpg?v=1783742148","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/torture-mom-a-chilling-true-story-of-confinement-mutilation-and-murder-true-crime","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}