Day 1: Rescuing the girl in the closet

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Published 2013-10-24
Lauren Kavanaugh is rescued from the Atkinson trailer closet. To see the entire package visit dallasnews.com/lauren/

All Comments (21)
  • @siphy9335
    She was abused sexually, physically, likely verbally, starved and kept from seeing the light of day, but she still was able to smile when she was rescued? That poor girl, I'm glad this didn't kill her
  • if god ever gave me a wish I would ask Justice for all the children and animals that have been abused and killed by monsters.
  • @taylerh7328
    did this just show up in anyone else’s recommended out of no where. i’m scared.
  • @biancat7761
    Everyone complains about nosey neighbours, but honestly, this is the reason why I have a little look around whenever I visit someone's house, you never know where evil lurks.
  • @annebell2181
    I hate how people refer to horrible acts as animalistic... an animal would never do these awful things, only humans would
  • @Ladieboogie527
    Lauren, the victim in this case, was arrested in 2018 and indicted in February 2019 on the three counts of sexual assault of a child and could face up to 20 years in prison on each charge if she is convicted. She’s been deemed incompetent to stand trial but they haven’t yet transferred her a psychiatric facility. imagine if this poor girl hadn’t suffered this abuse, maybe she wouldn’t have produced victims of her own
  • @megan2443
    I want nothing more in life, than a child. 6 early losses. One still birth. Yet people like this can have children. My heart breaks. I just wanna hold her , show her real love .
  • @suicide5441
    All I can say is thank God she escaped that hellish torture.
  • @llyg4848
    A child’s innocence is the most sacred thing on earth...
  • @aneliz4050
    Unfortunately she was recently charged with sexual assault of a child. She was really set up for failure from the start.
  • @cherrypath1702
    I can't understand how people can do this. This is sickening . 😢
  • @JJ-xo3er
    Damn... I wish I could just give her a hug. I hope she's doing well today. I know she will grow to be an awesome and successful person.
  • @Yolduranduran
    I absolutely hate these type of stories. How is that even possible, day in and day out. That is absolutely the devil's work.
  • @Burningstar999
    Literally started crying when those pictures were shown, I have a 2 year old daughter who weighs 25lbs and I don’t see how someone is capable of doing this to an innocent child or anyone, how pityful I pray god reins down judgment and wrath on evil people who do these things and abuse children
  • @stephaniem9561
    This young woman has incredible strength. To live through that and not lose her mind..I wish her all the best..
  • @user-vr2vf9ty2j
    "It was considered one of the third worst abuse cases where the child didn't die" That seems really specific.
  • @lilyaurora7078
    I’m seeing a lot of comments here about how good and strong she is for smiling after all this abuse. I’d like to point out that while she is INCREDIBLY strong, smiling is not always a sign of happiness or being “okay”. It’s a way to cope with everything that has happened. Prayers to this brave little girl. I hope she finds healing. - a girl who was abused