When everything was over, Elisabeth started living under a new identity and took her children to live in an unknown village. She lives in a home with round-the-clock security and cameras. The family doesn’t allow interviews and keep their lives very private.
The government’s efforts to keep her identity concealed were to help her stay hidden from the media so she could live a normal life. However, many feel they have done a better job at keeping her reputation alive as the girl held captive for 24 years.