Lori Vallow verdict – live: Chad Daybell trial and Arizona charges loom after Tammy, Tylee and JJ get justice

Oliver O'Connell and Rachel Sharp

“Doomsday cult mom” Lori Vallow has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of her two children and conspiracy to murder her husband Chad Daybell’s late wife.

The jury of seven men and five women reached a verdict at around 11.45am on Friday after nearly seven hours of deliberations at the Ada County Courthouse, Boise, Idaho.

Vallow, 49, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and grand theft over the deaths of her daughter Tylee Ryan, 16, son Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and Tammy Daybell, 49.

Tylee and JJ were last seen in September 2019. In June 2020, their remains were found buried on the Daybell property. Tammy died one month after their disappearance in October 2019.

Over six weeks, prosecutors argued that Vallow conspired with Mr Daybell and her brother Alex Cox to kill the three victims, motivated by greed and their doomsday cult beliefs.

Following the verdict, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced that they have submitted a request to extradite Vallow to Arizona, where she is facing charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of her previous husband Charles Vallow and the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux, who was married to her niece.

Key points

What is Chad Daybell’s trial date?

13:00 , Rachel Sharp

Lori Vallow’s lover, fellow cult leader and alleged accomplice Chad Daybell is yet to stand trial for the three murders of Tylee, JJ and Tammy.

He is facing the same charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy and grand theft in connection with the deaths of JJ and Tylee and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of Tammy.

Mr Daybell is also charged with an additional count of the first-degree murder of Tammy.

Mr Daybell is facing the death penalty on the charges.

The doomsday cult couple were due to stand trial together before the judge ruled in March – just weeks before the trial was due to begin – that the cases would be severed.

While Vallow’s trial began as planned in early April, this pushed Mr Daybell’s case back to a later date.

In a scheduling conference in early May, the court set a rough date of June 2024 for his trial.

Chad Daybell claimed Lori Vallow didn’t have children as police searched for them

12:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Chad Daybell claimed his new wife Lori Vallow didn’t have any children as authorities launched a massive search for her son and daughter that ended with the discovery of their bodies nine months later.

It was more damning evidence that the couple knew more than they would admit.

Chad Daybell claimed Lori Vallow didn’t have children as nine-month search launched

How many children does Lori Vallow have?

12:00 , Rachel Sharp

Lori Vallow had three children – Colby Ryan, 26, Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7.

Colby was Vallow’s first son with her second husband William Lagioia.

She then had Tylee with her third husband Joseph Ryan.

JJ was adopted by Vallow and her fourth husband Charles Vallow.

Now, Colby is her onyl surviving child.

Vallow gave chilling response to question about missing daughter

11:30 , Oliver O'Connell

A former friend of Lori Vallow revealed the “cult mom’s” chilling response after being confronted about her missing teen daughter.

Here’s what Zulema Pastenes told the court:

Lori Vallow’s chilling response to question about missing Tylee revealed

How did Tammy Daybell die?

11:00 , Rachel Sharp

The cause of death of Chad Daybell’s first wife Tammy was revealed for the first time at trial.

Tammy died suddenly aged 49 on 19 October 2019. Mr Daybell declined an autopsy – despite her young age and lack of health concerns – and her death was ruled natural causes.

Ten days before her death, Tammy had called 911 to report that someone had taken a shot at her in the driveway of her home.

In December 2019, her body was exhumed and an autopsy carried out.

The Utah medical examiner found that she died by asphyxiation.

Did Lori Vallow accidentally make a key confession about children’s deaths?

10:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow’s high-profile trial took an unexpected turn this week when jurors heard a dramatic jailhouse phone call in which the “doomsday cult mom” appeared to make a key confession about her children’s murders.

It may have been a key piece of evidence demonstrating her knowledge of when the children died.

Read on...

Did Lori Vallow make a key confession about children’s deaths in a jail call?

Brandon Boudreaux urges ‘forgiveness’ for doomsday cult mom

10:04 , Rachel Sharp

Brandon Boudreaux, who was married to Vallow’s niece Melani Pawlowski, has urged “forgiveness” for the convicted killer.

