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.

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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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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.
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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daybell trial proceedings

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