Natalee Holloway: A Case That Captivated The Nation

The Ritual Wedding

When Elizabeth arrived at the camp three miles from her house, she was lead into some sort of lean-to outside of the main bit of the camp. Inside the lean-to, Wanda Barzee tried to get Elizabeth to change out of her pajamas into some sort of robe. Barzee proceeded to wash Elizabeth’s feet. According to a statement made in court, Elizabeth was told if she didn’t change, Mitchell would come in and rip her pajamas off. She ended up putting on the robe, and Mitchell came into the lean-to.

Mitchell performed a marriage ceremony between him and Elizabeth. To consummate the marriage, he raped the young girl.