The letter stated that Likens had agreed to have sexual relations with a group of boys in exchange for money and that the boys then "dragged her away" in their car. The letter went on to claim that the boys had beaten her, burned her, and carved the "S" upon her skin.[5] Before the police officers left the house, however, Jenny Likens approached them and said, "Get me out of here and I'll tell you everything."[10]