In this Aug. 31, 2009, photo provided by Harpo Productions, television talk-show host Oprah Winfrey poses with Whitney Houston at the Town Hall in New York. Houston, who's new album "I Look To You" was released on Aug. 31, is interviewed by Winfrey for a two-part season premiere of The Oprah Winfrey Show, airing Sept. 14 and 15. (AP)
Major media players are all vying for the first interview with kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard and her two daughters, Starlite, 15, and Angel, 11.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Oprah Winfrey sent a personal letter to Jaycee, hoping to convince her to tell her harrowing and bizarre story on her show first.
Other sources report that beside Oprah, other top contenders for an interview with Jaycee and her daughters include Barbara Walters of ‘The View’ and Diane Sawyer of ‘Good Morning America.’
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Jaycee Lee Dugard prior to her kidnapping in 1991. (AP)
Jaycee was kidnapped from a South Lake Tahoe school bus stop in 1991, when she was only 11-years-old, and subsequently held captive for 18 years. Sex offender Phillip Garrido, and his wife Nancy, have pleaded not guilty to charges surrounding the case.
Garrido fathered Jaycee’s two daughters—with Jaycee giving birth to the first child in Garrido’s backyard when she was only 14-years old.
Aces Show Biz reports that a movie and book deal are likely in the works for Jaycee regarding her story.
To read the criminal complaint against the Garridos, click here.
To see video of the initial press conference regarding the case, click here.
To see the early search for Jaycee, click here.
To see photos surrounding the case, click here.
To see photos of missing children found alive, click here.
JAYCEE LEE DUGARD RELATED STORIE, VIDEO, AND PHOTOS :
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Garrido only one of many sex offenders in Calif. town
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Philip Garrido recorded songs re his love for girls
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Police say Phillip Garrido raped 14-year-old girl in 1972
- Jaycee Lee Dugard: Nancy Garrido worked as nursing aide
- Jaycee Lee Dugard's father wants to kill sex offender Phillip Garrido
- Pink ribbon parade for Jaycee Lee Dugard to take place on Sunday
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Phillip Garrido admitted he was overcome by fantasies of rape
- Jaycee Lee Dugard: Phillip Garrido’s victim, Katie Callaway Hall, talks to Larry King
- The search for Jaycee Lee Dugard (photos)
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Phillip Garrido's first wife says he tried to blind her with safety pin
- Jaycee Lee Dugard and family have emotional reunion
- Index of national crime articles about the Jaycee Lee Dugard case
- Jaycee Lee Dugard: Missing children who were found alive (slideshow)
- Experts say Stockholm syndrome reason Jaycee Dugard did not attempt escape
- Psychic says she predicted Jaycee Lee Dugard would be found safe
- Photos of hidden backyard where Jaycee Lee Dugard lived for 18 years
- Jaycee Lee Dugard not always locked away during 18 years with Garrido
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Phillip Garrido's home searched in connection with prostitute murders
- Law enforcement says Jaycee Lee Dugard could have been rescued years ago
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Phillip Garrido's father says he 'should be treated like a crazy person'
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Phillip Garrido gives telephone interview to news media (link provided)
- Jaycee Lee Dugard case: Client says Phillip Garrido talked in circles about religion
- Video: Jaycee Lee Dugard case covered on 'Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell'
- Slideshow: The Jaycee Lee Dugard case
- Alleged abductor of Jaycee Lee Dugard, Phillip Garrido arrested for rape, kidnapping in 1976
- Video: Jaycee Lee Dugard August 27, 2009 press conference
- Aerial photo of secret backyard where Phillip Garrido held Jaycee Lee Dugard and 2 children
- Authorities: Garrido had 2 children with Jaycee Lee Dugard, kept them isolated in secret backyard
- Phillip Garrido on parole for kidnapping at time of Jaycee Lee Dugard abduction
- Sex offender and wife charged in Jaycee Lee Dugard case
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Comments
I find it disgusting that less than ten days after being found, mayor media sources are already trying to exploit Jaycee's tragedy for their own personal game. Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer should be ashamed. Jaycee and her daughters need time to heal and recover from their ordeal. After 18 years in captivity, these celebrities behavior is appalling.
IN SHORT, LEAVE JAYCEE ALONE!
I totally agree, MEDIA leave her alone. STOP exploiting Jaycee Lee Dugard. She need years to recover
Vultures!
Oprah, Dr. Pill, Larry King? I say forget them all Jaycee. Write yourself a book and avoid the voyeurs.
...Agree 1000%. Leave Jaycee and her children and mother alone!!!
They do not need to be make MEDIA FREAKS by Oprah, Diana Sawyer, and other Media Freakazoids for their OWN PERSONAL GAIN.
The worst thing Jaycee and family can do now is to appear on TV.
Jaycee should write her book and stay out of sight until it is finish. She can get book advances now to live off and her children can be home schooled and stay out of public schools...another cess pool. They need privacy!!!
Her story needs to be heard. I find it strange that she was imprisoned, but yet she had email and person contact with Garrido's customers. Why didn't she seek help from those contacts? Maybe she was happy with that life and had decided to stay.
I also understand that she didn't speak up when found with Garrido. It was by investigation that the officers found out that it was Jaycee, not Allissa. Garrido said that the world would be shocked at the amazing story when we hear it from the victim. I can't wait until Jaycee speaks up.
Think back when you you were a child. Children believe everything especially if they hear it over and over again. She stayed to survive. It's also hard to say what somoeone should do, if you have not walked in those shoes. Be careful with your comments!!
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