Ed Smart
Ed Smart is an American public speaker and advocate known for his efforts in child safety and abduction awareness, particularly following the harrowing kidnapping of his daughter, Elizabeth Smart, in 2002. As a father who endured the trauma of his daughter's abduction and subsequent rescue, he has become a vocal advocate for legislation aimed at protecting children and supporting families affected by similar crimes. His work emphasizes the importance of vigilance and education in safeguarding children from predators. Recently, he made headlines regarding the arrest of Wanda Barzee, the woman who participated in Elizabeth's kidnapping, expressing his concerns about her potential threat to other children despite not viewing her as a danger to his daughter.
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Ed Smart, the father of Elizabeth Smart, joins CNN’s Kasie Hunt to share insight into how the FBI and law enforcement guide families during the earliest stages of a major investigation.
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Ed Smart, the father of Elizabeth Smart, joins CNN’s Kasie Hunt to share insight into how the FBI and law enforcement guide families during the earliest stages of a major investigation.
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Ed Smart, whose daughter Elizabeth was kidnapped in 2002, discussed the importance of the family's video plea in the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
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Elizabeth Smart's father, Ed, joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
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Ed Smart — Elizabeth Smart’s father — reportedly told KUTV that while he does not think Barzee is a danger to his daughter, he believes she still poses a threat to children.
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