Joseph DuggarThe victim's family has not been silent since he was arrested on child molestation charges in March 2026. Many relatives reached out to the 31-year-old while he was incarcerated – some offering prayers and love, others discussing the aftermath.
Joseph was arrested on March 18 in Arkansas on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior, lewd and lascivious behavior of a victim under the age of 12 and lewd and lascivious behavior by a person over the age of 18.
The 14-year-old victim came forward to Arkansas police alleging that Joseph molested her when she was 9 years old while on vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida, in 2020. Four additional counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment were also charged against Joseph and his wife, Kendra Duggaron completely different charges in Arkansas.
After his release, Joseph was released from the Florida Bay County Jail on March 31 after posting $600,000 bail. He pleaded not guilty before the trial.
Here is a look at all the family members who reached out to Joseph while he was imprisoned:
Jim Bob Duggar's Blunt email to Joseph Duggar
Joseph Duggar's father, Jim Bob Duggarhe did not wrap himself up in the March 25 email.
“Joseph, I'm sorry for what you're going through. Mom & I love you so much!” Jim Bob wrote down the records of each prison found by Us Weekly. “It seems like there is still a long way to go but God will see you through, you have made bad decisions but God has already forgiven you if you asked him.
Jim Bob continued, “You have to accept the situation right now and it's also good to pray that God will have mercy on you, but maybe you will face problems.” [sic] big results in the next few years. “
Joseph Duggar and his wife, Kendra Duggar, spoke in several phone calls while he was in the Washington County Detention Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, after he was arrested on charges of child abuse in March 2026. The recorded conversations – lasting several days – give insight into how the family is going through the years of his imprisonment after he grew up. […]
Anna Duggar Sent Joseph Duggar Multiple Emails With Practical Advice
Anna DuggarJoseph Duggar's older brother's wife, Josh Duggar (currently serving a 151-month prison sentence for receiving and possessing child pornography), sent Joseph several emails beginning on March 21.
“You have our prayers. We love you – however we can help, please let us know,” Anna wrote, in email records obtained by. Us. “I think I put money in your books. I don't remember how phone calls and video calls work.”
He added, “Just remember, don't talk about anything legal unless you have a lawyer. Everything said in these messages, phone calls and video chats is being recorded and turned over to prosecutors.”
Austin Forsyth's Email as Joy-Anna Duggar Talks About It
Joy-Anna Duggarher husband, Austin Forsythsent Joseph Duggar a supportive email while he was in the Washington County Detention Center.
“I want you to know that I love you,” Austin wrote, in emails obtained by Us. “Jesus loves you, and He continues to draw you closer to Him.”
Joseph Duggar
Bay County Sheriff's Office via Getty ImagesHe added, “I praise God that we started getting closer to you in the last year and a half. He knew Kendra would need help. We will, and we are helping her!”
Joy-Anna broke her silence about her brother's arrest on March 26. “What happened to my brother is sad and very troubling,” she wrote on Instagram. “My heart goes out to the victim, and I am saddened by the pain and hurt caused.”
Michelle Duggar and Kendra Duggar reunited around Joseph Duggar
Kendra Duggar told Joseph Duggar during a recorded jailhouse call that her mother, Michelle Duggarit was a source of guidance.
“Your mother and I, we got to visit you this morning, and she was encouraging me to live a humble life,” Kendra said, according to People.
Through several phone calls from the cell, Kendra relayed the feelings of the extended family. “Just know that everyone loves you, even if they're disappointed,” she shared in a March 26 interview with TMZ.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is being abused by children, call or text the Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
