Mr. Whitfield died twice. The circumstances of both his deaths are of little concern. What makes him so fascinating is the fact he had two resurrections, while many only ever get one. To be resurrected once is lucky, twice, a miracle. People here are thirsty for a miracle, making Mr. Whitfield a Wanted Man.
Answers to why he was chosen, will others receive the same miracle and can he do it again, are all anyone care about. Since this all-out manhunt for him, he's gone into hiding, unwilling to risk another death with the hope of a third life.