I Can’t Believe What These People Did To Her…Indiana’s WORST Human

[@ravynalex6323]

i can’t even begin to IMAGINE the horrors Silvia endured. so so heartbreaking.

[@ZaraV]

I was struggling so bad researching this case. Doesn’t seem real that someone could do this to another human!

[@sondraaskew5848]

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[@Kiddiecorpfan]

I've heard about this there is film ,over 5h8s so so sad

[@jeralynquinlan306]

I am ADDICTED to this channel !! You put your heart & soul into retelling these stories !! Great job !

[@ZaraV]

I'm a good addiction 😜 so glad you are enjoying! 💕💕

[@diamondjackson3624]

Soon as you said Indiana I knew. Silvia was the first case that got me into true crime. I saw the movie on Netflix and cried for days. I couldn’t understand or believe not one person would help her. She just needed one person to stand up for her.

[@ZaraV]

Wow I can’t believe this case and that I never heard it before! Would you recommend the movie? I still find it hard to believe so many people were involved!

[@diamondjackson3624]

@@ZaraV it’s called an American crime. It was common to leave your kids with people that have kids and you know that saying “if your lost just find a mother with kids and wait with her until your found” shows that even women with kids cannot be trusted Sylvia deserved better and I know her sister was sick with polo and was scared I’m not trying to blame her for the actions of this evil woman but I don’t understand why she wouldn’t bring her sister water? Why couldn’t she tell an adult. I know she was young and didn’t want to get in trouble I just can’t imagine not helping my sister. This whole case tugs at the heart strings because I can’t imagine how a person can do this to a child. I watch true crime all day and don’t bar an eye but when it’s kids involved I can’t even imagine how evil people can be. You should do the Gabriel Fernandez case also to show how messed up family services are in America. They take away children from loving homes but ignore the children who needs them the most

[@ZaraV]

I know I always wonder that. Omg funny you mentioned Gabriel’s case. I’ve gone and researched that case 2-3 times but every time I end up crying and can’t finish. That one really gets to me. I absolutely CANNOT STAND the mother!

[@diamondjackson3624]

@@ZaraV some inmates who were in prison with her shared all the things the women put her through, it was pretty bad but Still not half of what she deserved

[@ZaraV]

Wow! I have to read up on that

[@tatiannabaker3943]

I’ve heard so many cases that involve kids in the 4 years I’ve been watching true crime and it’s so insane and disturbing how ruthless and sadistic CHILDREN can be, they’re almost worst than the adults sometimes

[@alissacaithness9236]

I’ve heard this story several times before. You did it in a simplistic, yet dignified manner. Thank you for sharing Sylivia’s story!

[@missythelibrarian1309]

There is another film based on this case called "The Girl Next Door" I live in Indiana and this case has haunted me for years. There is a memorial in WIllard Park in Indianapolis. It is a beautiful tribute to Sylvia. Love your channel.

[@ZaraV]

Wow! Insane! I have to check that out but at the same time if it’s very life like I don’t know if I can watch it! I have to google the tribute, thanks for your support I’m glad you are enjoying! ❤️

[@daniplat4462]

Ah yeah, I was like "this story sounds so much like 'the girl next door' to me." It's a horrible story... seen the movie but it's heartbreaking. 😪

[@amywalden9725]

I lived in an abusive house for fifteen years. I was terrified of my abuser. Anything my abuser said I believed and did what I was told. Even when I got older I was still terrified I didn't think anyone would believe me. I was afraid if anyone found out I would be abused worse. So you don't have the power to fight back you feel helpless and terrified

[@MissCooKay]

I’m so sorry you lived through this. I agree with you about the fear. Fear stops you from being able to ask for help or get away from an abuser. Abuse in any form is just soul destroying. Sending hugs 🫂

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

It was nice to hear a bit about Silvia’s life before the torment began. I hadn’t heard those details before. This case obviously took a lot out of you, understandably. Thanks for honoring Silvia’s memory.

[@ZaraV]

Thanks Hallie. Super hard to talk about I still find it unbelievable this even happened

[@CharmaineKersop-d6n]

Basically Sylvia gave up fighting,she realised there was no help forthcoming..

