JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan
In December 2019, the disappearance of Joshua “JJ” Vallow (7) and Tylee Ryan (16) captured national attention. Tylee was the daughter of Lori Vallow Daybell and her third husband, Joseph Ryan, who had a contentious divorce and custody battle over her. JJ was adopted in 2014 by Lori and her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. He was the biological grandson of Charles’ sister, Kay Woodcock.
On June 9, 2020, investigators discovered JJ and Tylee’s remains buried in the backyard of Chad Daybell. Their deaths unraveled a shocking case spanning multiple states, revealing a twisted belief system, deception, and multiple murders.
Joshua Jaxon “JJ” Vallow
Joshua Jaxon “JJ” Vallow was born on 25 May 2012, in Lake Charles, Calcasieu, Louisiana, as the son of Mandy Nicole Leger. JJ’s grandparents, Larry and Kay Woodcock, cared for him for the first 10 months after he was born until he was adopted by Kay’s brother, Charles Vallow, and his then-wife, Lori Vallow Daybell.
Charles and Lori Vallow adopted JJ in 2014. JJ is the biological grandson of Charles Vallow’s sister Kay Woodcock.
JJ had autism and previously attended Laurens Institute For Education in Gilbert, Arizona before the family’s move to Idaho. He was enrolled and attending Kennedy Elementary School, where he was last seen.
Last Sighting of JJ Vallow
JJ Vallow Timeline
The Tragic Story of JJ Vallow: A Timeline of His Life and DisappearanceBirth and Adoption:
Joshua “JJ” Vallow was born on May 25, 2012. His early life was spent in the care of his grandparents, Kay and Larry Woodcock, who looked after him for the first 10 months of his life. In 2014, JJ was officially adopted by Lori and Charles Vallow. JJ was the biological grandson of Kay Woodcock, Charles Vallow’s sister.
Lori Vallow’s Behavioral Shift:
By February 2019, Lori Vallow’s behavior took a drastic turn. She abandoned her family for nearly two months, and her husband, Charles Vallow, filed for divorce on February 5, 2019. Around this time, Lori became increasingly involved with Chad Daybell, a religious author with extreme apocalyptic beliefs. She began embracing radical ideologies and distancing herself from her family. Before leaving, Lori reportedly told Charles she no longer cared about him or JJ.
The Death of Charles Vallow:
On July 11, 2019, Charles Vallow was shot and killed in Chandler, Arizona, by Lori’s brother, Alex Cox. Cox claimed that Charles had attacked him with a baseball bat, leading him to shoot in self-defense. Authorities did not charge Cox with any crimes, and shortly after, Lori relocated to Rexburg, Idaho, with her children, including JJ.
Move to Rexburg, Idaho:
Lori moved to Rexburg to be closer to Chad Daybell, who was still married to Tammy Daybell at the time. JJ was enrolled at Kennedy Elementary School in early September 2019, and school officials started working on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for him due to his special needs.
Last Known Recordings and Sightings
September 17, 2019
- A neighbor’s doorbell camera captured JJ playing outside at 565 Pioneer Road. Video captured the moment.
September 18, 2019
- Lori met with a babysitter and hired her for long-term childcare.
September 19, 2019
- The babysitter watched JJ.
- Friends Melanie Gibb and David Warwick visited Lori to record a podcast. That night, JJ was reportedly acting up, and Lori’s brother, Alex Cox, took him to his apartment. When Cox returned later, he was carrying JJ, who appeared to be asleep.
JJ’s Disappearance:
September 23, 2019
- Melanie Gibb asked Lori about JJ’s whereabouts. Lori claimed he was “acting like a zombie” and that Alex had taken him away.
- JJ was marked absent from school.
- Phone records showed Alex Cox’s phone pinged near a pond on Chad Daybell’s property.
September 24, 2019
- Lori called the school, claiming JJ had gone to Louisiana to stay with his grandparents until at least the end of October.
