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Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping - Daily News/Chat Thread - Day 18
06/23/02 | Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping - Daily News/Chat Thread - Day 18

Posted on 06/22/2002 10:17:01 PM PDT by stlnative

June 22, 2002 - Late Evening Report

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) _ A hospitalized drifter sought for questioning in the disappearance of a teenager in Utah was alert and talking with investigators Saturday.

Bret Michael Edmunds, 26, was cooperating with investigators, said FBI spokesman Kevin Eaton. Salt Lake City police sought Edmunds for questioning in connection with the disappearance of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart from her family's home June 5.


Wanted for Questioning

Bret Michael Edmunds

  • 6"2'
  • 235 lbs.
  • 1997 green Saturn
  • Considered Dangerous

"He's talking to us. He's not telling us, 'go away, I want a lawyer,"' Eaton said.

But investigators won't say what information Edmunds is giving them. They will release information after Salt Lake City detectives have a chance to interpret Edmunds' responses.

Questioning Edmunds likely will not substantially affect the Smart case because he was only a possible witness and not a suspect, Eaton said.

"We've been hitting five to six promising areas, and we've been concentrating on a lot of important stuff" not related to Edmunds, Eaton said.

Edmunds remained in serious condition in a secure section of intensive care at City Hospital under the watch of U.S. marshals. He is being treated for a drug-related liver damage.

"He's conscious, he's coherent and he's talking," hospital spokeswoman Teresa McCabe said.

Edmunds, who appeared at the hospital Friday, began talking with a Salt Lake City police officer and FBI agent Saturday morning. Doctors monitored Edmunds' condition to ensure he was up to the questioning.

McCabe said Edmunds would stay at the hospital at least three or four days. She would not divulge details of his condition, citing confidentiality rules.

Edmunds is being held on a federal warrant charging him with fleeing to avoid prosecution for a probation violation. The charges are unrelated to the Smart case.

"He is still not a suspect at this time," Police Chief Rick Dinse said. "He's a question mark, and we want to put a period on that question mark."

Edmunds, who was living out of his Saturn sedan, had been seen in the Smart neighborhood the week the girl vanished. While Elizabeth's sister described the alleged kidnapper as a 5-foot-8 man, Edmunds stands 6-foot-2.

A Saturn found in the hospital parking lot was photographed, impounded and towed away. Police saw nothing suspicious through the windows, and are seeking a search warrant.

Also Saturday, sheriff's deputies said cadaver dogs were unable to find a scent at a subdivision near Salt Lake City. A police search was prompted after dogs owned by search volunteers apparently picked up an unusual scent.

Edmunds has been sought since last fall for outstanding warrants on charges of fraud and assault on a police officer in Utah. He had served 60 days and was put on probation in 2000 for stealing and forging checks.

When he is physically able, Edmunds will be taken to a magistrate for a hearing, the marshals service said.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Utah; US: West Virginia
KEYWORDS: bretedmunds; elizabethsmart; kidnapping; utah; westvirginia
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To: carenot
That's very interesting! They would have trouble holding him for a week without cause...
281 posted on 06/23/2002 8:05:35 PM PDT by Sunsong
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To: Carolina
The hubby has control of the TV right now si I cannot change the channel, I'll surf the net to see if I can find anything. Please keep us up to date. Thanks...!
282 posted on 06/23/2002 8:07:20 PM PDT by stlnative
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To: carenot; brigette; Utah Girl
Suspect being held by FBI in Smart case in SLC
283 posted on 06/23/2002 8:07:53 PM PDT by kayak
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To: Sunsong
Carol McKinnley said he was arrested on a different charge- unrelated to the Smart kidnaping.
284 posted on 06/23/2002 8:09:41 PM PDT by sissyjane
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To: Ditter
Leak suggests that Condit confessed Chandra killing to police last year, said in effect, what are you going to do about it, I did it, no lawyer, no Miranda, I will deny I said this and take the 5th if it ever goes to trial, etc.

Leak now suggests that the police have a suspect in custody in SLC and that this man has worked in construction or renovation of this present Smart home more than once.

