Tragedy of Sylvia Likens

Tragedy of Sylvia Likens

How did an entire neighborhood let Sylvia Likens suffer?

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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.

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