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{{PleaseSpreadTheMessage|Daniel has never been officially confirmed to have been abused as a child, much less sexually. News articles, videos, and posts often state that he has been, often citing Daniel himself, who is known to be an unreliable narrator. On the other hand, it is very likely that Daniel himself was the abuser. While it is highly likely Daniel may have suffered abuse, please take any claims made by him with a grain of salt until further confirmation.}} | {{PleaseSpreadTheMessage|Daniel has never been officially confirmed to have been abused as a child, much less sexually. News articles, videos, and posts often state that he has been, often citing Daniel himself, who is known to be an unreliable narrator. On the other hand, it is very likely that Daniel himself was the abuser. While it is highly likely Daniel may have suffered abuse, please take any claims made by him with a grain of salt until further confirmation.}} | ||
[[File:Youngdaniel.png|left|thumb|254x254px|Daniel, at five months old.]][[File:GoofyAhhDanderson.png|thumb|Notice how he has all of his teeth. |262x262px]] | [[File:Youngdaniel.png|left|thumb|254x254px|Daniel, at five months old.]][[File:GoofyAhhDanderson.png|thumb|Notice how he has all of his teeth. |262x262px]] | ||
In 2001, Daniel's mother gave birth to his late siblings, [[Family#Joyetta and Olivia Larson|Joyetta and Olivia]], who would sadly pass away due to blood type incompatibility between the girls and their mother.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdannybob98%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0MnyaEcaQ2RWSmKDwvt26jKSZw7xEZRMYiBkFQAV3EENY8vvYHxxfFuLFWcn8FYual</ref> | Daniel Robert Larson was born on November 15, 1998, in [[wikipedia:Lancaster,_California|Lancaster, California,]] to parents [[Elisabeth Shimer|Elisabeth Lee Shimer]] and [[Travis Larson|James Travis Larson]]. His parents were fairly young at the time of his birth; his mother was aged 22, and his father was only 20. Daniel's genesis could have been spurred by claims of his father being "obsessed with [[Daniel and Sex|sex]]"; however, this claim is difficult to verify.<ref>[[:File:Elisabeths post about Travis.png]]</ref> | ||
In 2001, Daniel's mother gave birth to his late siblings, [[Family#Joyetta and Olivia Larson|Joyetta and Olivia]], who would sadly pass away the same day due to blood type incompatibility between the girls and their mother.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdannybob98%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0MnyaEcaQ2RWSmKDwvt26jKSZw7xEZRMYiBkFQAV3EENY8vvYHxxfFuLFWcn8FYual</ref> | |||
Observing Daniel’s facial features, including a thin, flat upper lip and small eye openings, it has been speculated that Daniel may suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome.<ref>https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15677-fetal-alcohol-syndrome</ref> This cannot be proven, and furthermore, it is way more likely that [[Daniel and health|genetic disorders]] from Daniel's parents passed onto him. It is unknown if this is truly the case, though. | Observing Daniel’s facial features, including a thin, flat upper lip and small eye openings, it has been speculated that Daniel may suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome.<ref>https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15677-fetal-alcohol-syndrome</ref> This cannot be proven, and furthermore, it is way more likely that [[Daniel and health|genetic disorders]] from Daniel's parents passed onto him. It is unknown if this is truly the case, though. | ||
When Daniel was a toddler, he was said to have been playmates with his neighbor's [[Dog Arc|dog]]. In a video he posted to TikTok, Daniel described himself as an “animal murderer,” talking about how the dog impaled itself on a spiked fence while the two were playing.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@averagelarsonian/video/7196410748418018606</ref> While Daniel was obviously not the one who killed the animal, this can be thought of as a starting point for his violent tendencies, which would only worsen as he matured. | When Daniel was a toddler, he was said to have been playmates with his neighbor's [[Dog Arc|dog]]. In a video he posted to TikTok, Daniel described himself as an “animal murderer,” talking about how the dog impaled itself on a spiked fence while the two were playing.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@averagelarsonian/video/7196410748418018606</ref> While Daniel was obviously not the one who killed the animal, this can be thought of as a starting point for his violent tendencies, which would only worsen as he matured. | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:BabyDan1.png|Sleep in heavenly peace. | File:BabyDan1.png|Sleep in heavenly peace. | ||
File:BabyDan2.png|Even then, he had a beak. | File:BabyDan2.png|Even then, he had a beak. | ||
File:BabyDan3.png|Makes you think how he turned out the way he did. | File:BabyDan3.png|Makes you think how he turned out the way he did. | ||
</gallery>Following his parents | </gallery> | ||
Following his parents' breakup in 2010, Daniel moved to Colorado with his mother. According to accounts from Daniel's mother, Travis supposedly saw his son as a “lost cause," believing that his son would never improve or achieve anything significant in life.<ref>[[Elisabeth Shimer]]</ref> The decision to move was also influenced by Colorado's reputedly better mental and physical health support.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/139sc49/comment/jj419qs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3</ref> Better physical care would also greatly benefit Daniel's mother, who became wheelchair-bound as a result of a decades-long battle with Lupus, a disease she suffered with since age 20. {{Quote|I'm Danny's mom and yes we have moved here for the services. He doesn't just have autism he has severe bi polar and shizophrenic. He has beaten me and my mom... he has lied and has fantasies about so many things. He does not want to listen to authority...he is not famous but wants to beleive he is.he does what he wants and if you dont let him he gets violent..if you want more information contact me|author=Elisabeth <ref>https://daniellarson.wiki/index.php/File:Elisabeth_Comment_1.png</ref>}} | |||
