This episode tells the heart-wrenching story of Sylvia Likens who was tortured and eventually killed by Gertrude Baniszewski, "The Torture Mother." This story has child abuse, sexual abuse, and human branding and torture so please be aware while listening. Sylvia and her sister were sent to live with Gertrude and her children and while everything seemed ok and normal at first, the two young girls quickly realized the trouble they were in. More information can be found in the book "The Torture Mother" by Ryan Green.Link to Sylvia's Child Advocacy Center - https://sylviascac.org/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alittlewicked)