Genie is a ward of the state in Los Angeles, living in an institution for mentally challenged adults
1978
Genie's mother refuses to let Curtiss, Miner, and the team see her
1977
Bounced between foster homes|
-Caused trauma and regression to all progress
May 1975
More tests performed, Mooney Face Test results were highest ever recorded
1975
Genie moved to foster home
-Extreme abuse
-Resorted to old habits, rapid deterioration
Doctors are hopeful about prognosis, but social skills still severely lacking
August 1971
Butler's foster request denied, moves in with Riglers
June 1971
Language improvements
Jean Butler temporarily takes Genie in
May 1971
Showed aggressive possession to objects
Began playing with adults
First time Genie was willingly verbal; very strong nonverbal communcation
Dec.1970-Jan.'71
Entire vocabulary consisted of her name and 15-20 separate words
Test reveals developmental levels at 1-3 years old
NHIM provides grant money for research
Nov.1970
Initial tests run on Genie, outlook poor
Charges against Irene dropped
Clark dies via gunshot
Nov. 4, 1970
Irene applies for disability, walks into wrong social service building with Genie
-Parents arrested, Genie sent to hospital
Oct. 1970
Clark+Irene have violent fight, finally allows Irene/Genie to leave house
-Left to live with parents in Monterey Park
1969
Genie turns 12
-Promised freedom to mother, but no action taken due to blindness and fear
-John runs from home at 18, moves in with friends
≈1959
Clark's mother killed
-Sent him into delusion, furthering madness
-Began confining her in bedroom
-Straightjacketed, chained to toilet with little food and never solids
-Barked/growled at by father if any noise made
-No windows, no stimulus
-Possible sexual assault during this time (unconfirmed)
1957
At 11 months
-Fell ill, dropped weight
-Taken to doctor, showed signs of malnutrition and brain injury
At three months
-Hip dislocation
-Began being ignored due to suspected retardation
Susan (Genie) born
≈1952
John born
-First surviving child
-Forced to keep quiet and neglected, causing delays
-Taken by grandparents but returned
≈1949
Second child born
-Died at two days old (RH Incompatibility)
≈1948
Irene and Clark Wiley have their first child
-Placed in garage and died at ten weeks old
