Baby Jessica, 20 years later
20-year anniversary of the rescue of Baby Jessica McClure, who fell into an abandoned water well near Midland, Texas
www.ajc.comHere’s what’s been reported recently about Baby Jessica.
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20-year anniversary of the rescue of Baby Jessica McClure, who fell into an abandoned water well near Midland, Texas
www.ajc.comJessica McClure Morales made global headlines in 1987 when she was rescued after falling down a well when she was 18 months old.
abcnews.comThe 30-year-old speaks out decades after achieving fame for being trapped in a well for nearly 60 hours.
www.goodhousekeeping.com'Baby Jessica,' whose real name is Jessica McClure Morales, was miraculously rescued from a well in 1987. Here's everything to know about where 'Baby Jessica,' whose real name is Jessica McClure Morales, is now, 38 years after she was rescued from a well in Texas.
people.comJessica Morales, also known as "Baby Jessica," became famous in 1987, when she fell down a well in her aunt's backyard at 18 months old. She remained trapped for 58 hours.
www.biography.com'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.
www.fox13seattle.comJessica McClure's fall into well was front-page news in 1987. Now, she's a mom.
abcnews.go.comJessica McClure Morales, famously known as "Baby Jessica," posted a cryptic message on Facebook after she was arrested in a domestic disturbance case.
www.foxnews.com'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.
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