The Torture & Murder of Sylvia Likens

This is the heartbreaking story of the murder & torture of Sylvia Likens which took place in Indianapolis, Indiana in October of 1965. The 16 year old girl was tortured & beaten over a three week period by at least 10 people. Big trigger warnings in this story due to child abuse & sexual torture.

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References:

1. Peoplepill.com: Murder of Sylvia Likens. American Torture & Murder Victim.
2. The Disturbing Death of Sylvia Likens by Heather Monroe
3. True Crime Edition: The Torture & Murder of Sylvia Likens
4. Retro Indy: The Murder of Sylvia Likens, as told over 50 years ago
5. Wikipedia

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I’m hooked

This was the first story I heard from you both and even though it was so hard to hear you did an amazing job telling the story! Idk how you held in your tears so long! I’ve listened to every single episode so far and can’t wait for more! I deliver mail for a living so listening to the new episode every Monday makes my Monday so much better! Can’t wait to hear more!

The gruesome details

I have to say, this was so well done. I hate that this happened to this girl. It shouldn’t have. But, that being said, these two do an amazing job with this episode. It’s a hard story to tell and I can tell you… I would need to pause a lot in order to tell this one as well. Kudos to these two for telling such a difficult one. It is not an easy listen, but these things do go on. It’s important that we know what’s happened in the world historically and what may be happening next door! There are other Sylvias out there unfortunately. This story goes to show you…. If you see something… say something …..-Samantha