1 hr 3 min
Episode 13 Genie Wiley - The Feral Child Glass of Crime
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- True Crime
In 1970, the world discovered Genie Wiley. Genie, also known as one of the worst child abuse cases in U.S. history, was locked in a room by her father for the first 13 years of her life. When she was rescued, Genie was barely 60 lbs, had no language, and had a bunny-like gait. After working with several doctors and spending time under supervision, Genie developed language, independent skills, and how to show and receive affection.
Trigger Warning: Child abuse
Sources:
“Genie Wiley: The Feral Child.” The Back of the Archive (YouTube)
Curtiss, S. Genie: A Psycholinguistic Study of a Modern-Day “Wild Child”
https://allthatsinteresting.com/genie-wiley-feral-child
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/14/genie-feral-child-los-angeles-researchers
https://www.verywellmind.com/genie-the-story-of-the-wild-child-2795241
In 1970, the world discovered Genie Wiley. Genie, also known as one of the worst child abuse cases in U.S. history, was locked in a room by her father for the first 13 years of her life. When she was rescued, Genie was barely 60 lbs, had no language, and had a bunny-like gait. After working with several doctors and spending time under supervision, Genie developed language, independent skills, and how to show and receive affection.
Trigger Warning: Child abuse
Sources:
“Genie Wiley: The Feral Child.” The Back of the Archive (YouTube)
Curtiss, S. Genie: A Psycholinguistic Study of a Modern-Day “Wild Child”
https://allthatsinteresting.com/genie-wiley-feral-child
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/14/genie-feral-child-los-angeles-researchers
https://www.verywellmind.com/genie-the-story-of-the-wild-child-2795241
1 hr 3 min