
Torture Mom
A Chilling True Story of Confinement, Mutilation and Murder (True Crime)
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Narrated by:
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Steve White
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By:
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Ryan Green
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.
The 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.
What transpired in the following three months was both riveting and chilling.
In 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.
Gertrude 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 neighborhood youths.
The case shocked the entire nation and would later be described as "The single worst crime perpetuated against an individual in Indiana's history".
Caution: This audiobook contains descriptive accounts of abuse and violence. If you are especially sensitive to this material, it might be advisable not to listen any further.
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Steve White did a good job narrating this audiobook. I simply don't have a complaint. Did his narration blow me away? No, but this wasn't a book where the narration allowed the reader to really show off narration skills. He did a good job and I had no problem following along and enjoying the listen, as well as one can "enjoy" this type of story. I'd listen to narrations of his in the future. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher for an honest review.
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Simply unbelievable how beyond cruel people can be
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Narrator was telling a story about 2 sisters and a decrepit woman. Should have selected a female voice. Regret purchasing.
Narration was off-should have been female.
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That woman should have never left jail.
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lost for words, eyes full of tears.
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Ryan Green has covered most of the important details of this case in a highly readable, albeit quite disturbing, narrative, starting with Gertrude's background and culminating with recent updates on the perpetrators. And Steve White's superb performance complements Green's writing. This is simply an unbelievable true crime.
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Simply an unbelievable true crime
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Unbelievable story of cruelty against a young girl
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WOW!
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This woman and those who are responsible for this unspeakable act deserve a place in Hell, and I'm glad they're there.
Very well written and well narrated book - I've read, listened to or watched stories about many horrific things, and this one is one that will haunt you. It's hard to hear, but needs to be told. I long for a world where this crap doesn't happen.
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Sad, Angry... Lot of Emotions
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Sad and unbelievable!
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