Killer Spouses

These matrimonial-shattering cases take the vow "until death do we part" to a new horrific level.


Melanie Gibb, a former cult member and friend of Lori Vallow Daybell takes the stand.
Mario Saldana enters court in shackles
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.
four boxes showing webex feed of court
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.
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.
Scott Peterson in court on 4/16/24.
Scott Peterson appears in court via Zoom on April 16, 2024.
four screens show different angles of a courtroom
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.
Body cam vid of Chad Daybell after he was pulled over.
chad daybell sits next to attorney in court
Graphic autopsy photos of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were shown. Detective Ray Hermosillo details ghastly discovery made on Daybell's property.
Daybell case detective testifies.
chad daybell mugshot