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{{Quote|He likes himself now, he feels good about himself- I'm not saying he's a finished job, he's got more work to do, but- but, he's a much different child than he was when he first came here.|author=Daniel's grandmother, regarding a young Daniel.}}{{Infobox
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* As a diagnosed [[Daniel and Mental Health|schizophrenic]], Daniel is prone to delusional thinking, and has a hard time differentiating what is real and what is not.
* Daniel has a history of compulsive lying.
* Daniel wholly embraces his delusional views of the world, even if told otherwise.
* Daniel will often exaggerate things that happened, often to make himself look better.
* Daniel's accounts on how certain events play out vary each time he recalls them
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{{Quote|Hello, this is Daniel Larson.|author=Daniel, in almost all of his videos.}}
{{Quote|I'm not saying he's a finished job, he's got more work to do, but, he's a much different child than he was when he first came here.|author=[[Nancy Shimer]], about a young Daniel.}}{{Infobox
|infoboxHeader=Daniel Robert Larson
|infoboxHeader=Daniel Robert Larson
|image=Danlarson.jpg
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|imageDesc=Daniel, outside of Longmont Recreation Center on June 9, 2019.|name=Daniel Robert Larson
|imageDesc=Daniel, outside of Longmont Recreation Center on June 9, 2019.|name=Daniel Robert Larson
|Knownas=Danny, Danderson, Mr. President
|Knownas=Danny, Danderson, Mr. President, [[Bill Carter]], Oretha Moore, Daniel Moore
|DOB=November 15, 1998 (Age 25)
|DOB=November 15, 1998 (age 27)
|HeightnWeight=5'10", 119 lbs
|HeightnWeight=5'10", 119 lbs
|Nationality=American
|Nationality=American
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|Gender=Male
|Gender=Male
|Parents=[[Elisabeth Shimer|Elisabeth Lee Shimer]], [[Travis Larson|James Travis Larson]]
|Parents=[[Elisabeth Shimer|Elisabeth Lee Shimer]], [[Travis Larson|James Travis Larson]]
|Siblings=[[Family#Joyetta and Olivia Larson|Joyetta Larson (2001-2001), Olivia Larson (2001-2001)]] [[Family#Aurora Larson|Aurora Larson (half-sister)]]
|Siblings=[[Family#Joyetta and Olivia Larson|Joyetta Larson, Olivia Larson]], [[Family#Aurora Larson|Aurora Larson]]
|signature=Daniel Larson Signature.png|Arcs=See [[Chronology]]}}
|signature=|Arcs=See [[Chronology]]}}
'''Daniel Robert Larson''' (born November 15, 1998), also known as '''[[Danderson]]''', '''Mr. President''', or "'''Zoomer Chris Chan,'''" is a 25-year-old [[Daniel and Mental Health|mentally ill]] internet personality and convicted [[Daniel and the Law|Pedophile]] who claims to be a [[Music Career|singer-songwriter]], celebrity, [[Southwest Model and Talent Agency|fashion model]], and [[Presidential Campaigns|President of the United States]] and is deluded enough to believe that he is engaged to former ''America's Got Talent'' star, [[Grace VanderWaal]].
'''Daniel Robert Larson''' (born November 15, 1998), also known as '''[[Danderson]]''', '''Mr. President''', or "'''Zoomer Chris Chan,'''" is a 27-year-old [[Daniel and Mental Health|mentally ill]] internet personality and convicted [[Daniel and the Law|criminal]] who claims to be a [[Music Career|singer-songwriter]], celebrity, [[Southwest Model and Talent Agency|fashion model]], and [[Presidential Campaigns|President of the United States]]. He also claims to be engaged to former ''America's Got Talent'' star, [[Grace VanderWaal]], despite having never met her in person.


