Hidden in Plain Sight: The Abduction of Elizabeth Smart | Clues Pod

Описание: In this episode of Clues Pod, Kaelyn Moore and Morgan Absher revisit the chilling 2002 kidnapping of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart, a case that stunned the nation and reshaped conversations around child safety. Taken from her bedroom in the middle of the night, Elizabeth’s disappearance led to a frantic search, false leads, and a family’s relentless fight for answers. As investigators struggled with a botched crime scene and overlooked clues, a nine-year-old’s memory ultimately broke the case wide open. From captivity under Brian David Mitchell to her powerful survival and advocacy, this episode explores the courage that defined Elizabeth’s journey. Join us as we uncover how determination and faith turned one of America’s darkest cases into a story of hope.

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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Clues Podcast
2:52 The Day of the Abducton
6:09 Who Was Elizabeth Smart?
08:36 Clue #1: Mary Katherine’s Eyewitness Statement
10:45 The Investigation Begins
13:15 Clue #2: The Cut Screen
23:10 The Handyman Suspect: Richard Ricci
25:24 Clue #3: The Missing Bracelet
33:50 A Second Attempted Break-In
37:54 Clue #4: Mary Katherine’s Revelation
40:40 Clue #5: The New Sketch
46:38 Who is Brian David Mitchell?
52:03 FBI vs. Local Police: Missed Opportunities
58:56 The Moment of Rescue
1:03:41 Clue #6: Elizabeth’s Testimony
1:16:05 The Arrest and Trial
1:23:56 The Elizabeth Smart Foundation and Legacy
1:31:53 Missing Person of the Week: Matthew Spencer

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