ID v. Lori Vallow Daybell: Daily Trial Updates
UPDATED: Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of all charges in the deaths of her children and conspiring in the death of Tammy Daybell. More
May 12, 2023
The so-called 'Doomsday Cult Mom' is serving life in prison after being convicted of conspiracy and murder for the deaths of her two youngest children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, as well as her husband’s first wife, Tammy Daybell. While video of her trial was prohibited, audio of her trial is available on CourtTV.com.
UPDATED: Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of all charges in the deaths of her children and conspiring in the death of Tammy Daybell. More
May 12, 2023
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
Court watchers are gathered outside of the Ada County Courthouse as the jury begins deliberations in the case of the Doomsday Cult Mom. More
May 11, 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
The new court order allows for the verdict to be live-streamed after Court TV and other media argued for transparency in the public interest. More
May 9, 2023
Trish Madsen was also an admirer of Chad Daybell's and had read his books and website before she was in jail at the same time... More
May 9, 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
FBI Special Agent Doug Hart testified that Chad and Lori shared financial information about life insurance policies and Social Security. More
May 5, 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
On Friday, an FBI agent testified that Chad and Lori referred to Charles, Tylee, JJ and Tammy as 'obstacles.' More
May 5, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell’s nephew-in-law testifies about secret recorded conversations with Melani, Lori, Chad and Alex Cox. More
May 5, 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
Ian Pawlowski testified about recordings that he secretly made of Chad, Lori and others at the request of the FBI. More
May 4, 2023
Testimony also revealed that multiple copies of Charles Vallow's death certificate were found in the car when detectives searched it. More
May 4, 2023