Gertrude Baniszewski

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gertrude Baniszewski
Occupation	Criminal
Date Of Birth	Sep 19, 1929(1929-09-19)
Age	95
Date Of Death	1990-06-16
Birthplace	Indianapolis
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Virgo

Gertrude Baniszewski Biography

Gertrude Baniszewski is one of the most popular and richest Criminal who was born on September 19, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Indiana person who with the help of her own children as well as children from the neighborhood she was responsible for the murder and torture of a teenager Sylvia Likens in 1965. She was found guilty of murder in the first degree and was sentenced for life prison for her crime but was released within 14 years.

The the actress She was portrayed by actress Catherine Keener in the 2007 drama An American Crime. in the 2007 drama An American Crime.

They had 6 children together in the marriage of John Baniszewski Sr., to whom she was married from the year 1945 until 1955. She then got married with Edward Guthrie, with whom she had one child.

Gertrude Baniszewski Net Worth

Gertrude Baniszewski is one of the richest Criminal from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gertrude Baniszewski 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her birthplace was Indianapolis, Indiana and dropped out of high school at 16, to get married to her first husband.

When she was released from jail, she went under the name Nadine Van Fossan. She died five years later of lung cancer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gertrude Baniszewski Dating?

According to our records, Gertrude Baniszewski married to John Baniszewski Sr.. As of December 1, 2023, Gertrude Baniszewski’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gertrude Ranked on the list of most popular Criminal. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gertrude Baniszewski celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.

What did Richard Hobbs do to Sylvia?

Richard Hobbs Another neighborhood kid who tortured Sylvia, Hobbs performed the infamous act of helping to carve the words “I am a prostitute and proud of it” into her stomach with a large needle. The macabre task was begun by Gertrude, but when she became too fatigued to finish, Hobbs stepped in.

What happened to Sylvia's younger sister?

Likens was killed in October 1965 after repeated abuse at the hands of her caretaker, Gertrude Baniszewski, some of Baniszewski’s children and other neighborhood children.

What happened to the Baniszewski?

After eight hours of deliberation, the jury found Gertrude Baniszewski guilty of first-degree murder. She was sentenced to life imprisonment but was released on parole in 1985.

Where is Gertrude Baniszewski today?

Gertrude Baniszewski was convicted of first-degree murder again at a second trial. She was paroled in 1985, changed her name to Nadine Van Fossan and moved to Iowa. She died in 1990.

Why did Gertrude hate Sylvia?

Gertrude accused Sylvia of spreading rumors that Paula and Stephanie were prostitutes. Gertrude admonished the girls in front of her own children and their friends. Stephanie’s 15-year-old boyfriend, Coy Hubbard, attacked Sylvia in response. Stephanie snickered as Gertrude taunted Sylvia by calling her filthy names.