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The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart | Real Life True Crime Locations & Full Story
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Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home at age 14 in June 2002. Held captive by a fanatic named Brian David Mitchell and his wife, Wanda Barzee, Smart was repeatedly raped, drugged and forced to endure religious rituals, until earning her freedom in March 2003. She has since become a noted activist and author, launching the Elizabeth Smart Foundation in 2011 and authoring My Story in 2013.
On June 4, 2002, Smart and her family attended an end-of-year awards ceremony at her school, where the 14-year-old won several awards for academics and physical fitness. Early the next morning, about an hour after midnight, Smart was awakened in the bedroom she shared with her younger sister Mary Katherine by the sound of footsteps and the feeling of cold metal against her cheek. A man whispered, "I have a knife to your neck. Don't make a sound. Get out of bed and come with me, or I will kill you and your family." The kidnapper, a man by the name of Brian David Mitchell, led Smart out of the house and marched her for hours through the forest to a camp where his wife, Wanda Barzee, was waiting.
Mitchell believed he was a prophet named Immanuel, and after performing a bizarre wedding ceremony - he was also a polygamist - he declared Smart to be his wife and raped her. "I tried to fight him off me," she later testified. "A 14-year-old girl against a grown man doesn't even out so much."
Mitchell and Barzee held Smart captive for the next nine months as they moved between California and Utah. Mitchell raped Smart daily - sometimes multiple times per day - and frequently kept her tethered to a tree. He forced her to consume vast quantities of alcohol and drugs and often did not feed her for days, bringing his captive to the brink of starvation. All the while, Mitchell attempted to indoctrinate Smart in his bizarre religious beliefs and convince her that he was a prophet.
On March 12, 2003, a passerby recognized Mitchell walking with Smart, who was veiled and wearing a wig and sunglasses. Authorities arrested Mitchell and his wife and returned Smart to her family that evening.
The prosecution against Brian David Mitchell stretched on for years, complicated by questions about his mental fitness to stand trial. Finally, on December 10, 2010, more than eight years after the kidnapping, a jury in a federal courtroom in Salt Lake City found Mitchell guilty of kidnapping and transporting a child across state lines for sexual purposes. He was sentenced to life in prison, and Brazee was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for her part in the crimes.
Thanks! happy holidays Scott . let's dive in this episode.
Thank you Ms Zahn! Always appreciate your generosity. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season
@@SCOTTONTAPEyour welcome .thank you
@@SCOTTONTAPEyou share a birthday with my boyfriend Michael he was born on December 14, 1994 he's 29 today
I had the privilege of hearing her speak at a seminar a couple of months ago! She's a phenomenal speaker, incredibly inspiring, and speaks with a calm, soft grace and sureness. I love how she frames her narrative--she doesn't want to be known for that period of time she was gone, she wants to be known for everything that came after. That's how she defines herself--as who she is as a person, not by this thing that happened to her.
Thank you so much for doing this, Scott. I have followed Elizabeth's journey for years. 21 years later, and Elizabeth is married, has children of her own, and the Elizabeth Smart Foundation does wonders in providing hope, while seeking to end the victimization and exploitation of all people, especially children.Safe travels, and Happy Holidays.-Joe from Joplin MO
This was such a horrible crime, and she was one brave little girl who was also very smart to survive this monsters' clutches. It's so hard to believe that this many years have gone by since this took place. It feels like yesterday. I think the whole world was looking for her. I wish Wanda would have gotten the same sentence as her deranged husband did. Anyone who preys on innocent kids should never be let out into the public again. I think we all breathed a huge sigh of relief when she was found alive. People say in court that children shouldn't testify because they can't remember exact events and situations properly to allow a fair trial. I say it's young children who will absorb these things like a sponge and because of that their testimony may be the most accurate of all. Elizabeth Smart's young sister may have saved her life and was most definitely one of the biggest reasons they were able to find her, thank God! Wonderful video Scott. It's nice to be reminded of a happy ending now and then. I wish this could happen all of the time.
Right? I wish more true crime ended like this. And I agree, Wanda should still be in prison. She let it happen
Strong young lady right here! Her story is horrific but the ending is so beautiful for her. Great story and you did it justice Scott! ❤
Very interesting video. Do you remember the Jaycee Duguard case? It was similar to this one where this guy abducted her as she was walking to school in broad daylight in front of her Stepfather. She was found alive years later alive held captive in his house with her two children she had by him. I don't know much else but it might be something that you might want to look into one day.