According to his mother, Daniel displayed severe signs of violent behavior at a young age, and at some point was professionally diagnosed with [[Daniel and Mental Health|mental disorders]] such as autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.<ref name=":4">[[:File:Elisabeth Final Comment.png|File:Elisabeth Final Comment.png]]</ref> This may be because his mother and father are likely mentally challenged to some extent, and those diseases passed onto their son. This is plausible, given how hereditary autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are. It is unknown what conditions they suffer from.{{collapse top|result=More of Young Daniel}} | According to his mother, Daniel displayed severe signs of violent behavior at a young age, and at some point was professionally diagnosed with [[Daniel and Mental Health|mental disorders]] such as autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.<ref name=":4">[[:File:Elisabeth Final Comment.png|File:Elisabeth Final Comment.png]]</ref> This may be because his mother and father are likely mentally challenged to some extent, and those diseases passed onto their son. This is plausible, given how hereditary autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia are. It is unknown what conditions they suffer from.{{collapse top|result=More of Young Daniel}} | ||
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{{Quote|Daniel moved to Hugo, Colorado with his mom after she split with Travis. She couldn’t take care of him anymore because she was paralyzed. And Daniel was an asshole. I asked him about her getting paralyzed. He told me she was stuck on the kitchen floor for a couple months straight by herself and couldn’t get up. I knew that was a lie so I asked “so she shit and pissed herself on the floor for a couple months straight?” to with daniel responded “yes”.|Flexburger|author=Flexburger}} | {{Quote|Daniel moved to Hugo, Colorado with his mom after she split with Travis. She couldn’t take care of him anymore because she was paralyzed. And Daniel was an asshole. I asked him about her getting paralyzed. He told me she was stuck on the kitchen floor for a couple months straight by herself and couldn’t get up. I knew that was a lie so I asked “so she shit and pissed herself on the floor for a couple months straight?” to with daniel responded “yes”.|Flexburger|author=Flexburger}} | ||
Daniel claims that he bounced between 10-15 foster homes in the years following the state's intervention.<ref name=":1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsAGVvnzbms&t=1298s</ref> This is evidenced by documents that the [[DDRC|Developmental Disabilities Resource Center]], or DDRC, sent to potential fosters families and host homes. These documents warn families that Daniel, "...has a history of [[7/11 incident|property damage]], [[Dog Arc|kicking animals]], [[August 29th Meltdown|self-injurious]] behavior, and verbally threatening or [[December 10th Incident|hitting providers]] when he's upset." This corroborates claims of Daniel being extremely violent, even in childhood. One of the homes he would end up staying in was the [[Tennyson Center|Tennyson Center for Children]], an assisted living facility for schooling, rehabilitating, and assisting children with intellectual disabilities, as well as youth who faced neglect, abuse, and other mistreatment. At this school, he met his mentor, [[Bob Proctor]], via a reading buddy program | Daniel claims that he bounced between 10-15 foster homes in the years following the state's intervention.<ref name=":1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsAGVvnzbms&t=1298s</ref> This is evidenced by documents that the [[DDRC|Developmental Disabilities Resource Center]], or DDRC, sent to potential fosters families and host homes. These documents warn families that Daniel, "...has a history of [[7/11 incident|property damage]], [[Dog Arc|kicking animals]], [[August 29th Meltdown|self-injurious]] behavior, and verbally threatening or [[December 10th Incident|hitting providers]] when he's upset." This corroborates claims of Daniel being extremely violent, even in childhood. One of the homes he would end up staying in was the [[Tennyson Center|Tennyson Center for Children]], an assisted living facility for schooling, rehabilitating, and assisting children with intellectual disabilities, as well as youth who faced neglect, abuse, and other mistreatment. At this school, he met his mentor, [[Bob Proctor]], via a reading buddy program;<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> the two would remain close even after the program concluded. | ||
Eventually, Daniel's grandmother, [[Nancy Shimer]], was eventually granted legal guardianship of him following a long custody battle. | |||
Despite her kinder treatment of Daniel, Nancy was known to be enabling of his bad habits. When Daniel was a toddler, Nancy was said to have rewarded him with M&M's after he had drawn on the walls of her home.{{Citation Needed}} Because of this enabling, Elisabeth and Travis tried to gain custody of their son, believing that Nancy would not raise their son correctly. However, despite their collective efforts, they both ultimately failed; when Travis filed for custody of Daniel, Nancy opposed it, claiming that Daniel "didn't even know his father," raising serious doubts and questions about their relationship. Due to the hostile accusations hurled during the custody disputes, Travis grew to despise Nancy, allegedly calling her a "bitch," and claiming that the only reason she had custody of Daniel was due to her greater financial situation.<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> Unlike Travis, Elisabeth was eventually given visitation rights to see Daniel once more. | |||
Daniel even made it on the news around this time, being [[KWGN Tennyson Center News Report|featured on local Denver news station KWGN]]. The clip documented his time at the [[Tennyson Center]], in which he lived for over a year prior to Nancy gaining custody of him, where he was now continuing to receive schooling at. | |||
[[File:SobeskyDan4.png|thumb|434x434px|Our beloved Danny boy. ]] | |||
Throughout his childhood, Daniel was almost exclusively referred as "Danny." He was even called this in his high school yearbook and in the aforementioned news report. According to his classmates, Daniel was a very violent person, even in class. One of his classmates refers to a time in which Daniel threw a chair at a window which resulted in a light fixture being knocked down.<ref>[[Canned Legs Leaks]]</ref> | |||
