Lori Vallow's Niece Called Chad Daybell 'Daddy', Thought He Had a Gift

Lori Vallow's niece, Melani Pawlowski, testified today in the case against Chad Daybell. She said she called Chad "Daddy," and believed he had special powers. She said he could tell, upon meeting someone, if they were "light" or "dark." (5/6/24)   MORE

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Before the state rested its case-in-chief, texts between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow were revealed in court. One of Lori's text reads,

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After alerting the defense and prosecution to a clerical error, Judge Boyce ruled that the prosecution will not be allowed to amend the indictment.

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'Extreme Changes Are Coming': Texts Between Lori and Chad Daybell

Jurors heard a jailhouse call between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow. This phone call prompted investigators to search Chad's property, which led to the remains of JJ and Tylee. (5/15/24)

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Dr. Lily Marsden, who performed Tammy Daybell's autopsy, said she believes someone else restricted Tammy's airway causing her death.

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3-way splitscreen as medical examiner testifies in Chad Daybell trial.

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FBI electronics expert, Nicole Heideman, takes the stand and read steamy text messages between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow, under the names they had for one another, James and Elena.

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Chad Daybell's in-laws took the stand for the prosecution today, including his brother-in-law, Jason Gwilliam, and his sister-in-law Samantha Gwilliam. Samantha became emotional when speaking about finding out two children were buried in Daybell's pet cemetery.

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Tammy Daybell's sister testifies.

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