[@jennifermccain6062]

If you think this one was bad you havent heard of the Junko Furuta case in Japan It is literally the worst case I have ever heard The torture she went through was so horrible. and then the mother of one of her main tormentors then vandalized her grave more than once.

[@Lynn-zx3th]

Indiana don’t claim these fools! They were despicable people! Poor baby girl, I can’t imagine how alone she must have felt.

[@ffawn]

I just stumbled upon your channel, and I love it so much! Thank you for the content, I love your voice and respect when telling these stories. God bless you!

[@ZaraV]

Aw hi! Welcome! Thank you so much that means a lot to me ❤️

[@yulimoonshine]

The painful thing was that at this time, from what I understand..."physical punishment" was considered more acceptable than it is today. So unfortunately a lot of bystander excuses from neighbors that were made were mostly that they thought the kids were just being "disciplined". I don't know if I believe that they believed that...I moreso think that is what the adults were saying to themselves. I mean, thinking about also the teachers who saw Sylvia, the nieghbors, etc....I just think at that time, the see something say something really was not a thing. With regards to why Gertrude was doing this....I do think aside from the fact that she clearly did not have any empathy and seems to be a sociopath (I mean even her lawyer was blaming the children, as well as her on the stand), I do think a lot of what she was doing in abusing Sylvia was perhaps her self loathing towards herself. Her past, her being left by her husband, her violating and seducing that teenager to help her abuse Sylvia, her over and over calling her a prostitute and accusing her of being dirty, forcing her to "pleasure" herself in front of the neighborhood boys with coke bottles and the "who's going to marry you now"....I definitely think a lot of this was her bitterness over her circumstances and general hate towards herself and the women her husband was unfaithful with and using Sylvia as a way to scapegoat her own self loathing and insecurities. That and her feelings towards her daughter Paula for getting pregnant. I know it's hard to fathom seeing your sibling being abused so viciously as well. I also though, think you are right, like the fact that Jenny is a smaller and disabled child who has no adults to turn to and is terrified for her life....seeing her sister slowly get tortured and killed....she must have also been starving and malnourished....and being forced to hurt her own sister...I am sure she wasn't at that point in her right mind. The cult like mentality Gertrude was forcing her children to get into as well as all the neighborhood child following suit, I am sure once her sister died and she saw policemen, she finally got shaken out of her stupor and realized she could finally get help and tell the truth. I have survived family abuse (not of this calliber, but regardless), and I know and understand how difficult it is to remember reality. You get warped into the reality you are forced to be in. When everyone is against you and you get told over and over and over again it's your fault at such a young age and you are wrong....trust me in that your sense of self and self esteem diminishes. Your fight gets taken away. And you lose yourself. You start to believe it. Adding to not getting the nourishment you need, the emotional support by any adult figure around you, all the adults are conveniently ignoring what's happening (remember, the neighbors could hear Sylvia getting abused and tortured. They could hear her screams and hitting the walls for help), all the children are abusing as well, your parents don't make you feel safe, it's just.....I don't think these poor girls stood a chance from the beginning. I would just be mindful to note that given the time period of this story, given the fact that every single person around you is harming you, and you are STILL trying to keep your sister safe from being harmed like you are....and on the other side Jenny seeing the same and not knowing what to do because she already tried to get help from her older sister and she couldn't get it, she has no one to turn to, she isn't a fully physically healthy child, and her parent is nowhere in sight......I just would try and note that this is all not something we can understand in a logical sense. I feel so sad for Sylvia but I also feel sad for her sister. They both were let down so viciously by everyone. R.I.P sweet girl and we will not forget you

[@ZaraV]

Thanks for your informative comment. Great points and perspective. Sorry that you suffered abuse however the extent. I’m so sorry 💔 You’re right, and it’s easy to judge everyone else involved in this story but I think that’s the first thought that comes when hearing what Sylvia and her sister went through. All your points are great. You’re right, they stand a chance. Isn’t it crazy though that they were left there to be cared for?? Insane.