Throughout his childhood, Daniel was almost exclusively referred as "Danny." He was even called this in his high school yearbook and in the aforementioned news report. According to his classmates, Daniel was a very violent person, even in class. One of his classmates refers to a time in which Daniel threw a chair at a window, which resulted in a light fixture being knocked down.<ref>[[Canned Legs Leaks]]</ref> | |||
{{Quote|i also remember he threw a chair at the window in the computer lab that overlooked the library and knocked down one of the light fixtures. but yeah that sums it up lol}} | {{Quote|i also remember he threw a chair at the window in the computer lab that overlooked the library and knocked down one of the light fixtures. but yeah that sums it up lol}} | ||
According to this same classmate, Daniel had a habit of running in the hallways in an attempt to evade staff. Due to his troubled behavior, Daniel was assigned a guardian who followed him throughout the entire school day.<ref>[[Katie Elise]]</ref> When questioned about this, Daniel asserted that him having a guardian was not because of him being untrustworthy, but because of him having a close friendship with his teachers.<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> | According to this same classmate, Daniel had a habit of running in the hallways in an attempt to evade staff. Due to his troubled behavior, Daniel was assigned a guardian who followed him throughout the entire school day.<ref>[[Katie Elise]]</ref> When questioned about this, Daniel asserted that him having a guardian was not because of him being untrustworthy, but because of him having a close friendship with his teachers.<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> | ||
Just like his childhood, his time in school was wrought with alleged claims of mistreatment and bullying. Daniel claimed that the Tennyson Center was a, "...very violent place."<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> According to Daniel, the Tennyson Center had a brick room only lit up by a single window, dubbed the 'Timeout Room.' Daniel claims to have been placed in this room on several occasions for behavior such as excessive crying or not cooperating with teachers. Other students would be physically restrained due to violent behavior | Just like his childhood, his time in school was wrought with alleged claims of mistreatment and bullying. Daniel claimed that the Tennyson Center was a, "...very violent place."<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> According to Daniel, the Tennyson Center had a brick room only lit up by a single window, dubbed the 'Timeout Room.' Daniel claims to have been placed in this room on several occasions for behavior such as excessive crying or not cooperating with teachers. Other students would be physically restrained due to violent behavior; however, this seems to have never happened to Daniel. | ||
This is important, especially when taking the less than positive reputation of the Tennyson Center into account. Many past students and attendants of their programs claim to have been abused while attending, which is further corroborated by the Tennyson Centers residential living program (which Daniel attended) eventually shutting down following the death of an 11-year-old boy under the facilities care. There were also several documented instances of sexual misconduct between children, runaways, drug overdoses, and children harming themselves.<ref>https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/23/tennyson-center-residential-program/</ref> It is likely that Daniel may have faced the same mistreatment as other students have claimed, but this is unclear. | This is important, especially when taking the less than positive reputation of the Tennyson Center into account. Many past students and attendants of their programs claim to have been abused while attending, which is further corroborated by the Tennyson Centers residential living program (which Daniel attended) eventually shutting down following the death of an 11-year-old boy under the facilities care. There were also several documented instances of sexual misconduct between children, runaways, drug overdoses, and children harming themselves.<ref>https://coloradosun.com/2021/03/23/tennyson-center-residential-program/</ref> It is likely that Daniel may have faced the same mistreatment as other students have claimed, but this is unclear. | ||
When in school, Daniel claimed that children would tease him by calling him '[[wikipedia:Danny_Phantom|Danny Phantom]],' a nickname derived from the fictional character of the same name. According to a classmate, this seemed to have very little effect on him.<ref>[[FlyingFoxandwings AMA]]</ref> These claims of being bullied only seemed to arise in adulthood. {{Quote|Contrary to what he may say, people were actually quite respectful towards him. We all knew we had our own issues, and for the most part, nobody meant any harm towards him. Whenever he was called Danny phantom, there was no malicious intent. He didn't even really react to it. I guess that's more something that came after he graduated. But no, not really anybody bullied him. This particular school was quite small, so when I say that, not really, anybody bullied him, I mean, there were about 18 of us in the high school. Even the biggest bully in the school didn't really pay much mind to him. He was just that reserved.}} | When in school, Daniel claimed that children would tease him by calling him '[[wikipedia:Danny_Phantom|Danny Phantom]],' a nickname derived from the fictional character of the same name. According to a classmate, this seemed to have very little effect on him.<ref>[[FlyingFoxandwings AMA]]</ref> These claims of being bullied only seemed to arise in adulthood. | ||
{{Quote|Contrary to what he may say, people were actually quite respectful towards him. We all knew we had our own issues, and for the most part, nobody meant any harm towards him. Whenever he was called Danny phantom, there was no malicious intent. He didn't even really react to it. I guess that's more something that came after he graduated. But no, not really anybody bullied him. This particular school was quite small, so when I say that, not really, anybody bullied him, I mean, there were about 18 of us in the high school. Even the biggest bully in the school didn't really pay much mind to him. He was just that reserved.}} | |||