- October 29, 2019: Lori officially withdrew JJ from school, saying he would be home-schooled. However, investigators found no records of any homeschooling at any of Lori’s residences. No school district ever received requests for JJ’s academic records.
Discovery of JJ’s Remains:
On June 9, 2020, authorities searched Chad Daybell’s property in Idaho and made a horrifying discovery:
- JJ was found buried under large flat stones near a tree.
- His body was inside a black plastic bag, wearing red pajamas and socks.
- His mouth was duct-taped shut, and his arms and legs were bound.
- His body showed visible bruising and signs of partial decomposition.
JJ Vallow’s death, along with the disappearance and death of his sister Tylee Ryan, became part of a complex and deeply disturbing criminal case involving Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and Alex Cox.
Tylee Ryan
Tylee was the daughter of Lori Vallow Daybell and her late husband, Joseph Anthony Ryan. She was born on September 24, 2002, and she had one biological brother, Colby Ryan.
Tylee and Colby’s father, Joseph Ryan, died from a presumed heart attack in 2018. Tylee was five feet tall, weighed 160 pounds, and had blonde hair and blue eyes.
Last Sighting of Tylee Ryan
Tylee Ryan Timeline
The Tragic Story of Tylee Ryan: A Timeline of Her Life and DisappearanceEarly Life and Family Background
Tylee Ashlyn Ryan was born on September 24, 2002, in Texas, to Lori Vallow and Joseph Ryan. As a child, Tylee experienced a turbulent upbringing. In 2007, her parents divorced, and Joseph Ryan was later reported to have been abusive.
Tragedy struck again on April 3, 2018, when Joseph Ryan died of an apparent heart attack in Arizona. His death was initially not considered suspicious, though later investigations raised questions about the circumstances.
Move to Rexburg, Idaho
In 2019, Lori Vallow moved to Rexburg, Idaho, with her children, Tylee and JJ Vallow, to be closer to Chad Daybell, a self-proclaimed religious leader with extreme apocalyptic beliefs.
The Last Known Sighting of Tylee Ryan
September 8, 2019
- Tylee was last seen alive during a family trip to Yellowstone National Park. She was accompanied by:
- Her mother, Lori Vallow
- Her younger brother, JJ Vallow
- Her uncle, Alex Cox
- The group traveled in Alex Cox’s Ford F-150.
- That evening at 8:37 p.m., Cox’s phone pinged at a restaurant in West Yellowstone, Montana.
- They returned to Rexburg, Idaho, where Cox was seen at Lori’s apartment.
12:00 a.m.
- Alex returned to his own apartment.
2:42 a.m.
- Alex went back to Lori’s apartment.
3:37 a.m.
- Alex left Lori’s apartment.
4:30 a.m.
- Alex returned to his apartment.
This was the last confirmed sighting of Tylee alive.
September 9, 2019, Suspicious Activity at the Burial Site
The following morning, September 9, 2019, data from Alex Cox’s phone placed him at Chad Daybell’s property near the pet cemetery and fire pit.
9:21 a.m.
- Alex left his apartment and traveled to Daybell’s property.
- Cox’s phone remained in the same area where Tylee’s dismembered and burned remains were later discovered.
- Just 14 minutes after Alex Cox’s phone left the burial site, Chad sent a suspicious text to his wife:
- “Well, I’ve had an interesting morning! Felt should burn all of the limb debris by the fire pit before it got too soaked by the coming storms. While did so, spotted big raccoon along the fence. Hurried and got my gun, and he was still walking along. Got close enough that one shot did the trick. He is now in our pet cemetery. Fun times!”
- Investigators believe this raccoon story was a cover-up, referencing the disposal of Tylee’s remains rather than the shooting of an animal.
September 23, 2019, JJ Vallow Disappears
- Lori and Chad refused to cooperate with authorities, prompting growing concerns from family members.