[@zoehearn4169]

I’ve just found your channel and I’m hooked!! I’m not sure what kind of law you practice, but I’d love more videos with a lawyer POV or what you learnt at law school 🥰

[@ZaraV]

Aw im so happy Zoë! I mainly do property law, but also family, and a little criminal. That’s a good idea - currently still posting pre filmed videos but taking a break from filming to be with my newborn! But great suggestion and I’ll try do it in the future! ❤️

[@tiffany_michele]

I seen the movie and it a very sad! 🥺 there’s also another movie which I can’t remember the name which was a lot worse in my opinion. Thank you for covering this case as sweet Sylvia deserves to have her story told to give awareness.

[@ZaraV]

Oh no! I don’t know if I want to watch or not but I know my curiosity will make me google! I agree - what Sylvia went through was insane and should not be forgotten!

[@denissediaz3640]

Yeah Silvia Lykens endured things no one should ever have to. You’re right about telling these stories though. There’s lessons here that must not be forgotten, from the “see something, say something” to make sure that we are aware of the darkness that lies in potential within all of us and how it can come out in the right situation. It might be gruesome but Silvia must not be forgotten and neither must our disgust and disdain for Gertrude and her vile cohorts

[@ZaraV]

Ugh isn’t it terrifying though! Just looking at Gertrude’s pics I can imagine - but it will never ever come close to what Sylvia actually had to ENDURE! At that age too! She was a really strong girl and I feel would have had an impact on the community if she had the chance to live out her life

[@Lizzie-h3j]

You're so right you see something you say something! You can do it anonymously if you're scared of repercussions you could be saving a life. Imagine suspecting something and not reporting it only to find out the child has died? I could not live with myself.

[@mackenziekenyon732]

i love when content creators who usually make 20/30min videos make 1hr+ videos. it shows their fascination which somehow makes me more intrigued! loved this video, heartbreaking but very interesting

[@gabrielaguzman4808]

This story always brings tears to my eyes. On the other hand, it always brings anger to my brain because how in the WORLD could this ever really happen in real life. These kids knew right from wrong and soooo many people failed this girl. I am just disgusted by everybody involved. Ugh as a mother this is insane! Great story Zara!

[@pamelawalker5980]

I appreciate your covering this story, but having heard it before, I can't watch it again. And that tells you how bad it is because I rewatch the same case over and over. Thank you for covering it.

[@cassiepena1892]

Thank you for the movie I will definitely be watching it. Super sad story and Silvia did not deserve what happened to her.

[@sarahsumner1213]

I’ve seen the movie and it’s pretty heavy and dark. It stayed with me for days after too. I wouldn’t watch it again, but if you decide to watch it then do it with caution. Love your videos! ☺️

[@ZaraV]

Yeah I’ve been extra emotional lately so not the time for me!

[@sarahsumner1213]

@@ZaraV That’s no good hun, hope you feel better soon! 💛💛💛

[@LovetheFight184]

I know this video is a year old but it's taken me that long to be willing to watch it. I remember watching a movie about this case as a teenager and it has stuck with me intensely for the past decade. Even now I was so hesitant to hear this video about Silvia. It's so heartbreaking and I just have always wished so bad someone would have saved her!! God....

[@cindylwinslow]

I was a little girl living on the south side of Indianapolis when this happened. I heard her name but didn't know what had happened. My parents and my friends' parents never mentioned anything about it to us kids because it was so horrendous that they wanted to keep us from knowing. I didn't know the story until I was an adult.

[@ZaraV]

Wow that is wild! Offcourse I can understand your parents never wanting the kids to know about this horrific story! How did you feel once you found out?

[@cindylwinslow]

@@ZaraV I'm 65 years old now so I honestly don't remember how I felt once I found out. I'm sure I was shocked and appalled. For the most part Indianapolis was a wonderful place to grow up. At least the south side of Indianapolis was wonderful in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. My family moved to Florida in 1976 and I followed them in 1978. I still have a cousin and a few friends in Indianapolis. They all still like it there but they say it's changed a lot. I'm sure it has because it's been 44 years since I've lived there. Thank you for asking.

