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6 months ago

Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder

An Idaho jury sentenced Chad Daybell to death for the 2019 murders of his first wife and second wife’s two children.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder
6 months ago

Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder of family

An Idaho jury sentenced Chad Daybell, the man who killed his first wife and second wife's two children in 2019, to death.
6 months ago
Chad Daybell sits at the defense table after the jury's verdict in his murder trial was read at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on May 30, 2024.
6 months ago

Jury weighs death sentence for doomsday author following family statements

The jury in the capital murder trial found Chad Daybell guilty on all counts in what prosecutors said was a plot to pursue "money, power and sex."
6 months ago
In this July 20, 2020, file photo, flowers, cards and pictures are shown at the Chad Daybell property, where the bodies of Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow were discovered on June 9, 2020. The two children had been missing since September, 2019.
6 months ago

Doomsday author Chad Daybell found guilty in triple-murder case

A jury found Chad Daybell guilty of the murders of his first wife and his second wife's two children.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Doomsday author Chad Daybell found guilty in triple-murder case
6 months ago

Doomsday author Chad Daybell found guilty in triple-murder case

A jury has found Chad Daybell guilty in the murders of his first wife and his second wife's two children in a plot to pursue "money, power and sex."
6 months ago
Chad Daybell sits at the defense table after the jury's verdict in his murder trial was read at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, on May 30, 2024.
6 months ago

Chad Daybell's pursuit for 'sex, money and power' led to 3 murders, prosecutor claims

Chad Daybell's capital murder trial comes nearly a year after his second wife, Lori Vallow, was convicted of murdering her children in a so-called doomsday plot.
6 months ago
Chad Daybell sits during a court hearing, Aug. 4, 2020, in St. Anthony, Idaho.
7 months ago

Opening statements begin in the of Chad Daybell's triple murder trial

The 55-year-old is charged with killing his wife and his then-girlfriend Lori Vallow Daybell’s two young children.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Opening statements begin in the of Chad Daybell's triple murder trial
7 months ago

Murder trial of Chad Daybell, husband of 'doomsday' mom Lori Vallow, set to begin

Chad Daybell's triple-murder trial is scheduled to start on Monday in Ada County, Idaho, with jury selection.
7 months ago
In this Aug. 4, 2020, file photo, Chad Daybell appears during a court hearing in St. Anthony, Idaho.
8 months ago

Jury selection in 'Doomsday' murder trial begins

Chad Daybell, the husband of so-called "Doomsday Mom" Lori Vallow Daybell, is charged with murdering her two children and his first wife. Daybell has pleaded not guilty.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Jury selection in 'Doomsday' murder trial begins
8 months ago

Jury selection underway in Chad Daybell murder trial in Idaho

Daybell is charged in the deaths of his wife, and then-girlfriend Lori Vallow's two youngest children.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Jury selection underway in Chad Daybell murder trial in Idaho
1 year ago

Lori Vallow pleads not guilty to murder in fatal shooting of her 4th husband

Lori Vallow was arraigned Thursday morning on a murder charge in connection with the death of her fourth husband.
1 year ago
The booking photo for Lori Vallow in Maricopa County, Arizona.
1 year ago

Lori Vallow extradited to Arizona to face charges of murdering 4th husband

Vallow is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree premeditated murder in connection to the killing of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
1 year ago
Vallow is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree premeditated murder in connection to the killing of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
1 year ago

Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison without parole

Vallow Daybell was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole for killing two of her children in what prosecutors argued was a doomsday plot.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison without parole
1 year ago

'Doomsday' mom sentenced to life in prison for killing her kids

Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for the 2019 deaths of her children, Joshua "J.J." Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16.
1 year ago
VIDEO: 'Doomsday' mom sentenced to life in prison for killing her kids
1 year ago

Kay Woodcock reflects on grandson JJ Vallow's life during her impact statement

J.J.'s grandmother asked why Lori Vallow Daybell chose to adopt J.J., only to kill him a few years later.
1 year ago
J.J.'s grandmother asked why Lori Vallow Daybell chose to adopt J.J., only to kill him a few years later.
1 year ago

'I choose to forget you,' Tammy Daybell's sister tells Lori Vallow Daybell

Samantha Gwilliam was one of many who give victim impact statements on the day of Vallow Daybell's sentencing.
1 year ago
Samantha Gwilliam was one of many who give victim impact statements on the day of Vallow Daybell's sentencing.
1 year ago

