Genie, The Feral Child, part 3

This is part 3 of Genie the Feral Child. Be sure to read parts 1 and 2 first! Genie was admitted to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in November of 1970 and lived there until June 1971. In this time, Genie was growing, developing and building relationships with the scientists and hospital staff studying her. … Continue reading Genie, The Feral Child, part 3 →

Genie, the Feral Child, part 2

This is part 2 of Genie the Feral Child. Be sure to read part 1 first! When Genie arrived at the hospital, she was examined by Dr. James Kent. She was 4’6” and weighed only 59 pounds. She had 2 full sets of teeth. Her body was damaged by the restraints used to keep her … Continue reading Genie, the Feral Child, part 2 →

Genie, The Feral Child, part 1

On November 4, 1970, Dorothy Wiley, the nearly blind wife of Clark Wiley, walked into what she thought was the Blind Services Office in Temple City, California. She had recently left her abusive husband. She had, in fact, walked into a general social services office. Dorothy was accompanied by her daughter, Genie (a pseudonym). The … Continue reading Genie, The Feral Child, part 1 →