In a statement he wrote: “We are very grateful to all who have been involved in this and corresponding cases over the past several years and who will continue to be involved until all those responsible have been given their chance in our judicial process. We want to express gratitude for the effort and time spent by so many to bring forward the truth. Our judicial process can’t bring back loved ones nor can it heal those left behind missing them. We will choose to lean on our faith for healing and express gratitude to the jury of our peers who had to face those horrible things to help bring about resolution.

“We recognize that people are not inherently good or evil. It’s what makes these tragic events so much harder for those of us who were all affected by these crimes. While we do not glory in any conviction, we recognize the importance of holding accountable those who would commit such terrible atrocities. Tylee and JJ will be forever missed. They are precious and unique and will always be loved.

“We mourn the loss of them, we also mourn Charles as many have seen he was truly a good man. He loved his family and showed his love by providing so much for so many who knew him. He was always quick to make all feel welcome and he never let anyone go without. He was quick to spoil his family. He is missed every day.

“We wish all of you could have known the good times our families shared: Disney, beaches, football games and holidays are treasured memories. As we have watched silently while complete strangers rally for justice, we thank you for standing for truth.

“We mourn with the Daybell and Douglas families. We never met Tammy but she and you have been in our most sincere prayers. We can’t imagine the pain of your loss and hope that this process might help with healing and closure.

“Lastly, many people have been involved in these events, some by choice and others perhaps not. Regardless of how they are involved, we encourage all to consider that this world is already so full of divisiveness. We advocate for forgiveness and privacy where possible. We live by the hope that the worst part of our lives does not become who we are. We do not condone nor encourage less prosecution for those accountable, but instead, encourage true change and accountability for those involved. We hope for sincere forgiveness for those affected that they might not carry the burden of hatred with the pain of loss.

“John 15:12This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”

Vallow is facing new charges over the attempted murder of Mr Boudreaux in Arizona.

Watch: Family remember Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow

09:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Key evidence: Devastating call with sister after bodies found

08:30 , Oliver O'Connell

The trial of “doomsday cult mom” Lori Vallow was played a devastating jailhouse call in which her sister accused her of throwing her murdered children “away like garbage.”

An Idaho court heard Summer Shiflet sobbing uncontrollably in audio of a video call she made with her sister as she sat behind bars on 24 June 2020.

Read on...

Vallow trial hears devastating call with sister after discovery of children’s bodies

Watch: Tammy Daybell remembered by those close to her

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‘You ripped my heart out’ surviving son told Vallow in prison call

06:30 , Oliver O'Connell

On day six of testimony in the trial of “cult mom” Lori Vallow, the jury heard a recording of a phone call between the defendant and her eldest son from the early months of her incarceration.

Colby Ryan, Ms Vallow’s son from her second marriage, was called a witness for the prosecution. He is her only surviving child following the murders of daughter Tylee, 16, and adopted son JJ, 7, in September 2019.

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Lori Vallow trial hears gut-wrenching prison call with surviving son Colby Ryan

Chad Daybell says wife Tammy is ‘clearly dead’ in disturbing 911 call

04:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Chad Daybell made a chilling 911 call saying that his wife Tammy was “clearly dead” after he had allegedly conspired with Lori Vallow to murder her so they could run off to Hawaii to get married.

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Chad Daybell says wife Tammy is ‘clearly dead’ in 911 call heard at Lori Vallow trial

Lori Vallow: Mom-of-three, beauty queen – and now convicted killer

02:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Vallow has been everything from a beauty pageant queen to a TV game show contestant to a hairdresser – and now a convicted killer.

Rachel Sharp wrote this profile of “doomsday cult mom”.

Who is Lori Vallow? Mom-of-three, beauty queen – and now convicted killer

Vallow’s chilling internet searches and trove of burner phones revealed

Monday 15 May 2023 00:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Chilling internet searches have revealed that “doomsday cult mom” Lori Vallow shopped for life insurance policies for her children two months before they were murdered and buried on her new lover Chad Daybell’s property.

