The story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother: Everything you need to know about the shocking saga
Shocking facts about the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case
The Gypsy Rose Blanchard case has once again made headlines after she was released from prison on December 28 after serving eight years of her 10-year sentence for second-degree murder referred to as “one of the most extraordinary and unusual cases.” Gypsy’s life has been analyzed several times via films, literature, and television. Though a convicted murderer, the Gypsy has mostly received love and sympathy from the world. So, what exactly is the story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard?
Who is Gypsy Rose Blanchard?
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born in 1991 in Golden Meadow, Louisiana. She was raised in Missouri by her mother, Clauddine 'Dee Dee' Blanchard.
What happened to Gypsy Rose Blanchard as a child?
Gypsy was a fit as a child but her mother Clauddine never allowed her to live a normal life. Dee Dee always asserted throughout her life that her daughter had serious medical issues, like leukemia and muscular dystrophy, because of her premature childbirth. She even made Gypsy use a wheelchair, a feeding tube, and an oxygen tank even though she could've easily survived without these all. Besides, Gypsy was forced to undergo eye surgery and a medical procedure to remove her salivary glands. The woman’s trial attorney, Michael Stanfield, said, as per NBC Chicago, “Essentially Gypsy’s mother was holding her a prisoner. Her mother would not allow her to spend any time alone with any other human being. Her mother, when they went to the doctor, did all the talking.”
Why did Clauddine Blanchard torture her daughter Gypsy?
As per reports, Gypsy’s mother Clauddine was suffering from Munchausen by proxy. According to WebMD, “Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) - or Munchausen by proxy - is a psychological disorder marked by attention-seeking behavior by a caregiver through those who are in their care.” It adds, “The person with MSP gains attention by seeking medical help for exaggerated or made-up symptoms of a child in their care.”
How did Clauddine Blanchard die?
Clauddine was killed by Gypsy’s boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn in 2015. Reports said that Gypsy pursued the Wisconsin man to murder her mother.
Why did Gypsy Rose Blanchard plan to kill her mother?
Gypsy as she grew, began to find out her mother’s lies. She also discovered that she was born in 1991 and not in 1995 as Clauddine had told her. Her mother’s abuse and torture forced her to take the extreme step.
How did Gypsy Rose Blanchard meet Nicholas Godejohn?
Gypsy reportedly came in contact with Godejohn via a Christian dating website in 2012. However, the pair reportedly only met in March 2015, months before stabbing Clauddine to death.
What happened to Nicholas Godejohn after Clauddine Blanchard’s murder?
In 2018, Godejohn was convicted of first-degree murder of Clauddine. He was eventually sentenced to life without the possibility of parole along with an additional 25 years behind bars for armed criminal action.
What did Gypsy Rose Blanchard say after her release?
On December 28, Gypsy was set free from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri after being sent to jail in July 2016, People reported. After her release, she said, “I'm ready for freedom. I'm ready to expand and I think that goes for every facet of my life.”
