The Construction of a Perfect Victim Narrative The tragic tale of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard is more than just a sensational crime story; it’s a chilling exploration of Munchausen by Proxy (MBP), a form of child abuse that leaves lasting scars. It’s estimated that MBP affects hundreds, perhaps thousands, of children each year, … Read more
Home is Where the Secrets Lived Imagine stepping into a house filled with an unsettling quiet, a silence that speaks volumes. Now envision that scene layered with the weight of secrets, fabricated illnesses, and a tragedy that shocked the nation. The murder of Dee Dee Blanchard and the subsequent revelation of Gypsy Rose’s seemingly miraculous … Read more
The Grim Discovery The discovery of Dee Dee Blanchard’s dead body in her Springfield, Missouri home in June 2015 sent shockwaves across the nation. The seemingly idyllic life Dee Dee shared with her daughter, Gypsy Rose, who appeared to suffer from a multitude of debilitating illnesses, quickly crumbled. What emerged was a chilling tale of … Read more
Introduction The human mind, in its intricate complexity, is capable of both extraordinary acts of kindness and profound deception. In few instances is this more apparent than in cases of Munchausen by Proxy, now recognized as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA). Among the most infamous of these cases is that of Dee Dee Blanchard, … Read more
