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The Elizabeth Smart Foundation Joins Forces with Change.OrgWhen many of us hear the name Elizabeth Smart we think of her terrible experience as a child. Although her story had a happy ending, many others do not. Now Washington is playing politics with our children, taking funding away from their protection.- Elizabeth Smart: Journalist, Spokesperson, or Both?Elizabeth Smart has an opportunity to help hurting people, but many doubt her ability and wonder if ABC is taking advantage of her.
Elizabeth Smart Will Bring Insightful Perspective as ABC News CommentatorElizabeth Smart was kidnapped at the age of 14 and held captive for nine months. She has recently been hired as a news commentator for ABC News.- Quick-Hit Reaction: Elizabeth Smart Hired by ABC NewsProminent abduction victim Elizabeth Smart became the latest ABC News contributor Thursday. Here are three things I find interesting and notable about her new role in the spotlight.
- How I Feel About Elizabeth Smart's Words to Abductor, Mitchell's SentenceBrian David Mitchell kidnapped Elizabeth Smart from her home when she was 14. More than eight years later, Mitchell was sentenced to life in prison. This article gives thoughts on his sentencing and Smart's words to him.
- Brian David Mitchell, the Elizabeth Smart KidnapperWho would have known I was milking cows with a crazy man!
- Brian David Mitchell Guilty of Kidnapping Elizabeth SmartBrian David Mitchell is convicted of both charges in the Elizabeth Smart Case.
Brian David Mitchell Found Guilty of Kidnapping Elizabeth SmartGuilty verdict for Brian David Mitchell- Elizabeth Smart Case - Kidnapper Guilty, 5-Hour Verdict on Brian David MitchellElizabeth Smart's case wrapped and a 5-hour jury deliberation found Brian David Mitchell guilty of kidnapping and other charges.
- I Knew David Brian Mitchell (The Man Who Kidnapped Elizabeth Smart)I was born LDS, and spent some time in Mormon Fundamentalism as well. I am grateful that I got out, but saddened that so many victims are left to be subject to the "revelations" of men.
- Elizabeth Smart's Alleged Abductor Trial Starts: Child Abduction -- a Parent's Worst NightmareAs a fellow victim of child abduction, I can relate to the Elizabeth Smart case. That case, along with my own experiences as an abducted child, have played a significant role in the precautions I take with my own children.
Elizabeth Smart Trial Brings to Light the Worst Fear of Every ParentElizabeth Smart's alleged kidnapper goes on trial eight years after her abduction and recovery. As a parent, I'm leery of sending my children out defenseless into a world which may not be very kind to them.
Elizabeth Smart Captor Brian David Mitchell Kicked from Court on Day 1 of Trial (Video Link)Brian David Mitchell was kicked out of court on Monday, November 1 in Utah for singing during jury selection. Mitchell, 57, is on trial for kidnapping Elizabeth Smart in 2002, holding her captive and sexually assaulting her.- Five Happy Moments from the 2000s - Elizabeth Smart, Capt. Sullenberger, Y2K, moreIn a decade filled with uncertainty, these events brought a bit of joy.
- Wanda Eileen Barzee: A Guilty Plea from Barzee During Elizabeth Smart TrialWanda Eileen Barzee is the ex-wife of Brian David Mitchell. Both individuals are accused in the high-profile kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart. 64 year old Barzee is pleaded guilty to both charges of kidnapping and unlawful...
Update on Jaycee Lee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart - How Are They Doing Today?Jaycee Lee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart were taken from their homes as young girls. Both were raped and held hostage with their captors, Dugard for 18 years and Smart for 9 months. Today both have been recovered and trying to get on with their lives.- Things We've Forgotten: Roman Polanski, Erin Andrews, and Elizabeth SmartRoman Polanski, Erin Andrews, and Elizabeth Smart pop up in the news again. It's amazing how these forgotten woeful news stories can suddenly become such hot news items again.
Elizabeth Smart Testimony Transcript: A Bad Case Heads for ClosureThe Elizabeth Smart testimony transcript outlines a harrowing nine month period of time that Elizabeth Smart was held in captivity by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee.- Elizabeth Smart Testimony a Tale of Rape and CaptivityFor the first time since her 2002 abduction by Brian David Mitchell, Elizabeth Smart talked about her ordeal at the hands of the religious zealot and his wife, Wanda Barzee. Providing testimony in a federal court in Salt Lake City Thursday...
Elizabeth Smart Gives Chilling Testimony in Mitchell HearingElizabeth Smart testified today about her 2002 kidnapping ordeal, giving a chilling account of her suffering. Accused kidnapper and rapist, Brian David Mitchell, watched Smart testify via a closed-circuit camera.
Brian David Mitchell Sentencing: My ReactionWhat stood out to you during the sentencing of Brian David Mitchell? What were your reactions to Elizabeth Smart's comments? Several things left an impression on me.
Elizabeth Smart's Captor Found Guilty of KidnappingThe jury's rejection of the insanity defense in the Brian Mitchell trial follows a trend in recent years toward favoring retribution over treatment.
Held Against Their Will, CaptiveLinda Crystal compares the 10 girls and one boy that were held captive. Read about their cases and how long they were kept, one in a box. Learn what to do if this ever happens to you.- Missing and Unidentified People We Never Hear AboutThere are tens of thousands of missing and unidentified people in the US alone. We never hear about most of them. This is for them.
