A key thing in this story, IMO, is that Ed Smart allowed a man he claims he believed was scamming him, BACK INTO HIS HOME TO WORK WHILE HIS YOUNG DAUGHTERS WERE THERE.
Either he is a really irresponsible father or a thousand times more naive than anyone has thought so far.
He doesn't mention the ARMED GUNMAN either. And being a bit higher than the average Blue Collar Worker.....you would think he checked on his workers. It is redily available according to Utah law.
You are right, varina, he allowed him back in. What MILLIONARE has these people working for him, much less as some say..TWO MORE of Ricci's pals !!