Cult mom Lori Vallow’s chilling internet searches revealed

Voices: Lori Vallow never tried to convince us she was innocent

Sunday 14 May 2023 23:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Megan Sheets writes:

What began as a small-town search for two missing children in the fall of 2019 quickly exploded into an unimaginable saga with too many twists and turns to count, including the exposure of at least five mystery deaths, a doomsday cult preparing for the end of times and a joyful beach wedding between that cult’s two recently-widowed leaders. The world watched as Lori’s portrait transformed from devoted mother-of-three to accused child abandoner to murder suspect — and now, convicted killer.

Read on...

Lori Vallow never tried to convince us she was innocent

One of Lori Vallow’s alleged accomplices will never face justice

Sunday 14 May 2023 22:30 , Oliver O'Connell

After his case was severed from Lori Vallow’s just weeks before the trial was due to start in April, Chad Daybell is now expected to have his day in court in June 2024.

But what about the one who got away?

The “doomsday cult” couple had a third – lesser-known – alleged accomplice who also conspired with them to kill as part of their bizarre cult beliefs and for monetary greed.

That third co-conspirator was Vallow’s brother Alex Cox – a man who can never be brought to justice as he mysteriously dropped dead as the net closed in.

Rachel Sharp has the details.

Lori Vallow had two alleged murder accomplices. One will never face justice

Brandon Boudreaux issues statement following Vallow verdict

Sunday 14 May 2023 22:05 , Oliver O'Connell

Brandon Boudreaux and his family have issued a statement following the guilty verdict in the trial of Lori Vallow.

Mr Boudreaux was previously married to Vallow’s niece, Melani Pawlowski. He was the second witness at the trial and was the target of an attempted murder allegedly carried out by Alex Cox, Vallow’s brother.

Charges are expected to be brought against Vallow in Arizona for her alleged role in that plot.

The statement reads:

We are very grateful to all who have been involved in this and corresponding cases over the past several years and who will continue to be involved until all those responsible have been given their chance in our judicial process. We want to express gratitude for the effort and time spent by so many to bring forward the truth. Our judicial process can’t bring back loved ones nor can it heal those left behind missing them. We will choose to lean on our faith for healing and express gratitude to the jury of our peers who had to face those horrible things to help bring about resolution.

We recognize that people are not inherently good or evil. It’s what makes these tragic events so much harder for those of us who were all affected by these crimes. While we do not glory in any conviction, we recognize the importance of holding accountable those who would commit such terrible atrocities. Tylee and JJ will be forever missed. They are precious and unique and will always be loved.

We mourn the loss of them, we also mourn Charles as many have seen he was truly a good man. He loved his family and showed his love by providing so much for so many who knew him. He was always quick to make all feel welcome and he never let anyone go without. He was quick to spoil his family. He is missed every day.

We wish all of you could have known the good times our families shared: Disney, beaches, football games and holidays are treasured memories. As we have watched silently while complete strangers rally for justice, we thank you for standing for truth.

We mourn with the Daybell and Douglas families. We never met Tammy but she and you have been in our most sincere prayers. We can’t imagine the pain of your loss and hope that this process might help with healing and closure.

Lastly, many people have been involved in these events, some by choice and others perhaps not. Regardless of how they are involved, we encourage all to consider that this world is already so full of divisiveness. We advocate for forgiveness and privacy where possible. We live by the hope that the worst part of our lives does not become who we are. We do not condone nor encourage less prosecution for those accountable, but instead, encourage true change and accountability for those involved. We hope for sincere forgiveness for those affected that they might not carry the burden of hatred with the pain of loss.

John 15:12This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Full timeline of the ‘doomsday cult mom’ case

Sunday 14 May 2023 21:45 , Oliver O'Connell

More than three years after her children were last seen alive, “doomsday cult mom” Lori Vallow has been found guilty of their murder.

Here’s how it unfolded:

Timeline of the Lori Vallow Daybell story

‘We share this victory’: Lori Vallow’s family issues statement of thanks

Sunday 14 May 2023 21:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Initial support of Vallow by her family in the early days of the search for the children evaporated when the bodies of Tylee and JJ were discovered in shallow graves on Mr Daybell’s property outside of Rexburg, Idaho, in June 2020.

