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KSL+: The story of Elizabeth Smart, 20 years later

Mar 16, 2023, 7:25 PM | Updated: Mar 17, 2023, 2:45 pm

SALT LAKE CITY — Her story captured the attention of Utah and much of the country when she was kidnapped at 14.

Now, 20 years after she was found, we take a look back at the story of Elizabeth Smart through her eyes and through the unique perspective of Chris Thomas, the Smart family’s spokesperson during those awful nine months of uncertainty.

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KSL+: The story of Elizabeth Smart, 20 years later