Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast

The Torture & Murder of Sylvia Likens

October 17, 2021 Episode 7
Crime and Coffee Couple - True Crime Podcast
The Torture & Murder of Sylvia Likens
Show Notes

This is the heartbreaking story of the murder & torture of Sylvia Likens which took place in Indianapolis, Indiana in October of 1965. The 16 year old girl was tortured & beaten over a three week period by at least 10 people.  Big trigger warnings in this story due to child abuse & sexual torture.

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References:

  1. Peoplepill.com: Murder of Sylvia Likens. American Torture & Murder Victim.
  2. The Disturbing Death of Sylvia Likens by Heather Monroe
  3. True Crime Edition: The Torture & Murder of Sylvia Likens
  4. Retro Indy: The Murder of Sylvia Likens, as told over 50 years ago
  5. Wikipedia


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