First Photos of Jaycee Dugard as Adult
Kidnap victim lands on cover of People.
The first photos of Jaycee Dugard since her kidnap at age 11 appear in the new People magazine released Wednesday. Dugard, now 29, was allegedly kidnapped, repeatedly raped, and held by convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido and his wife Nancy for 18 years. Her hair is now a darker blond-brown and she looks more like a 19-year-old than a 29-year-old. Although People did not interview Dugard, her close associates spoke about the rehabilitation of her and her two daughters, Angel, 14, and Starlit, 11. A therapist is using horseback riding to help the family cope. Angel and Starlit have never been to school, but are evidently testing at grade level, which the family spokesperson said is a testament to the intelligence of Dugard, who only completed fifth grade. Dugard has reportedly enjoyed getting to know her 19-year-old stepsister, and cooking with her mother. In a statement to the magazine, Dugard said simply, "I'm so happy to be back with my family."
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