March 5, 2017, the couple Sarah and Travis Lee Mitchell , Oregon born twin girls. Up to this point, the parents did not know about the double gift, since giving birth, the woman never was on reception at the gynecologist.
At the time when Sarah went into premature labor, daughters Jennifer and Evelyn was prematurity, which resulted in certain consequences. After birth one of the babies – Jennifer – within a few hours of fighting for his life, trying to breathe, but instead of any medical assistance, members of the Church, followers of which are Sarah and Travis, began to utter prayers for the health of the child and to lay hands on her. Not receiving proper treatment, an hour later, the baby died.
When the assistant medical examiner visited the house in connection with the death of a newborn baby, she noticed that Evelyn was also struggling to breathe.
Monday, July 9, this story found its logical ending. Due to ship trial, which lasted more than a year, at the hearing in the district court, Sarah and Travis admitted his guilt that has not provided necessary medical care to their children.
«Everyone in the Church should always seek adequate medical care for their children», – reads the statement of Mitchell.
After the verdict, senior Deputy district attorney Bryan Brock said the couple signed a «historic resolution». This will help to convince other followers to provide the proper medical care for their children, according to Brock.
The court found guilty of Sarah and Travis ‘ murder by negligence and abuse. The couple were sentenced to seven years imprisonment. Several Church members, including a sister Sarah and brother-in-law, also condemned for refusing to seek medical help for children.
Father of Sarah, Walter white, signed a document on the admission of guilt that should be placed in the Church building.
The Church of the followers of Christ was founded by the grandfather of Sarah. The religious community has about 1000 members and is rooted to the Pentecostal movement of the late 19th century. Her followers believe that faith will heal all, and if someone dies it is the will of God.