Judge in Lori Vallow Daybell case imposes consecutive life sentences

Judge Steven Boyce said he doesn't think she's shown any remorse for the crimes or for those who searched for her children while they were missing.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Judge in Lori Vallow Daybell case imposes consecutive life sentences
1 year ago

Lori Vallow Daybell receives life in prison without parole for murder of her 2 kids

In a statement prior to sentencing, Daybell said she had done nothing wrong and she will one day be in "the arms of my Jesus" with her children and Tammy Daybell.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow Daybell receives life in prison without parole for murder of her 2 kids
1 year ago

Vicki Hoban gives impact statement at Lori Vallow Daybell's sentencing

Tammy Daybell's aunt gave her statement through sobs as she spoke of her niece.
1 year ago
Tammy Daybell's aunt gave her statement through sobs as she spoke of her niece.
1 year ago

Lori Vallow Daybell addresses the court before sentencing

"Jesus knows me and Jesus understands me," Vallow Daybell said. "I mourn with all of you who mourn my children and Tammy."
1 year ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow Daybell addresses the court before sentencing
1 year ago

'Doomsday mom' is set to learn her sentence

Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of killing two of her children.
1 year ago
VIDEO: 'Doomsday mom' is set to learn her sentence
1 year ago

Lori Vallow Daybell to be sentenced in deaths of 2 of her children

Lori Vallow Daybell faces the possibility of a life behind bars without parole after a jury unanimously found her guilty of first-degree murder for the deaths of Tylee, 16, and JJ, 7.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow Daybell to be sentenced in deaths of 2 of her children
2 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell trial juror details deliberations

One of the jurors who convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of murdering two of her children speaks out exclusively to ABC News about the trial.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow Daybell trial juror details deliberations
2 years ago

Juror in murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell breaks silence

A member of the Idaho jury that convicted Lori Vallow Daybell in the murders of her two youngest children and a romantic rival is speaking out for the first time.
2 years ago
Saul Hernandez speaks exclusively to ABC News in an interview that aired on "Good Morning America" on May 17, 2023.
2 years ago

Idaho mom found guilty on all counts in murder of her 2 kids

It was a unanimous guilty verdict for Lori Vallow Daybell. The jury found the Idaho mom guilty of murdering her two children and conspiring to murder her husband's first wife.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Idaho mom found guilty on all counts in murder of her 2 kids
2 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of murdering kids, husband’s ex

ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi and Law & Crime Network host Brian Buckmire discuss the guilty verdict for Lori Vallow Daybell in Idaho.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of murdering kids, husband’s ex
2 years ago

Jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of killing of her 2 children

Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, were both charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the 2019 deaths of her children.
2 years ago
Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, were both charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the 2019 deaths of her children.
2 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty in murder of her 2 children

A jury has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of killing two of her children in what prosecutors argued was a doomsday plot.
2 years ago
Lori Vallow Daybell stands and listens as the jury's verdict is read at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho on Friday May 12, 2023. The Idaho jury convicted Daybell of murder in the deaths of her two youngest children.
2 years ago

Jury deliberations underway in trial of Lori Vallow Daybell

The Idaho “doomsday” mom is accused of killing her two youngest children.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Jury deliberations underway in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell
2 years ago

Jury to decide fate of Lori Vallow Daybell

The fate of the Idaho mom accused of killing her two children is now in the hands of a jury.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Jury to decide fate of Lori Vallow Daybell
2 years ago

Cause of death revealed for ex-wife as trial gets underway for Lori Vallow Daybell

Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, were charged with two counts of first-degree murder and grand theft by deception for the 2019 deaths of her children.
2 years ago
In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Lori Vallow Daybell glances at the camera during her hearing in Rexburg, Idaho.
2 years ago

FBI details texts between Lori and Chad Daybell

Thousands of text messages between Vallow Daybell and her husband Chad were read aloud in court by the FBI.
2 years ago
VIDEO: FBI details texts between Lori and Chad Daybell
2 years ago

Text messages between Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband read aloud in court

Prosecutors said these messages reveal what the so-called “doomsday mom” was discussing with her husband days before her two children were killed.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Text messages between Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband read aloud in court
2 years ago

Surviving son of Lori Vallow testifies in murder trial

ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim reports on the dramatic developments in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, who is accused of killing two of her children in a doomsday plot.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Surviving son of Lori Vallow testifies in murder trial
2 years ago

