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Elizabeth Smart reflects on Gabby Petito case: Knowing what she went through is 'heartbreaking' Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped for nine months when she was 14-years-old by a street preacher and his wife, said Wednesday that it is "heartbreaking" knowing what Gabby Petito likely went through in the days and weeks leading up to her death. "In Gabby's case in particular, I mean, I was alive, and I came home, and hers tragically has not ended that way," Smart, who is now a victims' rights activist, said on the show "Red Table Talk." "But knowing what it's like being on the other side and potentially what may have happened and what may have led up to her final moments, and understanding probably a lot of what she was feeling, it's heartbreaking." Smart was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee in 2002. She was held in captivity and raped by Mitchell for nine months, before being rescued by police officers on a street in Sandy, Utah, about 20 miles from her home. One of her kidnappers, Barzee, was released from prison on parole in 2018 after serving 15 years in prison. Smart said Wednesday that she was disappointed in Barzee's release but thankful that she got some measure of justice. "I was disappointed, but it also helped me have a greater appreciation for how many victims never even have a smidgen of justice. Their perpetrators walk every day free," she said. "Like, at least I got something. How many more haven’t?" https://amzn.to/3AIhSVz Burt's Bees Baby Unisex Baby Sweatshirts, Lightweight Zip-up Jackets & Hooded Coats, Organic Cotton https://amzn.to/3j5sGXH Burt's Bees Baby Baby Girls' Pajamas, Tee and Pant 2-Piece Pj Set, 100% Organic Cotton 4.8 out of 5 stars 14,049 ratings | 32 answered questions 00% Cotton Imported Pull On closure Machine Wash Burt's Bees Baby pajamas - 2-piece pajama set Features encased elastic waistband for snug and gentle fit Award winning - cribsie award winner for snuggling & softest pajamas https://amzn.to/3j5sGXH