Read their statement following her conviction:

Lori Vallow’s family’s statement in response to her murder conviction

Vallow faces prosecution for attempted murder of niece’s husband

Sunday 14 May 2023 20:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Arizona has announced that in addition to pursuing charges against Lori Vallow over the murder of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, they also plan to prosecute her in the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux.

Read more...

Lori Vallow faces charge for attempted murder of niece’s husband Brandon Boudreaux

As Lori Vallow faces prison, we still only know one side of the story

Sunday 14 May 2023 19:30 , Oliver O'Connell

The only version of events known publicly was that laid out by the state of Idaho. Lori Vallow herself has remained silent.

Rachel Sharp has the story.

Lori Vallow is facing life in prison for murder. We only know one side of the story

Lori Vallow to be extradited to Arizona, prosecutors announce after Idaho trial

Sunday 14 May 2023 18:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Convicted child killer Lori Vallow is expected to be extradited to Arizona following her sentencing for the murder of her two youngest children in Idaho.

Further charges are expected connected to the death of her fourth husband Charles and the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux, her niece’s ex-husband.

Andrea Blanco reports.

Lori Vallow to be extradited to Arizona following end of Idaho murder trial

JJ Vallow’s family send powerful message to convicted ‘cult mom’

Sunday 14 May 2023 18:00 , Oliver O'Connell

The grandparents of Joshua “JJ” Vallow sent a powerful message to his mother Lori Vallow after she was convicted of all charges in the murders of the seven-year-old boy, his sister Tylee Ryan, 16, and Chad Daybell’s first wife Tammy.

Rachel Sharp reports.

JJ Vallow’s family send powerful message to convicted ‘cult mom’ Lori

What comes next in sprawling investigation into the doomsday cult murders?

Sunday 14 May 2023 17:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow’s guilty verdict may mark the culmination of a chilling case that spans bizarre cult beliefs, missing children, murder and mystery deaths, but the saga is still far from over, writes Rachel Sharp.

Lori Vallow has been convicted of her children’s murders. What happens next?

Watch: Tammy Daybell remembered by those close to her

Sunday 14 May 2023 16:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Vallow’s family thanks judge and jury for her conviction

Sunday 14 May 2023 16:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow’s family and the family of her sister Summer Shiflet have issued a joint statement after she was convicted of murder.

Vallow was found guilty of the first-degree murder of her children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, and of a charge of conspiracy in the first-degree murder of her husband Chad Daybell’s late wife Tammy.

Vallow was born Lori Cox and is one of four siblings, the others being Summer, Adam Cox, and her alleged co-conspirator Alex Cox.

Their initial support of Vallow in the early days of the search for the children evaporated when the bodies of Tylee and JJ were discovered in shallow graves on Mr Daybell’s property outside of Rexburg, Idaho, in June 2020.

Read on...

Lori Vallow’s family’s statement in response to her murder conviction

Watch: Family remember Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow

Sunday 14 May 2023 15:35 , Oliver O'Connell

Vallow to be prosecuted for attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux

Sunday 14 May 2023 15:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Arizona has announced that in addition to pursuing charges against Lori Vallow over the murder of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, they also plan to prosecute her in the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux.

Read more:

Lori Vallow faces charge for attempted murder of niece’s husband Brandon Boudreaux

Vallow has been convicted of murder — what happens next?

Sunday 14 May 2023 14:15 , Oliver O'Connell

The guilty verdict may mark the culmination of a chilling case that spans bizarre cult beliefs, missing children, murder and mystery deaths, but the saga is still far from over.

Rachel Sharp reports.

Lori Vallow has been convicted of murder. What happens now?

What new evidence was presented during the Lori Vallow trial?

Sunday 14 May 2023 12:45 , Oliver O'Connell

As the case headed to trial, there were many gaps in the public’s knowledge despite intense reporting by the media and the cross-jurisdictional nature of the case.

