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At 14 years old, Elizabeth Smart was abducted by Brian Mitchell and Wanda Barzee on June 5, 2002

She was found by authorities nine months later, and her kidnappers were later sentenced to time in prison

Now a married mother of three, Smart is a vocal victims' rights advocate and founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation

Elizabeth Smart sprang into the public’s consciousness in June 2002 after the then-14-year-old was kidnapped by Brian Mitchell and Wanda Barzee.

Smart was subjected to daily rapes and often abused and starved throughout her 9-month ordeal. In March 2003, she was found by authorities while walking the streets of Utah and reunited with her family.

Since then, Smart has built a legacy for herself as a survivor and advocate for others. She is also a married

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