Ep 3: The Murder of Sylvia Likens Mesmurder

WARNING: This episode of Mesmurder contains descriptions of child abuse and excessive violence towards children. Listeners are warned that this episode may not be suitable for children under the age of thirteen. 

Welcome to Mesmurder - a podcast for those mesmerized by murder, mystery, and true crime. Today’s story is about the torture and murder of a sixteen year old girl in what is referred to as quote “the single worst crime perpetrated against an individual in Indiana’s history” - This is the story of Sylvia Likens.

Reference credit to: John Dean, Indianapolis News, Kyle J. Wood, Stephanie Wang, Linda Graham Caleca, Justin Harter, Pat H. Broeske, Emily Longnecker, Will Higgins, Sam Stall, Scott Wilson, Kate Millett, Dawn Mitchell, Forest Bowman Jr., Dennis Noe, Dave Stafford, Brian Fuller, The Canberra Times, Marcy Mermel, Jack Ketchum, Heather Monroe, and Jessen Funeral Home.

Theme Song by: Jay Man

Background Music by: Scott Buckley


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