Here are the key revelations from the prosecution’s case against Vallow.

Lori Vallow case summary: Key revelations from ‘cult mom’s’ murder trial

Who were the key actors and witnesses in the Lori Vallow trial?

Sunday 14 May 2023 10:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Here are the key players in the sprawling case:

Victims and witnesses in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial

Vallow to be extradited to Arizona, prosecutors announce after Idaho trial

Sunday 14 May 2023 08:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Convicted child killer Lori Vallow is expected to be extradited to Arizona following her sentencing for the murder of her two youngest children in Idaho.

Vallow, 49, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and grand theft over the deaths of her daughter Tylee Ryan, 16, and son Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, in Ada County Court in Boise, Idaho, on Friday.

She was also found guilty of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of her doomsday preacher husband Chad Daybell’s first wife Tammy, 49.

Following the verdict, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced that they have submitted a request to extradite Vallow to Arizona, where she is facing charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of her previous husband Charles Vallow.

Lori Vallow to be extradited to Arizona following end of Idaho murder trial

With Vallow silent, only version of events is that told by state of Idaho

Sunday 14 May 2023 06:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow was silent when authorities demanded to know where her missing children JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were.

She wouldn’t speak when their remains were found – Tylee hacked to pieces and burned, JJ still in his red pyjamas – in shallow graves on her new husband Chad Daybell’s property.

She refused to give any answers when confronted by her distraught surviving child, sister and other loved ones as they begged her to tell them the truth in heartbreaking jailhouse phone calls.

She even continued to stay quiet over the next three years as she was hit with new charges for the murders of her fourth husband Charles Vallow and Mr Daybell’s first wife Tammy Daybell, spent time in a psychiatric facility and had her case severed from her alleged co-conspirator.

And now, even as she stares down the prospect of spending the rest of her life behind bars, she is still silent.

Lori Vallow is facing life in prison for murder. We only know one side of the story

Timeline of ‘doomsday cult mom’ Lori Vallow’s case

Sunday 14 May 2023 04:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Rachel Sharp compiled a timeline of this sprawling, tragic, and bizarre case.

Timeline of the Lori Vallow Daybell story

Bizarre moments from the Ada County Courthouse

Sunday 14 May 2023 02:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Beyond the testimony, there were some bizarre happenings taking place inside the courtroom.

Bizarre moments from Lori Vallow’s murder trial

JJ Vallow’s family send powerful message to convicted ‘cult mom’

Sunday 14 May 2023 00:45 , Oliver O'Connell

The grandparents of Joshua “JJ” Vallow sent a powerful message to his mother Lori Vallow after she was convicted of all charges in the murders of the seven-year-old boy, his sister Tylee Ryan, 16, and Chad Daybell’s first wife Tammy.

JJ’s grandparents Larry and Kay Woodcock choked up with emotion as they spoke to reporters outside Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on Friday after the verdict in the doomsday cult mom’s trial was read out.

Read on:

JJ Vallow’s family send powerful message to convicted ‘cult mom’ Lori

Recap: Lori Vallow shows no reaction as she’s convicted of all charges

Saturday 13 May 2023 23:45 , Oliver O'Connell

“Cult mom” Lori Vallow has been convicted of murdering her two youngest children and conspiring to murder her new husband Chad Daybell’s first wife in a shocking doomsday plot that has horrified the nation for the last three years.

Sentencing will take place in 90 days.

Rachel Sharp has been following the case.

‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow convicted in murders of children and Chad Daybell’s wife

Lori Vallow’s murder trial: What you need to know

Saturday 13 May 2023 22:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Rachel Sharp delves into the deeply disturbing tale of murders, unexplained deaths and apocalyptic cult beliefs about killing zombies which surround Lori Vallow and her doomsday author husband Chad Daybell.

What we know about the Lori Vallow Daybell ‘doomsday cult’ murder trial

Profile: Lori Vallow

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:45 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow is a mother of three, a former game show contestant, a Mrs Texas Beauty Pageant queen and a cult follower.

An Idaho court has now determined she is also a killer.

