Immanuel’s Plans

From that day of his “conversation” with God, Mitchell’s manner changed completely. He stopped cutting his hair and he started wearing robes, looking more and more like a biblical figure and reminiscent of an Old Testament prophet. He was even known around Salt Lake Valley as an “eccentric but harmless street preacher,” and no one ever thought that he would cause any harm. How wrong they were.

Things Got Stranger With Time

During their time together, Barzee explains that not only did she have to give up her love for music and no longer play for the Church, Mitchell also forced her to cut all ties with her family. At the time, Barzee had 6 children from a previous relationship. And although she wasn’t allowed to see her family, Mitchell still kept in contact with his. It would seem that he was slowly manipulating her into doing everything he required of her, which was going to eventually ruin her life.