Genie Wiley
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==Clark G Wiley== | ==Clark G Wiley== | ||
| − | <table><tr><td>http://www.homeworking.ws/children/clark-wiley.jpg</td><td>Clark Wiley was born 29 Mar 1901 in Oregon. He married Dorothy Irene Oglesby sometime before 1948 and probably in California. They had four children, all born in Los Angeles County, California but two died young: | + | <table><tr><td>http://www.homeworking.ws/children/clark-wiley.jpg</td><td>Clark G Wiley was born 29 Mar 1901 in Oregon. He married Dorothy Irene Oglesby sometime before 1948 and probably in California. They had four children, all born in Los Angeles County, California but two died young: |
#Dorothy Irene Wiley born 2 Jun 1948, died 19 Aug 1948 | #Dorothy Irene Wiley born 2 Jun 1948, died 19 Aug 1948 | ||
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#Susan M Wiley born 18 Apr 1957 | #Susan M Wiley born 18 Apr 1957 | ||
| − | Clark Wiley has been described as some sort of recluse. He was the main power in the home, his wife Dorothy being nearly blind was totally dependent on him. Clark and Dorothy were the parents of Susan Wiley called "Genie" in popular books and scientific papers about her case. Just prior to going to trial, with his wife Dorothy, on Felony Child Abuse charges, Clark Wiley killed himself 20 Nov 1970, with a bullet. His body was found in their home. Charges against Dorothy were subsequently dropped.</td></tr></table> | + | Clark's middle name could possibly be "Gray" as his second son carries that middle name. Clark Wiley has been described as some sort of recluse. He was the main power in the home, his wife Dorothy being nearly blind was totally dependent on him. Clark and Dorothy were the parents of Susan Wiley called "Genie" in popular books and scientific papers about her case. |
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| + | Clark and Dorothy were arrested once the authorities found that Susan had been kept virtually isolated from normal human contact her entire life of thirteen years. Susan still wore diapers, couldn't talk, and was fed a substandard diet which probably stunted her growth. From years of confinement, her muscles had not developed normally. The family were described as "strange people who kept to themselves." | ||
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| + | Just prior to going to trial, with his wife Dorothy, on Felony Child Abuse charges, Clark Wiley killed himself 20 Nov 1970, with a bullet. His body was found in their home. Charges against Dorothy were subsequently dropped.</td></tr></table> | ||
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