Sylvia Likens

Murder victim in notable criminal case

Sylvia Likens - Murder victim in notable criminal case
Born

1949
76 years ago

Died

October 26th, 1965
59 years ago — 16 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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A young girl was brutally tortured and murdered in 1965 in Indiana. Sylvia Likens was placed in the care of a woman who, along with her children and neighborhood kids, inflicted severe abuse. After enduring terrible suffering, Sylvia succumbed to her injuries. The case drew significant media attention and highlighted issues of child abuse.

Victim of torture and murder

Case prompted public outrage

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