In 2020, Daniel gained a sizeable following due to his unusual style of content, unorthodox appearance and erratic behavior. As Daniel's popularity increased, more and more people began to exploit his gullibility. Many of these trolls were inspired by the trolling of previous controversial Internet personalities, and saw Daniel as a new [https://sonichu.com/cwcki/Christian_Weston_Chandler Chris Chan] or [[wikipedia:Terry_A._Davis|Terry A. Davis]]. In order to gain Daniel's attention and trust, trolls would pose as [[Management|managers]] or employees from record labels, preying upon his delusions of fame and fortune. Daniel would fall for their ruses almost every single time, which only served to exacerbate his delusions of fame and fortune. These managers would have him constantly preform degrading acts, and make him say embarresing things on camera. The constant trolling resulted in Daniel having very high levels of paranoia, which would lead him to further spiral into lunacy.   
In 2020, Daniel gained a sizeable following due to his unusual style of content, unorthodox appearance, and [[Incidents|erratic behavior]]. As Daniel's popularity increased, more and more people began to exploit his gullibility. Many of these trolls were inspired by the trolling of previous controversial Internet personalities, seeing Daniel as a new [https://sonichu.com/cwcki/Christian_Weston_Chandler Chris Chan] or [[wikipedia:Terry_A._Davis|Terry A. Davis]]. To gain Daniel's attention and trust, [[trolls]] would pose as [[Management|managers]] or employees of record labels, preying upon his delusions of fame and fortune. Daniel would fall for their ruses almost every single time, which only served to [[Daniel and reality|worsen his delusions]] of fame and fortune. These managers would have him constantly perform degrading acts, and make him say embarrassing things on camera. The constant trolling resulted in Daniel having very high levels of paranoia, which would lead him to further spiral into lunacy.   


Daniel considers himself a celebrity, specifically, a [[Music Career|world-famous musician]] that billions of people know, despite spending the majority of his adult life as a [[Homeless Era|homeless vagrant]] unlike most celebrities. Even so, Daniel has recorded three studio recorded songs; [[Roaring Thunder|"Roaring Thunder,"]] [[Something More|"Something More"]] and [[Merry Go Round|"Merry Go Round."]] His music is not what Daniel is most known for, however, as his TikToks showcasing his disturbing meltdowns and [[incidents]] garner far more attention.   
Daniel considers himself a celebrity, specifically, a [[Music Career|world-famous musician]] that billions of people know, despite spending the majority of his adult life as a [[Homeless Era|homeless vagrant.]] Despite this, Daniel managed to produce three studio-recorded songs; [[Roaring Thunder|"Roaring Thunder,"]] [[Something More|"Something More"]] and [[Merry Go Round|"Merry Go Round."]] His music is not what Daniel is most known for, as his TikTok's showcasing his disturbing [[Incidents|meltdowns]] garner far more attention.   


The primary reason behind his behavior is attributed to Daniel's several [[Daniel Larson's health|mental disorders]], and his unwillingness to receive help or treatment for them. As of 2024, Daniel is confirmed to have [[Daniel and Mental Health|autism,]] [[Daniel and Mental Health|bipolar disorder, PTSD, and, most notably, schizophrenia]], which adds intense difficulty to his daily life. Early on in his life, Daniel did receive some degree of treatment for his disorders, however, these efforts ceased when Daniel reached adulthood.
The primary reason behind his behavior is attributed to the several [[Daniel Larson's health|mental disorders]] he is afflicted with, and his unwillingness to receive treatment for them. As of 2025, Daniel is confirmed to have [[Daniel and Mental Health|autism,]] [[Daniel and Mental Health|bipolar disorder, PTSD, and, most notably, schizophrenia]], which adds intense difficulty to his daily life.  


Daniel's content is regularly hosted on his many [[Social Media Accounts|TikTok and YouTube accounts]]. Many of these accounts have been banned over the years with the reasons for his bans varying greatly. In one notable instance, Daniel was banned from TikTok for [[The May 6th Incident|exposing his genitals on a live stream]]. Other reasons for Daniel being banned range from his [[Pedophilia|pedophilic tendencies]], use of racial slurs, and [[College Arc|assaults]] on [[Self Harm|himself]] and [[December 10th Incident|others]], including his [[Bob Proctor|elderly mentor]], Bob Proctor. As well as [[Pink room|destruction of both public and private property]].   
Daniel's content is hosted on his many [[Social Media Accounts|TikTok and YouTube accounts]]. Many of these accounts have been banned over the years with the reasons for his bans varying greatly. In one notable instance, Daniel was banned from TikTok for [[The May 6th Incident|exposing his genitals on a live stream]]. Other reasons for his bans range from him admitting to [[pedophilia]], use of [[Daniel and Race|racial slurs]], and [[College Arc|assaults]] on [[Self Harm|himself]] and [[December 10th Incident|others]], including his [[Bob Proctor|elderly mentor]], Bob Proctor. As well as [[Pink room|destruction of both public and private property]].   


