Countdown To ‘Cult Mom' Lori Vallow Murder Trial
Nancy GraceMarch 22, 202325 min80,966 views
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- 💡 Lori Vallow faces charges for the murders of her two children, JJ and Tylee, and her husband Chad Daybell's late wife, Tammy Daybell.
- ⚖️ Despite a voluminous amount of evidence (15 terabytes of data), Lori Vallow has insisted on her right to a speedy trial.
- 🚫 The judge denied requests for private meetings between Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, allowing communication only through their attorneys.
- 🤝 The cases against Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell have been severed, meaning they will be tried separately, due to Sixth Amendment rights concerning cross-examination of interlocking statements.
Lori Vallow's Alibi Claims
- 🏠 For the murder of her son JJ, Lori Vallow claims she was in her own apartment (21C) while JJ was in her brother Alex Cox's adjacent apartment (21D).
- ✈️ Regarding Tammy Daybell's death, Lori Vallow states she was in Hawaii with friends, preparing for her wedding to Chad Daybell.
Discovery of Victims and Key Evidence
- 🚨 The bodies of JJ and Tylee were found buried on Chad Daybell's property, with JJ found in red pajamas, wrapped in duct tape in trash bags.
- 📱 Alex Cox's phone pings were instrumental in leading investigators to the burial sites of the children.
- 💰 Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell are also charged with grand theft for allegedly using Tammy Daybell's $400,000 life insurance policy, which Chad had increased shortly before her death.
- 💀 Tammy Daybell's death, initially believed natural, is now suspected to be due to asphyxiation, with her body exhumed two months after burial.
Chad Daybell's Prophecies and Influence
- 🔮 Chad Daybell reportedly had a "premonition" that Tammy would die in a car crash and urged her to travel alone shortly before her death.
- 🌍 He also prophesied a massive earthquake in Utah that would distract the world, allowing him and Lori to fulfill their mission of preparing for the second coming of Christ.
Courtroom Proceedings and Dynamics
- 🚫 Cameras are banned from Lori Vallow's courtroom after a motion by her attorneys, a decision that has upset victims' families.
- ❤️ Lori Vallow has consistently shown loyalty to Chad Daybell, insisting on being called "Lori Daybell" and desiring joint trials, despite their cases being severed.
- 🗓️ Jury selection for Lori Vallow's trial is scheduled to begin on April 3rd.
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