Who is Lori Vallow? Mom-of-three, beauty queen – and now convicted killer

One of Vallow’s alleged accomplices will never face justice

Saturday 13 May 2023 21:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow has finally been held to account for the murders of her children and her role in conspiring to murder her husband’s late wife.

Chad Daybell is expected to face trial in 2024, but Alex Cox, having died suddenly in December 2019, will never face a jury despite evidence indicating that he physically carried out at least two of the murders.

Rachel Sharp reports.

Lori Vallow had two alleged murder accomplices. One will never face justice

Key evidence: Video shows Vallow response to demand to present missing kids

Saturday 13 May 2023 20:15 , Oliver O'Connell

Body camera footage shows a sunbathing Lori Vallow’s cold response to police officers serving her with papers to present her missing children.

Andrea Blanco has the story.

Bikini-clad Lori Vallow’s six-word response to police over missing kids

ICYMI: Defence closing argument throws Chad Daybell under bus

Saturday 13 May 2023 19:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow turned on her lover, fellow cult member and alleged accomplice Chad Daybell in a dramatic closing statement where she made a final bid to avoid life in prison for the murders of her two children and Mr Daybell’s first wife.

In Ada County Court in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, Ms Vallow’s attorney Jim Archibald sought to paint her as a hardworking “good mom” whose life suddenly changed when she met Mr Daybell.

“One year after meeting Chad, four people are dead,” said Mr Archibald.

Lori Vallow turns on ‘nutty’ Chad Daybell in final bid to avoid murder conviction

ICYMI: Prosecution closing argument says Vallow manipulated others to kill

Saturday 13 May 2023 18:45 , Oliver O'Connell

“Cult mom” Lori Vallow “groomed” and “manipulated” her new lover Chad Daybell and brother Alex Cox to murder her two children and Mr Daybell’s first wife, according to the prosecution’s dramatic closing statement.

In Ada County Court in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, prosecutor Rob Wood laid out the state’s case against the mother-of-three, placing her firmly front and centre of a plot to kill her son JJ Vallow, 7, daughter Tylee Ryan, 16, and 49-year-old Tammy Daybell – and then steal their money.

“Lori Vallow is the one that ties this all together,” he said.

Lori Vallow ‘manipulated’ Chad Daybell and Alex Cox to kill, says prosecutor

Voices: Lori Vallow never tried to convince us she was innocent

Saturday 13 May 2023 18:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Megan Sheets writes:

What began as a small-town search for two missing children in the fall of 2019 quickly exploded into an unimaginable saga with too many twists and turns to count, including the exposure of at least five mystery deaths, a doomsday cult preparing for the end of times and a joyful beach wedding between that cult’s two recently-widowed leaders. The world watched as Lori’s portrait transformed from devoted mother-of-three to accused child abandoner to murder suspect — and now, convicted killer.

Continued...

Lori Vallow never tried to convince us she was innocent

Watch: NewsNation host surprised by guilty verdict in Tammy Daybell conspiracy charge

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:30 , Oliver O'Connell

Vallow’s family reacts to her murder conviction

Saturday 13 May 2023 17:00 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow’s family and the family of her sister Summer Shiflet have issued a joint statement after the announcement of the verdict in her trial.

Read more:

Lori Vallow’s family reacts to her murder conviction, thanking judge and jury

Vallow to be prosecuted for attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux

Saturday 13 May 2023 16:30 , Oliver O'Connell

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Arizona has announced that in addition to pursuing charges against Lori Vallow over the murder of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, they also plan to prosecute her in the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux.

Read more:

Lori Vallow faces charge for attempted murder of niece’s husband Brandon Boudreaux

Tammy Daybell’s parents and family react to conviction of Vallow

Saturday 13 May 2023 16:00 , Oliver O'Connell

The parents and family of Tammy Daybell released the following statement after the conviction of Vallow for conspiracy to murder her husband’s late wife:

What a beautiful day to receive the news of Lori’s convictions. Thank you to everyone that had a part in bringing the truth to light. We are especially grateful to the detectives, the jury, Judge Boyce and the prosecution team. We thank you for your tireless efforts. We will move forward with renewed energy and faith that justice will be fully served. We anticipate next steps will be swift resolution of the case at hand.

