def METHOD_NAME(db_dj_model):
    assert db_dj_model.deleted is False  # check DB is not marked deleted inappropriately
    _remove_db(db_dj_model.name)
    reflect_db_objects(get_empty_metadata())
    fresh_db_model = Database.objects.get(name=db_dj_model.name)
    assert fresh_db_model.deleted is True  # check DB is marked deleted appropriately