On July 13, 2005, police discovered a severely neglected girl named Danielle in a rundown house after a neighbor reported seeing her peering out from a broken window. Detective Holste recounted the horrific conditions in which Danielle lived, noting her malnourished state and fear of human contact, akin to that of an injured animal. Judge Tracy Sheehan later emphasized the uniqueness of Danielle’s case, comparing it to stories of wild children in films, highlighting the severe impact of her neglect.