I wonder if poor Edmunds was not able to give them some street sense of just who, among the many workers and service and tradespeople who had been on these premises, might be or was involved in this.

I hate the NE for their story about the Smarts, but they have done good on Chandra.

285 posted on 06/23/2002 8:17:14 PM PDT by crystalk
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To: crystalk
You are talking about 2 leaks? Is there a thread about the condit leak? I'm confused, is there a connection between the condit leak & the Smart leak?
286 posted on 06/23/2002 8:23:21 PM PDT by Ditter
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To: Ditter
No they are unrelated, it is just that I heard both of them this pm
287 posted on 06/23/2002 8:29:53 PM PDT by crystalk
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To: crystalk
where did you hear the one on conditit?

288 posted on 06/23/2002 8:43:50 PM PDT by cherry
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To: Partisan Hack
Not to attack you UG, but I think the "to be honest" in your preface to your feelings that the family is innocent, indicates that you may be trying to protect your sensibilities and what you WISH to be true.

I've been thinking about this today a lot. I guess I prefer to give the family the benefit of the doubt until something comes out to change my mind. I do know that all families have problems, and some will do anything to deny and hide those problems. Are the Smarts one of these families? So far, I don't think so, and that is just going on instinct, and third hand accounts..

289 posted on 06/23/2002 8:47:00 PM PDT by Utah Girl
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To: Bella
The other day, FOX news was giving one of the updates..I can't remember the name of one of the uncles who was an ex-congressmen that was speaking..Does anyone remember??

It was Wayne Owens. His son is married to Cynthia Smart Owens, who is an aunt to Elizabeth (and sister to Ed Smart.) Jake Garn, former Utah senator was (is?) a neighbor to Elizabeth's grandparents.

290 posted on 06/23/2002 8:58:40 PM PDT by Utah Girl
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To: freedox
Also, would it be considered unusual for a Mormon girl to paint her toenails blue?

I'm laughing at your comments. My toenails are painted purple right now, I was a camp director for my ward's camp for the girls aged 12 to 17. You wouldn't believe the colors of nail polish they brought up. And insisted painting my nails with each nail a different color. It's harmless fun.

291 posted on 06/23/2002 9:13:34 PM PDT by Utah Girl
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Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping - Daily News/Chat Thread - Day 19
293 posted on 06/23/2002 10:30:39 PM PDT by stlnative
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To: LakerCJL
Tom Smart makes all the decisions for the family. He overruled the parents on at least 4 occasions (MSNBC).
294 posted on 06/23/2002 11:37:19 PM PDT by Oak
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To: brigette
Could you add me back to your ping list brigette?? THNX!
295 posted on 06/24/2002 12:00:36 AM PDT by Freedom2specul8
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To: crystalk
Re: Condit confession -

A leak to you, or a leak published elsewhere?
296 posted on 06/24/2002 7:59:39 AM PDT by Plummz
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To: restornu
I just lost my husband this year and its not easy!

My thoughts are with you

297 posted on 06/24/2002 4:27:48 PM PDT by JustPiper
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To: JudyB1938
I think that's why we who have suffered our own losses are so sympathetic with this story

Bump and putting ourselves in their shoes and thanking God our children are home with us.

298 posted on 06/24/2002 4:29:31 PM PDT by JustPiper
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To: Neenah
This girl was troubled.

Thanx for sharing your observations!

299 posted on 06/24/2002 4:32:15 PM PDT by JustPiper
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To: Partisan Hack
If anyone believes the crazy story that has gone on in this case, they are completely nuts as well! This is a ploy of some sort to get media attention. Ie..write a story, sell a movie.

I bet they won't let anyone interview Elizabeth, because it will supposedly be too "traumatic" for her. This entire case is BULL.

Her family is so strange. I saw the interviews with her family from day one. I can't wait til they blow the top off this. I hope the Smarts spend the rest of their lives in prison or a mental institution.
300 posted on 03/13/2003 12:58:26 PM PST by StarLisa
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