[@ZaraV]

That’s true! I actually have family that live there and have never mentioned it to me!

[@cindylwinslow]

@@ZaraVwas your family living there back when this happened? If not, maybe they don't even know about this.

[@ZaraV]

I don’t think so - I think they moved there in the 70s and yes they don’t seem to know much about it!

[@ellielevine2038]

How did none of the teachers notice? Why didn’t the girls run away? How were there no people with even an ounce of kindness to say, “this is fucked up and I’m going to the police?”

[@jessicamarie9180]

So many people let this girl down, her sister Diana, the school, every single kid that walked in that house and chose violence. Only one person had to call police. I have watched & read so much on this case and every time I get more and more angry. Times have changed but regardless of the decade this never should of happened. Thank you for sharing her story. ❤

[@astridjuney77]

I saw this movie before I heard of this case. You did a really good job covering it.

[@kayashley81]

Yay first! Hey girl! One hour long yes can’t wait!!!!!!!

[@kayashley81]

It’s midnight in Melbourne but I’m binging

[@ZaraV]

Haha I knocked out! Super long video!

[@deannatyler880]

Good morning beautiful! I know this case but excited to hear you tell it!

[@ZaraV]

Good morning! Thanks for your support Deanna! 🥰

[@erinmcclain2088]

I’m a little late watching today, as I’m usually ready to click when the notification pops up 😂 but I had a work meeting, so I’m using this video as my after meeting treat! 💜

[@ZaraV]

Haha don’t let your boss catch you 😂😂😂

[@sammy1396]

Listening to this case makes my teeth hurt. I have no words for what these people did!

[@britneebraylen3398]

😮 this is devastating poor Silvia. I love this makeup look 💗

[@luzana2020]

My bf had told me about this stories because he had watched the movies. When he told me about it I thought there was no way I could watch the movies. As I came upon your channel I didn't realize this was the same story until you mentioned it being made a movie. I really enjoy your sensitivity, and hearing your point of view as you watch it. You always bring up such valid points. Glad to have found your channel and still working on catching up with all of them!! 💜🤎💜

[@ZaraV]

Aw thank you! That’s lovely to hear and makes me feel like all the hard work is worth it! Thank you so much ❤️

[@louisea6129]

New subscriber, binge watching all your videos. Hearing this breaks my heart, it's bad enough she met one monster but they were all monsters. I wish someone helped her, she deserved so much more and I hope she knows she was and always loved x

[@sheilaevans4346]

This is so sad .. Silvia went through so much abuse. I am new to your channel and I have not watched all your videos yet so if you have not did the Theresa Knorr case it's just so sad ...

[@ZaraV]

Hi Sheila! Welcome! Yes it’s such a sad and horrific case I struggled with this one. Thanks for the suggestion will add to my list! ❤️❤️

[@sheilaevans4346]

@@ZaraV I know this one was a hard one.. I just do not understand how anybody could harm a children or anybody .. They torture her .😢...I love your channel it's now my fav ... I should be caught up tomorrow on ur videos lol

[@ZaraV]

I just don’t get it! Such gross human beings in this world! Aw thanks so much Sheila!!! ❤️❤️

[@safanaaz8114]

Please cover the case of JUNKO FURUTA ,i have been requesting this for so long ...😪

[@katelynelliott7284]

What's this one about?

[@safanaaz8114]

@@katelynelliott7284Junko was a high school student in japan , she has been kidnapped ,raped n tortured brutually like hell untill she succumed , when she died the boys dumped her body in a drum filled with concrete ...its a sad case ..

[@ZaraV]

Hi safa! It’s definitely on my list! I have about 80 requests so I’m working through them! I do all this by myself so I will try my best to get to yours quicker! If you have any links or information that would help me research that would be great as we don’t get all the info here in Aus! Thanks for your support girl! ❤️

[@safanaaz8114]

@@ZaraV sorry ,i have been sharing the link with you in this comment section so many times but its been removed somehow ... may be you have links comments are turned off in your settings ...

[@ZaraV]

Just saw it on IG! Thanks!

