Do we know anything about Garrido's childhood?
(This includes some updates that will appear next time I post it).
Early Years
Garrido born April 5, 1951, reportedly in Pittsburg, the 2nd child of Patricia and Manuel of Brentwood, CA.
Garrido's brother told the SF Chronicle that the brothers grew up in Brentwood with their parents. He said their childhood
was relatively unremarkable.
Garrido admitted that starting in 1968
he hung around schools and pleasured himself while "watching young females" aged 7 - 10.
Garrido's brother said Phillip Garrido
began acting out, using LSD and dealing drugs.
Garrido attended Liberty Union High School in Brentwood, CA (years ? to ?). He would have graduated in 1969, but it is unclear if he did.
Garrido arrested in 1969 for possession of marijuana and LSD and sent to CCCSO's Marsh Creek Detention Facility in Clayton. We don't know yet how long he was there.
1970's
Garrido's brother said Phillip fled California after learning that fellow drug dealers “had a contract out on him.” Relatives said Garrido
moved to Reno when he was about 19 years old. Are there records to confirm this?
Garrido is declared competent to stand trial 12/15/1976.
Neurological tests determine no hard evidence of brain damage 1/6/1977.