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Sylvia Likens murder editorial...
Sylvia Likens murder editorial...
Item # 716451
February 13, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 13, 1978
* Sylvia Likens child abuse and murder editorial w/ photos
Starting on the front page is a editorial on the 1965 torture and murder of 16 year old Sylvia Likens with heading: "The Sexual Aesthetic of Murder" with photo. (see images) This editorial continues on multiple inside pages with a few more related photos.
AI notes: Sylvia Likens was a 16-year-old girl who was tortured and murdered in 1965 in Indianapolis while in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski, who, along with her children and neighborhood youths, subjected Sylvia to months of horrific abuse. The case shocked the nation due to its brutality and the number of people involved, including minors. Gertrude was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life, though she was later paroled. Sylvia’s death became a landmark case in American history, prompting public outrage and leading to increased awareness and reforms around child abuse and protective services.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 96 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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