About this episode

The episode explores the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was a victim of her mother's fabricated illnesses and the resulting crime of her mother's murder.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard spent most of her childhood in a wheelchair she didn't need, taking medications for conditions she didn't have, and telling the story her mother Dee Dee had written for her — of a sick little girl who needed constant care. Dee Dee Blanchard fabricated illness after illness, collecting charity, sympathy, and total control. When Gypsy finally found a way out, it ended in her mother's murder. We examine the crime through the lens of the real victim in this case: a young woman who had never been allowed to know what it felt like to be healthy, and who made a devastating choice to survive. Survivors of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP/MSP) or Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) require specialized, trauma-informed care. Immediate help includes contacting Adult/Child Protective Services, or hotlines like the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE). Specialized support includes therapy for PTSD, somatic therapy, and specialized resources like MunchausenSupport.com. Head over to our Crimes Of… YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@crimehousestudios If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Crimes Of… to never miss a…

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