'House Of Horrors!' Inside The Home Where The Duggars Hid Josh's Dark Sex Secret For Years
Dec. 29 2015, Updated 11:39 a.m. ET
The Duggar family of TLC’s 19 Kids & Counting used to seem like a picture perfect family — just one in a really large frame. But the revelation that they've been hiding son Josh's sex crimes from the world for years has cast a disturbing pall on the once-happy scenes of their home life. Though the house where he fondled several minor females has been destroyed, take a look inside the place where they continued to hide his secret for years.
The Duggar family of TLC’s 19 Kids & Counting used to seem like a picture perfect family — just one in a really large frame. But the revelation that they've been hiding son Josh's sex crimes from the world for years has cast a disturbing pall on the once-happy scenes of their home life. Though the house where he fondled several minor females has been destroyed, take a look inside the place where they continued to hide his secret for years.
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The Duggar kids run wild, scootering at high speeds inside the house!
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Dinner time! On the menu? Pretzel sticks doused in vinegar.
The Duggar home music room in Little Rock, Arkansashouse
The Duggar kids often play musical instruments, but they sat untouched in favor of toys when their parents were out on a date night.
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Are pretzel sticks and yogurt a well-balanced meal?
The Duggar house in Little Rock, Arkansas
From outside, the Duggar’s house looks like any other American home — just super-sized.
The Duggar home family living room in Little Rock, Arkansashouse
The Duggars keep their home spotless — with lots of help from the older daughters.
The Duggar home in Little Rock, ArkansashouseFamily vehicle bus
The Duggar’s trusty silver bus had 15 bunks — meaning some kids still had to share.
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Jill's husband Derick spent a lot of time at the family's wild home before marrying her.
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Jim Bob and Michelle get to enjoy the occasional date night while their kids babysit each other.
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Cleaning the Duggar homes is a full-time job.
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Jessa and Ben spend a lot of time at her house too -- he even moved in to an apartment on their property!
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Once she started courting, Jill finally got to spend some time away from her duties at home -- with a chaperone of course!
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Too many cooks in the kitchen? The family has been known to opt for snacks like yogurt for dinner instead of a full meal.
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Will new parents Jill and Derick's home be as wild as the one she grew up in?
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My how they've grown! Even though some of the Duggar girls are nearly adults, they still share a bedroom with the rest of their female siblings.
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Nineteen kids ... and weapons? Jim Bob and Michelle let it fly at home.
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Craft projects are a good way for older kids to keep their younger "buddies" occupied.
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Jill got to leave the family home when she got married -- and she was knocked up almost immediately after!
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Ben proposed to Jessa at her home.
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Keeping Duggar homes clean is a full-time job!
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Jim Bob and Michelle can enjoy nights out away from the kids, but the Duggar girls only get out with a chaperone -- until they're married!
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Hard at work! The Duggar kids pitch in on daily tasks.
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Jill and Derick are now starting a family of their own: They just welcomed a baby boy!
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Craft time! The Duggars take pride in being able to complete hands-on projects.
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Michelle has admitted that it's bittersweet watching her daughters grow up and leave home.
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Ben and Jessa are only allowed to side-hug -- and sometimes hold hands -- until they're married!
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Derick and Jill had a friend hand-make their wedding cake.
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Horsing around! Modest Michelle rides side-saddle.
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There they are! The entire fam crammed into the frame for this photo in the family home.