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 .
Brian Mitchell 's attorneys are mounting an insanity defense against rape , kidnap charges . They must prove he was so mentally ill he did not understand wrongfulness of actions . Some describe him as isolated ; others , as someone with salesman 's knack for persuasion .