Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released from Prison After Serving Time for Mother's Murder

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released from Prison After Serving Time for Mother's Murder

 

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman who made headlines for the murder of her mother, Clauddinnea "Dee Dee" Blanchard, has been released from prison. After enduring years of alleged abuse and manipulation by her mother, Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her boyfriend were arrested in 2015 for Dee Dee's murder. Now, after serving her sentence, Gypsy Rose Blanchard has regained her freedom.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman who was convicted for the murder of her mother, Clauddinnea "Dee Dee" Blanchard, has been released from the Chillicothe Correctional Center, according to the Missouri Department of Corrections. Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her boyfriend were arrested in 2015 after Dee Dee Blanchard was found stabbed to death in her Springfield home.

The case gained nationwide attention, even inspiring a streaming series on Hulu in 2019 titled "The Act," where Patricia Arquette won an Emmy for her portrayal of "Dee Dee" Blanchard. The series shed light on the alleged years of abuse and manipulation suffered by Gypsy Rose Blanchard at the hands of her mother.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard grew up believing she suffered from various medical conditions, including leukemia, muscular dystrophy, vision and hearing impairments, and seizures. As a result, she relied on a wheelchair, a feeding tube, and underwent unnecessary surgeries. It was later revealed that her mother had deceived her and manipulated both Gypsy and the public.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard stated that her mother kept her weak, isolated, and dependent, with her control intensifying as she grew older. Feeling trapped and desperate to escape, Gypsy Rose Blanchard confessed that she had wanted her mother dead.

In June 2015, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, stabbed "Dee Dee" Blanchard in her bedroom, claiming that he wanted to protect his girlfriend. Godejohn was found guilty of committing first-degree murder and was handed a life sentence.

Throughout her time in prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard expressed that she felt freer behind bars than she did living with her mother. Now, as she begins her life outside of prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard has the opportunity to rebuild and move forward.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's release from prison marks the end of a chapter in her tumultuous life. With her newfound freedom, she can now focus on healing and finding a sense of normalcy after enduring years of alleged abuse and manipulation. The story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and addressing domestic abuse and the need for support for survivors.