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NEWS ABOUT: Brian David Mitchell

Brian David Mitchell stories: 3 news summaries

 Smart's Co-Abductor: 
 'I Am So Sorry, Elizabeth' 

Barzee expected to serve another 9 years in prison

Nov 17, 09 1:53 PM CST
(AP) - A woman charged in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty today as part of a deal with prosecutors and asked Smart to forgive her. Wanda Eileen Barzee is expected to receive a 15-year sentence, with credit for about six already served. "I am so sorry, Elizabeth, for... More »

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Elizabeth Smart's Co-Kidnapper to Plead Guilty

Wanda Barzee in court on kidnapping charges today

Nov 17, 09 4:10 AM CST
(Newser) - A woman accused of helping kidnap schoolgirl Elizabeth Smart in 2002 is expected to plead guilty today. Wanda Barzee could face a life sentence on kidnapping charges, although her lawyer declined to comment on whether her guilty plea is coming as part of a deal. Barzee was ruled competent to... More »

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kidnapping • Utah • guilty plea • Elizabeth Smart • Brian David Mitchell • Elizabeth Smart kidnapping • Wanda Barzee

Elizabeth Smart to Testify on Sanity of Her Kidnapper

Will detail his behavior during 9-month captivity

Sep 29, 09 7:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - Elizabeth Smart is ready to testify against the homeless street preacher who abducted her at knifepoint seven years ago. At a hearing Thursday to determine if Brian David Mitchell is fit to stand trial, Smart will tell the court how he acted over her nine-month captivity. The prosecutor thinks she’... More »

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mental health • kidnapping • testimony • kidnapper • Elizabeth Smart • Brian David Mitchell

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