A woman convicted of helping a former street preacher kidnap Elizabeth Smart in 2002 will be freed from prison more than five years earlier than expected, a surprise decision that Smart called "incomprehensible" on Tuesday. Barzee pleaded guilty to kidnapping Smart and helping keep her captive for nine months before then-teenager was found and rescued. Smart, now 30, said in a statement she was "surprised and disappointed" to learn that Barzee will be freed next week. At that June hearing, the board said Barzee had refused to take a psychological exam. Smart, now married with two children, has written a book about the ordeal and helped make a Lifetime movie and documentary.

Source: Fox News September 11, 2018 17:59 UTC