In a recent interview with “Good Morning America,” Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was released from prison last week after serving time for her involvement in her mother’s murder, spoke out about her mother and the events leading up to the crime. Blanchard, 32, was convicted of second-degree murder for her role in the stabbing death of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, in 2015.
Blanchard expressed that she does not view her mother as a monster, acknowledging that Dee Dee had her own personal struggles. She explained that she wanted to escape from her difficult situation and believed that killing her mother was the only way out. Blanchard served 85% of a 10-year sentence and has expressed regrets about her actions.
Experts have suggested that Dee Dee Blanchard exhibited signs of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological illness in which a caregiver fabricates or exaggerates illnesses in another person for personal attention or gain. Gypsy Rose was made to believe she had various illnesses and was subjected to unnecessary medical treatments and abuse by her mother.
Blanchard, who admitted to being under the influence of painkillers during the murder, emphasized that she takes full responsibility for her actions and has been sober for four years. Since her release, she has gained fame on social media platforms, amassing millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. She has also announced the release of her book, “Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom,” and a three-night Lifetime special, “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.”
Blanchard’s case has garnered significant attention, with multiple documentaries and feature films exploring the events surrounding her mother’s murder. The interview provides a glimpse into Blanchard’s perspective and sheds light on the complex dynamics of her relationship with her mother.
