The Kidnapping Of Elizabeth Smart - True Crime

[@lang-ed3bk]

the sister may not have seen the person's face, but she recognized the voice. why didn't the police have ricci speak and ask her if it was the same voice? and THEN she straight out named the person, and the police STILL did nothing.

[@cookieprof]

lang 1007 Incompetence abounds among police, doctors, teachers, etc. Not to mention laziness.

[@garou9045]

Police are a disease on this earth

[@bellefair3547]

Right. The police didn’t do their job well.

[@SunnyDeee]

I think she said it wasn't him when she kept seeing him on tv. But some people, some police don't like beeing wrong and admitting it. Sadly. At costs of other's life.

[@nealf.3523]

@@cookieprof 100% agree

[@oliviafullbright4423]

Richard Ricci’s wife Angela settled for $150,000 from the Utah DOC, though they never admitted any wrongdoing. Angela committed suicide a few years ago. At the time of Richard’s death, he had an 11 year old son. Such a terrible situation. The whole family’s lives were ruined.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

He was a burglar. I dont care about him.

[@carolray9156]

I thought his son died when he was 9 years old I never heard he had two sons???

[@DillyBar_666]

⁠​⁠@@Woodman-Spare-that-treeif you burgle then your wife should commit suicide and your son should be left orphaned at 11 years old that’s what I have always said

[@BlytheWorld1972]

@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree grow up you bible bashing obsessive twit

[@Rose_Castle]

​@Woodman-Spare-that-tree I think there are worse things than stealing. Like showing no regard for human life and loss.

[@gracealexandre3381]

Even when a child can't see the face, many children will never forget a voice.

[@mikeveis6393]

That's right

[@barbaraunderwood1762]

Little sister should be credited for her help. She went through a very terrible time & her family also. Now Elizabeth works for a crime show. Thank the lord she survived.

[@naeru5810]

She's helping others.

[@Narnus96]

Yeah I am surprised she’s not mentioned a lot more this is incredible 😦😯😮♥️

[@AlphaAlarmClock]

I love the one where she interviews the torture victim, she is the best choice of person to conduct those interviews, being through the ringer herself.That's how I found out about her and got here

[@robertenglish3921]

how weren't the hijabs called out

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

She should play the harp. That's where her true self lays.

[@aprilrenee_1]

Fear is a shackle. Whether it's being kidnapped or in an abusive relationship, fear can be crippling.

[@IwasBlueb4]

v true

[@janaohanesian2627]

I think the baby sister is a hero. She broke the case and she was spot on.

[@Nevernormal790]

Unfortunately when police find their ideal suspect they locked in and forget and choose to ignore other evidence. The whole reason she was found is because of her family and not the police. Now we know if you want something done you need to do it yourself sheesh

[@stephanies.5012]

This is sadly so true. Thank goodness for Mary Catherine.

[@DaRyteJuan]

You notice no cops ever defend their disgusting behavior in the comments.

[@kaylaa8092]

@@DaRyteJuan Yeah because the cops who worked this case are totally watching the comments.

[@maya-craft1297]

True😕

[@Lee-Leee]

Her little sis greatly assisted in saving her sister's life. And I'm beyond happy to see that she is thriving and doing well xo

[@zoehallett4340]

Even if Richard Ricci did it. Which he obviously didn't. how dare they stop his wife from saying her last goodbye. Pure evil on the part of the police.

[@ShiviRo]

Pure evil was the dead one. Burglary and bad things he did.. right he wasn't the kidnapper but anyway.. -1 useful subject.

[@mtaylor7307]

So much for innocent until proven guilty. And Ricci didn't deserve a death sentence for the crimes he was in for. SMH

[@sandystafford1042]

I agree. It was like she was being punished because of their incompetence. Poor lady!

[@fontainehiggins3638]

She is a part of nature and nature is strong

[@mtaylor7307]

@Jordan Berry excessive is excessive. And not allowing his spouse access? Discrimination that should have came with a civil suit.

[@doloresgailmoore4364]

If not for her younger Sister remembering about Emmanuel she would have never been found. Shame on ALL who seemed to overlook her bravery!

[@sophiamcnamara9851]

Totally agree 👍 she was never coming home alive without her sisters help

[@woow83]

this is the best part of the story x

[@contardi]

@@sophiamcnamara9851 agree

[@RAZR_Channel]

And that one suspect stressed out to death... literally... Child predators get it really bad in prison..

[@judybower8801]

@@RAZR_Channel not true. They’re segregated

[@sarakhan6486]

I wish these miracles happen to every mum and dad in this whole world..specially to those who still are waiting to hear from their missing loved ones. Amen🙏

[@esseshakur7311]

Sara Khan Insha'allah Aameen

[@sagaciousling5583]

Where was the miracle? Why would your specific deity allow this girl and any other girl to be kidnapped in the first place? Ridiculous.

