Gypsy Rose Blanchard shares haunting memories of mother’s death

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who is now 33, has opened up about her past ten years after her mother’s murder in 2015. In a new documentary series called "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up," she reveals she is still haunted by her mother’s last words. Gypsy had encouraged her boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn to kill her mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard, who had abused her for years. Dee Dee is believed to have suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, faking illnesses to gain attention. Gypsy was made to live the life of a wheelchair-bound child despite not being sick. Gypsy describes the years of torture and manipulation, which ultimately led her to feel that ending her mother's life was her only escape. In the documentary, Gypsy admits that she often hears her mother calling for help, saying, "'Gypsy help me,' to this day, I can't get it out of my head." Gypsy spent ten years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder but was released in December 2023. She expressed a desire to move forward with her life and not be defined by her past. Gypsy has recently become a mother herself, welcoming a daughter named Aurora. She shared that her experience growing up has influenced her approach to motherhood. Gypsy has also been navigating the challenges of life after prison, including maintaining her parole requirements. Her father, Rod Blanchard, expressed regret for not recognizing the signs of abuse and not being there for her. Both Gypsy and Rod hope to build a better future as they reconnect after years of separation. The series portrays Gypsy's struggles and her aspirations for a simple, fulfilling life.