November to December 2019: Lori and Chad Flee to Hawaii
- As authorities pressed for answers, Lori and Chad fled to Hawaii in December 2019.
- They provided no explanation for the children’s whereabouts.
June 9, 2020, The Discovery of Tylee Ryan’s Remains
Nearly nine months after her disappearance, investigators conducted a search of Chad Daybell’s property in Rexburg, Idaho.
- Behind a small red outbuilding, authorities excavated human remains in the area Chad had previously called the pet cemetery.
- Forensic analysis confirmed that the remains belonged to Tylee Ryan.
- Her body had been brutally dismembered and burned, making identification difficult.
Criminal Charges and Convictions
May 2021
- Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell were indicted for the murders of Tylee and JJ.
July 31, 2023
- Lori Vallow was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
June 1, 2024
- An Idaho jury sentenced Chad Daybell to death for the 2019 murders of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and his second wife’s two youngest children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
2025
- Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted in Arizona of conspiracy to commit murder in the 2019 death of her ex-husband, Charles Vallow. She was later sentenced to additional life terms in Arizona.
The Chilling Case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell
Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell gained national attention for their involvement in a disturbing criminal case involving the deaths of Lori’s two children, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. The children were last seen in September 2019, and their remains were discovered in June 2020 on Chad’s Idaho property.
Lori, a former beauty queen, and Chad, a self-proclaimed religious author, were linked by their extreme apocalyptic beliefs. Their relationship developed while both were still married to their respective spouses, both of whom died under suspicious circumstances,Lori’s husband, Charles Vallow, was shot by her brother, Alex Cox, and Chad’s wife, Tammy Daybell, died suddenly just weeks before he married Lori.
Lori Vallow
Lori Vallow’s marriages and custody battles
Lori Vallow Daybell, born Lori Norene Cox on June 26, 1973, in San Bernardino, California, has a history of multiple marriages, each entangled in the dramatic events that later unfolded:
1992
- At 19 years old, Lori married her high school sweetheart, Nelson Yanes. Their marriage was short-lived, and they had no children before divorcing.
1995
- Lori married William Lagioia, with whom she had her first child, Colby Ryan.
1996
- The couple divorced in 1996.
2001
- Lori married Joseph Ryan, the father of her daughter, Tylee Ryan.
2004
- Lori and Joseph Ryan’s marriage ended in 2004.
2005
- Lori married Charles Vallow, with whom she adopted Joshua “JJ” Vallow. Charles had two other children from his previous marriage to Cheryl Wheeler.
2007
- Joe Ryan was assaulted by Alex Cox while dropping off Tylee from visitation. He was hit twice by a taser while attempting to flee. Alex threatened to kill Joe. The events were witnessed by a neighbor. Alex was arrested (Offense Report: 2007-2171206) and charged with Aggravated Assault. He spent 90 days in jail. The events happened in Austin (Travis County), Texas.
- Joseph Ryan again filed a custody suit against Lori in Texas to modify the parent-child relationship.
- Joseph Ryan filed a “Petition to Modify Child Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support” in Maricopa County, Arizona Family Court.
2012
- June 5, 2012, Joseph Ryan files more petitions against Lori to modify child custody and child support arrangements for Tylee in Maricopa County, AZ.
2014
- November 14, 2014 – Charles and Lori Vallow adopt Joshua (according to the birth certificate). Charles and Lori moved to Hawaii with JJ and Tylee.
2014
- Joseph Ryan won his ongoing court battle with Lori. Child support obligations commenced June 1, 2014.
2018
- Joseph Ryan died of an apparent heart attack. His death was reexamined when an audio recording surfaced of Lori expressing her desire to kill him, referencing scripture as justification. In the recording, she stated:
“I was going to murder him. I was going to kill him, as the scripture says. Like Nephi killed, just to stop the pain and to stop him coming after me and to stop him coming after my children.” Threat to Joseph Ryan
- Charles filed for divorce from Lori, citing her extreme religious beliefs and claims that she had threatened to kill him if he interfered with what she believed was her divine mission. Divorce Petition.