[@toosweet3426]

AMEN!!

[@christabellll]

Amen.

[@dinamassoud2875]

Amen!

[@mickeymccrystal2631]

The first 24 to 48 hours are crucial but the cops spent it harassing her uncles

[@kaylaa8092]

The sad reality is it's usually a family member so they did what they had to do.

[@fjfell5979]

And her brothers.

[@callizto1964]

They should have if they were gonna do that at LEAST use the other half of the cops they were using to investigate others and look into the crime scene

[@IwasBlueb4]

@@kaylaa8092 yup

[@mikeveis6393]

It's true

[@Mark-ux7yh]

so the detectives stressed a man to death, falsely, and nothing happened because of it? FTD

[@BlueJWay999]

In the interrogation with Mitchell, they brought it up saying "A man is dead because of you". I understand they probably thought the guilt would get a confession out of him, and yes, he is to blame but so are the police.

[@Glorindellen]

Richard Ricci had stuff in his possession stolen from the Smarts, he was hardly a suspect police could ignore. You might as well blame Ricci for his own death because after Elizabeth went missing, he didn't dispose of the items, knowing that if they were discovered, it would make him look guilty. Yes, he didn't kidnap Elizabeth, but he wasn't innocent against crimes against the Smarts and he did illegally enter the family home and burglarized it.

[@The_edible_flower]

Yup sounds right, cause that’s what they do, they’re not desperate to find the culprit but desperate to find someone to blame.

[@marioperez3608]

A sad flaw in our legal system that could be corrected by always requiring a prosecutor in the room during questioning. Draconian and dehumanizing tactics during interrogation is proven to lead to false admissions of guilt.

[@davidhill1547]

didn’t even let his wife hug him goodbye she had done nothing wrong so much for innocent till proven guilty

[@chathuriwijesinghe4235]

So basically her family found her by themselves. What narrow-minded, tunnel visioned police!!

[@janellthompson9675]

I love happy endings

[@janellthompson9675]

Leave her alone that's how the media is they just nosy and ridiculous

[@EvansFamilyLegoProject]

@@janellthompson9675 yeah- She went from a religious zealot cult leader to religious zealot parents who were members of a different cult. Big upgrade.

[@coquis408]

Seems so. I feel the same way about the investigators.

[@brunacastro6232]

the fact that they were like this guy looks more suspicious and he's dead, lets just say he's the one who did it. they didn't want to do the work and that was disgusting.

[@mikeydal8460]

Imagine not being able to call out the the search parties you hear in the distance... man that’s so sad.

[@honeycat535]

it was a rare miracle that she got to go home, very few do. Hope she is ok now.

[@joannahampton3808]

Happily married with two children

[@petuniab.222]

She's actually a reporter now too.

[@mabelsue123]

There are many victims here. Main ones are Elizabeth, Richard Reese, and the Smart family. They killed Richard by blasting him and his personal business all over TV. The stress he was under was astronomical. He probably thought he was gonna be convicted for something he didn’t do and was gonna spend the rest of his life in prison. And the one police guy is still trying to validate what they did to Richard and how they treated him. He should have just admitted he was wrong and apologized. But cops never like to admit when they’re wrong. Sad situation all around. Elizabeth has come through it all great so far tho so at least there is something positive.

[@Story_Map_LF]

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[@GrandCorsair]

Don't forget Resse's wife.

[@lizc6393]

You can absolutely tell from Ricci's interviews that he's innocent. Heartbreaking.

[@IwasBlueb4]

yes and yes

[@whotf888]

You watch JCS, i guess...

[@maeverinnlyelgutierrez4802]

I feel bad for him :(

[@ccorleans3063]

Totally I feel heartbroken for him also 💔

[@rodriguezthiago318]

When he says "put yourself in my shoes" he does sound like a desperate innocent guy

Glad to know she’s doing well now and helping other victims for True Crime Daily.

[@robhatesyoutube]

Jesus Christ. Spoilers.

[@jillolearyhepburn5202]

How one waste of space can destroy so much and so many people's lives. Elizabeth must have been so frightened. My heart goes out to Liz and all of her family.

[@chanelsimard4092]

iv'e never heard anyone call spoilers on real life lmao​@@robhatesyoutube

[@vanessabarnes8190]

What awful police work. Two victims here. The police should have been held accountable for Reece’s death.

[@darouani84]

Vanessa Barnes poor guy !!! He was innocent

[@MrWombatty]

The police didn't do their jobs at all, as it was the public doing all the work for them!

[@maidenfan4927]

I agree. The police killed him no question

[@IwasBlueb4]

poor reece and his wife

[@benbim540]

@Jordan Berry So that's what u take from this. after the family had solved the case without the police investigators help they were still blaming a man they had badgered to death months before.