From 2021 onwards, Daniel faced many significant life-altering setbacks. He moved from house to house, before eventually becoming [[Homeless Era|homeless]], contracted [[scabies]], posted about [[Grace VanderWaal]] on a near daily basis, at one point [[August 29st Meltdown|threatening to end her life]], [[Dog Arc|adopting a dog]] and having it taken away, [[Bodega Incident|assaulting a bodega employee]], attempting to enroll in [[College Arc|college]] [[UCLA Arc|'''twice''']], pulling a fire alarm at an [[Olive Garden Incident|Olive Garden]], [[Jail (Disambiguation)|being arrested on multiple occasions]], and becoming significantly more mentally ill than when he first started posted online.   
From 2021 onwards, Daniel faced many significant life-altering setbacks. He moved from house to house before becoming [[Homeless Era|homeless]], contracted [[scabies]], [[August 29st Meltdown|threatened to end the life]] of [[Grace VanderWaal]], [[Dog Arc|adopted a dog]] and had it taken away, [[Bodega Incident|assaulted a bodega employee]], attempted to enroll in [[College Arc|college]] [[UCLA Arc|'''twice''']], pulled a fire alarm at an [[Olive Garden Incident|Olive Garden]], [[Daniel and the Law|faced arrest on multiple occasions]], and became significantly more mentally ill than when he first started posted online. However, in 2024, Daniel's life came to a turning point when he was [[Second Jail Arc|arrested]] by the FBI for the numerous threats he made online during meltdowns.   


There has truly been no internet personality like Daniel Larson, with his story being described by many as "same shit, different day.” Daniel's mental issues are far more severe than those of other lolcows such as Chris Chan, and even after years of people trying to help him, Daniel shows no signs of stopping his incredibly dangerous behavior.     
There has truly been no one like Daniel Larson. In short, Daniel's story is one that is not fated to have a happy ending, leaving his life as a tale of bad parenting, the effects of untreated mental illness, gullibility, narcissism, sexual deviancy, criminal activity, and, most importantly, the world watching a man deteriorate day by day.     


In short, Daniel's story is one that is not fated to have a happy ending, leaving his life as a tale of bad parenting, the effects of untreated mental illness, gullibility, narcissism, sexual deviancy, criminal activity, and, most importantly, the world watching a man deteriorate day by day. His story serves as an example on how not to behave on the internet and in real life. 
As of current, Daniel is [[Second Jail Arc|incarcerated]] at the Englewood Federal Correctional Institution, after spending a year at the [[wikipedia:United_States_Medical_Center_for_Federal_Prisoners|United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners]]. Daniel underwent several mental health evaluations since then, with his most recent one having concluded in November 2025. Daniel is set to have an evidentiary hearing soon to determine the status of his continued incarceration; despite that, Daniel is unlikely to be walking free any time soon.   
 
As of current, Daniel remains [[Second Jail Arc|incarcerated]], where he may stay for the foreseeable future.   
==Before Era==
==Before Era==


=== Childhood and Adolescence ===
=== Childhood and Adolescence ===
{{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 without a source, 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 he may have been abused, 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]]
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 aged 22, and his father only 20. Daniel's genesis could have been spurred by claims of his father being "obsessed with [[Daniel and Sex|sex]],"<ref>[[:File:Elisabeths post about Travis.png]]</ref> however, this claim is difficult to verify.


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>  


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> However, this cannot be proven, and furthermore, it is way more likely that [[Daniel and health|genetic disorders]] from Daniels parents passed onto him. 
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>  


When Daniel was a toddler, he was said to have been playmates with his neighbor's [[Dog Arc|dog]]. In one of his TikTok videos, Daniel describes himself as a “animal murderer,” describing 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 begin to worsen as he matured.    
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.  