During this time, he would participate in several extracurricular activities. According to his [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-larson-b734b2196/ Linkedin page], Daniel was a volunteer dog walker for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in January of 2012, although there little information regarding this occupation. Sometime in 2014, Daniel started attending and participating in several [[Musical Theater|musical theater programs.]] Daniel is known to have participated in at least eight different musicals, although he rarely got leading roles. His roles in these musicals may have set the groundwork for his desire to be famous. | During this time, he would participate in several extracurricular activities. According to his [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-larson-b734b2196/ Linkedin page], Daniel was a volunteer dog walker for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in January of 2012, although there little information regarding this occupation. Sometime in 2014, Daniel started attending and participating in several [[Musical Theater|musical theater programs.]] Daniel is known to have participated in at least eight different musicals, although he rarely got leading roles. His roles in these musicals may have set the groundwork for his desire to be famous. | ||
[[File:Openingschool.png|left|thumb|284x284px|Daniel, at the opening of Sobesky Academy. ]] | |||
In many of the photos from his time in musical theater, Daniel is visibly smaller than almost all of his classmates, only exacerbated by his odd bowl-cut hairstyle. Daniel may suffer from something such as [[wikipedia:Progeria| | In many of the photos from his time in musical theater, Daniel is visibly smaller than almost all of his classmates, only exacerbated by his odd bowl-cut hairstyle. Daniel may suffer from something such as [[wikipedia:Progeria|progeria]], which would explain his physical appearance, though this claim cannot be substantiated. | ||
Daniel began attending [[Sobesky Academy]] in 2016, the same year that it opened. It should be noted that Sobesky, while having a large population of children with special needs, was not exclusively a special needs school. This was due to Sobesky being an [[wikipedia:Alternative_school|alternative school]], which aimed to rehabilitate troubled students and prepare them for reintegrating with their district schools.<ref>[[FlyingFoxandwings AMA]]</ref> Due to him never being reintegrated, there are questions surrounding the validity of his high school diploma. | Daniel began attending [[Sobesky Academy]] in 2016, the same year that it opened. It should be noted that Sobesky, while having a large population of children with special needs, was not exclusively a special needs school. This was due to Sobesky being an [[wikipedia:Alternative_school|alternative school]], which aimed to rehabilitate troubled students and prepare them for reintegrating with their district schools.<ref>[[FlyingFoxandwings AMA]]</ref> Due to him never being reintegrated, there are questions surrounding the validity of his high school diploma. | ||
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There is not much known about Daniel's time in Sobesky, as Daniel seemingly hasn't talked much about his high-school years, as opposed to his time in the Tennyson Center which he seems to hold in higher regard. Though, according to [[FlyingFoxandwings AMA|one of his high-school classmates]], Daniel, even in high school, had an escort, which implies that Daniel had violent tendencies all throughout his teenage years. | There is not much known about Daniel's time in Sobesky, as Daniel seemingly hasn't talked much about his high-school years, as opposed to his time in the Tennyson Center which he seems to hold in higher regard. Though, according to [[FlyingFoxandwings AMA|one of his high-school classmates]], Daniel, even in high school, had an escort, which implies that Daniel had violent tendencies all throughout his teenage years. | ||
{{Quote|He seemed pretty normal. He really had some issues with academic retention and he was very reserved. He often times would have an escort, and his escorts would call him Danny... ...post-graduation it was like night and day. He went from robotic to the way he is today. It was a rapid turnaround.}}Despite his behavior being far less eccentric during his high school years, he was documented to have had occasional outbursts and [[meltdowns]], during some of which he would [[Self Harm|hit himself]]. These | {{Quote|He seemed pretty normal. He really had some issues with academic retention and he was very reserved. He often times would have an escort, and his escorts would call him Danny... ...post-graduation it was like night and day. He went from robotic to the way he is today. It was a rapid turnaround.}} | ||
Little is known regarding Daniel's experiences in high school, | |||
Despite his behavior being far less eccentric during his high school years, he was documented to have had occasional outbursts and [[meltdowns]], during some of which he would [[Self Harm|hit himself]]. These meltdowns were sometimes severe enough to result in the school being put under lockdown, referred to as a "close and lock". The reason he is much worse now compared to his time in school could be that Daniel was heavily medicated when he attended Sobesky and Tennyson, whereas nowadays he almost always refuses to take antipsychotics. He was often described as someone who was quiet, a, "...total wallflower," and "...pretty normal."<ref>[[FlyingFoxandwings AMA]]</ref> | |||
[[File:Furries.png|thumb|Could our future president be a furry? ]] | |||
Daniel, despite being [[Intelligence|unable to do basic math,]] to a point where a classmate described him as having academic retention, took Algebra 2. | |||
[[File:Graduation.png|left|thumb|200x200px|Daniel at his high school graduation. ]] | |||
{{Quote|He was 4 years older than me so having classes was rare. The only one I had with him was back in 2017 when I was taking Algebra II.}} | |||