[@carollawrence6461]

Little sister....you were amazing. Hooray for you. A true heroine.

[@nicolefrederick2237]

really sweet what you said here, yes she sure is

[@Bonisilexaba]

No credit at all to the little Sister? Wow!

[@Gleyi07]

You are SO right!!!!!

[@thatmessyprincess]

I honestly think the family does give the sister credit it's just that they try to keep things private and stay away from media in order to protect Elizabeth.

[@bjsf24]

@@thatmessyprincess ,n

[@emmiekdr]

i think they are just trying to keep a lot from media, you know?

[@natashahamilton2994]

Fr

[@imjuslooking7270]

Hardly anyone talking about Brian here. The guy was/is a monster and at the least has serious issues. Maybe he was delusional, and needs to take meds.. But to be only put in a mental hospital, as was his wife?? that just does not sit well with me. He deserves to go to prison, in gen. population, and get dealt with there. But he won't. I take solace in the fact that Elizabeth was found and made a big recovery. But the trauma she must have dealt with would be overwhelming. She's such a hero here!

[@litatrista]

This documentary is extremely old. He was finally considered fit to trial in 2010 and was sentenced to life in prison. After a few weeks/months of being there he actually was beaten up by another inmate for what he did to Elizabeth.

[@GrandCorsair]

@@litatrista Normally I wouldn't wish for someone to get harmed but I think of all people he truly deserved every second of that beating if that's true.

[@wt1370]

Elizabeth is a strong young lady. I was proud of her for standing up to Nancy Grace

[@nageyebelieday7158]

This is seemingly so unreal, and it begs so many questions. The biggest question of all is why the police was reluctant to investigate the preacher.

[@dominiquemarciano4162]

Nageye Belieday The ppooolllliiiiicccccceeeeee did not believe that this Monster couldn’t harm people! Pppppooooollllliiiiiccccceee! Morons, idiots!

[@dominiquemarciano4162]

Why the police did not put Elizabeth’s physical appearance on the posts they made, only her picture? So everyone who see’s someone look like Elizabeth would tell police they think they saw her. What a very very disgusting police work!

[@MrWombatty]

@@dominiquemarciano4162 The police didn't do their jobs at all, as it was the public doing all the work for them!

[@daniellewatson9969]

@@dominiquemarciano4162 Come again?

[@MrThe1234guy]

The police couldn't catch a mouse. The family had to do the whole investigation by themselves basically

[@aprettygothichick]

Absolutely right. Elizabeth did more to escape than the actual cops did for her when she was missing. The fact that she was able to convince the man and woman to go back to her hometown shows she is already 10 times more intelligent than the cops that were assigned to her case.

[@fionagregory9376]

Cats are best for catching mice. Mine caught a mouse, a vole, two birds and that was just one day's hunting.

[@ggurks]

@@aprettygothichick What makes you think Elizabeth convinced them to go there? Where do you have this "fact" from?

[@tehminaS]

@@ggurks it’s on her lifetime movie

[@estrellaashleywilliams4061]

@@ggurks it's on the lifetime movie I am Elizabeth Smart

[@Moderndaydorothy15]

I genuinely believe the police should be at fault for Richard dying

[@KnottyCeltic]

@norman bates but the family wasn't involved. It was a fundamentalist, half-crazed street preacher that did it.

[@ilovevivi7201]

Police has to do their jobs, i agree with Norman, you ARE ignorant!!! And lets not forget he was a criminal, dont act like he was a saint!!!

[@ilovevivi7201]

@@KnottyCeltic police dont know about that until they investigate everything, as the uncle and dad said, we know we didnt do it, but question us!!!!

[@peiershen8221]

@@KnottyCeltic Thats the benefit of hindsight, it's really different when you are in the moment.

[@MrWombatty]

Detective says he was never going to answer their questions, but that was BS because it seemed like he had continued to answer that it wasn't him! The problem was that the cops weren't getting the answer that fitted their theory!

[@Husdajukies]

the little sister, the family and the woman who called the cops are the true heroes of this story

[@jasonhylnd001]

Elizabeth's too, comprehend?

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

The detectives in this case are the true heroes

[@beautifulspirit2973]

The police work in this case is disgraceful. They should be prosecuted for costing an innocent man’s life and putting Elizabeth in more danger. I’m so glad this amazing lady survived. RIP Richard

[@ChiIIerClan]

Yes, police can be extremely incompetent. It’s frustrating that they didn’t act sooner on the new evidence.

[@benlewis7686]

Agree

[@dustymoore5006]

You have to remember this was 2002 when this happened. People seem to be forgetful of how far technology has come along in being able to identify, DNA, social media really wasn't a thing, yet other than chats, and the knowledge of investigation in general wasn't as competent as it is today in 2023 even in 2002. Technology for DNA WASN'T in existence until late 80's and 90s, depending on the State.

