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Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell were convicted of murdering Lori’s two children, Tylee and JJ, and Chad’s first wife.

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Prosecutors in Daybell murders seek DNA testing on bodybag, pickax, fingernails
Prosecutors in Daybell murders seek DNA testing on bodybag, pickax, fingernails

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (Court TV) — Prosecutors in the Lori and Chad Daybell murders are seeking comprehensive DNA testing on several pieces of evidence collected by the Rexburg Police Department.   The so-called “Doomsday Couple” is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder in the brutal deaths of Lori’s two children, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and […] More

July 20, 2022

Idaho trial for Chad and Lori Daybell delayed to January
Idaho trial for Chad and Lori Daybell delayed to January

Judge rules that delaying Lori Vallow Daybell's trial to January 2023 will not violate her right to a speedy trial. Vallow and husband Chad Daybell are charged with murder, conspiracy and grand theft in connection with the deaths of 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. They pleaded not guilty and could face the death penalty if convicted. More

May 27, 2022

Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths
Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (AP) — A mother charged with conspiring to kill her children, her estranged husband and a lover's wife refused to enter a plea to murder and other charges on Tuesday, prompting an Idaho judge to enter a not guilty plea on her behalf. More

April 19, 2022