8 years old Lauren Kavanaugh when rescued |
Lauren Kavanaugh was terrified when at 3 years old she was locked in a wardrobe by her mother because she was crying. Later the same day began what turned to 5 years of agony as her own parents turned her into a sex slave. She was was banned from leaving the closet, was rarely fed, and was only brought out to be tortured and raped nightly by her paedophile mother and step-father.
Lauren's childhood was spent living captive in the 4ft by 9ft closet, separated from her brothers and sisters and the rest of the world. Their parents called Lauren their 'little secret', but they were caught when they showed her off to a horrified neighbour who alerted police.
Lauren, now a 21-year-old student, is bravely speaking out about her horrifying ordeal so she can help other survivors of sexual abuse.