[@candythibodeaux9628]

Agreed! They put that man in his grave. Shame on them

[@Nope2022HugeTheWarningFan]

@@dustymoore5006 I would guess that police work even today benefits largely upon the character of the police detectives working the individuals case. It takes nothing away from the dismissive nature that the police have always had when it comes to any type of crime. They think they've seen it all and know exactly how these crimes are committed. And they pressure people to confess to crimes they know only about through the news. And not everyone, even today, knows about kidnappings happening all around them. I felt awful for the man in the interview footage and the rage he felt as the police were telling him to lie. Reminds me of the West Memphis Three. The man was telling the police he had nothing to do with it, and with the evidence they did not have, it might not have been in their best interest to stop interrogating him, because he had a criminal past. But to sit behind a computer monitor and suggest that police have changed because of technology is naive. There will always be investigators like the detective in this case who will pretend that they wanted to help find the girl when it was obvious that they simply took advantage of those around them who needed their help yet refused to follow ideas that weren't their own. Psychopaths work within the police force. We've known about this for decades, possibly even centuries. We can't forget that some people who are criminals hide within the police, and within the church. The man who kidnapped Elizabeth was that type. And even though the detective on this case probably never did anything to the extreme as the man they were supposed to be looking for, I'm sure he has many skeletons in his closet. Fell off his chair when he found out that Elizabeth had been found. I don't believe a word the man says.

[@sammavacaist]

Don't ever give up until you find a body. People have been found years later like those 3 women in Ohio. Imagine them thinking you gave up hope and stopped looking for them.

[@mikeveis6393]

Same with Jaycee Lee Dugard.

[@KBoege]

This documentary fails to mention when police, on a tip, confronted Emanuel and Elizabeth, who was veiled, in a library and did not recognize Elizabeth or pursue that lead further even though she was seated 3 feet in front of the policeman. Absolutely shocking incompetence from the Seattle Police department at every turn.

[@ashaer]

Totally agree. But not Seattle though, it is Salt Lake City.

[@Elioka]

Or the fact that Mary Katherine(the only witness) literally said “why are they arresting Richard, it wasn’t him” and the police completely ignored her.

[@phillipgalan660]

Because it's a fabricated story that didn't really happen. She was trafficked by the dad in exchange for work on the roof and she got pregnant and this is their story to cover their crimes. And the foundation is just a grifting scheme. Allegedly

[@theshadow3103]

This is pathetic if true!!! Ridiculous!!

[@magnolialim315]

This cop with the moustache is a perfect example that not all in the same profession is deserving of their title.

[@jasonbarrett4158]

Yeah, I cant believe he had the gall to appear on this show, failed damage control

[@FNMable]

Poor Richard Ricci. These cops are really incompetent.

[@seanbrendangarrette7644]

FNMable When the criminal justice fails,it’s the innocent who pay the price.

[@sehunyehetfeatchanyeolchog4751]

I mean he was a stealer but we can't compare the two crimes

[@boogiemonstermom677]

Well it seemed like the younger looking one had his intentions and mind in the right place, wanting to listen/cooperate with the family, follow other leads and not fixate on someone who clearly didn't do it, but sadly you had bullheaded investigators like the other one trying to control the investigation. I'd never trust that one to investigate anything ever again. He's too arrogant, but I feel the younger agent is the type of agent they all should strive to be like. He doesn't let his ego get in the way of his ability to have an open mind and seek justice. He clearly was very frustrated with how this own team was handling all of this. It really is a shame they didn't listen to him, but obviously they ignored a lot in this case.

[@TheRenegadeStarr]

@@sehunyehetfeatchanyeolchog4751 bringing that up is so irrelevant

[@urcutejeans-]

so, so glad to see she was able to reclaim her life and not let this horrible, traumatic event to define her.

[@Average_Ohio_Citizen_]

Erm, she killed herself 😮😢

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

well her soul was changed. @@Average_Ohio_Citizen_

[@LisaNH934]

​@@Average_Ohio_Citizen_no she didn't 🤷

[@jainadanlenchannel1887]

I felt sad for richard . Its heart breaking too 💔

[@IwasBlueb4]

me 2

[@dinamassoud2875]

Definitely!

[@adamjacksonmedia]

Agreed!

[@jennyrust8334]

Elizabeth didn’t run or call out, she did what she had to do to stay alive. We need to respect her privacy and not pressure her to go into details. LET IT GO

[@contardi]

You are right. That. Is up. to her.

[@christinesorensen8050]

She did later write her own book after she grew up so you can hear her side. I read it several years ago on Kindle. Quite interesting.

[@lunasatorired]

Agreed

[@jessicawhittemoore7829]

@@christinesorensen8050 What's the name of the book?

