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Cleo Smith's abduction house fetches double price
3 Mar
Summary
- Cleo Smith's family sold the home where she was taken.
- The house was sold for $300,000, double its purchase price.
- Cleo's mother described lingering trauma and nightmares.
Cleo Smith's parents have sold the three-bedroom house in Western Australia's Gascoyne region where their daughter was abducted. The property, located about a 10-hour drive north of Perth, was sold for $300,000 last month, nearly doubling the $120,000 paid in April 2021.
This move signifies a turning point for the family, who endured 18 days of intense searching and fear after Cleo was taken from a remote campsite in October 2021. She was found safe in a Carnarvon home just kilometers away from her own.
Cleo's mother, Ellie Smith, has shared insights into the ongoing emotional impact of the abduction on her daughter. She described Cleo experiencing 'sad nights' and nightmares, indicating the deep trauma of the ordeal.
The family has since relocated to a larger five-bedroom home in regional Western Australia, purchasing it for $375,000. Despite the intense media attention and the lingering effects of the kidnapping, Cleo's family has largely maintained a quiet public presence.
