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Elizabeth Smart
Elizabeth Smart is an American child safety activist and TV commentator, best known for her infamous kidnapping that occurred in 2002. She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and her name was all over the news when, at 14, she was abducted from her house by Brian David Mitchell. It was later revealed that she had been held captive in his house in Salt Lake City for 9 months. During this time, she was repeatedly raped and abused by Brian, while his wife, Wanda helped him with his activities. Elizabeth was rescued by ‘Utah Police’ in March 2003. Wanda and Brian were both found guilty, and Brian was sentenced to two life terms in May 2011. Wanda was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the kidnapping. Elizabeth thus became a public figure and made multiple TV appearances, giving interviews. She also became an activist, working against sexual abuse and helping the cause of missing persons. The 2003 TV film ‘The Elizabeth Smart Story’ portrayed the whole ordeal. She has since been the subject of many books and films.
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Born
November 3, 1987
Birth Place
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Also Known As
Elizabeth Ann Gilmour
Famous As
Activist
Height
5'6" (168 cm)
Education
Brigham Young University (B.M.)
Father
Ed Smart
Mother
Lois Smart
Spouse(s)
Matthew Gilmour
Siblings
Andrew Smart, Charles Smart, Edward Smart, Mary Katherine Smart, William Smart
Children
Chloe Gilmour, James Gilmour, Olivia Gilmour
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Lawrence Ledger

Womanspace will honor Elizabeth Smart for using kidnapping experience to help other victims

“When I look in the mirror, I see a mother and a wife and someone I am proud to be. I see an advocate. I see a survivor.”. On May 12 at 6 p.m., Elizabeth Smart will be honored with the 26th annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award presented by Womanspace, a non-profit organization based in Lawrenceville that serves individuals and families impacted by domestic and sexual assault.
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Green Acres opening + Mask mandate lifted + Elizabeth Smart in Boise

Hello Wednesday. Gretchen Parsons here with your morning headlines. Good morning. A food truck park along the Boise Greenbelt is about to open for the season, we have the details. Plus, kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart touched down in Boise to share her inspiring story. Today: 62° 🌥 Partly sunny....
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Elizabeth Smart shares her story at sold-out Faces of Hope event

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Elizabeth Smart, who survived a kidnapping and months of abuse, is now an advocate for victims. At 14, Elizabeth was abducted from her Salt Lake City home in the middle of the night and was held captive for nine months. Now, nearly 20 years later,...
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Elizabeth Smart shares her story at Coastal Horizon's luncheon

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Elizabeth Smart is coming to Wilmington to talk about surviving sexual assault

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Elizabeth Smart to attend Boise charity luncheon

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Former abductee and best-selling author Elizabeth Smart is coming to Boise for the Faces of Hope luncheon. Smart was taken from her Salt Lake City home in 2002 and was held captive and abused for nine months. Since then, she's become a role model and advocate for survivors of abduction and sexual assault.
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