We share this victory with the Vallow-Woodcock family and their precious JJ and Tylee. Thank you to the many prayers sent from people all around the world, we feel them and they lift us up.

Ron and Phyllis Douglas and family

One of Lori Vallow’s accomplices will never face justice

Saturday 13 May 2023 15:30 , Oliver O'Connell

The “doomsday cult” couple had a third – lesser-known – alleged accomplice who also conspired with them to kill as part of their bizarre cult beliefs and for monetary greed.

That third co-conspirator was Vallow’s brother Alex Cox – a man who can never be brought to justice as he mysteriously dropped dead as the net closed in.

Cox mysteriously died in December 2019 at the age of 51.

Lori Vallow had two alleged murder accomplices. One will never face justice

Verdict form made public

Saturday 13 May 2023 15:13 , Oliver O'Connell

JJ's grandparents send strong message as his mother Lori is convicted of murder

Saturday 13 May 2023 15:00 , Oliver O'Connell

The grandparents of Joshua “JJ” Vallow sent a powerful message to his mother Lori Vallow after she was convicted of all charges in the murders of the seven-year-old boy, his sister Tylee Ryan, 16, and Chad Daybell’s first wife Tammy Daybell.

JJ’s grandparents Larry and Kay Woodcock choked up with emotion as they spoke to reporters outside Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on Friday after the verdict in the doomsday cult mom’s trial was read out.

Rachel Sharp reports.

JJ Vallow’s grandparents send message to mother Lori as she is convicted of murder

Lori Vallow’s family issues statement thanking jury following verdict

Saturday 13 May 2023 14:29 , Oliver O'Connell

Lori Vallow’s family (her original last name was Cox) and the family of her sister Summer Shiflet issued the following statement after the announcement of the verdict.

We want to thank each person that has offered kindness, support, and prayers on behalf of our family and the other victim’s families. That support is deeply felt and appreciated.

We sincerely appreciate the time and dedication of the jury in this case.

We also appreciate all the time and effort that dedicated law enforcement, attorneys and Judge Boyce has taken to adjudicate this case. We acknowledge countless hours put into this case and also time away from their families. We thank you.

We fully accept the determined decision in our justice system. We understand this is just one step towards justice for the beloved victims in this case.

Despite today’s verdict, we are left with our grief and sorrow over the loss of Tylee and JJ who are irreplaceable. Our family will always feel this loss and will never be the same. We will continue to honor their memories to the best of our ability.

We send our deepest sympathy to Tammy’s family and Charles’ family who have also been devastated by the loss of Tammy and Charles who are also irreplaceable.

We share your grief and offer our heartfelt prayers for healing for all who have been hurt by these horrific crimes. We hope this outcome can offer you a measure of peace and comfort.

We will continue to firmly put our faith in Jesus Christ, and seek for His Mercy and Grace for all of those involved.

Summer Shiflet testified against her sister at the trial and an explosive, emotionally wrought video call between the two was played as part of the evidence.

Vallow trial hears devastating call with sister after discovery of children’s bodies

Vallow appeared to even accidentally confess to knowing more than did about the fate of her children during the call.

Did Lori Vallow make a key confession about children’s deaths in a jail call?

Lori Vallow shows no reaction as she’s convicted of all charges

Saturday 13 May 2023 14:00 , Oliver O'Connell

“Cult mom” Lori Vallow has been convicted of murdering her two youngest children and conspiring to murder her new husband Chad Daybell’s first wife in a shocking doomsday plot that has horrified the nation for the last three years.

The 49-year-old mother-of-three was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and grand theft over the deaths of her daughter Tylee Ryan, 16, and son Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, in Ada County Court in Boise, Idaho, on Friday.

She was also found guilty of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of Mr Daybell’s first wife Tammy Daybell, 49.

Rachel Sharp reports.

‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow convicted in murders of children and Chad Daybell’s wife

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