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.
Before he was accused of three horrific murders, Chad Daybell authored dozens of books, most of which were about the LDS church and an impending... More
April 20, 2023
Jurors heard an email sent by Chad Daybell to a Hawaiian realtor, asking if a landlord would rent to a couple without pets or children. More
April 19, 2023
Sources tell Court TV that Chad Daybell will not testify against his wife in the Doomsday Cult Mom Murder Trial. More
April 19, 2023
A dramatic reading from Chad Daybell's book "The Youth of Zion," a guide for today's youth with advice on things like dating and sexual purity. More
April 19, 2023
On day 6 in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the defendant's only surviving child, Colby Ryan, testified. Jurors heard an explosive phone call between... More
April 19, 2023
In this book, the main character is named Tad (rhymes with Chad!) and he explores the downward spiral of American society and the LDS Church. More
April 18, 2023
In a jail phone call played for the jury, Colby Ryan confronts Lori about Tylee and JJ after their bodies were found buried in Chad... More
April 18, 2023
In a dramatic reading of Chad Daybell's writing, James and Elena (whose story mirrors that Chad and Lori's) meet in the spare bedroom. More
April 18, 2023
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell first met because of Chad's (some would say "prolific") writing. Chad wrote the James and Elena story for Lori. More
April 18, 2023
Chad Daybell called a mortuary posing as the nephew of Charles Vallow. Using a fake name, Chad requested a price quote. More
April 17, 2023
On day 5 in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the defendant's sister-in-law Zulema Pastenes testified about some of Lori's religious beliefs. More
April 17, 2023
Chad Daybell called a mortuary posing as the nephew of Charles Vallow. Using a fake name, Chad requested a price quote. More
April 14, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell's former best friend Melanie Gibb told the jury that Lori asked her to lie about the whereabouts of her 7-year-old son, JJ... More
April 13, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell's ex mother-in-law testified that Lori used her dead husband's Amazon account to shop for items for she and Chad including rings. More
April 11, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell asked to waive her right to be in court for the rest of the day due to graphic testimony and photos. The... More
April 11, 2023
Det. Ray Hermosillo showed the jury graphic photos from when he and his colleagues unearthed the bodies of 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. More
April 11, 2023
VIDEO: Kay Woodcock recalled Lori's strange behavior leading up to when the kids went missing. Brandon Boudreaux recalled Lori and his ex-wife's extreme beliefs More
April 10, 2023
Court TV's Chanley Painter, who has a coveted spot inside the courtroom for ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell, gives a play-by-play of opening statements. More
April 10, 2023
Kay Woodcock is the grandmother of murder victim JJ Vallow. Kay and her husband Larry were the first to call police to report JJ and... More
April 10, 2023
The prosecution and defense are expected to deliver openings before the first witnesses are called into the courtroom at the Ada County Courthouse. More
April 7, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell's 4th husband Charles Vallow was shot and killed by Lori's brother Alex Cox on July 11, 2019 in Arizona. Alex died later... More
April 6, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell is charged in the deaths of her children, Tylee and JJ. Friends and family said the kids had an unbreakable bond. More
April 6, 2023
There are no cameras in the courtroom, so members of the media searched for a sketch artist. Artist Lisa Cheney spoke about what she's observed... More
April 6, 2023
Three qualified jurors must make it to the next round to reach the goal of 42 potential jurors. Then, attorneys can start exercising preemptory strikes. More
April 6, 2023
The court had 39 potential jurors picked to move onto the next phase by the end of Wednesday. The goal is 42 potential jurors, so... More
April 5, 2023
The court had 30 potential jurors picked to move onto the next phase by the end of the day Tuesday. The goal is 42 potential... More
April 4, 2023
Melanie Gibb is expected to be a star witness against ex-best friend, Lori Vallow Daybell. Gibb testified at Chad Daybell's preliminary hearing. More
March 31, 2023
VIDEO: The Woodcocks' call to cops set off the search for their grandkids and the investigation into the deaths of Chad Daybell's first wife and... More
March 31, 2023
Prosecutors want the death penalty for so-called Doomsday Cult Mom Lori Vallow Daybell, but the judge has taken the death penalty off the table. More
March 21, 2023
Chad Daybell and his wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, face charges related to the deaths of Chad's first wife, Tammy, and Lori's children, Tylee and JJ. More
March 17, 2023