Little is known regarding Daniel's experiences in high school, though he is known to have acted as one of the mascots for his school's softball team, and was said to have been obsessed with [[Music Career|singing]]. | |||
During this time, it was a common pastime for Daniel and his grandmother to watch ''[[wikipedia:America's Got Talent|America's Got Talent]]'' together. Sometime when he was around 17, they both caught an episode featuring a young singer named [[Grace VanderWaal]]. It is said that when Daniel was watching it with her, his grandmother remarked that he may sing with her on stage some day. Despite the questionable validity of this statement, Daniel convinced himself, even though at the time [[Pedophilia|Grace was 12, and he was 17 years old]], that he was a part of Grace's life and had a relationship with her. This was the birth of his obsession with her. | |||
Daniel graduated from Sobesky Academy at the age of 18 in 2017, not attending any type of higher education afterwards. The validity of his high school diploma is debated, as he most likely has a Certificate of Completion (COC), opposed to an actual high school degree. | Daniel graduated from Sobesky Academy at the age of 18 in 2017, not attending any type of higher education afterwards. The validity of his high school diploma is debated, as he most likely has a Certificate of Completion (COC), opposed to an actual high school degree. | ||
It is most likely that Daniel continued to live with his grandmother after this. | It is most likely that Daniel continued to live with his grandmother after this. | ||
===Adult Chronicles === | ===Adult Chronicles === | ||
[[File:BroadwayPic.png|left|thumb|Nancy's dog, Broadway.|228x228px]] | [[File:BroadwayPic.png|left|thumb|Nancy's dog, Broadway.|228x228px]] | ||
Even after graduating, it didn't appear that Daniel's life would get any better. Much to everyone's surprise, Daniel was [[November 6th Arrest|arrested]] on November 6th, 2017, after an incident where he physically assaulted his paralyzed, wheelchair-bound [[Elisabeth Shimer|mother]]. Daniel claimed that this incident was a result of his mother cornering him following what was allegedly an argument, but when looking at his charges, this seems unlikely. Daniel was imprisoned for 44-45 days following the arrest. This incident forever ruined him and his mother's relationship, causing Elisabeth to cut all contact with her son. | Even after graduating, it didn't appear that Daniel's life would get any better. Much to everyone's surprise, Daniel was [[November 6th Arrest|arrested]] on November 6th, 2017, after an incident where he physically assaulted his paralyzed, wheelchair-bound [[Elisabeth Shimer|mother]]. Daniel claimed that this incident was a result of his mother cornering him following what was allegedly an argument, but when looking at his charges, this seems unlikely. Daniel was imprisoned for 44-45 days following the arrest. This incident forever ruined him and his mother's relationship, causing Elisabeth to cut all contact with her son. | ||
2019 appeared to be the year when Daniel lost two of the most important people in his life. On April 11, 2019, Daniel had to put down Broadway, his dog, due to her battle with cancer.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BwI7cPMlZtQ/</ref> | 2019 appeared to be the year when Daniel lost two of the most important people in his life. On April 11, 2019, Daniel had to put down Broadway, his dog, due to her battle with cancer.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BwI7cPMlZtQ/</ref> | ||
{{Quote|Had to put her down today. She had cancer. She was my baby. She was in 2 live performances. Can you wish her luck and good times. She was a fighter and would fight through anything. Her name was Broadway.}}Even more devastatingly, on July 24, 2019, Nancy Shimer, Daniel's grandmother, arguably the most important person in his life, passed away at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer, when Daniel was 21. | {{Quote|Had to put her down today. She had cancer. She was my baby. She was in 2 live performances. Can you wish her luck and good times. She was a fighter and would fight through anything. Her name was Broadway.}} | ||
Sometime in 2019, Daniel began posting | Even more devastatingly, on July 24, 2019, Nancy Shimer, Daniel's grandmother, arguably the most important person in his life, passed away at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer, when Daniel was 21. | ||
[[File:DanielThriftStore.png|thumb|“A nother day at work.”|300x300px]] | |||
It is likely that Daniel was still living with his grandmother before her passing. On the day she died, Daniel was attending a Special Olympics event, during which he was informed of his grandmother being on her deathbed. Instead of going to comfort her at the hospice center, Daniel chose to stay at the event to prove that he was a 'fighter.' This incident, though seemingly minor, reflects the profound lack of respect Daniel had for his grandmother, as he could not even be bothered to be with her as she passed away. | |||
[[File:Daniel21birthday.png|left|thumb|217x217px|Daniel, drinking a margarita on his 21st birthday.]] | |||
Following the death of his grandmother, Daniel was sent to a state-run group home program for the disabled, as even at the age of 20, Daniel was still unable to take care of himself. This housing program gave him a job at a thrift store sometime in 2019. At this job, Daniel was said to have lost all of his money after falling victim to a gift card scam, which left his employment short-lived.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/139sc49/comment/jj3gtox/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3</ref> This can be used as an example of Daniel being trolled, even before social media. | |||
Sometime in 2019, Daniel joined TikTok and began posting, albeit very infrequently, on his account [[@daniellars20]].. He was also using other social media sites, such as Twitter (now X) and Instagram. It is unknown how he obtained a phone, but it is likely it was bought with the income from his job at the thrift store. His first known Twitter account was [[@DanielL26324766]], on which he posted about his time in the Special Olympics, and videos of himself hiking. | |||
