Denise Huskin's harrowing experience began in 2015 when she and her boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, were violently attacked in their home in Vallejo, California. Intruders, clad in masks and wetsuits, administered drugs to the couple, leaving them incapacitated. Denise was subsequently abducted, taken to a remote location, and held for ransom while Aaron received threats from the kidnappers, who demanded he maintain silence and avoid notifying the police.

Despite the traumatic events she endured, Denise faced a shocking response from the authorities and the media. Instead of receiving support, she was met with skepticism, as the kidnapping incident drew comparisons to the fiction of 'Gone Girl', leading some to question her credibility. This environment of disbelief and accusation left Denise feeling further victimized, as she was not only a survivor of a brutal crime but also a target of blame.