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Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is an American woman known for her involvement in the 2015 killing of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is an American woman convicted in the 2015 killing of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. She was released on parole in December 2023 and has since been living in Louisiana.

Early life

Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born on July 27, 1991, in Raceland, Louisiana. Public reporting describes her as having grown up under intense parental control and abuse.

Criminal case

In June 2015, her mother was stabbed to death in Springfield, Missouri. Gypsy Rose later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, having arranged with her then-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, to carry out the killing. She received a 10-year prison sentence in 2016.

Prison and release

Blanchard was released on parole on December 28, 2023, after serving approximately seven to eight and a half years of her sentence. Reports after her release indicate she has been living outside prison and appearing in public media.

Later life

After her release, reporting indicated that she was living in Louisiana and had become a parent in 2024. Her post-prison life has drawn sustained public attention.

Key facts

  • Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born on July 27, 1991, in Raceland, Louisiana.
  • She was convicted of second-degree murder for arranging the killing of her mother.
  • She was sentenced to 10 years in prison and released on parole in December 2023.
  • After release, she has been living in Louisiana and became a mother in 2024.
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Canadian context

The case has drawn major attention in Canada through international true-crime coverage, documentaries, and social-media discussion, but it has no direct Canadian legal connection.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gypsy Rose Blanchard?
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is an American woman convicted in the 2015 killing of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard.
What did Gypsy Rose do?
She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after arranging with her then-boyfriend for him to kill her mother in 2015.
How old is Gypsy Rose Blanchard?
She was born on July 27, 1991, which makes her 35 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What happened to Gypsy Rose's mother?
Her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, was stabbed to death in June 2015 in Springfield, Missouri.
Is Gypsy Rose still in jail?
No. She was released on parole on December 28, 2023.
What is Gypsy Rose's net worth?
Her net worth is not reliably documented in the sources provided. Some entertainment outlets have reported estimates around US$3 million, but this is not independently verified.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy-Rose_Blanchard
    Supports: Birth date, conviction, sentence, and parole release date.
  2. CBS News — https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gypsy-rose-blanchard-parole-dee-dee-blanchard/
    Supports: Her release on parole in December 2023 and the 2015 murder case.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/crime/a46365436/gypsy-rose-blanchard
    Supports: Her conviction, release, later life in Louisiana, and motherhood.
  4. A&E — https://www.aetv.com/articles/gypsy-rose-blanchard
    Supports: Case date, conviction outcome, and sentence summary.
  5. NBC Chicago — https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/who-is-gypsy-rose-blanchard-what-to-know-about-the-bizarre-case-as-she-is-released-from-jail/3312836/
    Supports: Description of the case, abuse allegations, and release on parole.
  6. Cosmopolitan UK — https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/entertainment/a46282511/gypsy-rose-blanchard-who-is-she/
    Supports: Reported net worth estimate around US$3 million.