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Inside the Mind of Phillip Craig Garrido: A Life of Crime and Manipulation
Phillip Craig Garrido believes God has set him free. Accused of kidnapping Jaycee Lee Dugard from a Californian suburb 18 years ago, the man is currently incarcerated and faces charges that could keep him behind bars for the rest of his life. Yet he believes God has freed him from his violent past.
Early Life
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Phillip Craig Garrido was born on April 5, 1951 in Contra Costa County, California into a troubled household with an alcoholic father and mother suffering from mental illness. Growing up, Garrido moved around frequently with his family; schooling became difficult for him until he dropped out at 16 years old.
First Arrests
Garrido’s criminal history began in 1972 when he arrested for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Although sentenced to 50 years prison, he was released after serving only 11 due to overcrowding.
In 1976, Garrido arrested again for kidnapping a woman in South Lake Tahoe, California. This time he received five years imprisonment but released after only serving 11 months of his sentence.
The Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard
In 1991, Garrido and his wife Nancy abducted 11-year-old Jaycee Dugard from a bus stop near her home in South Lake Tahoe. They held her captive for 18 years during which time Garrido repeatedly raped and impregnated her.
Dugard ultimately saved in 2009 when Garrido brought her and two daughters, fathered by him, to a local parole office. Their mysterious behavior raised suspicion and authorities alerted.
The Mind of a Predator
Garrido’s actions reveal an alarming psychological profile. He displayed classic signs typical of predators, such as lack of empathy, manipulative tendencies and distorted perceptions of reality.
He made himself the center of his reality, disregarding others’ feelings or safety. A master manipulator, he could charm and deceive those around him while viewing people as objects to be used for his pleasure.
Legacy
Phillip Craig Garrido sentenced to 431 years of life imprisonment for kidnapping and sexual abuse of Jaycee Dugard. He passed away in prison in 2020 at 68 years old.
Garrido’s legacy is one of trauma and tragedy. His actions took away a young girl’s childhood, causing her immense distress as well as that of her family members. However, his case also shed light on the issue of child abduction and sexual abuse, raising awareness and spurring prevention efforts.
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