July 11, 2019
- Lori’s brother, Alex Cox, shot Charles to death in Lori’s Arizona house.
November 5, 2019
- Lori married Chad Daybell two weeks after the death of Chad’s wife, Tammy Daybell, and three weeks before the missing person’s case was opened for J.J. and Tylee.
Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell
This timeline provides a structured overview of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan’s lives, disappearances, and tragic ends.
Here is a detailed timeline of the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case:
1968
- Chad Guy Daybell was born in Provo, Utah
1973
- Lori Norene Cox was born in San Bernardino County, CA
1985
- Chad Daybell has a near-death experience while cliff jumping. Claims to have crossed into another dimension and realized there was a world beyond ours.
1986
- Chad Daybell graduated from high school in Springville, Utah. (1985 & 1986 Springville Herald from newspapers.com)
1990 – 2015
March 9, 1990
- Chad Daybell marries Tamara “Tammy” Douglas in Manti, Utah. They later established Spring Creek Book Company and had five children before moving to Salem, Idaho, in 2015. Tammy works as a school librarian.
1990s –
- Barry Cox (Lori’s father) pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the IRS. To protect assets from the IRS, Barry put everything in Alex’s name.
1991
- Lori Cox graduated from high school in Rialto, CA (Newspapers.com)
1992
- Lori marries her 1st husband while she is still a teenager, fresh out of high school. This relationship ends in divorce.
- Lori marries 2nd husband, William John Lagioia, in Travis County, TX (Lori’s eldest son, Colby Ryan, is born during this relationship). (according to court records)
1994
- December 17, 1996, Lori’s 2nd husband files for divorce in Bexar County, Texas
1996 –
- Lori’s second husband, William John Lagioia filed for divorce in Bexar County, Texas
1997
- While working in the cemetery, Chad hears a voice telling him to write his books.
1998
- February 25, 1998, Lori Vallow’s second divorce was finalized.
1998
- May 25, 1998, Stacey Lynn Cope (sister to Lori and Alex, mother to Melani Boudreaux) dies of diabetic shock. Alex Cox was the only one home. Alex was using Stacey’s credit card while she was dead.
1999
- On On May 3, 1999, Barry Cox was sentenced to a prison term of 12 months and 1 day and ordered to pay the IRS $232,914 in restitution for “the federal income taxes he owed for the 1988, 1989, and 1990 tax years.” Record Record. While he was in jail, Alex Cox refinanced the house and took $250,000, spending it all.
2001
- Lori marries Joseph Anthony Ryan Jr
2002
- September 24, 2002, Tylee Ashlyn Ryan is born.
2004
- The U.S. government sued Barry and Janis Cox, claiming they owed more than $300,000 in back taxes.
2004
- February 23, 2004, Lori is listed on a General Warranty Deed for the home she shares with Joe Ryan in Driftwood, TX.
2004
- August 13, 2004, Joe Ryan files for divorce from Lori in Hays County, TX
- Lori and Joe’s divorce was finalized in Hays County, TX.
- Lori is listed on a Trustee Deed for the home in Driftwood, TX
2006
- February 24, 2006 Lori Ryan marries her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. Lori enters the marriage with her son, Colby, and Tylee Ryan (her daughter with Joseph Ryan Jr.).
- Joe Ryan files in the 22nd District Court of TX for custody enforcement/modification in the interest of Tylee.
- While dropping off Tylee from visitation, Joe Ryan was assaulted by Alex Cox. He was hit twice by a taser while attempting to flee. Alex threatened to kill Joe. The events were witnessed by a neighbor. Alex was arrested (Offense Report: 2007-2171206) and charged with Aggravated Assault. He spent 90 days in jail. Police Report Joseph Ryan
2008
- Melani Cope (Alex and Lori’s niece, daughter of Stacey) marries Brandon Boudreaux.
