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.


Split screen showing Ron Arnold and Chad Daybell
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zoom screen of a courtroom
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Alex Cox made internet searches that suggest he was the masked man Tammy Daybell called police about in regards to the 'paintball incident.'
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photograph of chad and tammy daybell
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JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan
The prosecution and defense argue different reasons for Tammy Daybell's death.
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four screens showing a courtroom via webex
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Brandon Boudreaux testifies in Chad Daybel's trial. (Court TV)
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split screen of brandon boudreaux testifying and chad daybell
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Julie Grant with a picture of Colby Ryan on the monitor behind her.
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The timeline of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan's disappearance.
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four screens on a zoom call showing a courtroom
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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.
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Texts between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow are shown onscreen.
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melanie gibb testifying split screen with chad daybell and text overlays
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split screen of photo of Melanie Gibb and Lori Vallow Daybell and Adam Cox
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Melanie Gibb, a former cult member and friend of Lori Vallow Daybell takes the stand.
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Melanie Gibb testifies during a preliminary hearing
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Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell's trial
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Julie Grant with a picture of Charles Vallow on the monitor.
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Law enforcement believe Alex Cox was the man in the mask who attempted to shoot and kill Tammy Daybell.
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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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four boxes showing webex feed of court
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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.
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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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In audio played in court, Chad Daybell gave the Patriarchal Blessing given in the LDS faith to Alex Cox, but was not authorized to do so.
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four screens show different angles of a courtroom
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As authorities dig up human remains in the backyard, Chad Daybell's daughter, Emma, supports her father and doesn't believe he's involved in any of the findings.
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chad daybell sits next to attorney in court
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Graphic autopsy photos of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were shown. Detective Ray Hermosillo details ghastly discovery made on Daybell's property.
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