The Girl They Tortured for Months | The Sylvia Likens Case

In 1965, 16-year-old Sylvia Likens was left in the care of a woman in Indianapolis.Within months, she was dead.What happened inside that house is one of the most disturbing cases in American history — not just because of the brutality, but because it didn’t involve just one person.Multiple children took part.Neighbors heard the screams.Warnings were ignored.This episode of The Unknown Files breaks down the full story of Sylvia Likens — the abuse, the psychology behind it, and how so many people failed to stop it.⚠️ Viewer discretion is advised. This episode discusses severe abuse.If you enjoy deep-dive true crime and mystery content, subscribe to The Unknown Files for weekly episodes.