In Daniel's childhood, he went camping. During this trip, he felt something large brush his leg. Daniel believed this to be Bigfoot. This belief stuck with him, even into adulthood.<ref>[[UCLA Arc]]</ref><gallery>
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.
 
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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 break-up 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 opposed to California's.<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 benefit Daniel's mother, who became wheelchair bound as a result of a decades-long battle with lupus.  {{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>}}
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According to his mother, even at a young age, Daniel displayed severe signs of violent behaviour, and was professionally diagnosed with [[Daniel and Mental Health|mental disabilities]] 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 possibly his father, are likely mentally challenged to some extent, and those diseases passed onto their son. It is unknown what conditions they suffer from.{{collapse top|result=More of Young Daniel}}
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}}
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File:Karatedaniel.png|Daniel, as a karate master
File:Karatedaniel.png|Daniel, as a karate master
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Daniel's childhood was wrought with tenuous claims of neglect and alleged [[Pedophilia#Daniel's Sexual Deviance and Possible Sexual Trauma|sexual abuse]], which, if true, may have left him with childhood trauma which exacerbated his already chaotic behavior, and even more, contributing to his later [[Pedophilia|pedophilic tendencies]]. A health worker who claimed to have worked with Daniel claimed that he had a, "...history of child sexual abuse (to him and by him)," although what this means is unclear. It has not been confirmed if this person actually helped Daniel, leaving its validity questionable at best.<ref>[[:File:Daniel Sexual Abuse claims.png|File:Daniel Sexual Abuse claims.png]]</ref>   
Daniel's childhood was wrought with tenuous claims of neglect and alleged [[Pedophilia#Alleged Childhood Sexual Abuse|sexual abuse]]. If true, this mistreatment may have left him with childhood trauma which aggravated his already chaotic behavior, and even worse, contributed to his later [[Pedophilia|pedophilic tendencies]]. A health and/or social worker who claimed to have worked with Daniel claimed that he had a, "...history of child sexual abuse (to him and by him)." What this means is unclear. It has not been confirmed if this person actually helped Daniel, leaving its validity questionable.<ref>[[:File:Daniel Sexual Abuse claims.png|File:Daniel Sexual Abuse claims.png]]</ref>   
{{Quote|I worked with this person when he was a child/teen in a severe treatment center in Denver.... he's had a horrible upbringing and does suffer from multiple behavior and personality issues. This is a man with deep rooted mental health problems! It's very sad and I hope that the dog and himself finds help. There's a history of child sexual abuse (to him and by him) as well. How he acts ISNT A GAME or him faking.... It's truly how his brain thinks and it's severely debilitated! Very sad story to see this from working with him as a teen....}}
{{Quote|I worked with this person when he was a child/teen in a severe treatment center in Denver.... he's had a horrible upbringing and does suffer from multiple behavior and personality issues. This is a man with deep rooted mental health problems! It's very sad and I hope that the dog and himself finds help. There's a history of child sexual abuse (to him and by him) as well. How he acts ISNT A GAME or him faking.... It's truly how his brain thinks and it's severely debilitated! Very sad story to see this from working with him as a teen....}}At around age 11, Daniel was taken away from his mother by the State of Colorado due to alleged neglect he was facing. Given the state's actions, it is likely that Daniel was truthful regarding his later claims of neglect. Additionally, a later [[KWGN Tennyson Center News Report|news report]] reaffirms this.   
 
[[File:DanielFosterHomeForm.png|thumb|523x523px|DDRC describing Daniel to potential foster parents.]]
At around age 11, Daniel was taken away from his mother by the State of Colorado due to neglect Daniel had allegedly faced at the hands of his mother, which both he and a later news report reaffirm.<ref name=":0">[[Rooftop Interview]]</ref> Given the state's actions, it is likely that Daniel was truthful regarding his later claims of neglect.   


Daniel's mother has alleged that [[Nancy Shimer]], Daniel's grandmother, as well as her adopted mother, spread lies about her abusing her son for unknown reasons.<ref name=":4" /> However, It is highly unlikely that Elisabeth was stable enough to take care of Daniel as she was wheelchair-bound, difficulty only added by Daniel’s destructive behavior. Due to her disability, Elisabeth eventually went into assisted living in 2015 when Daniel was around 16-17 years old.   
Daniel's mother has alleged that [[Nancy Shimer|Nancy]] spread lies about her abusing/neglecting her son for unknown reasons.<ref name=":4" /> Instead, it is way more likely that Daniel was taken away from her as a result of her being paralyzed, which made it harder for Elisabeth to care for Daniel. This is what may have caused claims of Daniel being neglected. Due to her disability, Elisabeth would go into assisted living in 2015.   


