Gertrude Baniszewski

Gertrude Baniszewski was a woman involved in a notorious criminal case in the 1960s. She supervised the abuse of a young girl named Sylvia Likens, who was tortured and mistreated by Gertrude and her children over several weeks. Baniszewski was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges for her role in the tragic events, which shocked the nation. Her case highlighted severe child abuse and the importance of child protection laws.