Does anyone remember this case - An American Crime [Archive]

queenbee

12-08-2008, 10:35 AM

I watched a very disturbing movie the other night AN AMERICAN CRIME It is a true story about Gertrude baniszewski who imprisons and tortures Sylvia likens in the basement of her home in Indiana in 1965 If you have not seen this movie its a must see Does anyone remember this case?????????:1187603408.CR.Mothe

Roamer

12-08-2008, 10:38 AM

I've never even seen American Crime listed on my guide, QB. Maybe it's just a Canadian show?

queenbee

12-08-2008, 10:40 AM

I've never even seen American Crime listed on my guide, QB. Maybe it's just a Canadian show?

No its not a show Roamer its a movie that was just released on dvd with catherine keener and ellen page lol its a real life crime and trial from 1966

queenbee

12-08-2008, 10:42 AM

If you go to the crime websites and put in Gertrude baniszewski you will find stuff on the case

Roamer

12-08-2008, 10:44 AM

Thanks.

All my kids were small or being born in the 60's, so I didn't have much time for the news. :0009:

queenbee

12-08-2008, 10:54 AM

Thanks.

All my kids were small or being born in the 60's, so I didn't have much time for the news. :0009:

:girl_haha: I was only born in 1980 so I didnt hear about it till I watched the movie the other night but what a case If you are into true crime its quite the movie worth watching but be prepared to :cray:

packy

12-08-2008, 11:11 AM

That was one of the most horrible cases. I remember she got out on parole and I believe she died later.

queenbee

12-08-2008, 11:27 AM

That was one of the most horrible cases. I remember she got out on parole and I believe she died later.

Yes I agree Packy it is one of the most horrible cases she was paroled in 85 I believe and died with in 5 years of lung cancer what a nutso lady :71526:

F~M

12-08-2008, 11:38 AM

I watched a very disturbing movie the other night AN AMERICAN CRIME It is a true story about Gertrude baniszewski who imprisons and tortures Sylvia likens in the basement of her home in Indiana in 1965 If you have not seen this movie its a must see Does anyone remember this case?????????:1187603408.CR.Mothe

I watched the movie a while back.

It's a good movie. I don't remember hearing about it, but I was only a year old and I wasn't really into true crime back then. :tongue:

SavannahStar

12-08-2008, 12:41 PM

http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/young/likens/2.html

I found the above about the case.

annalyzer

12-08-2008, 02:12 PM

http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/young/likens/2.html

I found the above about the case.

Thanks. Off to :INhouseReading04:

emmeblu

12-08-2008, 06:11 PM

I watched a very disturbing movie the other night AN AMERICAN CRIME It is a true story about Gertrude baniszewski who imprisons and tortures Sylvia likens in the basement of her home in Indiana in 1965 If you have not seen this movie its a must see Does anyone remember this case?????????:1187603408.CR.Mothe

I'll have to look for this movie and watch. No, I do not remember this case. Goodness, hope she is dead by now and has gone on to meet her maker for her final judgment.

JMO

SavannahStar

12-08-2008, 06:24 PM

http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/young/likens/2.html

I found the above about the case.

Thanks. Off to :INhouseReading04:

Did you read it? I did......MY GOD!!!!! I don't remember the case or hearing anything at all about it, ever. And I have always been into true crime cases. How absolutely horrific!!!!! I think I'll pass on the movie, I think that would be way toooooo disturbing. The perps sure didn't get enough time, I don't think! :mad:

rockford2

12-08-2008, 07:30 PM

Somebody posted about this movie several months back on another messageboard and I tried to find it at my local video store, but they didn't carry it.

Maybe I will try again....

annalyzer

12-08-2008, 07:44 PM

Did you read it? I did......MY GOD!!!!! I don't remember the case or hearing anything at all about it, ever. And I have always been into true crime cases. How absolutely horrific!!!!! I think I'll pass on the movie, I think that would be way toooooo disturbing. The perps sure didn't get enough time, I don't think! :mad:

Yes I read it. It's disgusting. I'll pass on the movie too.

grammybears

12-08-2008, 11:31 PM

I read about this case a couple of years ago. It was such a disturbing case. It gave me nightmares for awhile. The things that poor dear was put through was just plain awful. I agree there is not enough time for justice to be served on this one.

rockford2

12-09-2008, 09:33 AM

I read about this case a couple of years ago. It was such a disturbing case. It gave me nightmares for awhile. The things that poor dear was put through was just plain awful. I agree there is not enough time for justice to be served on this one.

I think I will skip trying to find the movie. I couldn't stand to read through the details.