Disturbing case...I remember hearing about this...For some reason I get this one mixed up with Jaycee Lee Dugard though...Thanks for sharing!!!
You're in Utah right now? I was at work when the radio station we listened to broke with the news that she was found. I live here in Utah. The whole office cheered. She's very much thriving. Happily married with kids and doing great things for victims like she was
No I’m back home in Toronto right now 😊
Filmed a whole ago. Trees are green and just turning color.
Oh yeah, if you’re from Utah you remember where you were when she was found. I was at South Towne Mall that day. You couldn’t get out. Wild. Thanks for covering this one, Scott! She’s done a lot of good from going through this. She’s on a news channel now. Crime Watch or Law and Crime… something like that.
I live in Utah and still remember hearing this all over the news. Something told me she was still alive and once news hit that she was found I was so happy because most people aren’t found alive still. She went thru a lot and I hope she is living her best life now. Happy ending for sure Scott!
I was living in Salt Lake when they found her. It was the biggest story since the Olympics. A buddy of mine was a guard at the jail and he said they treated Mitchell was treated horribly, and rightfully so.
Happy to hear that she's alive, her face is familiar I remember that case but didn't know how it end.
Hello Scott!
I remember this well and what an amazing surprise to find her after so many many years. I hope too she's thriving and doing well. I've never seen that part of the country, the city looks so beautiful with it's many trees, surrounded by mountains! xo
It’s such a beautiful city I was blown away
She was only missing for 9 months.
Just an amazing story how poor Elizabeth has turned this horrific tragedy into a great life. Equally amazing how they warped her mind so much that it took a while for her, even when rescued, to admit she was really Elizabeth.
I hope Elizabeth is thriving and living her best life 😊
I agree with you Scott, that man was a faker and hiding behind a "faith" to cover for his perversion. Hopefully this creep rots in prison until he's stuck in the ground to rot.
I was born there Logan that is ex Mormon I got out in my 25's and yes they are s cult long story short i got out !!! Never return to the church !!!! Wait it's snowing there Scott right now well in Logan... ? My sister sent me videos of it ... Be safe there.....🙏
Just please be careful ok 🙏🙏🙏
There are some evil F’s in this world. They should both still be in prison. That poor child. Well done to Elizabeth for testifying in court. I hope she is doing well. Utah looks stunning. Thank you Scott for telling the story. I am so pleased there was a happier outcome ❤
I just got her book and seen you posted this. Thank you as it makes it more real as I read her words and listen to your story.
I found your channel a couple months ago and have been binge watching your videos.
Thank you for doing your videos and the research for them.
I remember when this all happened. So nerve wrecking for a whole 9 months I couldn’t imagine the parents pain in not knowing where their daughter is & if she was still alive or not. Although we didn’t personally know her my family. We were so relieved when she was found safe & sound. I remember it like it was yesterday seeing it all over the news her being reunited with her family as we cried. One of the bravest ladies I know of, especially when it came down to telling her story on her autobiography. Just wow, she’s amazing. Thank you for covering this sweet Scott your always amazing as well❤️
Great coverage as always Scott! Her story and Jaycee Dugard are two stories I know in detail I wish that I didn’t. Two resilient, brave and amazing souls. I read Jaycee’s book and it broke my heart. The will to survive is a powerful thing. Thank you for all the stories you bring to life. Happy Holidays. ~Love&Light♥️Carli
Jaycee Dugard story is in Antioch CA- yes the stories are similar and my gosh was so happy to hear both their happy endings, read their books and see them thriving now ❤❤❤
He’s not dead and she’s released already. Sick!
What a sick and twisted piece of crap, I’m glad he’s never getting out. Elizabeth is a very brave girl to testify in court about the dirty things that weirdo did to her. Good for her, I hope that she can live a happy life now. Being raped is not an easy thing to forget. Thank you Scott for telling such a sensitive story. All the best to you xxxx
What an amazing woman, so glad her life has turned out well despite the horror she went through ❤
Nicely done. I have to admit, I was VERY suspicious of Elizabeth’s father when this originally occurred.
I remember being at my late Great Aunt June's house when Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped and watching the coverage on her TV with her.
Good coverage of this story. Good to hear that Elizabeth Smart is alive. Sounds like it was lucky that she had shared a room with her little sister.
