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02-05-2002, 01:55 PM

Undoubtedly. Right now, her parents are suffering more than they probably ever have, and they will until they know, with certainty, what her fate is. I guarantee you that he already regrets it.

More information from MSNBC:

"The girl’s father, Damon van Dam, told investigators he woke up around 1:30 a.m. Saturday to let the dog out and noticed a burglar alarm light was blinking. He discovered a sliding glass door was open and he closed it. He said he did not check Danielle’s room at that time."

Now, either their burglar alarm wasn't set properly (Ooops!), or it was dysfunctional (you should probably check that!) - but the thing that just stuns me is that he did not check if she was okay. The first thing that would have probably went through my mind (because I used to be a sleepwalker) would be "oh shit, did she go outside?" and then, of course, the dreaded reality that she was probably abducted.

It's awful that this happened, but it's even worse knowing that it probably could have been prevented with just ten seconds of extra effort (setting the alarm, checking on her). Let it be a lesson for those that do have kids and those that plan to - don't cut corners when it comes to their wellbeing.

02-05-2002, 01:55 PM	#3
dave Guest Posts: n/a	Undoubtedly. Right now, her parents are suffering more than they probably ever have, and they will until they know, with certainty, what her fate is. I guarantee you that he <b>already</b> regrets it. More information from MSNBC: "The girl’s father, Damon van Dam, told investigators he woke up around 1:30 a.m. Saturday to let the dog out and noticed a burglar alarm light was blinking. He discovered a sliding glass door was open and he closed it. He said he did not check Danielle’s room at that time." Now, either their burglar alarm wasn't set properly (Ooops!), or it was dysfunctional (you should probably check that!) - but the thing that just <b>stuns</b> me is that he <b>did not check</b> if she was okay. The first thing that would have probably went through my mind (because I used to be a sleepwalker) would be "oh shit, did she go outside?" and then, of course, the dreaded reality that she was probably abducted. It's <b>awful</b> that this happened, but it's even worse knowing that it <b>probably</b> could have been prevented with just ten seconds of extra effort (setting the alarm, checking on her). Let it be a lesson for those that do have kids and those that plan to - don't cut corners when it comes to their wellbeing.