121: Abducted By My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story
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This episode explores the true story of Elizabeth Thomas, who was abducted by her teacher, Tad Cummins, leading to a nationwide search.
In this episode, we explore the shocking true story behind the made-for-TV movie Abducted by My Teacher and the real-life case of Elizabeth Thomas. In 2017, Elizabeth was a 15-year-old student in Tennessee when her health teacher, Tad Cummins, groomed and ultimately abducted her, sparking a nationwide search. What began as a troubling case of teacher misconduct quickly turned into a multi-state manhunt that captured national attention. Sources: Abducted By My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story https://people.com/where-is-elizabeth-thomas-now-8656077 20/20 From Classroom to Captive https://allthatsinteresting.com/tad-cummins https://www.thewrap.com/lifetime-extends-partnership-elizabeth-smart-film-abducted-by-my-teacher/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/27/court-records-kimberly-thomas-accused-child-abuse-humiliating-children/100951338/
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