According to [[Flexburger]], a future manager of Daniel:  
According to [[Flexburger]], a future manager of 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]] (DDRC) sent to potential fosters families and host homes. These documents warns 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," which corroborates claims of him being extremely violent, even in childhood. One of the foster homes he would stay in was the [[Tennyson Center|Tennyson Center for Children]], an assisted living facility for schooling, rehabilitating, and assisting children with intellectual disabilities or youth who faced neglect, abuse, and other mistreatment. At this school, he met his mentor, [[Bob Proctor]], via a reading buddy program where they played board games and read books.<ref>[[Spiddlekick Interview]]</ref> After the program concluded, Daniel and Bob still remained close.
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> 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.  


Eventually, his grandmother, [[Nancy Shimer]], was eventually granted legal guardianship of him following a long custody battle.  
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.


Despite her kinder treatment of Daniel, Nancy was known to be enabling of his bad habits. When Daniel 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, beleiving that Nancy would not raise their son correctly. Despite their collective efforts, the both ultimately failed. When Travis tried to file 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.   
[[File:SobeskyDan4.png|thumb|434x434px|Our beloved Danny boy. ]]


Daniel even made it on the news, 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 news report he was featured in. 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, he asserted that it wasn't due to his lack of trustworthiness, but rather because of the positive relationship he had 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 claimed to have been placed in this room on several occasions for behavior such as excessive crying and not cooperating with teachers. Other students would be physically restrained due to violent behavior, however, this seems to have never happened to Daniel.  
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.  


It should also be noted that the Tennyson Center has a less than positive reputation, with many past students and attendents of their programs claiming that they had been abused while attending. This can be further corroborated by the fact that the Tennyson Centers residential living program would eventually shut down following the death of an 11-year-old boy in Tennysons care, as well as several 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.   [[File:Openingschool.png|left|thumb|284x284px|Daniel, at the opening of Sobesky Academy. ]]
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|Progeria]] which would explain his physical appearance, however, this claim cannot be substantiated.  
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 outbursts would result in him being placed into "close and lock," much akin to the punishment room at the Tennyson Center. 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.}}
{{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, however, he is known to have acted as one of the mascots for his schools softball team. Daniel was said to have been obsessed with [[Music Career|singing]] even during high school, however, there were no mentions of [[Grace VanderWaal]]. Though, sometime when Daniel was around 17, he and his grandmother were watching ''[[wikipedia:America's_Got_Talent|America's Got Talent]].'' 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. 
 
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.


Daniel graduated from Sobesky Academy at the age of 18 in 2017, not attending any type of higher education afterwards. As mentioned before, the validity of his degree is debated, as he most likely has a Certificate of Completion (COC), opposed to an actual highschool degree.   
[[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.   
 
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 much 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, but when looking at his charges, this is likely untrue. Daniel was imprisoned for 44-45 days following the arrest. This incident forever ruined him and his mother's relationship, eventually causing her to cut all contact with her son for the forseeable future. 


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 (or more accurately, his grandmother's) dog, due to her battle with cancer.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BwI7cPMlZtQ/</ref>
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.   
{{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.  [[File:DanielThriftStore.png|thumb|“A nother day at work.”|300x300px]]It is likely that Daniel was still living with his grandmother at the time of 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 a profound lack of respect Daniel had for his grandmother, as he could not even be bothered to be with her as she passed away.   


Following the death of his grandmother, Daniel was sent to a state-run group home program for the disabled. 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.    
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.
[[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.]]
[[File:Daniel21birthday.png|left|thumb|217x217px|Daniel, drinking a margarita on his 21st birthday.]]
Sometime in 2019, Daniel began posting to TikTok on his account [[@daniellars20]], however, he did not post on this account often. He was also using other social media sites, such as X (Formerly Twitter) 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.   
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]]. At this modeling agency, Daniel starred in a fashion show, and had skincare products applied to him prior to it.     
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 early 2019 to 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 article: [[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 noteriety.
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[[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, in jest, would begin to call him "Mr. President." 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 had albums filled with images of children and maps 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 accounts email was linked to an old Twitter account of his.  
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 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.


