Kidnapped Girl Resurfaces 18 Years Later | ABC World News | ABC News

[@Intuicean]

Drove by the house she was kept in hundreds of times as a kid. Never would've thought I was driving by a girl who had been going through all of this.

[@emilymarierobertson]

oh my gosh! that's shocking seriously i can't imagine!

[@Michael_78]

Yeah me too but I was in my late teens to mid twenties when I lived in Antioch. So crazy to know that was going on there this whole time.

[@goldenone3489]

Like they say....You never know what's really going on behind closed doors

[@rickzrickz8303]

Nocean

[@rickzrickz8303]

MN

[@larzhoskins8351]

Why does that girl remind me of Stephanie from full house

[@ryleebonin5811]

That's what I thought!!

[@legendarygirl8578]

Maybe she is

[@uhh7707]

I thought I was the only one xD

[@sadielovesdolphins6507]

Same

[@legendarygirl8578]

jamar wilkins what does ikr mean?

[@MelissaNgai]

My friend read Jaycee's book and I feel proud for her. She is a strong woman who unfortunately has children because of this kidnapper.

[@Bear78420]

I’m sure it’s more confusing than that. As I’m sure she doesn’t feel unfortunate to have kids she loves. It’s gotta be very conflicting to love your kids but hate how you got them.

[@zeinazebra123]

I grew up in South Lake Tahoe and that is where this happened so i remember seeing her pictures in the streets everywhere and in school they brought cars and taught us how to hot wire a car or how to use different things in a car to escape. They like put us in the back of car trunks and stuff to teach us how to fight back

[@lucyrollins7221]

😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@AlylovesDP]

I was born in 1994 so when I was born she was barely in captivity for 4 years and I started hs in 09 so she was gone most of my life. It's amazing how you go on with your lives unaware that someone has it worse than you

[@Demetr63]

What a pity this girl! My mom also kidnapped . Rich drug dealer fell in love with our mother and he stole her , forcibly took her to wife, killing our father, ruined our lives forever. It was in Tajikistan , I was 6 years old and my brother 3 year. Our family went from there. My mother tried to escape , but she was caught and returned to new husband. Later we learned, that my mother had died in childbirth fourth child from kidnapper bastard. But we still hope to find my mother, we think that the rumors of her death, specifically distributed thief, so we were not looking for our unfortunate mother. God grant that all the missing were found!

[@anon9033]

She looks like Stephanie Tanner

[@darkchocolate875aj4]

Silly Sally IKR!!!

[@georgiamyers8512]

+WHITE WOMEN PREFER BLACK MEN! say what

[@sprinklefriend]

+Matthew Zelda Blue Ray any male who creates a child & runs off is not a man. you can call me a racist all you want, but i'm not afraid of stating the FACT that more black men abandon their children than white men. i'd rather a sterile white man than a man of ANY color who runs out on a child any day.

[@ratcore8596]

@@sprinklefriend 3 years after this is wrong racist sprinkle you aint my friend

[@XbnsVvV]

She looks like Stephanie from full house

[@bettagirl4239]

I was gonna say that!!

[@winko567]

ikr?

[@bettagirl4239]

It's not the real Pewdiepie. When I replied, his account name was different.

[@XbnsVvV]

Teehee

[@beccaslays9681]

Pewds?!?

[@zarapotts5020]

why is this guy making the ends of his words so long; stepfather close byyyy yearssss boxesssssss

[@cubbyrupers1591]

I was thinking the same thing!!! It's so annoyiiiiiiing

[@hollielynn91]

What is the book called ????

[@madison-Roccoa-Mason-drake]

@@hollielynn91 a stolen life

[@yasminlavik7863]

wow she's finally been found awww , that must have been amazing for her parents!!

[@codxcamper7754]

Wait, if she got kidnapped from her step mom and step dad, and they her step dad said a man and a woman kidnapped her, are the kidnappers her real parents? You never know...

[@amymcclintock6014]

Doubt it since the male kidnapper raped her and she had a few miscarriages and two children all his.

[@shaee_butta_7.316]

Only her father was a stepparent. Her mom was her biological mother;)

[@nyancake123]

Before calling nine one WAAAAAANNN....

[@diorawesomeness3938]

"He chased them before calling 9 Juan Juan."

[@ranginmukherjee3577]

dior awesomeness p·opppoo

[@jahsehmendoza8013]

dior awesomeness 2018 speaking hello

[@lily..o801]

dior awesomeness XD

[@chescacrosby]

It was spring 199 Juan

[@Menessy27]

imagine missing 18 years of your kid growing up... insane

[@gabrielmontreuil]

This is why you wish Dexter from ShowTime was real.

