The Girl in the Closet – Lauren Kavanaugh By Emily G. Thompson When Lauren Kavanaigh was 3-years-old, she was locked in the closet and only allowed out when her mother and stepfather wanted to physically and sexually abuse her. At 8-years-old, she was rescued. She went on to become an advocate for abused children. However, when she was 25-years-old, she was arrested for sexually abusing a child. Jun 14, 2020 • 5 min read