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.

wide shot view of the inside of a courtroom.
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Lori Vallow Daybell
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Lori Vallow Daybell sits during her sentencing hearing.
Lori Vallow Daybell
Lori Vallow Daybell
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Lori Vallow Daybell
Delphi Murders Bridge
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Chad Daybell
Summer Shiflet and Nate Eaton
chad daybell booking photo
A juror, being referred to as Tracie, joins Michael Ayala to speak about the Chad Daybell conviction and the jurors decision to recommend the death penalty in the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial.
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Chad Daybell
After being convicted of murder in the deaths of Tammy Daybell, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, Chad Daybell is in the sentencing phase of his trial. The jury is deliberating whether he'll get the death penalty or a life sentence. 
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three zoom screens during chad daybells trial
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john prior delivers opening statements
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chad daybell courtroom
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Chad daybell addresses the court
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triple boxes show chad daybell, lori vallow and juror #18
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A jury convicted Chad Daybell on charges he killed his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the two youngest children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, of his second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. The penalty phase starts tomorrow.
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Chad Daybell stands in court as the verdict is read
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Closing arguments were presented today in the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial, however, jury deliberations will resume on Thursday morning.
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The prosecution presents its rebuttal in the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial, where Chad Daybell is charged with murder in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy, and the youngest children of his second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell.
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Chad Daybell's attorney, John Prior, emphasized that having alternative religious beliefs does not equate to conspiracy and that his was a plan
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four screens show zoom version of daybell courtroom
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Closing arguments are set to begin tomorrow in the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial where Chad Daybell is charged with murder in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy, and the youngest children of his second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell.
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Court TV addresses the many conflicting stories regarding Tammy Daybell's death, including Garth Daybell saying he found Tammy dead on the couch in one instance while also saying he found her dead on the bed. Chad Daybell told the judge that he will not testify.
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Daybell defense rests.
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Court TV takes a look at some of the biggest moments that have happened in the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial, which includes Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow discussing building a pool in the backyard a day before the bodies were found.
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Chad Daybell listens in court on May 22, 2024.
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