Elizabeth Smart says abductor raped her daily, threatened to kill her if she tried to escapeOctober 1st, 2009 Elizabeth Smart says abductor raped her dailySALT LAKE CITY — Elizabeth Smart says she was raped repeatedly each day after she was abducted from her bedroom seven years ago and told she would be killed if she yelled or tried to escape. Smart testified Thursday morning in U.S.
Elizabeth Smart says abductor raped her daily and threatened to kill if she attempted escapeOctober 1st, 2009 Elizabeth Smart says she was raped dailySALT LAKE CITY — At knifepoint, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her girlhood bedroom, she said, then led to a secluded mountain campsite, where a self-proclaimed prophet made her his 14-year-old polygamous "wife" in a quickie ceremony. "After that he proceeded to rape me," Smart, now 21, said, sharing for the first time publicly her account of the ordeal.
AP Exclusive: Woman charged in Smart case seeks forgiveness in letters, expects life in prisonSeptember 30th, 2009 Woman charged in Smart case expects life in prisonWEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — In letters written to her mother, the woman charged in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart has sought forgiveness for any pain she has caused and says she expects to spend the rest of her life in prison. Wanda Eileen Barzee, 63, however, makes just one reference to Smart in the 12 letters obtained by The Associated Press.
Federal judge OKs competency hearing testimony from Elizabeth SmartSeptember 30th, 2009 Federal judge OKs testimony from Elizabeth SmartSALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge says he will allow Elizabeth Smart to testify in competency proceedings for the man charged with her 2002 abduction. In a ruling monday, U.S.
AP Exclusive: Letters from woman charged in Elizabeth Smart kidnapping shed light on fearsSeptember 30th, 2009 Letters from woman charged in Smart case sharedWEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The mother of the woman charged in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart says her daughter has written letters seeking her forgiveness and expects to spend the rest of her life in jail. Copies of the letters Wanda Eileen Barzee sent between July 2008 and August 2009 were provided to The Associated Press by her mother, Dora Corbett.
Federal judge to consider whether Elizabeth Smart may testify at Mitchell's competency hearingSeptember 25th, 2009 Judge considers possible Elizabeth Smart testimonySALT LAKE CITY — A federal prosecutor says Elizabeth Smart is a forgotten witness who should be allowed to testify at a competency hearing for the man charged in her 2002 kidnapping. At a hearing Friday in U.S.
Dugard aunt: Niece missing 18 years 'remembers all of us,' meets sister she knew only as babySeptember 3rd, 2009 Aunt: Niece missing 18 years 'remembers all of us'LOS ANGELES — Jaycee Dugard remembers her family and is enjoying getting to know her younger sister, who was a baby when Dugard was kidnapped 18 years ago, her aunt said Thursday. Tina Dugard spoke to reporters at the FBI's Los Angeles office, describing her niece's reunion with her mother and sister.
Aunt of Jaycee Dugard shares her story of her reunion with kidnapped California girlSeptember 3rd, 2009 Aunt of Jaycee Dugard shares story of reunionSANTA ANA, Calif. — The aunt of Jaycee Dugard is sharing her story of her reunion with the kidnapped girl.
Judge sets competency hearing for suspect in Elizabeth Smart abduction caseAugust 31st, 2009 Competency hearing set for suspect in Smart caseSALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge on Monday set aside 10 days for a competency hearing for the man charged with the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart. Federal prosecutors sought the hearing in June and implied that two doctors who evaluated Brian David Mitchell reached different conclusions about his ability to participate in his defense.
On a mission: Utah 7-year-old takes car, goes for joyride to avoid Sunday trip to churchJuly 29th, 2009 Holy car! Utah boy goes for spin to avoid churchPLAIN CITY, Utah — Police in Utah say a 7-year-old boy led officers on a car chase in an effort to avoid going to church. Dispatchers received reports of a child driving recklessly on Sunday morning.
Competency hearing sought in Utah for man charged in Smart kidnapping after psych reportJune 18th, 2009 Prosecutors seek competency hearing in Smart caseSALT LAKE CITY — Federal prosecutors on Thursday sought a competency hearing — not forced medication — for the man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart after receiving split opinions from a pair of psychiatric experts about his ability to defend himself at trial. Brian David Mitchell, a 55-year-old itinerant street preacher, was indicted in March 2008 on charges of kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor — a disappearance case that gripped the nation.
Save and cherish daughters, PM appeals to Punjab votersMay 2nd, 2009 JALALABAD - Trying to strike an emotive chord on the issue of female foeticide in Punjab - a state with one of the worst sex ratios in the country - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday called upon people of the prosperous state to wash the blot of killing daughters. 'I am the proud father of three daughters.
Miley Cyrus considering future after TV showApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - Teen actress Miley Cyrus' father Billy Ray Cyrus is considering a reunion of the popular TV series DOC as his daughter claims that her career on small screen is ending. Miley wants to look for work in films once her TV show is over.
Mexican father held for raping daughtersFebruary 21st, 2009 MEXICO CITY - A man was arrested in western Mexico for sexually abusing his two teenage daughters for last eight years, EFE reported Saturday. The Attorney General's Office in Michoacan province said in a communique that Joel Gonzalez, 38, was arrested after one of his daughters became pregnant and complained to the police.
No Deep Purple reunion without Lars Ulrich: Jon LordJanuary 6th, 2009 LONDON - Former Deep Purple star Jon Lord rules out the rock group's reunion without drummer Ian Paice, which means Metallica's Lars Ulrich will not be able to play with them. Lord wrote on his website that it is too early to talk about a Deep Purple reunion and that Paice would definitely be a part of the band for any possible reunion.
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