The Elizabeth Smart Story (2003)

In the heartland of Salt Lake City, the Smart family lives a serene life, led by the virtuous patriarch, Ed Smart. Their world is shattered when young Mary Katherine becomes the terrified lone witness to her sister Elizabeth's abduction from their safe haven. The ensuing investigation, plagued by procedural red tape and statistical biases, initially targets Ed and his eldest son Charles, weakening the initial surge of community solidarity. The authorities’ focus soon turns to Richard Ricci, a convicted pedophile, leading the hunt into a frustrating dead end for months as Ricci's innocence becomes undeniable. Meanwhile, the deranged abductor, a vagrant handyman turned self-proclaimed prophet, 'Emmanuel', and his blindly faithful wife, endeavor to brainwash their 'chosen' child, Elizabeth. However, destiny and Emmanuel's struggle with alcohol conspire towards his eventual downfall. This riveting tale is as much about the resilience of the human spirit as it is about the unveiling of a heinous crime, providing an immersive journey into the heart of a family's worst nightmare.

The Elizabeth Smart Story is a crime movie featuring Dylan Baker and directed by Bobby Roth.

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