Brian Mitchell 's attorneys are mounting an insanity defense against rape , kidnap charges . Comment: he did not understand wrongfulness of actions . Mitchell began to `` stalk out '' young girls while panhandling in town , Barzee testified , and on the morning of June 5 , 2002 , he arrived at their camp with Elizabeth Smart in tow . Some describe him as isolated ; others , as someone with salesman 's knack for persuasion .
Brian Mitchell 's attorneys are mounting an insanity defense against rape , kidnap charges . Comment: he did not understand wrongfulness of actions . Some describe him as isolated ; others , as someone with salesman 's knack for persuasion .