Genie

By aidanmp
  • Genie's Birth

  • Abuse is Discovered

    Genie's abuse was found out about by the Los Angeles child welfare authorities.
  • Testing

    In January 1971 her testing started. Many became interested and involved with her study/case at this time.
  • Foster

    Jean Butler takes her into foster care in her home.
  • Genie Moves

    Genie moves to live in the hospital with her teacher.
  • New Foster

    Rigler takes Genie into foster care. She is taught language and how to handle her emotions while under the Rigler's care.
  • Testing Starts

    During fall of 1971 Genie's testing begins, including language testing and other testing follows in further years.
  • Moves again

    Genie moves back in with her mother but is soon after removed.
  • Lawsuit

    There was asserted violation of patient confidentiality, and accused testing priority over Genie's welfare
  • Genie's Study Haults

    Genie's mother suddenly forbade all scientific observations and testing of her
  • Genie Current

    Lives in a care home in California.