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.

The prosecution and defense argue different reasons for Tammy Daybell's death.
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Breaking down the attempt at Brandon Boudreaux's life, as Lori Vallow Daybell's nephew-in-law takes the stand in the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial.
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Julie Grant with a picture of Colby Ryan on the monitor behind her.
The timeline of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan's disappearance.
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The Court TV panel read and discuss the writings and communications between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell and the fictional characters, James and Elena, which mirror Chad and Lori's relationship.
Texts between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow are shown onscreen.
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split screen of photo of Melanie Gibb and Lori Vallow Daybell and Adam Cox
Melanie Gibb, a former cult member and friend of Lori Vallow Daybell takes the stand.
Melanie Gibb testifies during a preliminary hearing
Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell's trial
Julie Grant with a picture of Charles Vallow on the monitor.
Law enforcement believe Alex Cox was the man in the mask who attempted to shoot and kill Tammy Daybell.
The financial records were at the center of the State's case today. Chad Daybell transferred large amounts of money to his children on the day detectives searched his property.
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The genesis of the killing spree may have been triggered by the killing of Charles Vallow, Lori Vallow’s fourth husband. His death would have allowed Lori and Chad Daybell’s relationship to start.
Lori Vallow's fourth husband, Charles Vallow, started getting suspicious about the relationship between Lori and Chad Daybell. Charles Vallow was later shot and killed by Alex Cox, Lori's brother.

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Tammy Daybell's sister testifies.
Julie Grant with a picture of Harmony Montgomery on the monitor.
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Tools on a garage floor.

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Kaitlin Armstrong leaves the courtroom after receiving a sentence of 90 years for the murder of Anna Moriah Wilson at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Armstrong was found guilty of killing Anna Moriah Wilson in May 2022 and sentenced to 90 years in prison.
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