Bly feigns insanity and enters Blackwell’s Island Asylum for an investigation.
On September 24, 1887, Nellie Bly embarked on an undercover mission, posing as insane to infiltrate the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island. Her brave endeavor exposed the abusive conditions there, prompting public outrage and leading to substantial reforms in mental healthcare, marking a milestone in investigative journalism.