Elizabeth Smart was missing for about nine months, from June 5, 2002, until she was found on March 12, 2003.

Quick Scoop

  • Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 5, 2002, at age 14.
  • She was rescued alive in Sandy, Utah, on March 12, 2003, roughly 9 months after her kidnapping.
  • During that period, her case drew intense national attention and led to large-scale searches and extensive media coverage.

Timeline In Brief

  • June 5, 2002: Kidnapped at knifepoint from her home.
  • Mid-2002 to early 2003: Held captive in Utah and later in California before being brought back to Utah.
  • March 12, 2003: Recognized in public and recovered by police, ending approximately nine months of captivity.

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