Daniel, opposed to what he would become later in his life, seemed to be significantly more physically fit during this time. He often posted the amount of steps he had attained on his Fitbit from these hikes. Daniel's 21st birthday also fell in 2019. On his Twitter account, he posted his excitement at being able to go to casinos and being able to legally drink. At his birthday dinner, Daniel drank a margarita.<ref>https://x.com/daniel__larson/status/1195519647967334401?s=46</ref> | Daniel, opposed to what he would become later in his life, seemed to be significantly more physically fit during this time. He often posted the amount of steps he had attained on his Fitbit from these hikes. Daniel's 21st birthday also fell in 2019. On his Twitter account, he posted his excitement at being able to go to casinos and being able to legally drink. At his birthday dinner, Daniel drank a margarita.<ref>https://x.com/daniel__larson/status/1195519647967334401?s=46</ref> | ||
In February of 2020, Daniel became convinced that he was a fashion model. He applied to a talent agency called [[Southwest Model and Talent Agency]] | In February of 2020, Daniel became convinced that he was a fashion model. He applied to a talent agency called [[Southwest Model and Talent Agency]], and starred in one of their fashion shows. | ||
From 2019 to early 2020, Daniel's life would be relatively peaceful, him unknowing of the things to come. | From 2019 to early 2020, Daniel's life would be relatively peaceful, him unknowing of the things to come. | ||
== Classic Era == | == Classic Era == | ||
{{main|Classic Era}} | |||
[[File:D9F97C6D-7448-4BFB-8602-C7FE38903361.jpg|thumb|A cropped meme of the May 6th incident.]] | |||
The Classic Era began in March 2020 with the creation of Daniel's notable TikTok account, @daniellarsonfans. His content ranged from showcasing his disability housing to expressing his aspirations to be a singer-songwriter and celebrity. Though, it would be his unorthodox appearance and strange mannerisms that would truly gain him notoriety. | |||
One of his popular videos during this time was one where he said "good night, everyone," to the camera, marking a significant rise in his popularity. In July, he announced his 2020 presidential candidacy, gaining ironic support. Because of this, followers of his would begin to call him "Mr. President" ironically. By August, trolls under the guise of entertainment [[management]] companies and record labels began exploiting his desire for fame, manipulating him into saying and doing increasingly offensive and questionable things. Despite this, Daniel continued to amass followers, and released his first song, "[[Fake News]]," in October. | One of his popular videos during this time was one where he said "good night, everyone," to the camera, marking a significant rise in his popularity. In July, he announced his 2020 presidential candidacy, gaining ironic support. Because of this, followers of his would begin to call him "Mr. President" ironically. By August, trolls under the guise of entertainment [[management]] companies and record labels began exploiting his desire for fame, manipulating him into saying and doing increasingly offensive and questionable things. Despite this, Daniel continued to amass followers, and released his first song, "[[Fake News]]," in October. | ||
As the next month rolled around, Daniel's reputation took a significant nosedive. In November, Daniel's [[Pinterest]] account was found and subsequently had its contents exposed. The account contained albums of images of children and a map of the age of consent in the United States, strongly suggesting that Daniel had a sexual interest in young girls. Daniel immediately attempted damage control, claiming that the account was not his, even suggesting he had no idea what Pinterest was. These arguments were quickly deconstructed, as the | As the next month rolled around, Daniel's reputation took a significant nosedive. In November, Daniel's [[Pinterest]] account was found and subsequently had its contents exposed. The account contained albums of images of children and a map of the age of consent in the United States, strongly suggesting that Daniel had a sexual interest in young girls. Daniel immediately attempted damage control, claiming that the account was not his, even suggesting he had no idea what Pinterest was. These arguments were quickly deconstructed, as the account's email was linked to an old Twitter account of his. | ||
Daniel would eventually admit ownership of the account, before immediately returning to denying its existence, just before admitting to owning it once more. He was confronted by multiple parties about the account, including his then-management, [[Roach Records]]. Subsequently, Daniel would delete his Pinterest account by November 21, locking down his TikTok account until December. | Daniel would eventually admit ownership of the account, before immediately returning to denying its existence, just before admitting to owning it once more. He was confronted by multiple parties about the account, including his then-management, [[Roach Records]]. Subsequently, Daniel would delete his Pinterest account by November 21, locking down his TikTok account until December. | ||
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=== Headset Arc === | === Headset Arc === | ||
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After returning to social media in March 2021, Daniel explained that his disappearance was due to him being investigated by the FBI, and that he was "safe" now. Evident from the name of this arc, Daniel is seen wearing a [[Headset Arc|gaming headset]] in many of the videos from this time. | After returning to social media in March 2021, Daniel explained that his disappearance was due to him being investigated by the FBI, and that he was "safe" now. Evident from the name of this arc, Daniel is seen wearing a [[Headset Arc|gaming headset]] in many of the videos from this time. | ||
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===Hype House Arc=== | ===Hype House Arc=== | ||
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{{main|Hype House Arc}} | |||
Daniel would go silent for a week after his TikTok account [[@daniellarsoninsocal]], registered to document his time in California, was banned. | Daniel would go silent for a week after his TikTok account [[@daniellarsoninsocal]], registered to document his time in California, was banned. | ||
