[twigs]

I'm troubled by the hint that this could be a larger story. Ever since I read on these threads about the former SLC former who caught himself saying something about a girl kidnapped from her basement, changing his statement to her house, I've been concerned that this is a story that could run deep into the SLC establishment, which would also explain a lot of things. I do not suspect this family at all. They have cooperated fully with the police and seem genuinely concentrated on getting their beloved daughter back. But the story in the NE is troubling. I cannot believe that they would run with it without any foundation. So these two hints, that this is a larger story and that the Smart brothers could have actions from their past that they do not wish made public, concerns me that these could be related. The implications for either is not good for Elizabeth.

If the former SLC mayor knows something, for example, what if he is aware of an "escort ring," even is part of it, then what would be his involvement? He said he had known the Smart family for 25 years. Is he talking to the media now because of this story in the NE? For example, what if he is part of it. And Ed Smart wanted out. They were selling their house to move to a smaller house at a resort, or something like that. Concerned about his children getting caught up in activities that he does not wish for them, could he be moving away from "the vice"? And someone takes Elizabeth as a shot across his bow? I too am concerned that this beautiful young girl could have been sold into white slavery. If there is any truth about a slavery ring, even if homosexual, they would probably have the type of contacts that could send this young one to anywhere in the world.

Or could Elizabeth have found out about it? I don't think this father would ever consider harming his children. But what of others? Respected people in the community who have a lot to lose? Could that be why the police have not wanted to publish a composite sketch? Because he IS known in the community, and they have to prove his complicity before they can nab him? My guess would be that someone known to Elizabeth was the one who got her out of the house. Such a person would not want to be the one to harm her, so they hire someone like Ricci for that. It could also be the reason why he is not talking. He's in the jail--trapped--and knows that the real perps have access to him there.

Like everyone here, Elizabeth stays on my heart and mind. I want to see her come home and I hate seeing a caring, loving family torn apart in the media.

[Illbay]

...deep into the SLC establishment,...

Read "The Mormons."

I'm telling you, my fellow Saints on this (and related) threads: What you see here with posts like "twigs'" here, is simply a veiled attack on our beliefs and our society.

This is the beginning, I think, of a gradual period of "resumed estrangement" that we have been able to dispel over the last few decades.

Our society is becoming so immoral and so decrepit, that we are going to be attacked as a pernicious EVIL so that we don't stand as their reproach.

I have NEVER been more incensed about ANYTHING that I've participated in here on FR, as I am with what is said on these threads.