Description

The Elizabeth Smart kidnapping shocked America in 2002 when 14-year-old Elizabeth was taken from her bedroom by Brian David Mitchell. This episode follows the abduction, Wanda Barzee, the search, the missed chances, the rescue and the disturbing religious delusions that shaped one of the most high-profile kidnapping cases in modern true crime.

Topics include

• Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee, and the belief system behind the control
• Salt Lake City, the LDS Church, and the media storm around the case
• America’s Most Wanted, the sketch, and the moment Elizabeth was recognised
• Aftermath, testimony, and survivor advocacy

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• Editor: Giordanno Bottezini
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland

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