Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the murders of his first wife, Tammy, and the youngest children of his second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. He is a self-published author and prosecutors have described him as the leader of a ‘Doomsday’ cult.
Idaho prosecutors say Chad Daybell paid for Lori Vallow Daybell’s attorney, a key issue in the state’s response to her Supreme Court appeal. More
January 9, 2026
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
A closer look at the relationships that make up the inner circle of convicted murderers Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell. More
March 31, 2025
Following Chad Daybell's conviction, the property was listed for sale in June. The new owners plan to demolish the home and other structures. More
September 4, 2024
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'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 defense attorney John Prior has filed an appeal asking the Idaho Supreme Court to examine the verdict and death sentence. More
June 6, 2024
Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the murders of Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. More
June 1, 2024
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
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
During a contentious cross-examination, a witness revealed that defense attorney John Prior owns Chad Daybell's former home. More
April 26, 2024
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
In this episode, you’ll hear both sides' opening statements in entirety as the Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial gets underway. More
April 11, 2024
The order, filed on Thursday, comes days after Scripps News Boise interviewed defense attorney John Prior. More
March 29, 2024
A closer look at the case against Lori Vallow Daybell, and Chad Daybell's alleged role in the web of mysterious deaths that surrounds them. More
March 28, 2024
Chad Daybell's attorney said it's possible that Chad's wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, may be called as a witness. More
March 27, 2024
Chad Daybell was transferred Fremont County on Thursday, according to jail records. A new booking photo was released shortly after. More
March 22, 2024
Less than two weeks before Chad Daybell's murder trial, the Court is making their final preparations before jury selection begins April 1. More
March 20, 2024
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
Lori Vallow Daybell could be seen smiling and chatting with her attorney before speaking briefly to acknowledge her name and date of birth. More
February 21, 2024
At a pretrial conference for Chad Daybell, attorneys on both sides agreed that they'll be ready for trial on April 1. More
February 20, 2024
An Idaho judge has denied Chad Daybell's attorney's request to withdraw from his client's death penalty case. More
January 18, 2024
John Prior has asked to withdraw as Chad Daybell's attorney, because he can no longer afford to be paid for his services. More
January 12, 2024
A judge rejected multiple arguments by Chad Daybell's defense that he should not have to face a potential death sentence if convicted. More
December 20, 2023
UPDATE: Judge Boyce has ruled in favor of broadcasting Chad Daybell's murder trial with certain restrictions. More
November 29, 2023
Chad Daybell's defense attorney has objected to a motion by the prosecution to move the upcoming trial out of Ada County. More
November 21, 2023
For the third time, prosecutors are asking Judge Steven Boyce to reconsider moving Chad Daybell's trial out of Fremont County. More
November 17, 2023
Attorneys for Chad Daybell argue that if Lori Vallow Daybell did not receive the death penalty, it would be unreasonable for him to. More
November 10, 2023
Chad Daybell's attorneys have filed several motions asking for the death penalty to be removed as a potential punishment in his case. More
November 9, 2023
Chad Daybell is scheduled to be in court Tuesday, two months after his wife Lori Vallow Daybell received a triple life sentence. More
October 10, 2023