2008
- Barry Cox lost in court – A court ruled in the government’s favor in 2008, but the following year Barry filed an administrative claim seeking to have the payment refused.
- Lori and Charles sign a “lien release form” together in Travis County, TX.
- Joe Ryan requested dismissal of an appeal against Lori in the 3rd Court of Appeals and the 245th District Court of Travis County, TX; the court granted his request.
- Lori and Charles sign forms for authorization for someone to pay property taxes on their behalf in Travis County, TX. (Court records)
- Joseph Ryan again files a custody suit against Lori in the state of Texas – Suit to Modify Parent-Child Relationship.”
- Joseph Ryan filed a “Petition to Modify Child Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support” in Maricopa County, Arizona Family Court.
- Joshua Jaxon “JJ” Vallow is born in Louisiana to Charles Vallow’s grand-nephew. JJ is later diagnosed with special needs (Autism and ADHD) and prescribed medication.
- Joseph Ryan files more petitions against Lori to modify child custody and child support arrangements for Tylee in Maricopa County, AZ
2014
- November 14, 2014 Charles and Lori officially adopt Joshua “JJ” Vallow, the grandson of Charles’ sister, Kay Woodcock.
2014
- June 1, 2014, Joseph Ryan wins his ongoing court battle with Lori as court records read: “Stipulation To Credit (Offset) Petitioner/Father’s Child Support Obligations for Seven (&) Months Commencing June 1, 2014”.
2014
- August 1, 2014, The Vallow family moves to Kauai,
- Charles and Lori register business called “Juice Island Hawaii LLC” in Princeville, HI
- Charles and Loris register a business called “JUICE ISLAND – PRINCEVILLE LLC” in Princeville, HI.
- Daybells moved to Salem, Idaho
- Tylee tweets a photo with a friend captioned: “4 more days until Hawaii with this chick”.
- Charles and Lori register a business “JUICE ISLAND – LIHUE LLC” in Princeville, HI.
- Lori posts a photo to Instagram from Anini Beach, Kalihiwai, HI.
- Tylee posts a photo to her photography Instagram taken in Kakaha, HI.
- Lori gets a traffic ticket for using her phone while driving in Kauai, HI
- Lori dissolves one of the 3 Hawaii business entities (Juice Island – Lihue LLC). Note: The other Juice Island LLCs are listed as DELINQUENT for 2016, 2017, and 2018 due to no filings and the state administratively dissolved the entities in 2018
- Tylee was listed on the Honor Roll as a freshman at Kapaa High School in Hawaii.
2017
- Lori and the children move from HI to AZ.
Summer 2017
- Chad meets author and podcaster Melanie Gibb for the first time after speaking at a campout in Northern Utah. Melanie invites him to speak in her hometown of Mesa, AZ.
September 24, 2017
- Tylee turned 15. Lori writes, “My Beautiful daughter turned 15 today! Happy birthday Ty Ty!! I love you so much!!! JJ says, ‘hi Tylee Ryan Perry High School’ 💋💋💋 Link
2018Death of Joseph Ryan:
April 3, 2018
- Joseph Ryan Jr. Tylee’s father, died, and it was ruled as a heart attack. Later in the year, Tylee began receiving Joseph’s Social Security survivor benefits. Those benefits were originally direct-deposited into a bank account Tylee and Lori shared. Death Report
April 18, 2018
- JJ Vallow is last seen by a dentist
May 2018
- Lori asks Joseph Ryan’s sister, Annie, to visit AZ to support Tylee. When Annie arrived in AZ, Lori discouraged Tylee from mourning her father’s death. “When I got there, it was as if nothing had happened,” Annie said. “People were hardly talking about Joe, and when Lori did, the tenor was, she would actually say, ‘the world is a better place without Joe Ryan.’” Annie also noticed, “There was also a lot of tension between Tylee and Lori.”
