About the Chad Daybell Trial
In November 2019, Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell married in Hawaii shortly after their spouses' death. In just a few weeks following their wedding, Rexburg police announced Lori's children, Tylee and JJ, were missing, and Chad and Lori were persons of interest in the case.
Flash forward to 2020. Lori was arrested in February, and the remains of the children's bodies were found in June in the backyard of one of Daybell's properties. Daybell was arrested soon after uncovering their remains with a bail set to $1 million.
Lori and Chad Daybell were indicted by a grand jury in May 2021 on multiple counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of her children, JJ Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16, and Daybell's first wife, Tammy Daybell, who was 49. Chad Daybell is also facing charges of two counts of insurance fraud in relation to Tammy Daybell's life insurance policies.
Lori Vallow-Daybell was found guilty on all charges in May of 2023 and was sentenced in July of that year to serve life in prison without parole. She is currently serving her sentence in Maricopa County Jail in Arizona.
Now Chad Daybell sits on trial in Boise, facing the death penalty. A jury will hear more details about the case than were available to the public before. Stay tuned on KSL NewsRadio to listen to the latest from our reporters and legal analysts.
Timeline source: KSL TV
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Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Texts show Chad and Lori Daybell’s relationship days after death of Lori Daybell’s husband
Just days after Charles Vallow was shot and killed in his wife Lori Vallow Daybell’s home, she was exchanging sexual texts with Chad Daybell.11 hours ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell used ‘castings’ to pray for spouses’ deaths, ex-friend testifies
Melanie Gibb, the former best friend of Lori Vallow Daybell, testified Thursday about multiple disturbing conversations she had.1 day ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Chad Daybell didn’t steal money from wife’s dead children
On the fifth day of the Chad Daybell murder trial Wednesday, the courtroom’s focus turned to an alleged plot to steal money meant for Colby Ryan‘s two murdered children.2 days ago
Mary Culbertson
Judge bars prosecutor from taking stand in Chad Daybell trial
On the fourth day of testimony in the Chad Daybell trial Tuesday, the jury heard further testimony from law enforcement officers.3 days ago
LARRY D. CURTIS
Chad Daybell discussed finances with daughter after arrest: ‘I’m not coming back’
On the third day of testimony, law enforcement officers explained their observations surrounding Daybell’s arrest on June 9, 2020.4 days ago
Greg Skordas
Day 2: Detective only witness during second day of Chad Daybell trial
A Rexburg (Idaho) police detective testifies during the second day of the murder trial of Chad Daybell.9 days ago
Greg Skordas
What it was like inside the courtroom on day one of the Chad Daybell murder trial
Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of Chad Daybell, charged in the murder of his first wife Tammy Daybell and the deaths of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow.9 days ago
Adam Small
Chad Daybell trial to be streamed. Legal analyst provides possible reasons
The upcoming trial of Chad Daybell will be livestreamed. He faces multiple counts of murder and conspiracy.11 days ago
Peter Johnston
Judge in Chad Daybell trial seals midnight intervention
On Tuesday, Judge Steven Boyce sealed a last-minute intervention made by a lawyer not associated with the Chad Daybell trial.15 days ago
LAUREN STEINBRECHER, KSL TV
JJ Vallow’s grandfather on Chad Daybell trial: ‘We’re ready’
As day two passes for jury selection in the Chad Daybell trial, the grandparents of one of the victims are getting ready to head to Boise.17 days ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Legal analyst discusses Chad Daybell’s possible defense and struggles
Jury selection got underway this week in the trial of Chad Daybell, who is accused of eight felonies, including first-degree murder.18 days ago
Emma Keddington
Judge orders gag order for upcoming Chad Daybell case
Judge Steven Boyce has issued a gag order in the Chad Daybell case, after Daybell's attorney spoke with a media outlet.23 days ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Judge denies motion to withdraw by Chad Daybell attorney in hearing
Court documents show that Daybell's attorney wants out of the case because Daybell can't pay for for his services.3 months ago
Sam Herrera
Lori Vallow Daybell extradited to Arizona to face murder charges
Lori Vallow Daybell faces charges in Arizona that allege she killed her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and tried to kill her niece's ex-husband.5 months ago
LARRY D. CURTIS
3 motions filed to prevent Chad Daybell from facing death penalty during trial
The legal team for Chad Daybell have filed three motions to remove the death penalty as a possibility in his murder trial next year.5 months ago
Waverly Golden
Lori Vallow Daybell to be extradited to Arizona, faces two charges
Once extradited, Vallow Daybell will face conspiracy charges to commit murder for the deaths of her fourth husband and former nephew-in-law.6 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Lori Vallow Daybell files appeal on murder, conspiracy convictions
The lawyers representing Lori Vallow Daybell have filed an appeal with the Idaho Supreme Court.8 months ago
REBECCA BOONE, Associated Press
Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison with no parole for murders of her children
Lori Vallow Daybell has been sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday. She was found guilty in the murders of her two youngest children.9 months ago
Adam Small
Tammy Daybell’s aunt can speak at Lori Vallow Daybell’s sentencing, judge rules
The court will also allow JJ Vallow's grandmother, Kay Woodcock, and other close family members to speak at Lori Vallow Daybell's sentencing.9 months ago
Amie Schaeffer
Judge denies Lori Vallow Daybell request for new trial
A judge denied, in part, that Vallow Daybell's jury received incorrect instructions related to conspiracy charges during her murder and conspiracy trial.10 months ago
LARRY D. CURTIS
Lori Daybell’s defense team files for new murder trial
The legal team for convicted murderer Lori Vallow Daybell filed paperwork Thursday, citing three reasons for a new trial under Idaho law.11 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Lori Vallow Daybell scheduled for sentencing on July 31
Sentencing for Lori Vallow Daybell will take place at the Fremont County Courthouse, and the court will stream video on YouTube.11 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Lori Vallow Daybell indicted by grand jury in Arizona
Lori Vallow Daybell was indicted by a grand jury in Arizona on a conspiracy to commit murder charge11 months ago
