- Brian David Mitchell was born on October 18, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He was previously married to Wanda Barzee, Debbie Woodridge and Karen Minor.
- SpousesWanda Barzee(November 29, 1985 - December 2004)Debbie Woodridge(February 1981 - November 29, 1985) (divorced)Karen Minor(1972 - 1974) (divorced, 2 children)
- Son of Shirl Mitchell and Irene Sidwell.
- Younger brother of Kayleen Hil. Older brother of Lisa Mitchell Holbrook.
- Father of Travis Mitchell and Angela Mitchell.
- He was the third of six children born into a strict household of mainstream Mormons.
- He kidnapped Elizabeth Smart from her home at knifepoint the night of June 5, 2002. She later testified to being raped three to four times daily, tied up and threatened with death if she attempted escape. Later he would unsuccessfully attempt to kidnap Olivia Wright, a cousin of Elizabeth Smart, for which he was indicted in Utah on aggravated burglary and conspiracy to commit aggravated kidnapping charges. Later he also attempted to kidnap a 12-year-old girl near San Diego, California, but was unsuccessful. After this second failed kidnapping attempt Mitchell would claim that the Lord revealed that they were not yet ready to receive more wives.
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