May 24, 2018
- After the visit, Annie texts her daughter:
“It was absolutely exhausting. I dealt with so many lies, even with little things. I think unhinged and untethered from truth,” and “Lolo was crazy. I saw a dark side of her when I was there that makes me question some of her claims,” and “I regret going down there. She may be a sociopath.” And “Way More. That’s what makes me feel Lori was a sociopath. To her, this was all a game. She had no empathy for the suffering anyone else was experiencing, including Tylee.” Message
Chad and Lori:
October 26, 2018
- Chad and Lori met at a religious conference in St. George, Utah. Chad and Lori make their first recorded podcast together on Preparing a People titled “Time to Warrior Up.” The podcast series focuses on end-times prophecies.
October 2018
- Lori Daybell recorded by Annie Cushing saying she “was going to murder” Joseph Ryan, her third husband. Ryan died of an apparent heart attack six months before Daybell made the comments. His sister, Annie Cushing, shared the recording in hopes that police would open an investigation.
October 30, 2018
- Chad Daybell emailed Lori Vallow a document titled “Church of the First Born” that ranked individuals numerically. Melani Boudreaux was included in this ranking.
November 2018
- Chad reportedly came to Arizona for another conference and, according to Gibb, stayed at Lori’s house because Charles was out of town. Gibb said she believed it was a “hook-up.” That weekend, Lori told Gibb that she and Chad had been sealed together by Moroni and Jesus Christ in the LDS temple, and that their multiple lives had been reunited.
November 16, 2018
- A Judgment of Default and Cease and Desist Order was issued by Pinal County Superior Court Judge against Barry L. Cox for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law in Arizona. Link
December 5, 2018
- Time to Warrior Up sequence on PAP begins with Lori Vallow, Jason Mow, and Melanie Gibb
Murder of Charles Vallow, JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan, Tammy Daybell.
This timeline provides a structured overview of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan’s lives, disappearances, and tragic ends.
Murder of Charles Vallow, JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan, Tammy Daybell.
Records
Murder of Charles Vallow, JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan, Tammy Daybell.
Court Timeline – Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell Legal Proceedings
2021 – Charges May 24, 2021– Chad and Lori indicted on first-degree murder charges for the deaths of J.J. Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and Tammy Daybell.
May 28, 2021– Judge Steven Boyce ruled Lori unfit to stand trial following a psychological evaluation. Boyce stated:
- “At this time, the defendant is not competent to proceed and recommends restorative treatment.”
June 8, 2021– Lori was committed to an Idaho Department of Health and Welfare mental facility for evaluation.
June 24, 2021– Lori indicted in Arizona for conspiracy to murder Charles Vallow. Arizona Case
June 29, 2021– Lori formally charged with first-degree murder of her ex-husband, Charles Vallow. The indictment states she conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to commit the murder. Arizona Case
August 5, 2021– Prosecutors announce they will seek the death penalty for Chad Daybell due to the heinous nature of the murders.
September 1, 2021– Chad’s children publicly defend him, claiming Lori and Alex Cox framed him.
September 30, 2021– Charles Vallow’s death was officially ruled a homicide by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office.
October 5, 2021– Judge Boyce moves the trial to Ada County due to extensive media coverage.
2022 – Pre-Trial:
April 11, 2022
- Lori was found competent to stand trial.
May 2, 2022
- Prosecutors announce they will seek the death penalty for Lori.
August 2022
- Cameras are banned from the courtroom to prevent media interference.
October 6, 2022
- Lori’s trial was delayed again due to competency concerns.
2023 – Trial
March 2, 2023
- Lori and Chad’s cases were severed.
March 21, 2023
- A judge ruled Lori will not face the death penalty in her trial.
April 3, 2023
- Jury selection began for Lori’s murder trial for the murders of J.J. Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and Tammy Daybell. Chad Daybell’s trial would be held separately.
