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.


Sketch of Lory Vallow Daybell and her defense team in court on Day 22 of trial.

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

Lori Vallow Daybell sits in a chair during a police interview.
Sketch of Lori Vallow Daybell in court on 5/9/23.
Lori Vallow Daybell in jail garb.
Graphic of text conversation between Chad and Lori.
graphic of Chad and Lori texts
Sketch of FBI Special Agent Doug Hart testifying at Lori Vallow Daybell trial.
Graphic of Chad and Lori daybell with text messages on screen
Graphic with Chad Daybell's photo, a waveform and text
Tammy Daybell's aunt speaks to Chanley Painter
sketch of detective colin nesbitt testifying with sketches of digital evidence around him
Chad Daybell reads a book titled
Tammy and Chad Daybell at waterfall.
The Gilberts, neighbors od Chad and Tammy Daybell, enter the courthouse.
Graphic with a picture of victim Tammy Daybell with bullet points about the day's witness testimony.
Vinnie Politan holds up a copy of Chad Daybell's book.