[@banditpoon714]

Yessss! So I was thinking of a case like 3 weeks ago, but hadnt commented about it. It's old, from the 70s. Christina Randall just did a video this week. Camp Scott Girl Scout massacre I think it was 1978, but may be wrong. I was in gotl scouts in the early 90s and my mom would never let me do an overnight outing with them bc of it. And she was about 13yrs old when it happened. ❤❤

[@ZaraV]

Wow that is insane! Will add to the list thanks Brandi! Hope you’ve been well! ❤️

[@banditpoon714]

@@ZaraV been very well! Hope you have been also! Very busy day si havent havent finished the whole video yet, but you have done AMAZING on this one!

[@ZaraV]

Haha super long one! Thanks so much!

[@brittlh]

Every time I hear this case or see anything about it, I wonder how many children said something to (adults, teachers, police, parents, guardians, whomever) and were ignored under the assumption that they were making things up or exaggerating. I have heard that when the unimaginable happens, people try to make it seem smaller/less bad because it is unimaginable. It’s just heartbreaking and horrifying that we try to do things like that.

[@somayaalawadi459]

You are amazing ,love you so much , I hope you get 1 million soon ❤️❤️

[@ZaraV]

I love youuuu! Thanks for your support! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@somayaalawadi459]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@negartavakol9188]

It's so saddening Iranian people fighting for their freedom but everyday we hear youngsters coming out of the government's custody dead with such horrific torture wounds but no one talking about it. I wish you could spread the word of us to your audience

[@mollythompson4071]

Definitely a sad story. I am so claustrophobic there is no way I would’ve survived for as long as he did.

[@CosmicQuinn]

It’s so upsetting that Silvia was so innocent. My uncle Robin shared a bed with family friend Mandy to prevent her Dad from touching her. Her mum didn’t want to hear it and the only way my grandma would put the carving knife down when she found out was my uncle saying “don’t worry mum I’ll look after her”. He had a permanent sleepover bag by the front door and every night he would wait for a phone call from Mandy to let him know if she was sleeping at home that night or if she was going to be on a sleepover so she would be safe. He literally didn’t know who’s bed he was sleeping in every night. But anyone that heard that Mandy was sharing a bed with Robin judged her and my family so super hard behind their backs. Girls and boys can be friends without having sex, I can’t believe that’s still something we struggle with today.

[@banditpoon714]

I'm just now to the end 😅 The body stiffens bc there is no more blood flow. And so the blood comes to a standstill, which also cause the bruising look on the skin. The higher the temps, the quicker it will set in. It was July when what happened in my life happened. And even though he had only been dead like 3 hours, he had locked himself in the garage It's super hot and humid in july in Oklahoma. That made his rigor set in quick, it started at the feet and was up to the hip Crest within a few hours. Just due to temps Amazing job on the case! I would have cried so much while filming this

[@ZaraV]

Wow. That’s crazy you experienced that: for some reason I thought warmth would have kept the body without rigor longer. I don’t know how I would handle that!

[@AnnaWalker-gh8cx]

I read a book that (I didn't know at the time) was true in early 2000s I've never been able to forget this case. Absolutely stunning that many people were in on this

[@AlanisAlanis2018]

If your a victim of child abuse your young and terrified to tell anyone because your so afraid of there abuser and not sure if you will have to face them again or if anything will happen to save them you feel like you will have to face them again and that is why kids never come forward :(

[@Michaelle_Marie]

They are all horrible. For the parents to leave and never call. Worthless people all the way around. I hope they all have to live with this forever.

[@lovelyladie649]

I was just thinking about the movie The American Crime that was based on this.. This is such a sad and sickening story 😞

[@constanzaflv]

I knew this case but I just wanted to see your point of view. I’m excited just clicked your video, I’m just chillin with my dogs in bed. Besitos y abrazos from Chile!

[@ZaraV]

Hi Constanza! That’s dope! It’s a super long video so hope you found it interesting. I had never heard of this case!

[@Summer09824]

This story is gut wrenching. It actually almost makes me physically sick. The part that infuriates me is how many opportunities there were to save her. Just pure evil.

