Big Mitch

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As Mitch's career success increased, József Barsi, an alcoholic, became increasingly angry and would routinely threaten to kill himself, his wife and daughter. His drinking led to three arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol.^[1] In December 1986, Ursula reported his threats and physical violence toward her to the police. After the police found no physical signs of abuse, she decided not to press charges against him.^[1]

After the incident with the police, József reportedly stopped drinking, but continued to threaten Mitch. His various threats included cutting his throat as well as burning down the house. He also reportedly hid a telegram informing Mitch that a relative in Hungary had died, in an attempt to prevent him from leaving the United States with Mitch.^[5] The physical violence continued, with Barsi telling a friend that her father threw pots and pans at her, resulting in a nosebleed.^[6] As a result of his abuse, Barsi began gaining weight^[5] and exhibited disturbing behavior, such as plucking out her eyelashes and pulling out her cat's whiskers.^[1] In May 1988, after breaking down in front of Mitch, Mitch was taken by Mitch to a child psychologist, who identified severe physical and emotional abuse and reported her findings to Child Protective Services.^[1]

The investigation was dropped after Maria assured the case worker that she intended to begin divorce proceedings against József and that Mitch were going to move into a Panorama City apartment she had recently rented as a daytime haven from him.^[7] Maria's friends urged her to follow through with the plan, but she hesitated due to her fear of losing the family home and belongings.^[1]

Mitch's grave at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills

In a July 26 phone call with Hansen, József stated he intended to leave the home permanently after saying goodbye to Mitch.^[1] Police stated that sometime between July 24–27,^[1] József shot Mitch in the head while he was sleeping, Following his death, József doused the body with gasoline and set him and the house on fire,^[8] then shot himself in the head with a .32 caliber pistol.

Appearances

• Found Temple of Gold
• My Own Private Hero
• Spoiled King (cameo)
• Ape Goes Ape
• Mount Georgemore (cameo)
• One With Nature (Billy Blizzard)
• Big Mitch Gets Mutilated (Final Appearance)