Episode 9: Sylvia Likens Part 1
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The case of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens is widely regarded as Indiana's most horrific crime. While her parents and brothers worked in the carnival circuit throughout Sylvia's life, they wanted a safer environment for Sylvia and her younger sister as well as a good education. When the rest of the family was away and working, the Likens made arrangements for their 2 youngest daughters to stay with relatives or friends in and around Indianapolis. Though much of their time away from their parents was spent at the girls' grandmother's home, in 1965 after befriending a couple other local girls from school, Sylvia and her sister Jenny moved in with the Baniszewski family which consisted of a single mother and her 7 children. Though the Likens sisters were only supposed to stay with the family for about 4 months, their experience (specifically Sylvia's) living in the home would quickly devolve into a nightmare. This week the ladies are drinking a Biltmore Reisling from the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. This wine as well as any other from the Biltmore can be purchased online at www.biltmoreshop.com. Jim welcomed Joel once again, and the boys drank Woodford Reserve Bourbon which was a birthday gift from Joel to Jim! This can be found at most local liquor retailers and you can also find more online at www.woodfordreserve.com.
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