[@mckayladunagin15]

I feel like her older sister didn’t do enough . I couldn’t imagine being Jenny and having to watch and participate in the abuse/murder of her sister…

[@Kiran_London]

Trust me, coming from a person that suffered 10 years of Child Abuse, a whole decade! It is very hard to say anything about the Abuser, the fear takes over your mind and soul. Mentally and Physically abused for so long, just makes you numb, and scared! I understand why Sylvia and Jenny kept quiet. It is totally messed up.

[@wvangel5629]

This is a horrific case!!!! U know these people hit Hell wide open and may this young lady RIP

[@mimiadams247]

(An American Crime is a really well done movie) Children are so vulnerable. It seems like logic to say "I wouldn't..." or "I would..." in the same situation. Adults, especially those who are supposed to be caretakers have SO much POWER over them. And look at it from a child's POV. They have no power over their lives, someone else is always in complete control over your life. And children are always blamed for conflict between themselves and adults. To them, it seems completely real that they will be the ones in trouble, the ones shamed, the ones blamed. Unfortunately, too often, it's true to at least some extent. It seems like the children are evil, but they were also manipulated and brain washed. Think of child soldiers, who were once sweet innocent little kids, but become capable of horrific acts of terror. They aren't evil. They do what they've been forced to do. They do what they think they have to do. They are, themselves, victims of the adults who brainwashed them. Most of them suffer for the rest of their lives as the gravity and reality of what they've done sets in. With each new stage of development, they have to come to understand it all over again. Manipulating children like this... brainwashing them, turning them into monsters is so so evil. Perhaps even more evil than what she did to Sylvia.

[@KeepingUpWithYvs]

All i can say is wow.. I paused your video, watched the movie and came back to your video… wow. Poor girl. What monsters she had to deal with. May her soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼

[@Morticia1313]

I saw a movie many years ago. It was called American Crime. I believe. I think it was taken from this story. I have the same exact reaction as you do. Can't anyone help this girl. Is it possible all these people are evil? It's mind blowing😢💔

[@faridaaminy9734]

How could a mother be so cruel and heartless, so evil. Imagine the devastating news that her parents heard, Imagine what her older sister must be thinking that omg i didn't believe Sylvia when she told me about the abuse and i didn't do anything to help her. This case is so horrible and very sad😢😢😢

[@thestrangemuslimah]

rigor mortis is the process your body goes through after you die. It starts about 2 hours after your heart stops. As your heart is no longer pumping blood around your body, your joints and body start to stiffen and feel cold. Oxygen is no longer able to be circulated. Rigor mortis is the third stage of death, the paleness being stage 1: Pallor Mortis and the coldness being stage 2: Algor Mortis. Then is Liver mortis which is when the physiological changes happen such as releasing contents from stomach and the blood changes from red to a bluish-purplish colour due to no oxygen. All together it lasts about 2-8 hours. Cornoners can tell how long they've been gone based on the specific stage the person is in. She would have been in the last stages of liver moris when they found her hence the ability to know how long ago she died. Then is decompisition which happens about a day post mortem where the body begins to start bleating and decaying

[@harleejane5658]

This is horrendous I cannot believe anyone could do this let alone to children

[@jlp1322]

This was the hardest case I have ever listened to!! My blood is boiling!!

[@butterstickanimates5640]

This is horrific. Poor Silvia.

[@namebrandkids2558]

*PARENTS!* THIS IS WHY ITS SOOOOOO IMPORTANT TO HAVE A CODE WORD BETWEEN YOUR KIDS AND YOU! I'll give a good example that is very inconspicuous...when I talk to my kids over the phone, I'll say , "I love you" and if they say "love you love you" back to me, I know they need to talk to me in private and I will do everything possible to either get them alone or go pick them up. (My best friend used to be a bad alcoholic so if they were with their "auntie " and they said that, I'd know that she was drinking heavily and would go pick them up. Or when my kids were staying with their grandma who had a mean husband and would fight a lot, and they said "love you, love you" that meant they were fighting and I'd immediately go get them!. ) if I'm trying to ask them if they need me, id ask..."do you love me? Or do you love me love? And so on and so forth...