[@christinesorensen8050]

@@jessicawhittemoore7829 My Story by Elizabeth Smart

[@itslikewhaa419]

they spend a lot of time as a family talking about their "ordeal" and "trauma" and really avoid the trauma that elizabeth went through and what happened during those 8 months

[@leviathanrising9763]

she was happy and free , it was her first boyfriend esentially its why nancy grey was so honest with her. she knew daddies little girl was daddies lying lil girl.

[@lm6754]

I took it as focusing on the family because they were respecting Elizabeth's privacy. If she wanted her trauma on TV, I'm sure she would have been part of the interviews.

[@KnottyCeltic]

Ya I thought that really strange that the parents said so soon after the rescue that they are focusing on themselves rather than the family and what happened to Elizabeth.

[@SpecialBlanket]

True, but, I'm traumatized just from being ghosted by a spouse, and it turns out they're not even missing, they just ghosted ME without warning. Imagine actually not knowing if the person was alive or dead.

[@kastelvetro1491]

they cant talk about it, she had a great time.

[@cupcakefairy87]

Elizabeth Smart was a victim. But so was Richard Ricci in a way because of the way the police framed him for a crime he didn't commit. That led to his death.

[@loulougallo8353]

big applause to the lady who recognized this monster and called the Police.

[@Lexusluis]

Amazing how bad the police conducted this case. The little one narrowed the profile of the predator in the first place and solved the case later on on her own. The uncle had to take the case on his onwn hands, and Elizabeth was victim of a manipulaltive psycopath. She was so brave, that is why she survived. My heart is with the whole family.

[@corinac6816]

Tom, the uncle, is amazing!

[@pumpkinseeds768]

The stress the police put Richard under, and refusing his wife to give him one last hug......shameful!

[@oldaccxunt]

I think they beat him and were scared if she touched him some cadaver makeup would rub off and she'd see the bruises

[@KCsFunHouse]

The strength Elizabeth had then and has today is truly inspiring.

[@IwasBlueb4]

Strength ? In what way ?

[@estrellaashleywilliams4061]

@@IwasBlueb4 she survived it

[@patricialuna4891]

I have watched several documentaries about this case. Also listened Elizabeth’s book. This police officers in charge of the investigation were lucky that someone gave them a tip to capture Mitchell and wife. It is incredible to see how negligent they were from day one.

[@voodoodolly]

I hated that crass loud fake interview "woman" before, but seeing her totally disrespect Elizabeths experience made my blood boil!

[@Brooke52528]

Yes I agree, Nancy Grace makes me want to stick knitting needles into my eyes, every time I hear her open her big mouth.

[@Brooke52528]

@Piatequila Tool? You positive you mean tool? Umm..alright!

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

She should be disgraced for asking those questions..so unprofessional.

[@mrmc9278]

Piatequila No, she asked Elizabeth those questions for her ratings. She is a cold, calculating, opportunistic hag that uses the death of her loved one to promote herself. Unlike John Walsh who used the death of his son to catch criminals and bring missing children home, she uses it for ratings. She's a hack.

[@mandadenzer4648]

She absolutely disrespected another woman who was kidnapped, too. Hee story was too bizarre to believe, but it was true. It happened right after the movie Gone Girl came out and the situation was almost a spitting image of the movie. The cops determined it was a hoax and so did the media. It took 6 years for them to publicly apologize. Nancy never did.

[@Stu-SB]

This was an excellent documentary, subtle narration mirrored the softly spoken family members, they are a really lovely family. Did I miss the jail terms that were handed down ? Wiki: He is serving life, his wife was released after serving jail time till 2018..

[@foreverblessed8084]

i feel Elizabeth smart should receive half of the money anyone receives from any movie or documentary that is done and received money.

[@oldaccxunt]

agreed

[@akmrd4746]

I don’t care if Richard had done it, someone loved him and couldn’t say goodbye. That must have hurt her SO much.

[@audreymai2773]

Happens every day now. My uncle died 6vdays ago from the virus. No one can say goodbye.

[@andreaserron1873]

Don’t agree with you

[@esthermoon627]

That poor child turned herself into a beautiful grounded woman. She is the pride of woman kind.

[@pradeepspace]

no, she was 14, she could have escaped. No pride, just dumb.

[@oldaccxunt]

​@@pradeepspace have some empathy, I'm glad you've never experienced being paralysed by fear but if you had then you would know exactly how she felt. Also read up on Stockholm Syndrome

[@pradeepspace]

@@oldaccxunt it's not Stockholm syndrome. It was the religious upbringing. She was not very smart, because she was raised to be obedient. She was 15 and only 8 miles away from home, for 6 months. She had many chances to escape but choose not to. During that same time there was a 7 year old black girl in Philadelphia, who was kidnapped too, but she escaped and got her kidnappers caught. You should read about her.

