The case surrounding Lori Vallow has garnered much attention since last year. News of her not facing the possibility of a death sentence for the murder of her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, has led to many discussions.
Jury selection is set to begin today in the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, who is accused of killing her two youngest kids, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, and her husband’s ex-wife.
The case has gained national attention since the children's disappearance in 2019. pic.twitter.com/Kq3VBE8qOS
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While married to her fourth husband, Lori Vallow began developing doomsday-related religious beliefs. This was influenced by books by Chad Daybell, an Idaho man living in Rexburg. Chad was already married to Tammy Daybell and had 5 children.
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As Lori and Chad got closer, court records show they planned to murder Lori’s children. In 2019, Lori’s children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, went missing consecutively. Following this, Tammy Daybell was also found dead. As per coroner reports, she had died of natural causes.
Lori and Chad soon got married after this. With suspicion regarding her missing children, Lori Vallow was ordered to produce her children before the court. Upon failing to do so, she was arrested in February 2020.
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The couple was charged with first-degree murders, conspiracy to commit murder, and grand theft charges on account of allegedly trying to steal insurance and social security money after JJ and Tylee’s death.
The couple is also suspected of murdering Tammy Daybell, who conveniently died before Chad and Lori decided to get married.
#LoriVallow is accused of murder and conspiracy to commit murder of her two kids and her husband’s ex-wife. Rich Robertson is the private eye who investigated the case, and tells @ChrisCuomo it'll be hard for Vallow to try to shift the blame to an unknown killer. pic.twitter.com/oqG9GFA339
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) March 28, 2023
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In 2021, the trial was postponed after Lori Daybell was considered unfit to stand trial. After a long period of mental assessments, she was finally declared fit to stand trial.
The trial of Lori Vallow Daybell is set to appear for trial from 3rd April 2023 at the Ada County Court in Boise, Idaho. While the prosecutors had previously filed for a death sentence if Vallow was convicted, the presiding judge favored the defense. As a result, Lori Vallow will not face the death sentence if found guilty of the murder of Tylee and JJ.
Charles Vallow's ex-wife and two sons here in Austin will attend the trial of 'doomsday mom' Lori Vallow in Boise, ID https://t.co/KAIRAegYTg pic.twitter.com/HEq8qbBOhK
— Chris Walker (@WalkerATX) April 4, 2023
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Chad Daybell could still face the death sentence. However, his defense could agree on a deal with the prosecutors to provide evidence against Lori Vallow. Therefore, Lori Vallow will have to testify in her trial if Chad Daybell decides to testify against her in exchange for a shorter sentence or the removal of the death penalty.
