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Smart was rescued in 2003, and Mitchell was eventually convicted of interstate kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor in 2011. He is currently serving a life sentence in federal prison. Barzee, meanwhile, received a 15-year sentence for her role in the kidnapping and prolonged abuse. She was released in 2018.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. More than 20 years after her kidnapping, Elizabeth Smart is reclaiming her story. The survivor and child safety activist ...