Gertrude Baniszewski

Gertrude Baniszweski (September 19, 1929-June 16, 1990) was an Indiana woman who was convicted for the murder of Sylvia Likens, a young teenage girl whom she brought into her home. Her case is considered to be the worst murder case in the state's history.

Early Life
Baniszweski was born on September 19, 1929 to Mollie Myrtle and Hugh Marcus Van Fossan, Sr. She dropped out from high school six years after her father died, and she then married an 18-year-old deputy by the name of John Stephen Baniszweski and had five children with him. They divorced ten years later.

She later moved in with her 18-year-old boyfriend,  and had one child with him. He later left her after the child was born.

Sylvia Likens
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