Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Woman who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart returns to court to face new charges

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SALT LAKE CITY (Court TV) — The woman who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart more than 20 years ago has returned to court, where she waived her right to a preliminary hearing in a separate case. Wanda Barzee, 80, stood in court on Thursday with her attorney, Scott Williams, and said she understood her rights…

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    Woman who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart returns to court to face new charges (opens Court TV)

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    SALT LAKE CITY (Court TV) — The woman who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart more than 20 years ago has returned to court, where she waived her right to a preliminary hearing in a separate case. Wanda Barzee, 80, stood in court on Thursday with her attorney, Scott Williams, and said she understood her rights…