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Elizabeth Smart's Kidnapper Grins in New Mug Shot
22 Nov
Summary
- Wanda Barzee's latest mug shot shows her smiling broadly.
- She was arrested in May for allegedly approaching children in parks.
- Barzee pleaded guilty to helping abduct Elizabeth Smart in 2002.
Wanda Barzee, infamous for her role in Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping, has once again captured attention with a cheerful new mug shot. The photograph, taken for the Utah Sex Offender Registry, shows Barzee with a wide smile, revealing stained teeth and a distinctive appearance.
This image surfaces following Barzee's arrest in May for allegedly being in proximity to children at public parks in Salt Lake City, a violation of her sex offender status. This incident drew criticism from Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted by Barzee and Brian David Mitchell when she was 14.
Barzee pleaded guilty to her involvement in the 2002 abduction, a crime for which Smart endured nine months of captivity. After serving 15 years, Barzee was released from prison in September 2018, and her current behavior continues to be a subject of public concern.