[@emiisageek707]

I remember reading Jaycee's Story when I was 11 years old and thinking she was my age when all of these tragic things happened to her. It open my mind of how cruel people could be in the world and how this world all together really needs to change. It also makes me open my mind that things like this could be happening right under out noses. We really have to protect and look out for eachother better

[@katesometimeslate158]

this guy talks really weird

[@ohmanhotham8823]

Sam Serpent 9 juan juan

[@pinkpandamiranda]

Because he was a registered sex offender and was on parol after being in jail for 15 years, parol officers searched his house and property 60 times while she was held captive. 60 times. She even spoke with one of them, and still, they never did a single thing.

[@123-u1x8m]

pinkpandamiranda and that's why she and her daughters are receiving money from the government for many years because of their mistake.

[@Markel2298]

Yea she remembered her parents number 18 years later

[@rebeccasnow7078]

I'm surprised they kept the same house number for so long.

[@maddieelliott8295]

Rebecca Snow maybe they did it in hope she'd call idk

[@Bargon720]

I know and she had to teach them everything she knew with only an education up to fourth grade. It was sad but just amazing to see how she put up with it and pushed through it all. If i ever meet her in real life, i'd give her the biggest hug ever and say "You did a great job."

[@rocktoasted]

registering sex offenders & putting them back on the streets is crazy.it is a fact they do it again&again so keep them locked up.....

[@belligerentlyrecalcitrant8526]

Poor thing. I can't imagine what those 18 years were like... I hope for the rest of her life is a happy one.

[@maryc252]

Her book is incredible I couldn't put it down.

[@HanyuuFurude10000]

I Read her book. The book brought me to tears. Thank god she survived.

[@CSKsynthwave]

She reminds me of Jodie Sweetin when she was little.

[@hunter6087]

Ikr!?! I thought it was her at first lol

[@SpookeyClown]

THE BLACK MAN HAS SPOKEN! Now that the blacks have taken all our women, what is a race to do?

[@JoeCnNd]

WHITE WOMEN PREFER BLACK MEN! How rude!?!

[@CSKsynthwave]

WHITE WOMEN PREFER BLACK MEN! Um ok?

[@juliannewright2840]

Whoever would do something this horrible is a psycho path and is a absolute disgrace to humanity

[@Vivi70898]

Look on the bright side.You didn't go to school for 18 years

[@catmilk110]

Fuck you

[@Vivi70898]

Bitch stfu

[@LostFart]

Brooke Horzion God help you.

[@Vivi70898]

I was just kidding sheesh.

[@LostFart]

Oh right, yes. My bad...........................

[@soufwesthoustontx]

Not only was she kidnapped, but so was her childhood. She went from being 11 years old to a grown adult of 29 years old living in a box not getting to experience anything that others have and her parents raising her and creating memories with her as she would grow was stolen from her parents. This is a terrible case. It is good that she was found alive and no longer being held captive by her kidnappers.

[@MiClLC]

Remember when Cops actually caught Bad Guys?? Now all they do is hand out traffic tickets.

[@BangingYourMomSoFast]

Cops used to catch bad guys? Could've fooled me.

[@MiClLC]

My bad bro. Yeah come to think of it I dont remember that either.

[@christinai.4915]

Easier said than done.

[@AuburnOutcast4]

Man... This girl is a tough badass. Kidnapped and came back after 18 years, she must have a strong mind.

[@MissPopeyes22]

What's odd is the stepfather's story of where she was kidnapped and where she says she was kidnapped in her diane sawyer interview don't match.

[@autumnisawitch5048]

If you have a strong stomach you should read her book. It's a bit graphic but it's also very inspiring and uplifting.

[@CookieDynamics]

Weird news... How did she escape? What happened to the Kidnappers? How well is she now?

[@eviecalder2871]

The kidnappers took her and her 2 daughters (who she had had) to some kind of park, cops got suspicious and questioned them, it soon became obvious it was jaycee and they called her mom and put her on the phone. Happy day for all

[@richie6815]

you should read the book jaycee wrote !!

[@mikeriyaansley3972]

Someone at a colleague her kidnappers took her too ran a background check on the man who kidnapped Jaycee and held her captive eighteen years and called the cops to see who Philemon greato was and that,s who Jaycee escaped

[@kk123013]

Whoever did that is sick! It's such a blessing this girl is healthy and back home.

[@RubyBoognish]

Oh man, the way the newscaster talks has me in tears laughing

[@byebye8824]

You guys should read her book, its sad but touching

[@kiranv1457]

This should never happen

[@devinreis5811]

It's sad that the US doesn't do enough to protect children from abduction. My babysitter's youngest daughter was abducted in broad daylight walking home from the Los Angeles County Recreation Center in Baldwin Park, CA. She was seven years old. My babysitter still doesn't know what happened to her daughter.

