Chad Daybell

Banner of Chad Daybell Chad Daybell is charged with murder and conspiracy in the deaths 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.


Ron Arnold testified that Chad Daybell told him “When everything came out, that everything was going to be just fine,” when speaking about JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan's whereabouts. Months later, the children were found buried on his property.
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Split screen showing Ron Arnold and Chad Daybell
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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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JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan
The prosecution and defense argue different reasons for Tammy Daybell's death.
Courtroom in which Lori Vallow waived her case management hearing appearance.
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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.
Chad Daybell cries in court.
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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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