The Disturbing Case of a Murderer Who Lived in the Walls of His Love Interest

The terrifying story of Daniel LaPlante

Shenbaga Lakshmi
The Mystery Box

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Daniel LaPlante: the man who lived in the walls
A boy who lived in walls. Source: Freepik (Free to use)

The Andrews were a typical American family with a simple yet content lifestyle. The man of the house, Brian, was a widower with two daughters — Annie and Jessica.

Brian picked extra shifts to provide for the family. And whenever he did that, he left his two daughters alone.

That, in hindsight, proved to be unsettling.

Tall, Handsome, Daniel

One fine evening, Annie and Jessica were at home, minding their business.

The phone rang, and Annie picked it up. She heard a male voice. About 15 years old.

The boy introduced himself as Daniel and spoke politely. One thing led to another, and they started talking every day.

A bond was formed — all without seeing each other.

Daniel told Annie he was from another school and got her number from a mutual friend.

But that was a lie: Daniel had previously broken into the Andrews household. He had seen a picture of Annie and had fallen for her.

Daniel also told Annie he was tall, blonde, and handsome. As a teenager, Annie fell for it. She longed to…

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Shenbaga Lakshmi
The Mystery Box

Software engineer chasing cultural stories. 4x Top Writer. Best life tip: Text your friends back! Contact: shenbawrites@gmail.com