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'Baby Jessica' Arrested for Domestic Violence in Texas

4/14/2026

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Jessica McClure Morales, known as 'Baby Jessica,' was arrested in Midland County, Texas, on April 14, 2026, for domestic violence–related assault causing bodily injury.
Police responded to a disturbance at the home and arrested Morales.
Morales gained fame in 1987 after she fell into a well at 18 months old, prompting a 58-hour rescue.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with limited details from authorities.

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Story summary

Jessica McClure Morales, known as 'Baby Jessica,' was arrested in Midland County, Texas, on April 14, 2026, for domestic violence–related assault causing bodily injury.
Police responded to a disturbance at the home and arrested Morales.
Morales gained fame in 1987 after she fell into a well at 18 months old, prompting a 58-hour rescue.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with limited details from authorities.