History of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard in Timeline
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is an American woman convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Dee Dee subjected Gypsy-Rose to severe and prolonged medical abuse, fabricating illnesses and forcing unnecessary treatments on her daughter throughout her life. This abuse, known as Munchausen by proxy, led Gypsy-Rose to conspire with her then-boyfriend to kill her mother. The case garnered significant media attention due to the extreme nature of the abuse and the complex circumstances surrounding the crime. Gypsy-Rose was sentenced to ten years in prison.
July 27, 1991: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's Birth
On July 27, 1991, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was born. She would later be known for her conviction in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard.
1995: Forged Birth Certificate
Around 1995, Dee Dee Blanchard forged a copy of Gypsy-Rose's birth certificate, changing the birthdate to bolster claims that she was still a teenager, contributing to Gypsy's confusion about her real age for many years.
2001: First Science Fiction Convention
From 2001, Gypsy-Rose attended science fiction conventions in costume where she blended into the inclusive community in her wheelchair.
2007: Child of the Year Award
In 2007, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was honored as the Child of the Year by the Oley Foundation, which supports feeding-tube recipients, despite not needing the feeding tube herself.
2008: Habitat for Humanity Home
In 2008, Habitat for Humanity built a home for Gypsy-Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard in Springfield, Missouri, garnering local media attention and community support due to their fabricated story of fleeing Hurricane Katrina and Gypsy's false disability.
2011: Escape Attempt
In 2011, Gypsy-Rose attempted to escape with a man she met online, but Dee Dee found her and used a forged birth certificate and threats to control her.
2012: Contact with Nicholas Godejohn
Around 2012, Gypsy-Rose made contact online with Nicholas Godejohn, a man she met on a Christian singles website, marking the beginning of a relationship that would later involve a criminal act.
2014: Confiding in Neighbor
In 2014, Gypsy-Rose confided in her neighbor Aleah Woodmansee about her plans to elope with Nicholas Godejohn, sharing details of their online flirting and future plans, which Woodmansee dismissed as fantasies due to Gypsy's perceived young age.
June 10, 2015: Godejohn's Arrival and Dee Dee's Murder Plot
On June 10, 2015, Nicholas Godejohn arrived in Springfield to carry out the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. Gypsy-Rose provided him with the means to commit the act, setting in motion the events that led to their convictions.
2019: Release of "The Act" on Hulu
In 2019, Hulu released "The Act," a limited series based on Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's life, while she was still in prison, highlighting the abuse she endured from her mother.
July 2022: Marriage to Ryan Anderson
In July 2022, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard married Ryan Anderson, a teacher from Louisiana, in a prison ceremony with no guests present.
December 2023: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's Parole
In December 2023, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was paroled after serving eight years in prison for the second-degree murder of her mother.
December 28, 2023: Release on Parole
On December 28, 2023, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was released on parole after serving eight years of her ten-year sentence for the murder of her mother.
January 2024: Book Release and Interviews
In January 2024, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard released her e-book, "Released: Conversations on The Eve of Freedom," and began giving interviews to news outlets and television programs like Good Morning America and The View.
March 10, 2024: Deletion of Social Media Accounts
On March 10, 2024, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard deleted her Instagram and Twitter accounts, which had amassed a large following, marking a shift in her public presence.
March 28, 2024: Separation Announcement
On March 28, 2024, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard announced her separation from her husband, Ryan Anderson, in a statement posted to her private Facebook account.
April 30, 2024: Rekindled Relationship with Ken Urker
On April 30, 2024, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard announced that she had rekindled her relationship with her ex-fiancé, Ken Urker.
June 2024: Premiere of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up"
In June 2024, the docuseries "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up," which follows Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's life during and after her release from prison, premiered on Lifetime.
July 9, 2024: Pregnancy Announcement
On July 9, 2024, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard announced that she and Ken Urker were expecting their first child together, due in January 2025.
December 9, 2024: Divorce Finalized
On December 9, 2024, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson finalized their divorce, marking the end of their marriage.
December 28, 2024: Birth of Daughter
On December 28, 2024, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker's daughter was born.
2024: Premiere of "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up"
In 2024, "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up," a reality show documenting Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's life after prison, premiered on Lifetime, providing a glimpse into her experiences and challenges post-incarceration.
January 2025: Daughter's Due Date
In January 2025, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker are expecting the birth of their first child.
