Daniel Morcombe was a 13-year-old boy from Queensland, Australia, who went missing on December 7, 2003. He was last seen waiting for a bus to attend a shopping center. His disappearance led to a massive search effort and a long investigation that captured national attention. In 2011, Daniel's remains were discovered, and a man was later convicted of his murder. His case prompted significant changes in Australian child safety laws and the establishment of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, which aims to educate children about personal safety and prevent child abduction.