New details in trial for alleged 'doomsday mom' Lori Vallow

Text and email messages offer new details in the trial of Lori Vallow who is charged with killing two of her children and conspiring to kill her husband's ex-wife and her ex-husband.
2 years ago
VIDEO: New details in trial for alleged 'doomsday mom' Lori Vallow
2 years ago

Gruesome testimony in day 2 of Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial

The lead detective described how Daybell's two children were found buried in shallow graves in her husband's backyard in June 2020.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Gruesome testimony in day 2 of Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial
2 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell trial gets underway with harrowing testimony

The Idaho mom accused in the brutal killings of her two children was denied a request to be excused for the day amid graphic testimony about how the children's remains were found.
2 years ago
VIDEO:  Lori Vallow Daybell trial gets underway with harrowing testimony
2 years ago

Day 2 in the trial of Lori Vallow

Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, were charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the 2019 deaths of her children.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Day 2 in the trial of Lori Vallow
2 years ago

Idaho mom accused of killing her kids in doomsday plot is back in court

Prosecutors in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial are laying out why they think she did it and revealing the details of another mysterious death that could be related.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Idaho mom accused of killing her kids in doomsday plot is back in court
2 years ago

Opening arguments begin in trial of Idaho mom Lori Vallow Daybell

Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, were charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the 2019 deaths of her children, Joshua "J.J." Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Opening arguments begin in trial of Idaho mom Lori Vallow Daybell
2 years ago

Idaho mom accused of murdering her 2 children faces life in prison

Lori Vallow Daybell is going on trial almost three years after her arrest on charges of killing two of her children and her husband is being tried separately.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Idaho mom accused of murdering her 2 children faces life in prison
2 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell ruled unfit to stand trial on charges related to kids' deaths

Lori Vallow Daybell has been found incompetent to stand trial in separate court proceedings related to the deaths of her two missing children.
2 years ago
Lori Vallow Daybell glances at the camera during her hearing, March 6, 2020, with her defense attorney, Edwina Elcox, right, in Rexburg, Idaho.
3 years ago

Lori Vallow pleads not guilty to murder of 2 children

Authorities discovered the children's remains on property that belonged to Vallow's husband two years ago.
3 years ago
Authorities discovered the children's remains on property that belonged to Vallow's husband two years ago.
3 years ago

Lori Vallow pleads not guilty to murder of her 2 children

Lori Vallow pleaded not guilty to charges related to the murder her two children in 2019.
3 years ago
In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Lori Vallow Daybell glances at the camera during her hearing in Rexburg, Idaho.
3 years ago

Lori Vallow indicted on conspiracy to commit murder in ex-husband’s death

The 48-year-old mother, who is awaiting trial for the death of her two children, has been charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder in the death of her former husband, Charles Vallow.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow indicted on conspiracy to commit murder in ex-husband’s death
3 years ago

Mother accused of killing her children committed to mental health facility

Lori Vallow, the mother accused of killing her two children, has been committed to a mental health facility, putting her murder trial on hold.
3 years ago
In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Lori Vallow Daybell glances at the camera during her hearing in Rexburg, Idaho.
3 years ago

Lori Vallow’s attorneys say she’s unfit to stand trial

Vallow’s legal team is raising concerns about her mental competency after she was charged with killing her two children.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow’s attorneys say she’s unfit to stand trial
3 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell ruled unfit for trial in murder case of 2 children

A judge ruled Lori Daybell is incompetent to move forward with further court proceedings for charges related to the deaths of her two children, based on results from a psychological assessment.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Lori Vallow Daybell ruled unfit for trial in murder case of 2 children
3 years ago

Lori and Chad Daybell indicted nearly a year after childrens’ bodies found

Lori Daybell’s children, JJ Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, vanished two years ago. Lori and Chad Daybell were both indicted for the first-degree murders of the children.
3 years ago
VIDEO:  Lori and Chad Daybell indicted nearly a year after childrens’ bodies found
3 years ago

Couple indicted on murder charges for missing children appear in court

Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell appeared in court Wednesday afternoon, a day after they were indicted for the murder of her two children.
3 years ago
Lori Vallow Daybell glances at the camera during her hearing, March 6, 2020, with her defense attorney, Edwina Elcox, right, in Rexburg, Idaho.