16. The Story of Dee Dee & Gypsy Rose Blanchard

In this week's episode, Bruise covers a case that challenges our understanding of family dynamics and the lengths one can go in the pursuit of freedom. Yes, we're talking about the shocking and tragic story of Miss Tippies herself- Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. It's web of deception, manipulation, and ultimate tragedy. Join us as we navigate the complexities of a relationship that took a dark turn, revealing the startling secrets that lay beneath the surface.

Trigger Warnings:

Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Divorce, Depression, Factitious Disorder, Munchausen Syndrome, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Pregnancy, Asthma, Cancer, Chronic illness & chronic pain, Dead bodies & body parts, Decapitation, Epilepsy, Hospitalization, Loss of autonomy, Medical treatment & procedures, Physical illness, Seizures, Surgery, Terminal illness, Weight loss & gain, Death of a parent & guardian, Grief & loss depiction, Captivity & confinement, Disappearance of a loved one, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Knife, sword & axe violence , Murder & attempted murder, Physical assault, Poisoning, Hurricane

Sources:

The New York Times, The Twisted Case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Biography.com, ABC News, Wikipedia, A Timeline of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Murder Case and Release from Prison", "The Biggest Revelations from The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard", "Gypsy Rose Blanchard Docuseries Revelations: Pill Addiction, a Voodoo Hex, Sexual Abuse Allegations and More", "Gypsy Rose Blanchard released early from US prison", Barcella, Laura (May 15, 2017). "'Mommy Dead and Dearest' Documentary on Gypsy Blanchard: What We Learned". Rolling Stone. New York City: Wenner Media LLC, Keegan, Harrison (May 10, 2017). "Gypsy Blanchard: Everything you need to know about the case". Springfield News-Leader. Springfield, Missouri: Gannett Company, Dean, Michelle (August 18, 2016). "Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom To Be Murdered". BuzzFeed News