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It has since become the subject of anHBO documentary, Lifetime TV movie, and unending fascination and speculation.

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(Note: In discussing real-life events, this piece necessarily includes spoilers for later episodes ofThe Act.)

(Accents are a recurring theme inThe Acts portrayals.)

As for Dee Dees own mother, Emma Lois Pitre: She didpass away in 1997as depicted.

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Anearlier bit of reporting fromNews Leaderpins the blame on Gypsys seizure medication.

(InThe Act, Dee Dee ties her wrists to the bedposts with linen.)

(Inher conversation with Vulture, Kristy said details of that courtship were conflated with later events.)

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Then theres Mr. Godejohn.

Gypsy is now three years into her ten-year sentence for second-degree murder at a facility in Missouri.

Her father, Rod, has beenpetitioning the governorfor her early release.

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Nicholas Godejohn (Played by Calum Worthy)

Not much is made clear about Nick inThe Act.

This past February, Nick was convicted of first-degree murder andsentenced to life in prisonwithout the possibility of parole.

Gypsytestified as a witnessin his defense.

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Aleah Woodmanseee (a.k.a.

She welcomes Gypsy into her circle of friends without judgment.

(In theaforementioned conversation with Kristy, she seconds Aleahs criticisms.)

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It wasnt until nearly a year later that Gypsy did, under Stanfields advisement,plead guiltyto second-degree murder.

Rod currently lives withhis wife Kristyin Cut Off, Louisiana.

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