The Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas “Nick” Godejohn murder case remains a captivating story. In 2015, the couple conspired to murder Gypsy’s mother, Dee Dee, who had subjected Gypsy to lifelong mental and physical abuse as a victim of Munchausen by proxy. The mistreatment included unnecessary medications, a wheelchair despite Gypsy’s ability to walk, and false claims of serious illnesses.
Godejohn and Gypsy communicated online for two years before their first in-person date in 2015, culminating in Dee Dee’s murder. Gypsy, influenced by a tumultuous relationship and abuse, convinced Godejohn to travel to Missouri from Wisconsin to kill her mother. Godejohn stabbed Dee Dee to death while Gypsy hid in a bathroom.
After the murder, the couple stole money and fled to Wisconsin. Gypsy, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2016, is scheduled to be released in December 2023. Godejohn, serving a life sentence, attempted to set aside his conviction in 2022, citing ineffective counsel, but the motion was denied in March 2023.
The tragic case sheds light on the complexities of abuse and manipulation, leading to a shocking crime and legal aftermath.