Crime, Conspiracy, Cults and Murder

Ep. 96 | The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart

February 18, 2026·59 min·8-min readnarrativetrue crime
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The episode recounts the harrowing 2002 kidnapping of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart, her nine-month captivity at the hands of a self-proclaimed prophet and his wife, and the eventual triumph of her survival and advocacy. It underscores how a child’s quiet courage, a sister’s memory, and a f

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Elizabeth SmartBrian David MitchellWanda BarzeeMary Catherine SmartEd Smart

Books

My Storyby Elizabeth Smart

Companies

Guinness World Records

Research & Papers

The Book of Emmanuel David Isaiah

Topics

Cold CasesCriminal Justice ReformMental HealthTrue Crime

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