Upon returning, he was interviewed by [[The Delegation Podcast]], who asked him several questions about the legitimacy of the Pinterest account. After this, they proceeded to report Daniel to the FBI, as they were under the belief that Daniel was in possession of exploitative images of children.  
Upon returning, he was interviewed by [[The Delegation Podcast]], who asked him several questions about the legitimacy of the Pinterest account. After this, they proceeded to report Daniel to the FBI, as they were under the belief that Daniel was in possession of exploitative images of children.  


On December 17, 2020, Daniel made his final post, claiming to be auditioning for America's Got Talent, asking his followers to "please stay turned," Despite this, he did not post again after this. It was later revealed that this disappearance was due to him being reported to FBI, as he was under investigation due to him being suspected to be in the possession of CSEM.  [[File:Daniel Larson Fog.png|This instance of the fog  in July of 2021. Post on @daniellarsonishere.|thumb|left|374x374px]]
On December 17, 2020, Daniel made his final post, claiming to be auditioning for America's Got Talent, asking his followers to "please stay turned," Despite this, he did not post again after this. It was later revealed that this disappearance was due to him being reported to FBI, as he was under investigation due to him being suspected to be in the possession of CSAM.  [[File:Daniel Larson Fog.png|This instance of the fog  in July of 2021. Post on @daniellarsonishere.|thumb|left|374x374px]]


=== Headset Arc ===
=== Headset Arc ===
''Main Article: [[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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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 Article: [[Second Housing Arc]]''
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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 article: [[Travel Arc]]''
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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. ]]''Main article: [[Cameo Arc]]''
[[File:Cameo Review.png|left|thumb|251x251px|A dissatisfied review on Daniel's cameo account. ]]
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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 due to an altercation with employees, as well as a meltdown following shortly after. On May 31, Daniel created a Cameo account, initially charging $30 for custom videos. Over the following month, he adjusted the prices, at times reaching over $1000. Daniel eventually realized the need for lower prices to boost accessibility and increase sales, settling on $10. However, the prices continued to fluctuate, occasionally going back up to $100. Despite the high prices, Daniel failed to consistently fulfill the actual requests made by paying customers, sometimes outright ignoring them while thanking them for their money. This led to a decline in his review score, ultimately resulting in his ban from Cameo on August 16.
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.  
 
On May 31, Daniel created a Cameo account, initially charging $30 for custom videos. Over the following month, he adjusted the prices, at times reaching over $1000 per video. Daniel eventually realized the need for lower prices to boost accessibility and increase sales, settling on $10 per video. However, the prices continued to fluctuate, occasionally going back up to $100. Despite the high prices, Daniel consistently failed to fulfill requests made by paying customers, sometimes outright ignoring them while thanking them for their money. This led to a decline in his review score, ultimately resulting in his ban from Cameo on August 16.


== Dog Arc ==
== Dog Arc ==
''Main article: [[Dog Arc]]''
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[[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 Larson adopted a German Shepherd mix named Zola from the [https://www.longmonthumane.org/ 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 is obviously unfit to take care of himself, let alone an animal, multiple people immediately showed concern. This concern soon turned to rage as footage surfaced of Daniel depriving Zola of water, as well as him contemplating giving her nachos.  
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 background check on Daniel, leading to them being horrified as his online history came to light. 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]]. Concerns for the dog's safety grew due to Daniel's documented [[Incidents|erratic and violent behavior]], [[Daniel and the Law|evading authorities]], and distressing videos of Music wherein she was whimpering. As such, many worried that the dog would be a target if Daniel had another meltdown. 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 Longmont 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.


