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Rescued as Infant, 'Baby Jessica' Faces Abuse Charges
14 Apr
Summary
- Jessica McClure Morales arrested for domestic abuse.
- She posted a philosophical message on social media.
- Her step-sister was murdered earlier this year.

Jessica McClure Morales, who captivated the world as 'Baby Jessica' when she was rescued from a well in 1987, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse. The 40-year-old's arrest occurred at her home in Midland, Texas. Two days after her release, McClure Morales posted a contemplative message on Facebook, advising to "let go and just live right now."
McClure Morales's life has seen significant hardship. Earlier this year, her step-sister, 25-year-old Gracey Adams, was murdered in Nashville, Tennessee. Her girlfriend, Sarah Stacey, has been charged in connection with the ongoing case. This tragedy follows a difficult period for McClure Morales and her family, who previously lost a substantial portion of her $1.2 million trust fund due to the 2008 financial crash.