The Story The Sunday Edition: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: I had Mom killed. I hope she’d be proud of me now
Jun 28, 2025
This week, Katie Gatens, Deputy Editor of News Review at The Sunday Times, talks about her exclusive interview with Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, who infamously arranged her mother's murder. Gypsy's shocking upbringing under Munchausen syndrome by proxy reveals deep psychological trauma. The conversation dives into her transformation from victim to perpetrator, as well as her efforts to raise awareness about mental health. Katie also discusses the complexity of Gypsy's fame, the media frenzy surrounding her story, and her quest for forgiveness and love.
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Gypsy Rose's False Illness
- Gypsy Rose was misrepresented as severely ill and wheelchair-bound from childhood by her mother, Dee Dee.
- Despite appearances, Gypsy was physically healthy but conditioned to appear sick and helpless.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Abuse
- Dee Dee Blanchard suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, inventing illnesses for Gypsy Rose to gain attention.
- This abuse trapped Gypsy in a cycle of false illness and medical intervention for years.
Severe Medical Abuse Effects
- Gypsy Rose had her salivary glands removed and lost her teeth due to unnecessary treatments.
- She was bottle-fed until age 24 and had a feeding tube, never tasting real food as her mother controlled her life.