The situation escalated dramatically after Music was taken from Daniel. Daniel reacted intensely, going into a Walmart, [[The 7/11 Incident|voicing his anger by destroying several stands of merchandise]]. After being released from police custody, Daniel's made videos and live streams where he claimed to have contacted emergency services, alluding to creating bombs. Actions such as these would ultimately lead to his admission into a [[Psychiatric Hospital|mental health facility]] for the next week. After a period of psychiatric evaluation and treatment, Daniel was released from the mental health ward on July 19.
The situation escalated dramatically after Music was taken from Daniel. Daniel reacted intensely, going into a Walmart, [[The 7/11 Incident|voicing his anger by destroying several stands of merchandise]]. After being released from police custody, Daniel's made videos and live streams where he claimed to have contacted emergency services, alluding to creating bombs. Actions such as these would ultimately lead to his admission into a [[Psychiatric Hospital|mental health facility]] for the next week. After a period of psychiatric evaluation and treatment, Daniel was released from the mental health ward on July 19.
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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 article: [[College Arc]]''
{{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.


Daniel was [[Folsom Field Arrest|arrested for third-degree assault]] towards a security guard on September 16, 2023, but in a complete failure of the American justice system, he was somehow released from jail just two days later. The bodycam footage was released on September 21, 2023. Daniel was subsequently arrested again on October 3, for failing to appear in court.
However, his time at the college would be short lived, as Daniel was [[Folsom Field Arrest|arrested for third-degree assault]] against a security guard on September 16, 2023. But, in a complete failure of the American justice system, he was somehow released from jail just two days later. The bodycam footage was released on September 21, 2023. Daniel was subsequently arrested again on October 3, for failing to appear in court.


On November 30, Daniel would go back to court and be sentenced to 12-month probation, 48 hours of community service, be fined, and be subject to anger management classes.  
On November 30, Daniel would go back to court and be sentenced to 12-month probation, 48 hours of community service, be fined, and be subject to anger management classes.  


== Reverse Mohawk Arc ==
== Reverse Mohawk Arc ==
[[File:Reverse mohawk.png|left|thumb|229x229px|This guy stinks. I'm not even joking.]]
[[File:Reverse mohawk.png|left|thumb|229x229px|The face of a madman! ]]
''Main Article: [[Reverse Mohawk]]''
{{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 Article: [[UCLA Arc]]''
{{main|UCLA Arc}}


Throughout January of 2024, Daniel would start attending another college, specifically UCLA. 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 those, he prioritized these faux 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.  


==Jail Arc ==
==Jail Arc ==
[[File:Feb2024MugShot.jpeg|thumb|He looks like a flamingo]]
[[File:Feb2024MugShot.jpeg|thumb|One of Daniel's many mugshots]]
''Main article: [[Jail Arc]]''
{{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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==Second Jail Arc==
==Second Jail Arc==
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[[File:DanielMugshot4.png|thumb|Just look at that deadpan stare.]]
[[File:DanielMugshot4.png|thumb|Just look at that deadpan stare.]]
''Main Article: [[Second Jail Arc]]''
{{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.   


Daniel would be ordered to have a mental health evaluation multiple times, as the judge believed he was not competent to stand trial. On May 31, Daniel was transferred to the Englewood Federal Correction Institution. On July 19, a psychiatric report was filed. In this report, it is revealed that Daniel would be being institutionalized in an unknown mental health facility after being found incompetent for trial, as well as an attempt for further evaluation.   
Daniel would be ordered to have a mental health evaluation multiple times, as the judge believed he was not competent to stand trial. On May 31, Daniel was transferred to the Englewood Federal Correction Institution. On July 19, a psychiatric report was filed. In this report, it is revealed that Daniel would be being institutionalized in an unknown mental health facility after being found incompetent for trial, as well as an attempt for further evaluation.   
Daniel was transferred out of Englewood on December 10, 2024. <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/Daniellarson/comments/1hc1xqm/daniel_transferred_to_oklahoma/</ref> He was in Oklahoma for over two weeks on his way to MCFP Springfield for his mental health evaluation and competency restoration on December 27. He had multiple evaluations and each time was declared incompetent to stand trial. He has returned to FCI Englewood on January 16, 2026.   


Seeing as Daniel is at risk of being in prison for several decades, many have seen this as the official ending of the Daniel Larson saga.
Seeing as Daniel is at risk of being in prison for several decades, many have seen this as the official ending of the Daniel Larson saga.
He still smells like poop


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