Gypsy Rose Blanchard Released from Prison After Serving 7 Years for Mother’s Murder
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, known for her involvement in the murder of her mother Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard in 2015, has been released from prison early Thursday morning, according to KSHB News.
Blanchard served seven years after being convicted of the second-degree murder of her mother. The case gained widespread attention due to the unusual circumstances surrounding it. Gypsy Rose and her then-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn conspired to kill her mother as a way to be free of her control. This was in response to her mother suffering from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder where a caregiver seeks sympathy for caring for someone with made-up illnesses for their children. This disorder made Gypsy Rose believe she was suffering from various illnesses, such as cancer, when she was actually healthy.
The Blanchard’s story was the subject of several news documentaries as well as the Hulu series “The Act,” which provided a fictionalized retelling of the events leading up to Dee Dee’s murder.
Now out of prison, Gypsy Rose stars in the upcoming Lifetime docuseries “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard,” which focuses on the childhood abuse she faced and her current love life. Additionally, she got married in prison to her husband Ryan. Gypsy Rose even posted her “first selfie of freedom” on Instagram, in which she shared her excitement with her 2.2 million followers. Commenters have been offering suggestions about what pop culture she should catch up on now that she’s free.
With her release, Gypsy Rose will have to readjust to life outside of prison and navigate public opinion about her crime and her role in the events that led to her mother’s death.
This article has been updated to reflect Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s release from prison and her activities since leaving.