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California, United States · 1991–2009

Jaycee Dugard

Book cover: A Stolen Life — Jaycee Dugard
Book coverA Stolen LifeJaycee DugardBook cover via Simon & Schuster

The story behind A Stolen Life

Jaycee Dugard was abducted at age eleven on her way to school in California in 1991. Phillip and Nancy Garrido held her captive for eighteen years, during which she gave birth to two daughters. Her discovery in 2009 exposed both the long confinement and missed opportunities to uncover it.

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01Books

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Jaycee Dugard

A Stolen Life

A nonfiction account of this case. See the linked edition for publication details and available formats.

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02Movies

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Kidnapped for 18 Years: The Jaycee Dugard Story (2009)

IMDb title reference connected to the Jaycee Dugard case. Listed release: 2009. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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03TV & documentaries

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04Newspaper clippings

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Reno Gazette-Journal · 2009-08-28 · Page 5

Dugard’s discovery prompts scrutiny of Garrido’s history

A special coverage page revisits Phillip Garrido’s earlier Nevada conviction and parole history.

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05News & reporting

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06Podcasts

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Crime at Bedtime — Inside the Jaycee Lee Dugard Case

Direct episode page for this case or its screen adaptation. Open it for listening options and the publisher’s episode notes.

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Crime Junkie

SURVIVED: Jaycee Dugard

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released December 5, 2022. About 73 minutes.

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This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

The Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard: 18 Years Hidden in Plain Sight

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released November 25, 2025. About 54 minutes.

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Once Upon A Crime

Lost and Found: Jaycee Dugard

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released June 9, 2016. About 23 minutes.

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Sisterious

Ep 34. The Abduction of Jaycee Dugard Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released April 11, 2022. About 76 minutes.

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The Secret Sits

Jaycee Dugard: Part 1: The Taking

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released September 15, 2022. About 34 minutes.

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The Secret Sits

Jaycee Dugard: Part 3: The Escape

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released September 29, 2022. About 44 minutes.

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FBI Case File Review

316: Chris Campion – Jaycee Dugard, Child Abduction Case

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released May 2, 2024. About 93 minutes.

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Survivor's Guide to True Crime

Chapter 4 | Fight, Flight, Freeze, Appease with Jaycee Dugard and Dr. Rebecca Bailey

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released February 22, 2023. About 52 minutes.

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Inhuman: A True Crime Podcast

Episode 94: Jaycee Dugard and Her Stolen Life

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released April 18, 2022. About 52 minutes.

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The Crime Collective's Podcast

Jaycee Dugard Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released September 4, 2025. About 49 minutes.

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The Secret Sits

Jaycee Dugard: Part 2: The Years

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released September 22, 2022. About 33 minutes.

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Inhuman: A True Crime Podcast

Episode 95: Jaycee Dugard’s Stolen Life Part 2

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released April 21, 2022. About 57 minutes.

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The Hour Before Dark

Jaycee Dugard : Eighteen Years and a Survivor's Return - #24

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released July 21, 2026. About 21 minutes.

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Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

Jaycee Dugard - A Stolen Life Story

Podcast coverage of the Jaycee Dugard case. Released July 30, 2024. About 52 minutes.

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07Social Media

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ABC News

Jaycee Dugard Part 1: Recalling the Day She Was Kidnapped

Video from ABC News covering the Jaycee Dugard case. Length: 7:42.

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Inside Edition

How Jaycee Dugard Was Saved From Her Kidnappers

Video from Inside Edition covering the Jaycee Dugard case. Length: 5:02.

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ABC News

Jaycee Dugard Part 2: Why She Wants to Change How People View Victims

Video from ABC News covering the Jaycee Dugard case. Length: 6:42.

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ABC News

Jaycee Dugard: Life After Imprisonment

Video from ABC News covering the Jaycee Dugard case. Length: 6:27.

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Reddit · r/TrueCrimeDiscussion

Discussion: Episode of “FBI: Retired Case File Review” podcast: Chris Campion – Jaycee Dugard, Child Abduction Case

Public community discussion connected to Jaycee Dugard. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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Facebook · Creator channel

The Secret Sits — Facebook page

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Jaycee Dugard: Part 1: The Taking.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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TikTok · Creator channel

The Secret Sits — TikTok channel

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Jaycee Dugard: Part 1: The Taking.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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Facebook · Creator channel

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast — Facebook page

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Jaycee Dugard - A Stolen Life Story.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.

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08Blogs & essays

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Outside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.

Crime Library · Blog / essay

The Backyard Prisoner: The Story of Jaycee Dugard

An outside blog or essay discussing Jaycee Dugard. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.

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09Internet Archive

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Individual records from Internet Archive: library books, historical broadcasts, and preserved web pages. A catalog listing does not guarantee free reading or full playback. Access, previews, and borrowing are controlled by Internet Archive.

Internet Archive · TV News Archive

HLN News : HLN : August 28, 2009 12:00pm-5:00pm EDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Jaycee Dugard. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Happening Now : FOXNEWS : August 28, 2009 11:00am-1:00pm EDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Jaycee Dugard. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

MSNBC News Live : MSNBC : August 28, 2009 11:00am-12:00pm EDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Jaycee Dugard. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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10From the journal

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11Court records & documents

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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.

Related civil caseArchive copy

Dugard v. United States — civil negligence appeal

A related civil decision on Jaycee Dugard’s claim concerning federal supervision of Phillip Garrido. It is not the kidnappers’ criminal judgment.

Court / agency
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Document date
August 26, 2016
Case / citation
13-17596
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Records-access rulingArchive copy

Inspector General v. Superior Court — parole-records dispute

A court opinion on access to records connected with the investigation of Garrido’s parole supervision. This file is the access ruling, not the underlying supervision file.

Court / agency
California Courts of Appeal
Document date
October 6, 2010 (published October 26)
Case / citation
C064178
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Justia

12Nicknames & media names

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13Where are they now?

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14Positive Outcome

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Documented laws, advocacy, and reforms connected to this case. Changes do not undo the harm, and listing a law does not claim that it is effective or universally supported.

Survivor advocacy · Reported 2011

The JAYC Foundation

Jaycee Dugard established the JAYC Foundation to support families recovering from abduction and other trauma. The linked 2011 interview describes the initiative in her own account. This entry records its founding purpose rather than promising that any particular service is currently available.

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