Sharon Wright Weeks — Brenda Lafferty's sister and Erica Lafferty's aunt — wants “Under the Banner of Heaven” viewers to know who Brenda truly was. 

Here are some of the things Weeks said the series gets wrong:

Why Ron Lafferty murdered Brenda and Erica. Weeks said anyone who paid attention to the court cases would know prosecutors accused Ron Lafferty of using his religious views as a cover for what was really a "crime of passion."

Brenda's feelings toward her temple wedding. “It was a personal, beautiful experience that she absolutely cherished,” Weeks said. “She loved every bit of it. She didn’t think it was weird. She didn’t think it was creepy.”

Brenda's personality. Weeks said Brenda’s personality was louder, more fun and much less muted. Weeks said Brenda would curse, laugh loudly and would never hesitate to speak her mind. 

Despite her misgivings with the series, Weeks said she doesn’t want to “diminish anybody’s suffering or experience” within the church, which is what series writer Dustin Lance Black is also highlighting with the TV series. 

Is Utah GOP trying to shield Sen. Mike Lee from primary election debate?

Utah GOP Chairman Carson Jorgensen encouraged Republican candidates to withhold confirming their participation until the Utah GOP and the debate commission answer "what issues will be discussed and who will ask the questions."

GOP Senate challenger Ally Isom says it might be a ploy to shield incumbent Sen. Mike Lee from the stage.

What they said:

• Isom: "I’ve been in politics long enough to know a scheme when I smell one."
• Lee campaign spokesman Mike Lusty: "We love the idea of having Mike on stage. We’re still meeting to discuss our participation."
• Republican candidate Becky Edwards: "I’ve never known Mike to shy away from an opportunity to be on TV. Let’s have a debate!"
• Debate commission co-chairman Wayne Niederhauser: "Look at the primary debates we have sponsored in the past and it’s hard to argue, I think, that they weren’t fair, professional, transparent and independent."

Read more about the primary debates.

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