Why Elisabeth?
From the time that Liesl was 11 until she was 18, her father would find different ways and times to rape her. Because of all the abuse, Elisabeth decided that she would rather run away than have to deal with her father’s punishing behavior. Unfortunately for her, the authorities would find her and always bring her back to her doorstep, believing that she was better off in the safety of her home. If they only knew of the kind of disgusting treatment she was receiving in the place that was supposed to be a “haven” for a young girl. In fact, it was said that later on when she spoke with detectives, she said, “I don’t know why it was so. My father simply chose me for himself.”