[@hg9383]

The Nancy Grace interview was ridiculous, I glad Elizabeth stood up for herself

[@GrandCorsair]

Ugh, what goes through a person's head to even do something like that?

[@salvolondon]

That woman is disgusting .

[@mariamabanora9702]

@@salvolondonfully agree. Journalism without bounderies just for the quotes.

[@mandadenzer4648]

I can't stand that woman! She's vicious, vile and biased.

[@autumnleaves2766]

Fascinating case. The Smart family never gave up on Elizabeth and solved this case themselves by doing the press conference about "Emmanuel", who was recognised by his sister. Well done too that alert lady in Sandy, Salt Lake City, who called the police after recognising Elizabeth. The family and the local community did so much to bring Elizabeth home. The only sad thing is what happened to Ricci, who died of stress-induced illness no doubt, and whose wife later committed suicide according to one comment below. The police did not treat Ricci well and were too fixated on him as a prime suspect.

[@brians7901]

Elizabeth Smart is an inspiration to everyone who has ever dealt with trauma

[@youknowimright1725]

I don't see anything extraordinary tbh

[@sarahq10]

This is an incredibly well filmed documentary, very impressive 👏🏼

[@screamdoctor]

Doesn't Salt Lake City own a search dog? Had they employed a search dog, this would have been solved within 24 hours.

[@NailHeadMetalPunk]

good for Reese sticking up for himself !

[@KnottyCeltic]

Exactly. He never failed that polygraph. Police and FBI just say that to see the reaction but I bet they beat him over the head with that non-fact for hours. He was in-custody when he fell critically ill so there should have been an impartial internal investigation into his death. He may have had a pre-existing heart issue but those FBI most certainly caused the fatal heart attack.

[@rae7746]

Mike Ganly facts

[@hollymahler8213]

Your story has never been out of our minds... Your abduction broke us all. We are so proud of you for surviving. I and so glad your sister had a breakthrough and I am so thrilled that woman was who they call a karen they did great saving you...I am so glad you are a survivor!

[@sh.a.3333]

Any competent detective with a brain could see from Ricci's body language that he was innocent. Those police investigators were just very evil. They tortured the poor man to death:( Hope karma will serve them

[@oldaccxunt]

I think they knew he was innocent but needed a suspect and they beat him to death in the interrogation room

[@youknowimright1725]

​@@oldaccxunt I think so too

[@mikeveis6393]

Cops are evil

[@dustfreequeen5151]

The little sister is the hero!🙏🏽💗

[@rdb2283]

she really is!! And unfortunately she is way too less mentioned in the documentary.

[@justynabuniowska6884]

Hiding behind church going and religion. Those are the most dangerous

[@oldaccxunt]

agreed, so many evil people use religion to gain people's trust

[@vivianwadida3292]

Child abductors and pedophiles are many many times very well known to the victim. A close relative, teacher, neighbor, church member, parents colleagues.... How evil people can be. It's well Elizabeth.

[@pandaboyle3046]

not defending richards past history, but blasting him as the quilty one and not letting they say their last goodbyes... just imagine the wife grieving over that too

[@brotoshbrotosh2670]

Smart?

[@taylorjensen2799]

His wife even committed suicide 😢

[@meapiggies]

I was around 12 when she went missing, we joined a search, I don't remember how soon after her abduction, but I remember walking around the natural history museum neighborhood with fliers. Her pictures were everywhere. Everyone knew about her.

[@papistgai5268]

How about the one they killed in custody for nothing, just bcus he was poor? you Selfish lot.

[@patriciamay4699]

Imagine her sibling wasn't in the bedroom with Elizabeth. They wouldn't found her and Ricci still would've been the suspect ☹️ Rest in Peace, Ricci.

[@TheChoralist]

Richards wife and family should sue these people

[@sh.a.3333]

His wife is not alive. She committed suicide some years later unfortunately:(

[@dinamassoud2875]

Yep

[@GrandCorsair]

@@sh.a.3333 Wonderful, so not only did they drive the man to death but his poor wife too.

[@oksraisk8848]

😢

[@rossmorebaz]

this is a really scary story ... Theres a lot of crazy dangerous people like Emmanuel in our society ..The guy is completely insane..how could the cops not do better than they did ..her family are so so lucky to get their daughter back

[@ipdmetal]

Brian Mitchell is just acting insane so he could avoid litigation. He should rot in jail for the rest of his low life!

[@IwasBlueb4]

ewwww...vicious....You think someone who walks around in those clothes , for 9 months, preaching, is normal ? Pleaseeeee

[@karliemickle1952]

It’s sad that people don’t care this much about underprivileged children:(

[@bougnaw]

I really feel For Richard Ricci. May he rest in peace,

[@IwasBlueb4]

well said

[@estrellaashleywilliams4061]

His wife also committed suicide a year later after his death sadly I do hope they both rest in peace

[@ianmacnee6853]

the police basically killed richard ricci by stressing him out and putting him in jail,then couldn't even apoligise after the fact..shame on them

[@rinuthomas6754]

How do you know?

