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Jacob Baker | 1:39 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
FINALLY! They got those dirty kidnapper off the streets and into prison where
SHE BELONGS! In my opinion she is the most evil person That I ever heard about!
She kidnapped a little child and brain washed her. She had her very identity
taken from her as dhe was taken from her home all those years ago!
@ Jacob Baker | 1:39 p.m. Nov. 1 | 1:56 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
um ... She was not on the streets ...
It will be good to get some closure on this thing.
From reports I have read , Barzee is trying to repent. Taking responsibility for what she did is one of those steps. That is what probably spurred this action.
It will be good to get some closure on this thing.
From reports I have read , Barzee is trying to repent. Taking responsibility for what she did is one of those steps. That is what probably spurred this action.
Anonymous | 2:05 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
RE Jacob Baker - Yeah.. they caught her a looong time ago. Time to bone up on
your current events.
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CB | 2:10 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
This was the decent thing to do. Thank you for sparing Elizabeth and her family
the ordeal of a trial. This is a big step in making restitution, which can never
be complete, but at least intended.
Yrag Notyalc | 2:11 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
"Jacob Baker" 1:39 p.m...........Wow, you must not have heard of too
many evil women. E. Smart's identity and dignity is intact, no doubt with
some lasting scars emotionally and mentally....but she will do fine - she has
proven she has endured for which so many of us are so thankful.
David | 2:21 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Jacob,
Mental illness could make short work of turning YOU into the most evil person you ever heard about.
Mental illness could make short work of turning YOU into the most evil person you ever heard about.
Take Note | 2:27 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Mike Pratt needs to take note of this guilty plea.
@ Jacob | 3:10 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
I'm with you FINELY they got these people off of the streets. How long did
they let them get away with this. I am surprised that the media has not covered
this story very much at all.
-James
-James
Justice system is working | 3:10 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
It looks to me like the anti-psychotics are working, and Ms. Barzee is ready to
face up to what she's done, while at the same time helping make a case
against her husband, who is the true predator in this case. Ms. Barzee has
suffered, and will likely face a little more punishment, but if testifying
against her husband helps lighten her punishment a little, both justice AND
mercy will have won in this case. Who would have known, all those years ago when
Elizabeth was still missing, that she would live to become a healthy,
well-adjusted young woman and that both of her kidnappers would see justice?
Anonymous | 3:40 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Mitchell has been such a destructive force in a lot of peoples lives...he is a
very selfish person. I believe that Elizabeth was abused the worst. May God
bless her all of her life.
Ela | 4:23 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Mitchell abused Ms Barzee with his self proclaimed evil intentions. That could
be another story to hear. He is sick and has spread the sickness around.
Elizabeth is strong of spiritual goodness. Ms. Barzee was weak and influenced
by Mitchell to do evil. Again, the creator of the plan was Mitchell. I
don't think that he is incompetent. In my view, he is an actor.
Anonymous | 4:46 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Barzee is feeling a buzz. She's in loopy land caused by being over
medicated. Of course she will say what ever they want her to.
I have worked with the mentally ill and still do. The sad thing is that most of them are used as guinnea pigs to try different combinations of meds. It looks like they are doing the same to her.
I have worked with the mentally ill and still do. The sad thing is that most of them are used as guinnea pigs to try different combinations of meds. It looks like they are doing the same to her.
Cats | 4:46 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
I believe this woman IS a victim of Mitchell. She is now lucid enough to
understand what happened and what she did. I feel sorry for her, but that
doesn't mean she doesn't have some responsiblity for what happened.
She is clearly repentant and is trying to do what's right. Fortunately,
God will judge just how accountable she is. I hope she can continue to get help
and is kept where she can't do any more harm to herself or anyone else.
Anonymous | 4:56 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Jacob;; Where have you been?? These people have not been on the streets for
quite a few years now
awsomeron | 5:01 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
We want and should be able to have them both. Proof of Kidnapping and Crossing
State Lines is easy. Regardless of her mental state she is accountable for her
actions.
On the other Hand we want Mitchell More, a lot more. If they have to give up some of Barzee to get Mitchell then so be it.
Ed, Liz and we seem to forget the little sister who was in the room when this happened. They should all have a say in this.
The younger sister went through a lot also.
Mostly this has taken far to long with far more concern about Mitchell and Barzee's rights then need be.
If Mitchell goes into his disrpting the Court sound effects act, then just put him in a sound proof booth.
There was a Chapel in My Stake in Las Vegas that had a sound proof room right behind the Chapel Seats. Worked out very well. Service went on they could hear us we could not hear them. That room sat maybe 3o people.
On the other Hand we want Mitchell More, a lot more. If they have to give up some of Barzee to get Mitchell then so be it.
Ed, Liz and we seem to forget the little sister who was in the room when this happened. They should all have a say in this.
The younger sister went through a lot also.
Mostly this has taken far to long with far more concern about Mitchell and Barzee's rights then need be.
If Mitchell goes into his disrpting the Court sound effects act, then just put him in a sound proof booth.
There was a Chapel in My Stake in Las Vegas that had a sound proof room right behind the Chapel Seats. Worked out very well. Service went on they could hear us we could not hear them. That room sat maybe 3o people.
RE; Jacob Baker | 5:05 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
She certainly was not an evil person during all the years I knew her growing up.
Mental illnes can change everything. Hopefully you are someone you love is
never affected by it. Last time a checked both Barzee and Mitchell have been off
the streets since Elizabeth was found and Elizabeth has gone on with her life,
and from all indications has become a lovely, strong, and capable young woman.
She may be a different person than she would have been had none of this
happened, but that doesn't mean she no longer has an identity. In fact,
I'm sure there are times she would like to be identified a little less.
katamb | 5:09 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Yes, let's not forget that Mitchell had Wanda brainwashed because of his
abuse toward her. I hope the court takes that into consideration when giving out
their sentence.
Lollipop Lola | 5:31 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Wow i just feel bad for Elizabeth Smart. My prayers are with you! Barzee and
Mitchell are obviously crazy physo-paths. You wouldn't think so though, she
looks like such a sweet lady, though also kind of creepy. well, i hope she gets
judged fairly, and realizes what she has done so she can repent! but really,
why wait until your that old to kidnap and sexually assult somebody? i dont
understand why she is getting medicated so much. Atleast Heavenly Father knows
the truth and what she deserves.
Digbads | 5:33 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
It appears to me that Barzee's life was changed for the worse through her
association with Mr. Mitchell.
I'm glad that she is taking responsibility for her actions and righting what wrongs she can.
We often think about how hard it would be for your daughter to be abducted, but as a parent of adults, I think how hard it would be for my child to be the perpetrator.
I'm glad that she is taking responsibility for her actions and righting what wrongs she can.
We often think about how hard it would be for your daughter to be abducted, but as a parent of adults, I think how hard it would be for my child to be the perpetrator.
Re: David 2:21 | 5:43 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009
Your comment is interesting. May have some truth to what you say. Mental illness
can tear away fasods and boundrys from around a person, letting the world know
who they really are when there are no perseaved logical rules. It would be
interesting for every one to have a dose of mental illness, then we would see
who each other are.
zip | 12:24 p.m. Nov. 17, 2009
I disagree with Re: David 2:21. I believe that mental illness masks and
distorts who a person really is. I believe that medication frees the person
from chemical demons and that the true essence of the person can be seen.
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Wanda Barzee stands with her attorney Scott Williams last month for a competency review in Judge Judith Atherton's courtroom at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City.
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