Who Was the Co Defendant
In the 2015 murder of Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's then boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, was charged as a co defendant. He was accused of traveling to Missouri and fatally stabbing Dee Dee at Gypsy's request.
Legal Outcome for the Co Defendant
Nicholas Godejohn pleaded guilty to first degree murder in 2018 and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Prosecutors stated he acted with Gypsy Rose Blanchard to end Dee Dee's long term medical abuse and control.
Why the Case Drew Attention
The case gained widespread coverage after Gypsy Rose Blanchard testified that Dee Dee had fabricated her illnesses for years. Public interest focused on the relationship between the two defendants and how the abuse allegedly influenced the crime.
For additional details, see the Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard overview.
