Kidnappers: Wanda Barzee and Brian David Mitchell

All Wanda Barzee wanted in life was for someone to take care of her, and in return she promised complete devotion. So when her paramour, self-styled prophet Brian David Mitchell, demanded she help him find a child bride, Wanda aided and abetted the kidnapping of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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History’s most infamous couples find a home in this special collection from Parcast Network. Investigate the lovers that make up crime’s unholiest unions — from apocalyptic cult leaders and bank-robbing bandits to coupled kingpins, pirates, and spies. Listen free, only on Spotify.