Pandabear

12-09-2008, 10:37 AM

If the movie is anything like the account at the link, there's no way I could watch it.

PatC

12-09-2008, 12:47 PM

I checked Blockbuster on line and according to it, my local store has the movie. I'm going to check for it when I come back from dr. ofc. later this afternoon.

Sounds like the kind of movie I really like....

queenbee

12-10-2008, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the links girls :INhouseReading04: just to let yall know there is a lot more in the docs then the movie I cried when I watched the movie basically at the end but it did not go into as much detail as the docs if I was able to watch trust me anyone could :girl_haha:

queenbee

12-10-2008, 09:21 AM

also there is a video on youtube of the real house and the inside some peole snuck in and taped it cant remember the link but im sure its not hard to find

rockford2

12-10-2008, 10:18 PM

Well folks.......I rented the movie tonight since Little Rockford is at the hockey game.

Umm.......all I can say right now is that I am speechless. What that poor girl did to ever deserve something like that...sometimes I have to wonder where is my savior? Where was this poor girl's savior? IMO, the parents are to blame as well.

gabby

12-10-2008, 10:57 PM

I watched a very disturbing movie the other night AN AMERICAN CRIME It is a true story about Gertrude baniszewski who imprisons and tortures Sylvia likens in the basement of her home in Indiana in 1965 If you have not seen this movie its a must see Does anyone remember this case?????????:1187603408.CR.Mothe

This summer I was reading about that case. That was a horrific crime! That poor girl! :1187603408.CR.Mothe

rockford2

12-11-2008, 09:06 AM

and another perfect example of somebody not wanting to get involved. You just KNOW that the neighbor who lived next door heard screams!!! GRRRRRRRRRR

lost indie

12-11-2008, 10:41 AM

and another perfect example of somebody not wanting to get involved. You just KNOW that the neighbor who lived next door heard screams!!! GRRRRRRRRRR

I wonder whatever happened to Jenny....

nanabillie

12-11-2008, 06:26 PM

I never heard of this case. I was 15 and had other things on my mind at the time, but am surprised I haven't heard something about it.

PatC

12-11-2008, 11:54 PM

I picked up the DVD yesterday and will watch it tomorrow. Can't wait.

:francis:

queenbee

12-14-2008, 06:37 PM

and another perfect example of somebody not wanting to get involved. You just KNOW that the neighbor who lived next door heard screams!!! GRRRRRRRRRR

I totally agree with you I was sooooo angry with them also I believe the parents are to blame as well it was just such an awefull crime :madranting94dp:

rockford2

12-14-2008, 08:05 PM

I totally agree with you I was sooooo angry with them also I believe the parents are to blame as well it was just such an awefull crime :madranting94dp:

If I heard right, the parents gave up Jenny at the end, didn't they? Said she moved in with somebody......

If that part was true, where the girls call their parents from a pay phone, and their mother asks if everything is fine, and they reply that the money was late, and you KNOW you mailed the money, wouldn't you hop the first bus back and check on your children? For pity sake, this was in the 1960's, and even though times were very tough when I was a child, I never heard of anyone just dumping their children with strangers! :madranting94dp:

queenbee

12-14-2008, 08:23 PM

If I heard right, the parents gave up Jenny at the end, didn't they? Said she moved in with somebody......

If that part was true, where the girls call their parents from a pay phone, and their mother asks if everything is fine, and they reply that the money was late, and you KNOW you mailed the money, wouldn't you hop the first bus back and check on your children? For pity sake, this was in the 1960's, and even though times were very tough when I was a child, I never heard of anyone just dumping their children with strangers! :madranting94dp:

I know I dont get leaving your children apparently according to the docs the mother was in jail when the kids were left there and there were also two older siblings like I said before there is so much more in all the documents about both families when you get time you will have to google and check them out scary stuff :71526:

rockford2

12-14-2008, 08:45 PM

I know I dont get leaving your children apparently according to the docs the mother was in jail when the kids were left there and there were also two older siblings like I said before there is so much more in all the documents about both families when you get time you will have to google and check them out scary stuff :71526:

In the beginning of the movie, it is shown that everything was from trial transcripts. :0009:

But the parents are shown as being in a carnival and just left with this monster for just a little while. :francis:

I have to be in a different 'mood' to read over that horrendous crime and tonight ain't the night. Thanks though.

rockford2

12-14-2008, 08:46 PM

(((PATC)))) what did you think of this movie??

