11 февраля 2025
414: Beyond The Headlines: The Elizabeth Thomas Story With Elizabeth Smart
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Five years after she was groomed and abducted by the most popular teacher in school, Elizabeth Thomas shares new revelations about her ordeal, with famed kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart.
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