Excellent job again, Scott... Thank you... I had just told my wife he was faking it
Wow that story was crazy!! Thanks for showing us around
Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and a great day ‼️
So cool seeing where it happened. My youngest daughter is 14. The mountains. She was surviving right there!! My 14 year old is in a magnet school and studies criminal justice/ law. The class has been studying the case here in Tampa where the girl tricked the serial killer into letting her go. She led police to him breaking the case. The story was on lifetime called" Believe Me" The survivor is going to visit her class. She is now in law enforcement. So cool.
I love how you put your own thoughts and feelings into each one of these types of vids Scott. and not just read from a script. Happy Christmas and have a great New Year. Peace & Love from Scotland
So glad she was found 🙏
Poor girl and family 💔
Thanks for another great video Scott ❤ Stay safe and hope you have a blessed Christmas 🎁🎄☃️🦌❤
i remember my mom told me about this story when i was really young she especially told this story to my sister to kinda scare her not to hang out at night with her friends
Every parents, worst nightmare.. thank God she was found. Great story Scott!
Thank you Scott for sharing this story, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Australia
Thanks Scott as always. Always look forward to your stuff. 😃
I live downtown SLC. I was right here when all of this happened. When I would drive down State Street, I at times would see a weird guy and some woman dressed like Moses yelling at passing cars, and just being weird. Then Elizabeth Smart got kidnapped, and as it was revealed who did it, it was this weirdo and this woman, Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee. I remember praying for the Smarts, and being shocked when she was found. Elizabeth had to be encouraged to admit that yes, she was Elizabeth Smart. BDM tried brain washing her, and even tried giving her a new name. Thank You Scott for coming here and doing this story. I would have loved seeing you here!! I was probably at work....Thanks for all you do, you are amazing!!!! ❤
Thank you for adding that Wendy! And wish I could have met you too!
@@SCOTTONTAPE I'm a BIG fan, so this would have been awesome!!! THANK YOU for being you, and for all that you do 😁
Scott what a great video and thank you for sharing with us.
Her female abductor was released. That sucks.
Wishing you a very merry Christmas, Scott! 😊😊😊❤❤❤
I find the way we as a society relate to Elizabeth's ordeal encouraging. Her name is a household word, whereas most people have to do a google search to find the names of her tormentors, and they're rarely built up to be more than "big, disgusting, sadistic perverts". Quite the opposite of the situation of Melissa Smith, whose grave Scott visited last month. Her killer had something of a cult of personality built around him, and people still can't get enough gruesome stories about him 50 years later. Scott was probably the most respectful of all the TH-camrs who have visited Melissa's grave so far, but even in his case, she was only a plot point in the story of her rapist and killer, and you'll never see her name mentioned without his. None of the names of the 30 or so lives this man destroyed are remembered by most, while movies continue to be made about him. Whatever other problems we have as a society, it's good to see us moving in this direction. Elizabeth's strength is also reassuring: it makes me think that, as horrible as what Melissa and the other victims 4 decades earlier endured, it wasn't enough to take away their dignity in their last moments.
So true . All these victims had a life , loved and were loved, and they are forever attached to the worst people in the world . Melissa Smith deserves to be remembered as much more than that
I believe Elizabeth Smart works on a program called Crime Watch Daily.. I have seen her on a few episodes here on TH-cam
I'm so thankful there was a happy ending. Thank you for sharing her story. Can you please do Jaycee Duguard?
Happy Holidays Scott 🎅🎄
I believe she helps to find other missing people. Wonderful woman she is
Such a brave girl for all she went through. glad she's here today. so many others not so lucky.. i got very lucky to discover scott great job sweet guy🥰from Vickie
Happy Holidays thanks for another episode
What a story Scott❤amazing. She is really brave. ❤❤❤
Beautiful job dear Scott❤❤❤
Thanks again Scott stay safe out there love mr b Robin hood county uk 🇬🇧 👍
Thank you Scott for this video. God bless.❤
Hi Scott greetings to you take care
I watch her now on Crime Watch Daily. She is a survivor. I wish someone would look into Kyron Horman in Portland Oregon
Glad she was found
Truly awful what happened to her
Thanks for another great video Scott
Wow Scott this story is still amazing to me. Great job on this video
I am not from Utah but I remember when this all happened. And when she was found. I can’t believe miss barzee is already out of jail. She should have gotten life like that gross bastard
The mountains I’m referring to are called the Missing Range, part of the Rocky Mountains
What a horrific experience.. Keep your doors locked and your alarms on so your children are safe so they can’t get kidnapped.
i remember this story... them songs he was singing... second verse same as the first😆 but I'm glad she testified! she took her life back! poor thing though!
great video Scott
Another great one! Thanks Scott ❤
Thanks for sharing this story, Scott. I remember this and read Elizabeths book she wrote later on. A sad read.
