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Description: True Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Dee Dee Blanchard by Masha Paid Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Gypsy Rose Blanchard is a central figure in a true crime case that gained widespread attention due to its shocking nature and the complex dynamics involved. The case revolves around Munchausen syndrome by proxy and ultimately leads to a murder.Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born in 1991 and grew up in Springfield, Missouri, with her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. From an early age, Gypsy appeared to have numerous health issues, including leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and various other conditions. As a result, Dee Dee portrayed herself as a devoted and caring mother, providing round-the-clock care for Gypsy.The truth, however, was far more disturbing. Gypsy was not actually sick; instead, she was a victim of her mothers Munchausen syndrome by proxy. This psychological disorder involves a caregiver (usually a parent) fabricating or inducing illness in a person under their care to gain sympathy and attention.Dee Dee manipulated medical professionals, friends, and the community into believing that Gypsy had a multitude of health problems. As a result, the Blanchards received financial assistance, charity, and even a fully furnished home from various organizations and individuals who sympathise with their supposed struggles.The situation took a dark turn when Gypsy discovered the truth about her health. As she grew older, Gypsy became more aware of the fact that she was not actually ill and could walk on her own. She also started using the internet to connect with people and form relationships.Eventually, Gypsy met Nicholas Godejohn online, and the two developed a romantic relationship. Godejohn, who had his own set of mental health issues, became convinced that the only way for Gypsy to escape her mothers abuse was through murder. In June 2015, Godejohn stabbed Dee Dee Blanchard to death in the familys home, while Gypsy was in another room.After the murder, Gypsy and Godejohn fled to Wisconsin, where they were eventually apprehended. Gypsy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence. Nicholas Godejohn was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.The case gained widespread media coverage and sparked discussions about the complexities of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, the limits of empathy, and the need for better awareness and intervention in cases of abuse. The HBO documentary "Mommy Dead and Dearest" and the Hulu series "The Act" further explored the details of this true crime story, shedding light on the disturbing relationship between Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother. Details ISBN-13 9798876980878 Title True Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Dee Dee Blanchard Author Masha Paid Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 54 Publisher Independently Published GE_Item_ID:158308597; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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