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Daniel, after a break in posting, would reveal his new manager and enabler, [[Ox]]. After firing him almost immediately, Ox, for an alleged change, would positively influence Daniel; he would get Daniel an ID, and made Daniel apologize for saying the N-word. He would then stop this string of good influence by convincing Daniel that there was a [[Nuclear Attack|nuclear attack]] on livestream for money, which would get Ox fired and reported to the police, and Daniel's Twitch account banned. | Daniel, after a break in posting, would reveal his new manager and enabler, [[Ox]]. After firing him almost immediately, Ox, for an alleged change, would positively influence Daniel; he would get Daniel an ID, and made Daniel apologize for saying the N-word. He would then stop this string of good influence by convincing Daniel that there was a [[Nuclear Attack|nuclear attack]] on livestream for money, which would get Ox fired and reported to the police, and Daniel's Twitch account banned. | ||
== Second Housing Arc == | == Second Housing Arc == | ||
[[File:Dildodelivery.png|left|thumb|431x431px|Yes, someone ''actually'' delivered this to his house.]] | [[File:Dildodelivery.png|left|thumb|431x431px|Yes, someone ''actually'' delivered this to his house.]] | ||
{{main|Second Housing Arc}} | |||
In July 2022, Daniel reached out for assistance from the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, or the [[DDRC]], for housing. At this point, he had spent close to half a year being homeless, so Daniel was desperately in need of permanant housing. After several meetings with them, Daniel secured housing shortly thereafter. | In July 2022, Daniel reached out for assistance from the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, or the [[DDRC]], for housing. At this point, he had spent close to half a year being homeless, so Daniel was desperately in need of permanant housing. After several meetings with them, Daniel secured housing shortly thereafter. | ||
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[[File:ScabiesWorldTour.png|thumb|336x336px|A map of Daniel's travels throughout the arc. ]] | [[File:ScabiesWorldTour.png|thumb|336x336px|A map of Daniel's travels throughout the arc. ]] | ||
{{main|Travel Arc}} | |||
After the [[December 10th Incident]], an incident where Daniel assaulted his elderly mentor, [[Bob Proctor]], while screaming "The motel threatened to kill me!" The true backstory behind this incident is unknown, but due to this, Bob would send Daniel to Los Angeles, California. This was speculated to be because of 5150 laws in California, which allow adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis to be held in psychiatric hospitalization for up to 72 hours. | After the [[December 10th Incident]], an incident where Daniel assaulted his elderly mentor, [[Bob Proctor]], while screaming "The motel threatened to kill me!" The true backstory behind this incident is unknown, but due to this, Bob would send Daniel to Los Angeles, California. This was speculated to be because of 5150 laws in California, which allow adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis to be held in psychiatric hospitalization for up to 72 hours. | ||
In California, Daniel would visit a strip club and go to Disneyland, despite being a [[Daniel Larson's Finances|penniless]] vagrant. Most notably, Daniel would contract [[scabies]] during this time. While it is not entirely clear where he caught it from, it is very likely that this came from him sleeping outside and in porta potties. After this, Daniel would go to [[Travel Arc/Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]] after taking a bus from Palmdale, California. | In California, Daniel would visit a strip club and go to Disneyland, despite being a [[Daniel Larson's Finances|penniless]] vagrant. Most notably, Daniel would contract [[scabies]] during this time. While it is not entirely clear where he caught it from, it is very likely that this came from him sleeping outside and in porta potties. After this, Daniel would go to [[Travel Arc/Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]] after taking a bus from Palmdale, California. | ||
== Cameo Arc == | == Cameo Arc == | ||
[[File:Cameo Review.png|left|thumb|251x251px|A dissatisfied review on Daniel's cameo account. ]] | [[File:Cameo Review.png|left|thumb|251x251px|A dissatisfied review on Daniel's cameo account. ]] | ||
{{main|Cameo Arc}} | |||
The Travel Arc would finally end as Daniel left New York, returning to Denver on May 20. On May 25, the infamous [[Häagen-Dazs Incident|Haagen-Dazs Incident]] would occur, where Daniel would be kicked out of said ice cream shop following an altercation with employees. | The Travel Arc would finally end as Daniel left New York, returning to Denver on May 20. On May 25, the infamous [[Häagen-Dazs Incident|Haagen-Dazs Incident]] would occur, where Daniel would be kicked out of said ice cream shop following an altercation with employees. | ||
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== Dog Arc == | == Dog Arc == | ||
{{main|Dog Arc}} | |||
[[File:WeenMusicPic.png|thumb|281x281px|A photo of Zola after being rescued. ]] | [[File:WeenMusicPic.png|thumb|281x281px|A photo of Zola after being rescued. ]] | ||
On July 9, 2023, Daniel | On July 9, 2023, Daniel adopted a German Shepherd mix named Zola from the Longmont Humane Society in [[wikipedia:Longmont,_Colorado|Longmont, Colorado]], which he renamed Music. He intended her to act as a "guard dog." Given that Daniel's history of violence towards others (and himself), many showed immediate concern. This concern soon turned to rage as footage surfaced of Daniel depriving Zola of water, combined with Daniel contemplating giving the animal nachos. | ||
