Gypsy Rose Blanchard, 32, who was convicted of second-degree murder in 2016 in connection to the death of her mother, Clauddine ‘Dee Dee’ Blanchard, is now set to be released from prison come December. That’s three years ahead of her original release date, as reported by TMZ on September 28.
The now 32-year-old will reportedly be allowed to leave the prison after the holiday season on December 28. Gypsy was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of her mother seven years ago, about three years ahead of the limited series premiere. She famously pleaded guilty to Dee Dee’s death, and the case subsequently inspired the limited series starring Joey King and Patricia Arquette.
At the time of her conviction, Gypsy’s then-beau, Nick Godejohn, also confessed to murdering Dee Dee in order to “help” Gypsy escape her mother’s alleged abuse. Nick is serving a life sentence while Gypsy was originally set to be released in 2026. Gypsy’s late mother was accused of allegedly forcing her daughter to fake being disabled for years. Dee Dee also allegedly held her daughter “hostage” and tied Gypsy to her bed when she “tried to escape.”
Dee Dee reportedly suffered from “Munchausen by proxy,” as reported by TMZ, as she pretended that her daughter was ill for “sympathy or attention.” Later, in 2017, Gypsy spoke to Dr. Phil on his talk show from prison to recall the traumatic events that led up to her mom’s death. “I believe firmly that, no matter what, murder is not okay. But at the same time, I don’t believe I deserve as many years as I got,” Gypsy said at the time.
She also expressed to the TV host that she felt prison was not “the right place” for her. “I do believe that I do deserve to spend some time in prison for that crime,” Gypsy explained. “But I also understand why it happened, and I don’t believe that I’m in the right place to get the help that I need.” She confirmed that she is “not happy” that her mother is dead. “No sir. I’m glad that I’m out of that situation, but I’m not happy she’s dead,” Gypsy told Dr. Phil.
Dee Dee was Gypsy’s full-time caretaker and made those around them believe that her daughter suffered from chromosomal defects, epilepsy, sleep apnea, leukemia, and severe asthma, as reported by Daily Mail.
Background
In 2016, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her mother, Clauddine ‘Dee Dee’ Blanchard. Now 32 years old, Gypsy is set to be released from prison in December, three years earlier than her original release date. The news of her early release was reported by TMZ on September 28. Gypsy’s case gained significant media attention and inspired a limited series starring Joey King and Patricia Arquette.
Gypsy’s then-boyfriend, Nick Godejohn, also confessed to murdering Dee Dee to help Gypsy escape her mother’s alleged abuse. Nick received a life sentence, while Gypsy was initially scheduled for release in 2026. Dee Dee was accused of forcing her daughter to fake disabilities and held her “hostage,” tying her to a bed when she attempted to escape. Dee Dee suffered from “Munchausen by proxy,” a condition in which a person pretends that someone under their care is ill to gain sympathy or attention.
Gypsy’s Perspective
In 2017, Gypsy spoke to Dr. Phil from prison, sharing the traumatic events that led to her mother’s death. While acknowledging that murder is never justified, Gypsy expressed her belief that her sentence was overly harsh. She felt that prison was not the right place for her to receive the help she needed. Gypsy emphasized that she was relieved to be out of the abusive situation with her mother but expressed no happiness over her mother’s death.
Dee Dee acted as Gypsy’s full-time caretaker and fabricated multiple illnesses, including chromosomal defects, epilepsy, sleep apnea, leukemia, and severe asthma. These false claims led many to believe that Gypsy was genuinely disabled.
Early Release
Gypsy’s early release is scheduled for December 28, shortly after the holiday season. Originally sentenced to 10 years, Gypsy will now serve seven years for her involvement in her mother’s death. The case and its aftermath have shed light on the complexities of domestic abuse, manipulation, and parental control.
The story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard continues to captivate public interest, exploring the dark side of mother-daughter relationships and the harrowing experiences that unfolded behind closed doors.