[@dorenemellene2201]

Wow, she is truly beautiful. I'm glad she made it back home. Someone needs to stomp the dog mess out of the snake that took her.

[@310BPM]

You can't say with complete certainty that you will keep them safe. All you can do is try to keep them safe. My mother probably tried her hardest, and all kinds of horrific things have happened to me that she doesn't even know about.

[@emiliowilson7878]

stepfather close byyyyyyyyyyy

[@arrow5726]

Living in a booooxxx

[@RubyBoognish]

Emily Arrow (this is 5 months late but...) nineteen ninety waaaaaaaaaaan

[@YOLOqu33n]

I read her book. I cried a lot.

[@kiranv1457]

So and all of these things 😱😭😘 thank fully she's ok

[@zoroambrose6463]

Hey, thanks for the explanation.

[@marissaperez1599]

my mom knew her. they were both 6th graders when it happened.

[@Bargon720]

You need to see the full documentary on this it is amazing.

[@ashleetan753]

OMG I READ THE BOOK FOR ABOUT THIS GIRL'S LIFE!!!!

[@sativagirl6496]

What the book called????

[@ashleetan753]

Doodle Bug if I remember it clearly it's call A Stolen Life

[@sativagirl6496]

+Ashlee Tan thanks :)

[@lauraanne6191]

I read her book.. very good read.. but graphic

[@113-n1q]

so this was spoiler?

[@amb817]

This is so sad. 18 years living as a slave. I cannot believe this actually happened

[@carolynwestern5156]

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[@mackaylaramdhanie2653]

LEAP YEAR!!!

[@kedianreid5504]

hi

[@marwal3216]

me

[@XoXoProud982]

The book of hers life is so amazing .

[@kimbo4677]

She has the book A Stolen Life I read it ;3;

[@kalearepich1180]

Poor Jaycee! I cant imagine how the parents felt when they found out this!

[@jayjung1599]

Its sad how they couldn't live with her for 18 and now she has only a little time because she to colledge

[@LokeshThakur]

***** errm they made her live in a box?

[@fernandograca698]

Lokesh Thakur Ok, I agree, they were a little bit overprotective, but if you were gonna start arresting parents for that...

[@LokeshThakur]

***** wtf?? they stole a child, obv they will be arrested, what is wrong with you?

[@fernandograca698]

***** I wasn't trolling, I just never thought someone would take my obviously joking comment seriously.

[@rosiepls5840]

Jay Jung She won't go to college, she didn't get education for 18 years,..

[@devinreis5811]

My babysitter still cries herself to sleep, like any mother would if her daughter was abducted, not knowing if she was murdered or alive. Kidnappers and registered sex offenders should get life in prison without the possibility of parole. It's pathetic that the people who kidnap our children get away with this too often.

[@Andyarthurofficial]

That news reader Her step father was near Byyyyyyy He chased them before calling 91onnnnnnneeeee. She was living in a boxssss for 18 yearssssss

[@HanyuuFurude10000]

1- She wasnt waiting for the bus 2- No one tried to help her, she was alone, WALKING to school because h STEP father wouldnt bring her 3- Her STEP father was said to hate her, her REAL father died 4- she didnt live in a box, she lived in 2 large buildings, with her 2 KIDS

[@CMchyy]

GOD sees all

[@cheyanne2010]

Huh?! Being kept captive outside in a box by a sex offender (which makes you think) is an ideal situation compared to living safely with your family in a home? "Good thing she got kidnapped." Seriously?! Do you honestly think any decent parent would feel happy that their child got kidnapped for their own selfish benefits? "Didn't have to support financially." & "Have to deal with teenage angst phase." What a twisted comment...

[@sandraheil9536]

I have her book!

[@aiphan3818]

Woah! Kidnapped and return for 18 years later!!!???

[@aiphan3818]

Woah I need to becaref

[@sandraheil9536]

Anime Phan Yea!

[@aiphan3818]

I'm so scace

[@sandraheil9536]

Anime Phan same

[@bbygyllenhaalic6112]

I only clicked on it because I was like, "OMG STEPHANIE FROM FULLHOUSE WAS KIDNAPPED?!?!?!?"

[@ticks4ticks4]

It's: Jodi Sweetin! (Stephanie Tanner).

