The Boy in the Walls
Episode 3, May 12, 2025, 05:00 AM
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Daniel LaPlante is a convicted murderer known for his disturbing crimes in Massachusetts. Before committing murder, he terrorized a family by secretly living inside their walls. In 1987, at the age of 17, he broke into the home of Priscilla Gustafson, a pregnant woman, and brutally murdered her and her two children. His crimes shocked the community, and he was sentenced to life in prison.
His early life was marked by abuse and psychological struggles, which contributed to his erratic and violent behavior.
Sources: Tina Bowen: What Happened to Phrogging Survivor?
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The Infamous Case of Daniel LaPlante (Massachusetts) | Dark Downeast
Daniel LaPlante, The Teen Killer Who Lived Inside A Family’s Walls
Man Who Found Slain Family Learns to Rebuild His Life From Tragedy - Los Angeles Times
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The horrific true story of Daniel LaPlante: "The boy in the walls" | indy100
Grieving girls heard tapping in walls of home – months later people were dead - Manchester Evening News
The Infamous Case of Daniel LaPlante (Massachusetts) | Dark Downeast
Daniel LaPlante, The Teen Killer Who Lived Inside A Family’s Walls
Man Who Found Slain Family Learns to Rebuild His Life From Tragedy - Los Angeles Times
True Crime all the Time Podcast