[@nikkitbaby]

I’m flabbergasted how did her parents not notice anything and the bruises?? I just cannot 😢😢

[@ericainncca9771]

You did an amazing job!! This IS truly a disturbing case.! Zara, girl you will drive yourself insane asking why people do things like this. The answer is some people are pure evil. I am really glad I found your channel! I'll be binge watching. ❤ I am a mandated reporter (registered nurse). Still it's a tough thing to do. As we "true crime junkies" have seen CPS/DCFS etc don't do such a great job at times. Reporting abuse that isn't investigated or isn't taken seriously could create more abuse of the child. I feel like it could also make the parents realize they better be a bit more discreet when it comes to "disciplining" their kids. I just thank GOD I don't work with kids. If I were a teacher or someone who interacted with kids and thought there was abuse... I'd probably be in jail.

[@Hi_Its_Dimpz]

I did I deep dive a few years ago about this case, the 2 older kids the boy went with the father on the road and the girl was with her bf now husband

[@AlanisAlanis2018]

Mitchellle Blair case has got to be the other most disturbing case I have ever heard of

[@raquelroberts]

I've heard this story B4, but I forgot that she was from Lebanon... I just moved to Lebanon, IN!

[@tanyachristensen5330]

I'm sure Sylvia knew that if she fought back or told about the abuse that her sister would also be hurt. THAT would keep her silent. Imo. I don't understand how so many children were involved and yet no neighbors or teachers found out or stepped up to help Sylvia.

[@gypsyreevs246]

Theres a few movies about this case one is the girl next door the names are changed, the girls are orphaned and they live with their aunt based in the 50s but the movie an American Crime with Eliot Page is dead on, the parents are carnival workers and the names aren't changed its a terrible thing that happened

[@Imnothere888]

They made a movie about this. I think it’s called American dream

[@JJAAYYSSEE]

They made a lifetime movie about her. It's sickening.

[@theprincessofsarcasm3160]

I hate everyone that failed this girl I don't care how old you are growing up you know hurting people is wrong you can grasp that concept and that scares me people like that cannot be trusted the fact that Gertrude had these "kids" pay her to torture Silvia is disgusting THEY PAID THIS AWFUL WOMAN SOME POCKET CHANGE TO BEAT AND TORTURE HER

[@CosmicQuinn]

You look so beautiful in bright purples and pinks, I’m a character creator (so this is how I see people haha) and if I were to draw you I would create a rainforest nymph, dewy vibrant and beautiful 🖤

[@christyjenkins8429]

I am like you being her sister I would have fought for her to take some of the beatings to help her or when at school I would have alerted someone to help us to hopefully get us out of that house. This is just heartbreaking and so sad because most children are loving and gentle and I am so surprised that none of those children felt guilt and sad about what they had done and told someone. just terrible

[@kateflynn3229]

There was another movie made called girl next door that is also based on this case and it's just as horrific

[@billiep1603]

There’s a book “inspired” by this case and idk how to feel about it. It’s basically the case with different names and I feel like the author is just profiting off the tragedy in the name of “extreme horror” (the girl next door by Jack Ketchum)

[@earthresident9909]

Ohmygoodnesssakes 😢 the movie it makes you furious and sad and you just can’t believe how many people were involved…. Horrific 😢 May she rest in love with the rest of our Loves ❤😇

[@ashandemi]

Yesss! ❤️

[@ZaraV]

Morning!!!

[@Lizzie-h3j]

I will try and watch this but I know all about this horrendous story. Gertrude just looks evil its shining out her i wouldnt leave my goldfish with her let alone my child! I will never understand people who have black hearts and take it out on people who can't or won't fight back. It's so sad.

[@johnwood441]

We ❤ your videos and share them with all our friends

[@LianeBrooklynFlgirl]

I believe there was a movie about this

[@AlanisAlanis2018]

There is actually A movie about this they don’t show everything and it’s hard to watch it’s with the actress from Juno

[@GenevieveLeblanc-d1e]

The reason why Sylvia went through so much is because it was transfer. Grrrr oud did not want her own daughter pregnant, because she viewed her life as being ruined by having children.

