Wanda Barzee testifies for the defense in the trial of Brian David Mitchell . In spite of Barzee 's agreement to testify , prosecutors in Mitchell 's federal trial did not call her to the stand , and she instead began her testimony for the defense Thursday afternoon in a Salt Lake City courtroom . Mitchell faces federal charges in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart . Barzee testifies of a `` hellish '' first year of marriage to Mitchell . ' Photo:
Wanda Barzee testifies for the defense in the trial of Brian David Mitchell . Mitchell faces federal charges in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart . Barzee testifies of a `` hellish '' first year of marriage to Mitchell . ' Photo: