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 .
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 . Defense attorney describes Mitchell 's life as mirroring his father 's in many ways . Mitchell could face life in prison if convicted in Elizabeth Smart 's kidnapping .