Whitney Heichel's mother was used up on the stage on one of those "let's bring up this poor sister who suffered a horrible tragedy that can only be dealt with by going out in service more and worshiping the one true god" parts. 

I literally felt sick to my stomach and had to stop listening. I mean, I feel horrible for the mother...but I wish she wasn't used like that.
Its okay, Wondering....Lora-lei Ritmiller, Whitney Heichel's mother, seems to have a direct line to Jehovah himself. Along with Whitney's sister - apparently they are authorized to speak for the Almighty:

Ritmiller and other relatives recounted the pain and devastation of their loss, making frequent references to their faith and the belief that Jehovah would be Holt's ultimate judge. In a statement laced with Biblical references, Ritmiller said Satan was an invisible force behind such heinous acts and that Holt was "eager to be his puppet."

Chelsea Sauer, Whitney Heichel's sister berated Holt, calling him a coward, a liar, a thief, a pervert and a murderer. "We know what you are, the congregation knows what you are and Jehovah knows," Sauer said.