[@crystalmrstessaroifyourena3505]

This is so disturbing ... seems to me like everyone involved is one of those people who you absolutely know would have been Nazis ... just letting one person direct the destruction of an innocent due to hatred and envy by people who are blindly doing what they are told because someone with the appearance of authority told them to ... absolutely disgusting and I hope that all of them scream themselves awake at night because she's all they can dream about .... sadly , I don't believe that is the case because they are just those type of people ... even though your words fill me with empathy for Sylvia , your makeup is giving me a pastel Mad Men vibe that I am absolutely here for ... beautiful look and amazing story telling ...

[@ZaraV]

Ugh I haaaaated this one! Gertrude is sick! I didn’t even mention some of the details because I couldn’t bring myself to! Thanks so much for the compliment! I love mad men! ❤️❤️

[@hallievanoutryve3109]

Uhg, this story is so terrible. Stephanie seemed like the only one with any heart at all.

[@ZaraV]

So true!

[@kkdol3761]

I saw the movie based on this story it’s a very difficult movie to watch but to think this actually happened in real life…. 😢

[@AshleyThen]

There is a movie about this case I just don’t remember the name.

[@jennifermccain6062]

This case is so awful there were a couple of movies about this one was called the girl next door and i think the other one was called an american crime

[@romamazza5881]

The movie is very good but very sad!

[@charlottewolfe9524]

Wonder to yourself how well you'd do half starved, dehydrated, overtired, exhausted mentally and physically... Told your no good for so long you half believe it and abused by everyone in your household to the point of ruin. How would would you leave? You can no longer see the wood through the trees. Thoughts become about basic needs and survival possibly not even venturing to think of freedom. This is so sad. This is how to destroy someone in entirety. Poor sylvia

[@Nizhonibearcreek]

Clearly some of us haven’t been in abusive situations because some ppl are making comments about how they don’t understand why someone didn’t tell , well if you had been in an abusive situation you would know that telling is just as scary as not what happens if nobody believes you and tells the abuser you told well now you’re in for a real beating , and hat if you tell and the abuser doesn’t get in trouble we’ll again you’re in for some trouble, how about let’s not assume we know what happens in the mind of the abused and like we know what we would do it disgusting to say oh why didn’t they do this or that .

[@Debbie-st4nn]

It's not disgusting that people are saying that. They are saying it because they don't understand which in all honesty is a good thing because it means they haven't suffered and that's great.

[@ronniedorris3879]

That would not be snitching saying something would be called compassion

[@Luvumj2]

Thank you for keep doing your makeup with the crime telling. I’m noticing true crime and makeup KZbinrs are trying to not do the makeup but still do the crime. Which I’m not there for. Thanks again!!! 💜

[@ZaraV]

Aw thanks so much! I get so many comments from guys saying “why are you doing your makeup while talking about crime” Haha some people get it and some don’t! Thanks for your support! ❤️

[@Luvumj2]

@@ZaraV totally. You’re great. Thank you for taking your time making these. I know it’s a lot of work. 🙏🏼😸

[@ronniedorris3879]

Thy can not think that far ahead

[@chloecordingley8126]

The movie didn't look half as bad as hearing the full actual story

[@acidpoptartxx]

There are actually 2 movies... an American crime and jack Ketchum's girl next door.

[@ellielevine2038]

This is the most disgusting story I’ve ever heard.

[@MrLuisafernanda06]

Is not weird to pay for someone to iron your clothes. My mom still does it. Love your videos. 😊

[@sancho8521]

... Straighten them out ? ! They sounded like good girls already. Okay Zara, let's finish, and thanks ahead of time....

[@ZaraV]

Hey sancho!

[@sancho8521]

@@ZaraV Hey! You have a great day, girl

[@ronniedorris3879]

They are not human they may look human

[@crystalbergal4678]

Tnis gets me so mad honestly

[@romamazza5881]

Gertrude's last name is pronounced banachefski