It was revealed that the Longmont Humane Society had not conducted a proper background check on Daniel, leading to them being horrified as his online history came to light.<ref>[[Longmont Humane Society Employee AMA]]</ref> Despite calls to return Music to the shelter and worries about her well-being, Daniel continued posting videos with her. Efforts intensified, leading the Longmont Humane Society to take steps to remove Music from Daniel's care, as well as [[List of places that have banned Daniel|permanently banning him from the premises]]. A collective community effort successfully located Daniel and Music, which culminated in WeenWeenMusic, a member of [[Ceel Team 6]], a rescue party led by former YouTuber [[Goated Mines]], rescuing Music and returning her to the Longmont Humane Society on July 11. | It was revealed that the Longmont Humane Society had not conducted a proper background check on Daniel, leading to them being horrified as his online history came to light.<ref>[[Longmont Humane Society Employee AMA]]</ref> Despite calls to return Music to the shelter and worries about her well-being, Daniel continued posting videos with her. Efforts intensified, leading the Longmont Humane Society to take steps to remove Music from Daniel's care, as well as [[List of places that have banned Daniel|permanently banning him from the premises]]. A collective community effort successfully located Daniel and Music, which culminated in WeenWeenMusic, a member of [[Ceel Team 6]], a rescue party led by former YouTuber [[Goated Mines]], rescuing Music and returning her to the Longmont Humane Society on July 11. | ||
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== College Arc == | == College Arc == | ||
[[File:Danielarrestfolsom.png|thumb|342x342px|Looks like Daniel Better Call Saul!]] | [[File:Danielarrestfolsom.png|thumb|342x342px|Looks like Daniel Better Call Saul!]] | ||
{{main|College Arc}} | |||
On September 10th, 2023, Daniel began to announce his plans to enroll in college on his YouTube community tab, specifically stating that he would be attending CU Boulder. Subsequent community posts and a livestream followed, where Daniel discussed his enrollment process and shared details about his intended major and minor subjects. The context behind this decision involved Daniel's interactions with members of Phi Kappa Tau, a fraternity of CU Boulder students, who convinced him that he was a student. Videos of Daniel at a frat party, including ones where he promoted the fraternity, were posted on his TikTok and YouTube channel. | On September 10th, 2023, Daniel began to announce his plans to enroll in college on his YouTube community tab, specifically stating that he would be attending CU Boulder. Subsequent community posts and a livestream followed, where Daniel discussed his enrollment process and shared details about his intended major and minor subjects. The context behind this decision involved Daniel's interactions with members of Phi Kappa Tau, a fraternity of CU Boulder students, who convinced him that he was a student. Videos of Daniel at a frat party, including ones where he promoted the fraternity, were posted on his TikTok and YouTube channel. | ||
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== Reverse Mohawk Arc == | == Reverse Mohawk Arc == | ||
[[File:Reverse mohawk.png|left|thumb|229x229px|The face of a madman! ]] | [[File:Reverse mohawk.png|left|thumb|229x229px|The face of a madman! ]] | ||
{{main|Reverse Mohawk}} | |||
''Further Reading: [[Timeline (2023, fourth quarter)]],'' ''[[Timeline (2024, first quarter)]]'' | ''Further Reading: [[Timeline (2023, fourth quarter)]],'' ''[[Timeline (2024, first quarter)]]'' | ||
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== UCLA Arc == | == UCLA Arc == | ||
{{main|UCLA Arc}} | |||
Throughout January of 2024, Daniel would start attending UCLA, another college. Unbeknownst to Daniel, this was a clever scheme thought up by his manager, [[Clark]], where he was taught several false things, from "Ancient Texas" to the empress of China, Mai Coo Chee Itch. Throughout this arc, Daniel was supposed to be attending probation meetings, and even more, he had several warrants out for his arrest. Instead of tending to these very important things, he prioritized these ridiculously fake college classes. | Throughout January of 2024, Daniel would start attending UCLA, another college. Unbeknownst to Daniel, this was a clever scheme thought up by his manager, [[Clark]], where he was taught several false things, from "Ancient Texas" to the empress of China, Mai Coo Chee Itch. Throughout this arc, Daniel was supposed to be attending probation meetings, and even more, he had several warrants out for his arrest. Instead of tending to these very important things, he prioritized these ridiculously fake college classes. | ||
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==Jail Arc == | ==Jail Arc == | ||
[[File:Feb2024MugShot.jpeg|thumb|One of Daniel's many mugshots]] | [[File:Feb2024MugShot.jpeg|thumb|One of Daniel's many mugshots]] | ||
{{main|Jail Arc}} | |||
Going into 2024, Daniel would continue his escapades, completely unaware that this would be the year that he would be [[Jail (Disambiguation)|arrested over 5 times]], eventually resulting in him [[Second Jail Arc|being at risk of being imprisoned for over 65 years]]. | Going into 2024, Daniel would continue his escapades, completely unaware that this would be the year that he would be [[Jail (Disambiguation)|arrested over 5 times]], eventually resulting in him [[Second Jail Arc|being at risk of being imprisoned for over 65 years]]. | ||
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{{Ongoing|small=left}} | {{Ongoing|small=left}} | ||
[[File:DanielMugshot4.png|thumb|Just look at that deadpan stare.]] | [[File:DanielMugshot4.png|thumb|Just look at that deadpan stare.]] | ||
{{main|Second Jail Arc}} | |||
On April 30, 2024, Daniel would be arrested due to the many threats he had made towards businesses, family members, and most notably, [[Daniel MacDougall|government entities and agencies.]] Daniel would be charged with 7 counts of threats, each of these being federal charges. Given the severity of the charges, he may be put in prison for a long time, possibly several decades. During this time, Daniel's manager, [[Clark]], would admit to lying about who he was, and everything he had done up to this point. Even more, Bob was found to have been in contact with Daniel once more. | On April 30, 2024, Daniel would be arrested due to the many threats he had made towards businesses, family members, and most notably, [[Daniel MacDougall|government entities and agencies.]] Daniel would be charged with 7 counts of threats, each of these being federal charges. Given the severity of the charges, he may be put in prison for a long time, possibly several decades. During this time, Daniel's manager, [[Clark]], would admit to lying about who he was, and everything he had done up to this point. Even more, Bob was found to have been in contact with Daniel once more. | ||