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Elizabeth Smart Engaged

Former kidnap victim will get married next summer

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 20, 2012 5:11 PM CST

(Newser) – Nice news out of Utah: Elizabeth Smart is engaged, reports the Salt Lake Tribune. The 24-year-old BYU senior will marry in the summer, says a spokesman. Don't expect many details about the groom—the Tribune thinks he's a fellow Mormon named Matthew Gilmour—or the wedding. Smart, who famously survived 9 months as a kidnap victim in 2002-03, plans to keep her private life private. She will, however, be vocal in her work on behalf of victimized kids.

"She is going to be involved in child advocacy work for a long, long time and really decided that she wants to keep her husband and [future] children out of the public spotlight," says the spokesman.

This May 25, 2011, file photo shows Elizabeth Smart talking to the media in front of the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City.
This May 25, 2011, file photo shows Elizabeth Smart talking to the media in front of the Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City.   (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart, File)
Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper, Brian David Mitchell.
Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper, Brian David Mitchell.   (AP Photo/Colin E Braley, File)
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crafter67
Jan 21, 2012 6:19 PM CST
She "plans to keep her private life private"  - then why are we hearing about it? Aside from that - I wish her the best.
lauriec67
Jan 21, 2012 3:36 AM CST
well, most importantly...God Bless you Elzabeth, and your future....you're an american hero! This country will always root for you...as for "mad", the poster?? what in hell is wrong? does "mad" mean you're insane? or boinkers? or raving like with rabies? get off Newser...this is for more normal, not demented, new readers and commenters. find a hobby, like killing flies.....
Spudsy
Jan 20, 2012 7:34 PM CST
All should hope for nothing but the best for this woman. 

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