Judge says she is ‘sickened’ by cult leader at sentencing
Martina Esqueda pleaded guilty to kidnapping and felonious assault after brutally beating a victim for days at an Ohio home. More
May 22, 2026
Cult Crimes
A group of people, typically religious or spiritual, who have committed acts of violence or murder. They may often be characterized by their extreme beliefs, charismatic leaders and a willingness to use violence to achieve their goals.
Lori Daybell ordered to pay restitution to Kay Woodcock
Lori Daybell responded with a sarcastic comment when the judge asked if she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. More
October 27, 2025
Lori Daybell sends message to Colby Ryan before live interview
Reporter Nate Eaton revealed that Lori Daybell had sent him a message for her son, Colby Ryan, hours before the broadcast. More
September 8, 2025
Zizian group member pleads not guilty to murder of Vermont border agent
Zizians group member Teresa Youngblut pleaded not guilty to murdering Vermont border patrol agent David Maland. More
September 7, 2025
Vermont judge won’t delay death penalty decision for Zizian case
A federal judge in Vermont has refused to delay a decision on whether a woman charged in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent will face the death penalty. In an order made public Monday, Chief Judge Christina Reiss denied a motion from Teresa Youngblut, 21, who is accused of opening fire on agent […] More
July 22, 2025
Lori Daybell claims rights were violated in appeal for Idaho murders
Lori Vallow Daybell claims the court violated her right to a speedy trial and her right to an attorney of her choice in Idaho. More
June 10, 2025
Lori Daybell asks judge to step down again before next conspiracy trial
Lori Daybell filed the motion to recuse days after Judge Justin Beresky denied her motion for a new trial. More
May 29, 2025
Lori Daybell asks for new trial citing juror misconduct
Lori Daybell wants a new trial based on statements from a juror indicating they knew about her Idaho convictions. More
May 6, 2025
FBI alleges Wisconsin teen killed parents in plot to assassinate Trump
Investigators believe Nikita Casap may have killed his parents to get the 'financial means and autonomy' needed to pursue his plan. More
April 14, 2025
Charles Vallow’s warnings to police and history with Lori Daybell
In Jan. 2019, Charles Vallow told police Lori Daybell threatened to kill him. In March, he removed her from his $1M life insurance. By July, he was dead. More
April 8, 2025
Apparent leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group linked to 6 murders arrested
The Zizians have been tied to the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland near the Canadian border and five other homicides. More
February 18, 2025
Lori Daybell argues motions in first pro se appearance in murder trial
A judge refused Lori Daybell's request for discovery related to her extradition as she represented herself for the first time in court. More
January 10, 2025
Polygamous leader connected to Warren Jeffs gets 50 years in prison
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual 'wives' including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison. More
December 9, 2024
Lori Vallow, with new attorney, seeks to stop competency evaluation
Lori Vallow's new attorneys have asked for a competency evaluation to be stopped ahead of her trial for murder and attempted murder. More
November 6, 2024
Lori Vallow wants to represent herself against Arizona murder charges
According to the filing, the judge will defer Lori Vallow's request until the conclusion of her Rule 11 process. More
October 28, 2024
Arizona judge grants Lori Vallow’s motion for competency evaluation
Lori Vallow will not be in court this week after her defense attorney said she’s not mentally fit to stand trial in Arizona. More
October 22, 2024
Nearly 100 exhibits sealed by judge in Chad Daybell trial
Judge Steven Boyce recently issued an order to permanently seal 97 trial exhibits from the trial of Chad Daybell. More
June 19, 2024
Lori Vallow Daybell’s sister gives Tylee and JJ a voice
Lori Vallow's sister says the day her young niece and nephew's bodies were found on Chad Daybell's property was the worst day of her life. More
June 7, 2024
Chad Daybell’s attorney files appeal following death sentence decision
Chad Daybell's defense attorney John Prior has filed an appeal asking the Idaho Supreme Court to examine the verdict and death sentence. More
June 6, 2024
ID v. Chad Daybell: Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial
Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the murders of Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. More
June 1, 2024
Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial: Zulema Pastenes Testifies | Court TV Podcast
Hear the firsthand account of Zulema Pastenes, the widow of Lori’s brother Alex Cox, as prosecutors build their case against Chad Daybell. More
May 10, 2024
Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial: The Inner Circle | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
This episode features testimony from Chad and Lori’s inner circle: David Warick, one of the last people to see JJ Vallow alive. More
May 7, 2024
Witness reveals defense attorney owns Chad Daybell’s house
During a contentious cross-examination, a witness revealed that defense attorney John Prior owns Chad Daybell's former home. More
April 26, 2024
Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial: David Warwick Testimony
This episode features testimony of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow's inner circle: David Warwick, one of the last people to see JJ Vallow alive. More
April 25, 2024
Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial: Opening Statements | Court TV Podcast
In this episode, you’ll hear both sides' opening statements in entirety as the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial gets underway. More
April 11, 2024
Member of Samuel Bateman’s polygamous sect pleads guilty in child sex scheme
Moroni Johnson pleaded guilty to conspiring with polygamous leader Samuel Bateman to transport underage girls across state lines. More
March 20, 2024
Chad Daybell to appear at last-minute closed motions hearing
Prosecutors filed several motions that will be heard at a closed-door hearing ahead of Chad Daybell's murder trial, starting April 1. More
March 7, 2024
GA v. Eligio Bishop: Polygamist Cult Leader Trial
A judge called alleged cult leader Eligio Bishop a 'master manipulator' as she handed down his sentence following his conviction. More
March 1, 2024
Eligio Bishop trial offers inside look at alleged sex cult Carbon Nation
Eligio Bishop did not testify in his defense. But the jury heard his police interview where he admitted to creating drama to draw an audience. More
March 1, 2024
Courtroom fireworks as alleged cult leader tries to fire lawyer
Accused cult leader Eligio Bishop threatened to fire his attorney, but decided not to following a heated back-and-forth with the judge. More
February 27, 2024