76. The Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard

There aren't a lot of true crime stories with a happy ending...luckily, we found one! But, that doesn't mean the path to the ending wasn't treacherous. Jaycee Dugard is the longest known kidnapping victim, and her story is far from simple!
Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her)

Content Warnings:
Jaycee Dugard- kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, mention of drug use

Resources:

• https://www.npr.org/2023/07/25/1189942785/former-pastor-david-zandstra-murder-8-year-old-gretchen-harrington-pennsylvania
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Jaycee_Dugard
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/jaycee-dugard
• https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/kidnappings/jaycee-dugard/
• https://www.biography.com/crime/jaycee-dugard