Doomsday Cult Mom Murder Trial: Day 22
Defense and prosecution delivered closing arguments in ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell: Doomsday Cult Mom Murder Trial. The jury deliberated for about 4 hours. More
May 12, 2023
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.
Defense and prosecution delivered closing arguments in ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell: Doomsday Cult Mom Murder Trial. The jury deliberated for about 4 hours. More
May 12, 2023
Prosecutor reiterates that the state has met its burden beyond a reasonable doubt, reason and common sense. He says Lori's behavior shows she's a killer. More
May 11, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell's defense attorney went after after Chad Daybell, making him the fall guy. He teared up as he insisted Lori was a wonderful... More
May 11, 2023
State and defense rest. Lori Vallow Daybell opts not to take the stand. The jury will get a break today, and closing arguments will begin... More
May 10, 2023
Judge allows cameras in the courtroom during verdict in Doomsday Cult Mom Murder Trial. You'll be able to watch the announcement LIVE on Court TV. More
May 9, 2023
Jurors heard test messages between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell. In one, Chad offers to inflict pain on Lori's children if they act up. More
May 9, 2023
Lori texted Chad saying she's tired of taking care of demons and talks about wanting the Lord to take them. They also discussed eliminating zombies. More
May 8, 2023
FBI Special Agent Doug Hart discussed the 40,000 texts in Lori's iCloud account, including messages send between Lori and Chad before Chad's wife died. More
May 8, 2023
In texts exchanged just days after her husband, Charles, was killed, Lori and Chad talk about kissing for hours and showering together. More
May 5, 2023
Chad Daybell's defense team estimated the trial will extend up to 12 weeks, and said they plan to call seven or eight expert witnesses. More
May 5, 2023
Chad Daybell appeared remotely for a status hearing on Thursday in the same courtroom where his wife's trial is underway. More
May 4, 2023
In an exclusive interview with Chanley Painter, Tammy Daybell's aunt told Chad Daybell, 'Do the right thing.' More
May 4, 2023
Detective Colin Nesbitt said he found a credit card belonging to Tylee Ryan as well as legal documents for JJ and Charles Vallow. More
May 4, 2023
Testimony from former followers of Chad and Lori is offering new insight into the beliefs at the center of the murder trial. More
May 4, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell's former friend Audrey Barattiero testifies that the defendant threatened to chop her up in pieces and put her in a plastic bag. More
May 4, 2023
Detective tells jury the gun Tammy Daybell believed was a paintball gun resembled a rifle confiscated from Lori Vallow Daybell's apartment. More
May 3, 2023
Alice Gilbert, Chad and Tammy Daybell's former neighbor, said the Daybell kids were stunned and devastated the morning Tammy died but Chad was not. More
May 3, 2023
DNA analyst says hair found on duct tape on JJ Vallow's body belonged to Lori Vallow Daybell. Medical examiner says Tammy Daybell died of asphyxiation. More
May 2, 2023
On Day 13 of the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the focus was on the death of Tammy Daybell, Chad's first wife, with testimony from... More
May 1, 2023
Author, accused murderer, and former gravedigger Chad Daybell explains proper burial, saying the headstone is placed at the west end of the grave. More
April 28, 2023