Elizabeth Smart became a beloved national heroine after surviving her abduction by religious fanatic hubby Brian David Mitchell and his loyal wife Wanda Barzee — but now the sadistic kidnapper has been released after just 15 years in prison! Thanks to the original deal made when she was convicted, Barzee reportedly left Utah State Prison on the morning of Sept. 19, just months after The National ENQUIRER reported horrific accusations that she’s still trying to recruit sex slaves from behind bars for her “celestial kingdom!” It’s the latest tragic turn in the Smart saga, which began when 14-year-old Elizabeth was abducted in Salt Lake City on June 5, 2002, by the sicko couple, and endured months of being raped every day before finally being saved by cops on March 12, 2003. Barzee agreed to plead guilty to assisting in the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart as part of a plea bargain with prosecutors — but a Missouri mother says that Barzee is still a predator eyeing young girls!
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“I am afraid someone is going to take my daughters,” the 37-year-old mom told The ENQUIRER, requesting anonymity to protect her family. The woman revealed that had written to Barzee in 2017 to ask her why she and her husband, abducted Elizabeth. “She said she was compelled to do so by God!” said the mom. “She also said she would do it again!”
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In a letter to the mom, Barzee admitted she is plotting to reestablish her “celestial kingdom” by recruiting young girls into a new cult. “For Elizabeth Smart to have fallen,” she wrote, “I’m in need of a handmaid to take her place.”
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That same year, Barzee herself told The ENQUIRER in an exclusive interview from a Utah prison: “For behold, Elizabeth Smart, David and I ... are the Pioneers whereby celestial marriage has been restored to the earth in the establishment of the celestial kingdom of God” — adding that “fallen” Elizabeth had “failed to be faithful and obedient to the word of God!”
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Barzee also said that she still believes her twisted husband is the “righteous right hand of the Lord.” The mother immediately cut off correspondence, but was later shocked when she answered a knock on her door — and found Barzee’s apostles standing there! When they told her Barzee had sent them, she slammed the door.
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“We put padlocks on both of our doors,” the Missouri woman said, “and keep the windows locked at all times...and they’ve come back to my house several times!” Elizabeth herself agrees that Barzee remains a threat, and went public with a warning!
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“It is incomprehensible,” said Elizabeth, “how someone who has not cooperated with her mental health evaluations or risk assessments and someone who did not show up to her own parole hearing can be released into our community.”
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“It is incomprehensible,” said Elizabeth, “how someone who has not cooperated with her mental health evaluations or risk assessments and someone who did not show up to her own parole hearing can be released into our community.”
As seen here, Wanda has already been listed on the Sex Offender registry, and will need to abide by the accompanying rules. With her former captor walking the streets, Elizabeth said: "May we all remain vigilant in watching over our families, friends, and community from anyone who would seek to hurt or take advantage."
“I am afraid someone is going to take my daughters,” the 37-year-old mom told The ENQUIRER, requesting anonymity to protect her family. The woman revealed that had written to Barzee in 2017 to ask her why she and her husband, abducted Elizabeth. “She said she was compelled to do so by God!” said the mom. “She also said she would do it again!”
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In a letter to the mom, Barzee admitted she is plotting to reestablish her “celestial kingdom” by recruiting young girls into a new cult. “For Elizabeth Smart to have fallen,” she wrote, “I’m in need of a handmaid to take her place.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
That same year, Barzee herself told The ENQUIRER in an exclusive interview from a Utah prison: “For behold, Elizabeth Smart, David and I ... are the Pioneers whereby celestial marriage has been restored to the earth in the establishment of the celestial kingdom of God” — adding that “fallen” Elizabeth had “failed to be faithful and obedient to the word of God!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Barzee also said that she still believes her twisted husband is the “righteous right hand of the Lord.” The mother immediately cut off correspondence, but was later shocked when she answered a knock on her door — and found Barzee’s apostles standing there! When they told her Barzee had sent them, she slammed the door.
Photo credit: Getty/Files
“We put padlocks on both of our doors,” the Missouri woman said, “and keep the windows locked at all times...and they’ve come back to my house several times!” Elizabeth herself agrees that Barzee remains a threat, and went public with a warning!
Photo credit: Getty Images
“It is incomprehensible,” said Elizabeth, “how someone who has not cooperated with her mental health evaluations or risk assessments and someone who did not show up to her own parole hearing can be released into our community.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
As seen here, Wanda has already been listed on the Sex Offender registry, and will need to abide by the accompanying rules. With her former captor walking the streets, Elizabeth said: "May we all remain vigilant in watching over our families, friends, and community from anyone who would seek to hurt or take advantage."