[@lazysloth24]

only took them 18 years...glad we have such a fastworking police security system

[@shenapeek73]

That is so sad i hope she gets her education 18 years wowwwwwwwwwww!!♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡sad:'(s

[@HouseOfLane]

these stories are always so sad :( :( i can't imagine if i got kidnapped and if i lost my oarents for 18 years i can barly go without my mom for a week or two :(

[@christopherjudge8901]

he said it was 199oooone

[@Anni_Addams]

Really glad she is home safe now And her kids are safe now

[@EmmaStrongFilms]

i read the booook

[@margig98]

The book she wrote was the best book I've ever read, It was pure truth.

[@sarabourque8236]

It's crazy how she survived that after 18 years thats crazy

[@carmenwilley8858]

She has kept her children out of the news and cameras---amazing.

[@terrysarjoo4642]

The guy that did this should face the public.

[@DarkAnimeWitch]

there's a book about her that is like a diary from hers years living with the kidnappers.. it was really disturbing..

[@KatieMarieDoubt]

I remember when I was about seven..i was playing in my neighbors yard who were only 6 and 3 years old..i was also with my older sister who was only about 9..anyway, we were playing baseball when all of a sudden, a man in a green mini van came up and held up a leash, saying that "my dog is lost! can any of you help me find him?" and the 3 year old started walking and i screamed "NO!" and the guy sped away..we all went inside..can't imagine what wouldve happened if i never screamed..

[@youreglowing]

I'm so glad she's back

[@mylac7845]

I am her age. I remember hearing about it in TX. Wow. They're all in my prayers. More people should be trained & able to defend themselves. Her step-dad could've shot out the tires right at the beginning, maybe stopped it from happening. Who knows, but the lesson is there. And I bet she ends up an inspiration to many.

[@samj3969]

a man and a woman kidnapped a girl for 18 years doesn't make any sense .

[@jor99912]

You know who this girl looks EXACTIVELY alike, EXACTIVELY?? The little kidnapped girl, PAM SMART!!

[@WilsonSilva90]

On the bright side, those were the best years of his life.

[@Has1b]

If you had greater knowledge, you would know the difference between "know" and "no".

[@mothman197979]

I am 33, and when I was about six or so this man pulled up in an old car. The year would have been 1985. Anyways he asked me to come over to the car; he had a map and claimed he was lost. He had the map on his front passenger seat, while I was outside the car. I could not see the map and the man kept on moving it so I was forced to get closer to the car. Then I backed away sensing something was odd, I called out for my dad to help this man find his way. The man yelled at me and tore off.

[@Shellpenny]

I can't believe people think this is fake

[@darylflegg3971]

It didn't happen in 1997, it happened in 1991. She came home in 2009.

[@EdISTF]

not only that, the kidnapper was on parole and officers made trips to his house regularly and even came face to face with her!

[@thecandylover723]

Thats must have been such a terrifying experience and made you realize the world was never safe. My friend almost became a victim of a kidnapping, TWICE. she was fleeing as suspicious car was following her until a good samaritan came to the rescue and asked what was wrong. I also had an instance where a car irratically changed course just to get a creepy good look at us jogging down the street. I took us both home right away as the car turned the corner. I was so terrified and paranoid!

[@yasmineply820]

I remembered when this man tried to kidnap my sister and her friend when she was 11. they were leaving the gas station and this man tried to snatch my sister into this truck. Until another man came and chased him away.

[@annaluong124]

I just can't belive someone would dislike this.

[@najja2625]

Ohhhhh, she's the girl my mom told me a few months ago and she has the book. I've read it though, its really sad.

[@sluggied]

the novel she wrote was amazing.

[@Bcwyfkp6]

What is the book called?

[@09899815]

link??

[@specialgradetre]

this makes me sick. i can't imagine being in her shoes.

[@DarkLordSauronrocks]

It was probably a real shocker to her that it was 18 years

[@clairemartin4061]

am i the only one whose having a found kidnapped kid marathon?

[@Raylaii]

omg this is the exact same story as the face on the milk carton best book ever!

[@windamarymatos6893]

Our god is no psycho, he is a healer, a lover, and a forgiver. He is humble, and caring. If you ask for forgiveness and mean it he will forgive you. He does not judge us, he loves us.

[@juliabjarnelof1077]

she have given out a book about her story, i think everyone should reed it. she is such a strong girl

[@anime2diva]

Theres a documentary on this story. she talks about her life being kidnapped for 18 years and what they did to her.

[@lazysloth24]

I guess that's true, you make a very good point. But still i feel so horrible that she lost 18 years of her life, i hope she gets back on track :)

[@wozzey333]

what is the book called?

[@Rock1Music2Luva3]

I've read the book she wrote about it. I cannot understand why people can do things like this to children.