[@GrandCorsair]

@@rinuthomas6754 A man doesn't just drop dead suddenly. Even if had a preexisting condition the stress can have a negative impact on your health.

[@oldaccxunt]

I think they beat him to death, why else would they not let his wife see his body?

[@georgiejackson2561]

Elizabeth is such an inspiration. So strong and graceful. I admire Her and her family so much. The strength and love the family have is beautiful. ❤

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

The incompetence of the cops staggers me. They should of been looking for the kidnapper with intensity because if it was the family then they would of been found out in time. There was no time!!! Elizabeth Smart...you are one heck of a young lady. You will do amazing things in your life:)

[@srfotog]

I'd want Tom Smart on my side for anything. He got her found.

[@nealf.3523]

Everyone needs an Uncle like Tom Smart. He is my Hero!

[@mimihiko7470]

Tom Smart more than cops, yes.

[@emmiekdr]

and elizabeth's sister

[@sophiamcnamara9851]

Her sister solved this case no one else could or would without her

[@NailHeadMetalPunk]

cops inadvertently killed Richard R

[@honesttroll]

Cops the juries and the judge

[@fjfell5979]

The police would park Ricci in the state prison over the weekends. A sort of pressure mechanism. Friday night he told the prison warden he wasnt feeling right, he had a wicked headache. They told him he would have to talk to a medic the next morning. Next morning he was found unconscious, in a coma. He had a brain hemorrhage. He was brain dead. They pulled the plug a day or two later.

[@Veruska75]

The whole Smart family seems very levelheaded, grounded and, like their name, smart. They also all look very much alike, same nose and eyes... They all look very Danish (I'm from Scandinavia myself, not Denmark though)! That Nancy Grace is a disgrace. Really rude to harass a young woman like that.

[@caasholikeyou8434]

Best uncle 💙 I just remember my uncle ❤ protecting me when my father passed away he always their for me

[@timpatton7001]

One of my Brothers told me one time that f u tell a Lie it will be HEARD AROUND THE WORLD TWICE Within 24 Hours f u tell the Truth it WON'T even b Heard around the Town ONCE

[@michellebolieiro5103]

This is deep . So well said and true

[@rifleman1873]

Thank goodness we all know that Elizabeth has turned out to be a strong person who overcame her situation.

[@BlueJWay999]

A lot of these documentaries got one major detail wrong. Elizabeth said in her book that when the police took her into custody and she asked 'What's going to happen to them?' she was not concerned about their welfare. She was concerned that they were going to put her in the same cell as Mitchell and he would carry out his threat of killing her if they did.

[@somethingcleverrrr]

They also left out the bit about them going to the library and being questioned by the police there.

[@JustBreatheASMR]

@@MichaelMosesHammer ok bruh really...Come on!

[@somethingcleverrrr]

@@MichaelMosesHammer you are dumb.

[@bchasura2260]

@@MichaelMosesHammer are you sure you are you not the kidnapper you sure sounds like the so called street preacher you are evil

[@jerricafajardo6089]

@@MichaelMosesHammer she does work for Crime Watch this is complete bs.

[@usutonueteuati1141]

This is why the community lose faith in the police departments! So sad to see that!

[@firefly5339]

Total incompetence by the police

[@KCsFunHouse]

Having followed Elizabeth’s story from the time it became national news until her success now it’s really amazing all she’s accomplished and all the kids she’s helped.

[@womaninthewave]

Can’t believe Elizabeth and Brain interacted with the police and they didn’t catch him. So many chances they had to get him earlier

[@pradeepspace]

What about Elizabeth herself. She had many chance to escape. But she didn`t.

[@alicianelson1252]

@@pradeepspace any attempt of escaping would have resulted in her death

[@jsbach9848]

Elizabeth is a remarkable young lady. Very glad she was reunited with her family!!

[@IwasBlueb4]

why is she remarkable :?

[@estrellaashleywilliams4061]

@@IwasBlueb4 she survived her ordeal despite what she went through she remain strong and managed to get through everything

[@MrWombatty]

The police didn't do their jobs at all, as it was the public doing all the work for them!

[@johnmaccabi181]

One of the saddest stories I have ever heard. May she only know love and peace in her mind, in her heart, and in her life.

[@wesjames6060]

Kind of unrelated but I watch a lot of these true crime things and I'm kind of sick them saying something like he was a "devout member of the church and serious about their faith" like it adds some kind of credibility.

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

Yes, it’s almost a red flag, or some kind of symptom of a lying, hypocritical nature. Ted Bundy also joined the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints. He too was admired, and he was quick to offer help. So apparently he was convincing, too

[@oldaccxunt]

exactly, evil people often seek out those kind of communities because they are filled with impressionable people

[@maggieb369]

The uniformed police that apprehended them were great! They were so kind

[@bienkee5278]

How come the Police did not follow up on the lead given by the little Sister? And he worked on the property of the family. Baffling.