April 10, 2023
- Opening statements began in Lori’s trial. Prosecutor Lindsey Blake revealed that Tammy Daybell’s cause of death was asphyxiation. Blake argued Lori manipulated others through “money, power, and sex.”
- “Lori will remove any obstacle in her way to get what she wants, and she wants Chad Daybell.”
April 11, 2023
- Detective Ray Hermosillo testified about the horrifying discovery of J.J. and Tylee’s remains in Chad Daybell’s backyard in 2020.
- Tylee’s remains were burned and dismembered.
- J.J. was found buried in a plastic bag with duct tape covering his mouth.
April 14, 2023
- Zulema Pastenes, Alex Cox’s wife, testified about his suspicious behavior before his death.The night before Alex died, he was on the phone with Lori and Chad, who told him Tammy Daybell’s body was being exhumed.
- Alex told Zulema: “I think I am being their fall guy.”
- The next morning (December 12, 2019), Alex was found dead. His cause of death was ruled natural (blood clots in lungs), but suspicions remain.
April 18, 2023
- Phoenix police announced they were reviewing the death of Joseph Ryan, Lori’s third husband.
May 12, 2023
- Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty on all charges, including the first-degree murders of her children, J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and conspiracy to commit the murder of Tammy Daybell.
July 31, 2023
- Lori was sentenced to five life terms without the possibility of parole for the murders of J.J., Tylee, and Tammy.
November 29, 2023
- Chad Daybell appeared in court, where a judge ruled that his trial would be livestreamed to the public. His trial was scheduled to begin on April 1, 2024.
December 7, 2023
- Lori was extradited to Arizona to face charges of conspiring to kill Charles Vallow and Brandon Boudreaux. She appeared for her arraignment and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
2024
April 1, 2024
- Chad Daybell’s trial commenced at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho.
April 10, 2024
- Opening statements began. Prosecutor Rob Wood depicted Chad as a man motivated by “sex, money, and power,” suggesting he viewed his spouse and Lori’s children as obstacles to his desired destiny. Chad’s attorney, John Prior, portrayed him as a religious man “lured” into adultery by Lori Vallow, emphasizing Alex Cox’s history of violence and his role as “Lori’s protector.”
May 16, 2024
- Chad’s defense team filed a motion for acquittal due to a clerical error in the indictment regarding J.J. Vallow’s date of death. Judge Boyce ruled that this error was not grounds for acquittal.
May 20, 2024
- Two of Chad’s children, Emma and Garth, testified in defense of their father, stating their mother, Tammy Daybell, had been experiencing health problems and “was getting tired extremely easily.” However, three former colleagues of Tammy testified she seemed healthy and energetic up until the day before her death.
May 23, 2024
- The defense rested its case without Chad taking the stand.
May 30, 2024
- After approximately six hours of deliberation, the jury found Chad Daybell guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the deaths of Tammy, Tylee, and J.J. He was also found guilty of grand theft by deception related to the children’s killings and insurance fraud related to Tammy’s death.
June 1, 2024
- Chad Daybell was sentenced to death. For the insurance fraud charges, he received 15 years in prison, each to run concurrent to the death sentence, and was ordered to pay restitution of $130,000 plus $300,000.
Arizona Trial – Arizona Trial
Lori faces separate charges in Arizona related to the murder of Charles Vallow and the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux. Lori Vallow Daybell has chosen to represent herself in these proceedings. Lori Vallow Daybell is also accused of attempted murder in connection with her ex-nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux.The shootings of Charles and Brandon occurred within months of each other in 2019. No trial date has been set for the case involving Brandon Boudreaux.
March 18, 2025
- Pre-trial conference scheduled before the official start of the trial.
March 31, 2025
- Jury selection begins for Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona trial.
April 7, 2025
- Opening statements are scheduled to begin, pending jury selection completion for Details visit Arizona Trial