EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 31 MIN
The Girl Locked Away for 13 Years | The Shocking Genie Case
from Criminal · host Vmedia
For 13 years, a young girl known only as Genie was hidden from the world inside a dark bedroom, isolated, abused, and denied even the ability to speak. When social workers finally discovered her in 1970, her condition shocked psychologists, scientists, and the entire world. In this episode, we uncover the horrifying true story of Genie Wiley — the child known as “The Forbidden Experiment” — and explore the disturbing questions her case still leaves behind decades later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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For 13 years, a young girl known only as Genie was hidden from the world inside a dark bedroom, isolated, abused, and denied even the ability to speak. When social workers finally discovered her in 1970, her condition shocked psychologists, scientists, and the entire world. In this episode, we uncover the horrifying true story of Genie Wiley — the child known as “The Forbidden Experiment” — and explore the disturbing questions her case still leaves behind decades later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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