The Elizabeth Smart Story

We're late.

Let's go.

I really need to get those new shoes.

I'm not spending $120 for a pair of sneakers.What?

Sorry. If you really have to have them, I'll split them with you, okay?

Can we go in the toy store?Not today.

I have raised up my servant, Emmanuel David Isaiah,

ever my righteous right hand,

to be the light and covenantto my people,

to all those who repentand come unto me.

For in my servant, Emmanuel,

is the fullness of the Gospel.

People will trust you more without your beard.

And people are fools.

Hephzibah Eladah Isaiah,

thou were chosento be helpmate to Emmanuel,

to be submissive and obedientto thy husband.

You will nowtake into your heart

seven sistersto share your home.

Seven jewels-- gifts given

only to the most righteousof men.

It is good. It is good.

Peace be with you.

We'll be a little late.

Can you spare some change?

Uh, sorry.We don't have any money.

Say, can you spare some change?

Uh, yeah.

You live around here?

Uh, actually, my sister and I are walking the earth,

spreading the word of God.

I'm a good handyman, if you have need.

Well, my husbandoften hires men

to do various jobsaround the house--

construction, yard work,that sort of thing.

Uh-huh.We're doing some remodeling.

I'm sure he could findsome work for you.

Wonderful.There you go.

What's your name?Emmanuel.

It means "God with us."

And thank you so much for this.

Okay, guys. Let's go.

Why did you give him money?

The church teaches usto help those in need.

I've been called by the Lordto preach to men

who have lost faithand seek guidance.

That's admirable.

Oh, how's it going?

"I am but humble messenger of God,

traveling the earth, spreading His word."

A little odd."Little"?

But a good carpenter. He knows roofing.

He knows the Bible, too,

or rather his interpretation of it.

What?

I'm just surprised.

It's not like you to help me find workers.

Oh, I felt sorry for him.

He seemed like a nice mandown on his luck.

Thought he needed a break.

Here you go.

Mmm. Thank you.You're welcome.

Thank you.Enjoy.

Emmanuel?

Mom, I'm going for a run.

No, Elizabeth. We have to beat your school by 7:00.

Coach said if I'm gonna be on the track team next year, I have to run every day.

45 minutes, and that's it.You still need time to shower,dress, eat.

I'll be fine, Mom.All right. Run up at the track,and take someone with you.

I've got a final tomorrow.

I'll go.

Okay.

Let me get my shoes.

Oh. I need to get back to Katie

about going up to the lake with her family after school's out.

Elizabeth, those two weeksat the cabin are the only timewe can be together this summer.

It's only six days, Mom. Please?

I really wanna go.

I'll discuss it with Daddy,and we'll talk about it later.

But I have to get back to her, and--

I said we'll talkabout it later.

Oh, Mrs. Traughber wants me to come in early

and play my harp for everyone as they come in.

Oh, great, honey.

Great.

Oh!

Oh, boy.

Whoo!

Hi.

Ooh!

Wha--Yeah. I burned the potatoes.

Ohh.Yeah.

It's ten to 7:00. She's not gonna have time to play the harp.

We'll be lucky if we even get there on time for the assembly.

All right, all right.

You know, it's been doing that all day.

I'll check it outwhen we get back.

What if someone comes in and steals all my stuff while we're gone?

Trust me, no one wants your stuff.

Our Dear Father in Heaven,

we come before Theeat the close of this day,

thankful for our family and for all that we enjoy.

We're thankful for Grandpa,

his example, love,

and for all that his life taught us.

We pray that Thou wilt watch over and bless Grandma

that she might know of our love for her.

Please bless us this night and watch over us,

in the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen. Amen.

Sleep well, everyone.Let's go, boys.

You gonna sleepin your own bed like a big boy?

Hmm?

Elizabeth.

I spoke with Daddy.

You can go with Katie.

Thanks, Mom.

Okay.

Hey. Turn the lights out when you come upstairs.

Yep.

Nice talking to you.

"But the younger sister, who was not quite as rude as the others,

"called her Cinderella.

"In her ragged clothing, with her dirty face,

Cinderella's was yeta hundred times more beautifulthan her stepsisters."

Hey, not too late, girls.

Okay, Dad.

Good night.You sleep well.

I love you both.

I love you, too.

Love you.

"With her dirty face, Cinderella was yet

a hundred times more beautiful than her stepsisters."

Thy will be done.

Get up. Get up.

Who are you?

What are you doing?Don't speak.

Get up and come with me.What?

Don't make a sound or I'll kill you,

and then I'll kill the rest of your family.

Put your shoes on and follow me.

Now.

Hurry up.

Hurry.

Now silence.

Okay? Absolute silence.

Do as I say.

Keep your mouth shut.

Go.

Shh.

Open it.

Hurry.

Go.

Mommy.

What?

Someone took Elizabeth.

Wh-What?What, Mary Katherine?

A man took Elizabeth.

Oh, honey,

I'm sure you were justhaving a dream.

Oh, she's probably downstairs

asleep on the couch.

Oh, sweetie, sweetie.

Come here.

It's okay.

Elizabeth?

Elizabeth?

Elizabeth?

Ed...

Ed! Call 911!

Tell me, what happened?

A man took Elizabeth.What--

What man? Who was it?

I don't know. I don't know.Mary Katherine!

Yes. My daughter's been taken!Tell Mommy what happened!

Yeah, yeah, she's gone!

Why did he take her?I don't know.

Jim, he took her!Mary Katherine saw him!

He-- He-- He--She saw him take her!Lois!

Why would he--Why would anyone do that?

She saw him? Who was it?

I don't know.But find her.

We've-- We've gotta find her.

We'll find her.We'll find her.We've gotta find her!

Please! Please!

My-- My daughter was taken by a man.

Behold the sword of vengeance hangeth over you,

and the time soon cometh he avengeth the blood

of the saints and our people.

For he will not suffertheir cries any longer.

Where is she?

They're gonna find her.

The boys are looking for her. They're gonna find her.

Who would do this?

Who would-- Who would want to--

Mrs. Smart?

Hi, I'm Detective Coleman.I need to ask youa few questions.

You mind if I sit down?No.

Has your daughter eversnuck out of the houseat night before?

No.