Brian Mitchell 's lawyers are seeking an insanity defense against rape , murder etc . Mitchell met his wife , Barzee , at a church-sponsored counseling session in 1985 , the woman testified Thursday . They must prove he was so mentally ill he did not commit wrongfulness of death . Some describe him as isolated ; others , as someone with salesman 's talent for persuasion .
Brian Mitchell 's lawyers are seeking an insanity defense against rape , murder etc . They must prove he was so mentally ill he did not commit wrongfulness of death . Some describe him as isolated ; others , as someone with salesman 's talent for persuasion .