FEMALE KILLERS: Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Munchausen by Proxy

This episode examines the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case, as well as questions like was her sentence fair? Should she be released early? What was the role of Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another)? In 2016, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2015 murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. In 2018, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s conspirator, Nicholas Godejohn, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The case has attracted attention because it has been alleged that Dee Dee Blanchard had symptoms of Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy and abused Gypsy Rose Blanchard for years. Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a rare disorder where a perpetrator, usually the parent or other caregiver, intentionally induces, falsifies, or exaggerates manifestations of physical or mental health symptoms in another person under his/her care and in which no obvious external incentives (e.g., financial gain) are involved.More Content on Narcissism, Psychopathy, Sociopathy and Antisocial Personality DisorderFor even more, scientifically informed content on psychology and personality check out Dr. Grande's YouTube channelArs Longa MediaTo learn more about or to support Ars Longa Media and this podcast, go to arslonga.media. We welcome your feedback at [email protected] Citations Sokmensuer, H. (2017). A Daughter Trapped, a Mother Murdered Fatal Family Secrets. People, 87(22), 64. https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/cri...https://www.news-leader.com/story/new...https://www.biography.com/news/gypsy-...https://www.change.org/p/missouri-gov... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices