Sylvia Lykens was born on January 3, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the second of five children born to Lester and Elizabeth Lykens. Due to her family's unstable financial situation, Sylvia and her sister, Jenny, were placed in the care of a woman named Gertrude Baniszewski in 1965. This decision would lead to a series of harrowing events that would forever alter the course of their lives.
| Personal Details | Bio Data |
|---|---|
| Name | Sylvia Lykens |
| Date of Birth | January 3, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Parents | Lester Lykens and Elizabeth Lykens |
| Siblings | 4 siblings |
| Death | October 26, 1965 |
