Girl Raised From Birth By Wolf Blitzer Taken Into Protective Custody

"'Molly' and Developmental Psychologist Dr. Kenneth Ives come on Today Now! to talk about her upbringing as a half-human, half-Wolf Blitzer.

00:00:01.970,00:00:03.900 Onion News Network 00:00:04.200,00:00:07.170 Today Now! 00:00:07.780,00:00:10.140 Everyone is talking about the incredible story of Molly, 00:00:10.480,00:00:13.150 the ten year old girl who was raised by Wolf Blitzer. 00:00:13.440,00:00:14.840 That's right, taken in as an infant, 00:00:15.050,00:00:18.220 Molly then spent her whole life, copying his language and behavior, 00:00:18.580,00:00:21.760 becoming a kind of half human, half Wolf Blitzer in the process. 00:00:21.960,00:00:24.570 Now, three months ago, Molly was taken into protective custody, 00:00:24.800,00:00:26.650 and today she's here to share her story. 00:00:26.750,00:00:27.390 Yes she is. 00:00:27.490,00:00:30.030 Molly joins us in the studio this morning, alongside Dr. Kenneth Ives, 00:00:30.230,00:00:33.340 a developmental psychologist, who is devoting himself to her case. 00:00:33.570,00:00:34.780 Good morning to you both. 00:00:34.880,00:00:36.550 Thank you, Jim Haggerty, Tracy Gill, 00:00:36.700,00:00:41.570 I really appreciate the chance to talk about my rather unique upbringing. 00:00:41.780,00:00:45.980 Now Molly, you've been through so much, are you doing ok? 00:00:46.250,00:00:50.140 Well, no question Jim, it certainly is going to be difficult for me to reenter society, 00:00:50.390,00:00:53.320 so I am really looking forward to getting your perspective on the matter. 00:00:53.590,00:00:56.420 Tracy Gill, co-host of Today Now, what's your take? 00:00:56.520,00:00:59.950 Well I have to admit, it's a little hard to understand her. 00:01:00.050,00:01:01.760 Yes, the only way she knows how to communicate 00:01:01.950,00:01:03.860 is through Wolf Blitzer's colorless monotone. 00:01:04.100,00:01:07.540 To me, always listing synonyms to words at the end of my sentences, 00:01:07.730,00:01:10.270 was just typical, normal, par for the course. 00:01:10.630,00:01:13.000 We are currently trying to teach her more human like speech patterns. 00:01:13.210,00:01:15.970 Well, it sounds like he really cared for you. 00:01:16.070,00:01:18.480 Well, Jim, I think it's open to debate if Wolf Blitzer 00:01:18.640,00:01:23.440 has the ability to care for others, per say, Dr. Ives might have some thoughts on that. 00:01:23.730,00:01:25.260 But he certainly protected me. 00:01:25.360,00:01:27.950 From what Molly's told us, it appears Wolf Blitzer raised her 00:01:28.050,00:01:29.670 as if she were no different then him. 00:01:29.860,00:01:31.930 We know he fed her lattes and altoids, 00:01:32.190,00:01:34.130 taught her how to clean herself with a lint roller. 00:01:34.360,00:01:39.050 Amazing, you must be learning so much about the life of this extremely reticid anchor. 00:01:39.200,00:01:43.280 We're joined now by our chief international correspondent, Christiana Amanpour... 00:01:43.470,00:01:44.580 standing by live in Toronto. 00:01:44.680,00:01:46.990 No Molly, I think I've overwhelmed her. She likes to be the one asking the questions. 00:01:47.140,00:01:48.480 Christiana, what's it like on the ground there? 00:01:48.610,00:01:51.730 When Molly feels upset she talks to her imaginary friend, via satellite. 00:01:51.830,00:01:53.540 Ok, stay safe down there, Christiana. 00:01:53.820,00:01:55.210 -It's sort of a coping mechanism. -Ok. 00:01:55.350,00:01:57.790 Well it's just been so great to talk with you both this morning. 00:01:58.050,00:02:00.600 Jim Haggerty, Tracy Gill, we hope to hear from them again very soon. 00:02:00.700,00:02:01.990 -No, no molly, I'm sorry. -I guess we're done here. 00:02:02.280,00:02:04.830 -Another breach in airport security. -Molly, Molly, look at me! 00:02:04.960,00:02:07.190 Are our skies safe, the eye opening results of a new study. 00:02:07.500,00:02:09.590 -Molly, Molly, stop it Molly! -Congressional republicans preparing for 00:02:09.730,00:02:12.010 -a fight on capitol hill. -Molly remember,you are here, you are Molly. 00:02:12.490,00:02:13.830 -But are they going too far. -You are Molly. 00:02:14.210,00:02:16.700 -we'll hear from both sides -You are Molly, that's good. 00:02:17.180,00:02:20.940 Thank you so much, Dr. Ives and Molly. Make sure you look for Dr. Ive's 00:02:21.070,00:02:24.670 fascinating new book about Molly, it's called "Among the Wolf", 00:02:25.120,00:02:26.780 and it's in bookstores right now. 00:02:27.080,00:02:30.080 Alot of networks report the news as it happens, 00:02:30.180,00:02:34.080 but only one has the power to report the news before it happens. 00:02:34.420,00:02:37.090 Through our state of the art worm hole satellite, 00:02:37.260,00:02:41.470 the Onion News Network future channel brings you exclusive news transmitions 00:02:41.700,00:02:43.790 from the year 2137. 00:02:44.030,00:02:46.060 Because to stay ahead in today's world, 00:02:46.170,00:02:49.690 you need to know what's going to happen in tomorrow's. 00:02:57.540,00:02:59.150 Still ahead this hour... 00:02:59.580,00:03:01.450 The tallest man we could find.