# The Abduction of Kelsey Smith

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Podcast: [The Missing Persons Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666)
Published: 2026-07-07T14:56:16+00:00
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## Resource

This transcript documents the abduction and murder of 18-year-old Kelsey Smith, who was kidnapped from a Target parking lot in 2007. Family members and investigators describe the search efforts, the discovery of her body through cell phone pings, and the eventual identification of her killer, Edwin Hall. The narrative highlights the forensic evidence, such as fingerprints and surveillance footage, that led to Hall's life sentence. In the wake of the tragedy, Kelsey's parents established the Kelsey Smith Foundation to promote safety awareness. Their advocacy also resulted in the Kelsey Smith Act, a law designed to help police locate missing persons by requiring cellular providers to share location data during emergencies. The source serves as a tribute to Kelsey’s life and a testament to her family's dedication to protecting others. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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