<div> <p>In this episode, we explore the shocking true story behind the made-for-TV movie <em>Abducted by My Teacher</em> 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.</p><p>Sources:<br>Abducted By My Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story <br><a href="https://people.com/where-is-elizabeth-thomas-now-8656077">https://people.com/where-is-elizabeth-thomas-now-8656077</a><br>20/20 From Classroom to Captive<br><a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/tad-cummins">https://allthatsinteresting.com/tad-cummins</a><br><a href="https://www.thewrap.com/lifetime-extends-partnership-elizabeth-smart-film-abducted-by-my-teacher/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">https://www.thewrap.com/lifetime-extends-partnership-elizabeth-smart-film-abducted-by-my-teacher/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a><br><a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/27/court-records-kimberly-thomas-accused-child-abuse-humiliating-children/100951338/">https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/27/court-records-kimberly-thomas-accused-child-abuse-humiliating-children/100951338/</a></p></div>