I love that you're on my hometown. Seeing it makes me miss home. Hope you're well my friend and thanks for your videos.
Scotty Eddy again Myrtle Beach ! Great great vlog man , thanks again
This story is horrifying 💔
I'm happy and relieved Elizabeth was found alive. This is the first time I'm hearing this story of those two monsters horrific to kidnap a 14 year old at knifepoint and her poor sister witnessing her abduction 😢
What about doing an episode on joan rivers the legend
Thank you for your amazing content. Ive said it before i like how thorough you are in your research and how respectful are. I like when you place the stones and clean graves. You do great videos.
One hundred percent right about him Scott!!!!!! Totally agree 👍👍
People of that nature never fare too well in jail .. great video Scott , also glad they found Elizabeth alive ❤
I remember when this happened it was crazy glad she was able to return safely her kidnappers got what they deserved plus I remember they even made a movie a few yrs ago about this
Yea i😢 remember this I'm here in utah mane that was crazy it was all over the news thank God 🙏 she's alright 👍😊.
Thanks Mate!, from Down Under.
A very horrible crime, wow great video!
Thanks scott
**BOTH** Elizabeth & Mary Katherine are heroes!!!!
She actually stated that she could hear her uncle searching for her and calling for her an she couldn't response because they had threatened to kill him and her if he found them.
Thanks Scott for this coverage. ❤
It's amazing to see people comment that they didn't know the outcome of Elizabeth's story,, I'm in Australia and even here it was Major news!!
She also works for Crime TV 📺 I'm so glad she's doing great ❤❤❤❤
I remember this one when it happened I had heard about it on the news thanks for an amazing story,keep up the awesome work my friend. 😊
happy holidays love all you video great job
Good true crime story I never knew about, that ended as best it could. Good video Scott.
The movie was very good as well. Elizabeth herself narrates the movie.
I remember this case. I now follow Elizabeth on Instagram and last I saw she was working in true crime now.
I remember this very well. She was a very brave little girl and has grown up to be a beautiful woman, wife and mother. Hope he never gets out.
HEY SCOTT!! KOOL BROTHER...
Elizabeth Smart turned out alright and is an advocate for women in these situations. What a smart and brave girl who didn't let this atrocity take over her life but only made her stronger. Her last name suits her well. God bless you Elizabeth in all you do and thanks Scott for sharing this story in such a respectful and professional manner.
Poor girl!! Thank god she was found!! What a creepy guy!! I’m glad she’s doing ok! No one should have to go through that!!! 💙💙❤️❤️💖💖♥️♥️. Thank you Scott!! You are amazing!! Love you!! ♥️🥰🥰❤️✌️✌️✌️
Great video Scott! Love tne true crime location videos!
Soo close to home- my parents were also building a house in the same neighborhood My parents & many from that neighborhood that helped in the searches. People came from all over to heIp. It would stop & then start & again. She’s been doin amazing all things considered. She’s very well spoken and strong advocate.Amazing strength for what she went through! It seems like so long ago but not really. Just remember the joy that day she was found! Well done! So glad you’re enjoying Salt Lake City.Most of my fam still there. ps we always thought he was fakin as well😡 interesting that you say that!)
Did you know that the actor who played Billy Loomis in Scream actually played Her Kiddnapper in Her Life Story Movie.
Plus I remember walking to school and found out later that they were living under a bridge that I actually walk over and over again never even know they where there few weeks later she was found it was in Sandy.
Have you covers the Jayme Closs story?
Elizabeth Smart is now a news reporter I believe for ABC News. I just saw an interview she did on TH-cam the other day.
Wasatch Mountains I believe
Love ya from Minnysnota brother.💪🏻
He started singing, lmao! Oh snaps.... lol
You know what’s creepy Reminds me so much of Charles Manson.🤯
i was thinking the same about him reminding me of Charles Manson definitely .i agree with scott he was just using verses in the Bible to manipulate the situation is just disgusting monster
That poor girl had to go through such an ordeal. I will always blame her father to be partially responsible for the kidnapping. He continually went out and picked up homeless people, brought them into their home to do work. Who brings in strangers to their home and essentially gives them access to his young girls and wife?
Not all homeless people are not bad so don't judge, maybe cause you were never there.