[@terririckert7069]

Had Brian in jail but NO communication with other Police Depts. Gotta love the incompetent US Police jurisdictions - counties Police Dept and NOT a full State Police Dept so Police intel is shared country wide.

[@terrypbug]

Everything is shared and in a database now these where good old boy bull shit here , most of are police like here in Tulsa have a 95% solve rate

[@MrWombatty]

Often the attitude of it being too much paperwork to bother trying to get results!

[@braielsirena5125]

Wow! Intelligent family! They did the whole investigation on their own. Amazing!

[@justiceforallnotjustsome]

This is just how my mind works but You know at 8:29 the dad is in front of the press giving a plea of the return of his daughter ... well you know how documentaries about killers always points out that when the actual killer gives a statement in front of the cameras that they “act” like they are crying but there are no tears? Well her dad seemed like he was crying and there wasn’t any tears and we now know that he didn’t do anything to her so I wonder how accurate are those observations of other cases that has pinned things on people for “strange behavior” ? Hmmm just a thought on how my mind works 😳🤔

[@TitanTubs]

Justice for All, yes the noon sun made him look odd.

[@Tschusss]

I thought the same at that point!

[@MsHartani]

I though the same man

[@oldaccxunt]

her dad gives me the creeps too

[@cmoore7780]

No thanks to any of those detectives! No credit to the daughter that solved it. Running the family’s name through the mud and trying to pin it on an innocent guy. That is exactly why I don’t trust the judicial system.

[@kevinhealey6540]

can't even watch this, what happened to her was so sad. I was just relieved and happy to see an interview of her. She seems to be ok.

[@jasonburrows2528]

RIP Mr Ricci

[@IwasBlueb4]

awwwweee yes ...lovely comment....brief , to the point , heartfelt, kind and just

[@srk54989]

That woman Nancy should have been stripped of her job for such a atrocious behavior. Elizabeth you are so strong 😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@rosaleenrogan4770]

And she is friends with Dr Phil and Oprah and a few other weirdoes

[@srk54989]

@@rosaleenrogan4770 oh my!

[@christurnblom4825]

Mitchell's father could very well be lying. It's extremely rare for such an abuser to grow into their role the way his father tells the story. Typically it's a generational problem where the victim becomes an abuser. More likely, Mitchell's father is in the dark about some very important details or he is lying.

[@capricornangel7957]

Ridiculous. So Elizabeth will now become an abuser too? Not everyone who experience abuse becomes an abuser and not every abuser was abused.

[@christurnblom4825]

@@capricornangel7957 "Ridiculous. So Elizabeth will now become an abuser too?" I don't understand how you perceived such an all-encompassing statement like that from the words I have written. I choose my words carefully. Maybe, re-read them. But, to sum it up, I agree with the last sentence you wrote.

[@capricornangel7957]

Well,l because you said typically victims become abusers. But I am glad you agree with my second statement

[@IwasBlueb4]

@@capricornangel7957 He said typically...which does NOT mean in every case, but sadly, its very common...espec in males

[@juliemclain5841]

@@IwasBlueb4 maybe that they were already showing signs of mental illness that made them suspectable and more likely to be abusive whether they had been abused or not. Being abused in any way doesn't make a person an abuser and not being abused doesn't clear someone from being an abuser. I think there are definitely more contributing factors than abuse vs no abuse.

[@madeleinereads]

Police officers showed up tthe day she was rescued because of those two different people who called the police saying that they saw Elizabeth at a Walmart. They knew that something was off, and they did something about it. The phrase "If you see something, say something" really matters. You might save someone's life.

[@oldaccxunt]

maybe they did say something

[@stephaniecrookham5153]

This is literally one of the best but heartbreaking story's I've seen so glad she got found got tears in my eyes.. feel bad on the guy who was stressed so bad being accused he killed himself that is terrible the way the police wouldnt let it go with him but what that poor girl went thru no one can comprehend its fantastic she was returned to her loving family so sad hope she finds happiness after her ordeal ❤

[@TerrenceBosworth]

I have read all the comments down to yours Stephanie, and I felt exactly the same as you. Tears and all, reading some of the other comments, say the 5% ers, I cannot believe some others dont see it the same as you and I.

[@MrWombatty]

The police didn't do their jobs at all, as it was the public doing all the work for them!

[@marcialgarcialopez2308]

I did not know anything about this case until now, I am glad to know that this girl is back with her family, I hope she has a better life from now on.

[@manchitas3531]

What I love best about Elizabeth is that she does not fall for the Mormon trick of being used as a tool to recruit. She is her own brave woman