Brian David Mitchell was a troubled child who grew distant from family , his father testifies . Barzee was not called to the stand in the government 's case , but appears on the defense 's witness list . His sister says Mitchell gave up his children but blocked his family from adopting them . Score: 7 Mitchell could face life in prison if convicted in Elizabeth Smart 's kidnapping .
Brian David Mitchell was a troubled child who grew distant from family , his father testifies . His sister says Mitchell gave up his children but blocked his family from adopting them . Score: 7 Mitchell could face life in prison if convicted in Elizabeth Smart 's kidnapping .