Amusedtdth

12-23-2008, 05:56 PM

I watched a very disturbing movie the other night AN AMERICAN CRIME It is a true story about Gertrude baniszewski who imprisons and tortures Sylvia likens in the basement of her home in Indiana in 1965 If you have not seen this movie its a must see Does anyone remember this case?????????:1187603408.CR.Mothe

Holy Cow! This woman was the sickest person ever to walk the earth. I just saw this movie about 2 months ago and cried so hard for Sylvia. I agree..you must watch it if you haven't seen it but beware, it'll rip your heart right outta your chest. Keep the tissues close at hand as well!

Also looked the story up online and theres more to it than is in the movie.

Tracian

11-05-2009, 02:19 PM

Honestly a horrible case, one that is hard to read, but speaks loudly of how laws have changed, and how far we have come, and still need to go

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_American_Crime

From the link:

An American Crime is a 2007 crime-drama film based on the true story of the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis housewife Gertrude Baniszewski. It premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival to controversy amongst the critics, most of whom, nonetheless, lauded the daring performances of Catherine Keener and Ellen Page.[1] Because of internal problems with the film's original distributor, First Look, the film was headed to the straight-to-DVD market, but Showtime stepped in and officially premiered the film on May 10, 2008.[2] The film was nominated for a Golden Globe, an Emmy (both for Catherine Keener's performance) and a Writer's Guild Award.

More links on this case:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Likens

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_Baniszewski

F~M

11-06-2009, 09:12 AM

I saw the movie. It was very graphic, and because of that portrayed the torture in such a realistic light.

LiveLaughLuv

11-06-2009, 09:27 AM

Thanks Tracian, I'm going to see if I can find it on DVD...I'd like to see this movie.

Tracian

11-06-2009, 10:50 AM

I don't think I can watch it, I read the case over at Crime Library, and just reading what was done, was hard enough, watching it, I don't think I can handle it.

Funny isn't it, in a weird way? I have seen Texas Chainsaw Massacre (all of them) and while it is graphic, I can handle it....but just reading this case, left me physically ill.

Amusedtdth

11-06-2009, 09:59 PM

I don't think I can watch it, I read the case over at Crime Library, and just reading what was done, was hard enough, watching it, I don't think I can handle it.

Funny isn't it, in a weird way? I have seen Texas Chainsaw Massacre (all of them) and while it is graphic, I can handle it....but just reading this case, left me physically ill.

Always harder when you know its a true story. I watched it and cryed so freakin hard for Sylvia....this woman was a true monster and "God forgive me" I'm glad she died and I hope it was a painful slow death.

Claudia

11-06-2009, 10:38 PM

I have read the story about the case ages ago, but never realized it was made into a movie. It's next in my queue on Netflix.

awakening2lite

11-07-2009, 02:13 PM

I have read the story about the case ages ago, but never realized it was made into a movie. It's next in my queue on Netflix.

It was also featured on ID's Deadly Women series. More details, and discussion, about the case can be found here:

http://www.helpfindthemissing.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17923

FoolsGold

11-07-2009, 03:20 PM

who imprisons and tortures Sylvia likens in the basement of her home in Indiana in 1965 I recall the play about the incident, Hey Rube!, written by "Janet" McReynolds, the spouse of Bill McReynolds a retired professor who very occasionally played Santa Claus but very often sought to be interviewed about his playing Santa Claus.

Oceanblueeyes

11-08-2009, 05:58 PM

I recall the play about the incident, Hey Rube!, written by "Janet" McReynolds, the spouse of Bill McReynolds a retired professor who very occasionally played Santa Claus but very often sought to be interviewed about his playing Santa Claus.

That wasn't the same Bill McReynolds who was connected to the John Benet Ramsey case was it?

I just remember his wife writing a play about a little girl that got murdered in the basement on Christmas Day. I believe she wrote it a few years before JBR was murdered.

It may not be the same Santa.

imo

FoolsGold

11-08-2009, 06:12 PM

>wasn't the Bill McReynolds of the John Benet Ramsey case was it?
Yes, it was.

>I remember his wife writing a play ... a few years before JBR was murdered.
Several years earlier. The play was Hey Rube! Some case followers were struck by the "go take a nice warm bath" instruction after the girl revealed being raped.

>It may not be the same Santa.
It is the same one, though as I noted, he seemed to have spent more time being interviewed about playing Santa than actually playing Santa. And the videographer made it quite clear that he was going Christmas shopping and would not be appearing at the Ramsey home on the night of the party that Bill "Santa" McReynolds had inveigled Patsy Ramsey to arrange. There was never any chance that Charles Kuralt would show up and never any chance that the videographer team would show up at the Ramseys home as McReynolds had claimed.