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The Elizabeth Smart Case

The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart

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The Elizabeth Smart kidnapping took place on June 5, 2002 when Elizabeth Smart, age 14, was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City, Utah, home in the middle of the night. Nine months later she was found with captors Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Ileen Barzee, in Sandy, Utah, about 18 miles from her home. Mitchell and Barzee were charged with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assualt, and aggravated burglary. Bail for both of them was set at $10 million.

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Elizabeth Smart Family PhotosElizabeth Smart Family PhotoElizabeth Smart at the age of 14Elizabeth Smart Family PhotosA Plea for HelpA Plea for HelpNo Progress in Finding ElizabethNo Progress in Finding Elizabeth Smart
Lois and Ed Smart Turn to the Media for HelpLois and Ed Smart Turn to the Media for HelpElizabeth Smart Found AliveElizabeth Smart Found AliveThe Safe Return of Elizabeth SmartThe Safe Return of Elizabeth SmartCelebration Held For Elizabeth SmartCelebration Held For Elizabeth Smart
Brian Mitchell MugshotBrian David Mitchell MugshotWanda BarzeeWanda Ilene BarzeeBush Signs Amber Alert BillBush Signs Bill Making Amber Alert System OfficialMitchell Disrupts Competency HearingMitchell Disrupts Competency Hearing

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