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Location records show false claims around Charles Vallow's death, detective says

Location records show false claims around Charles Vallow's death, detective says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 10:32 p.m.

A police detective who analyzed phone records for the day Charles Vallow was killed said the location records do not add up with what Lori Vallow Daybell and her brother Alex Cox reported to officers that day.
Recordings of Lori Daybell shortly after her husband's death played at her trial

Recordings of Lori Daybell shortly after her husband's death played at her trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 14 - 9:46 p.m.

The second week of Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial began on Monday with testimony from investigators. She is accused of conspiring with her brother to kill her former husband, Charles Vallow.
Lori Vallow Daybell's 2nd trial: A veteran prosecutor's perspective

Lori Vallow Daybell's 2nd trial: A veteran prosecutor's perspective

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 13 - 11:30 a.m.

In the ongoing second trial of Lori Vallow Daybell in Arizona, Rachel Smith, a veteran prosecutor who played a key role in securing the first conviction against Daybell in Idaho, has weighed in on the proceedings.
Siblings testify they knew Lori Daybell was involved with her husband's death

Siblings testify they knew Lori Daybell was involved with her husband's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 10 - 8:45 p.m.

On Day 4 of Lori Daybell's trial on charges she conspired to kill her husband, Charles Vallow, her brother and sister-in-law both took the stand to testify against her.
Woman says Vallow mentioned changing insurance beneficiary the day before his death

Woman says Vallow mentioned changing insurance beneficiary the day before his death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 9 - 8:04 p.m.

A woman on a date with Charles Vallow the day before he died said he discussed his estranged wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, and how she was no longer beneficiary of his insurance.
Jurors view baseball bat, pistol in 2nd day of Lori Daybell's Arizona trial

Jurors view baseball bat, pistol in 2nd day of Lori Daybell's Arizona trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 11:50 a.m.

Three emergency responders testified in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial on Monday, and two additional witnesses testified Tuesday.
'A family tragedy is not a crime': Lori Daybell speaks to jurors as her Arizona trial begins

'A family tragedy is not a crime': Lori Daybell speaks to jurors as her Arizona trial begins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com and Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 4:49 p.m.

Lori Daybell, convicted of killing her two youngest children and conspiring to murder a romantic rival, is on trial again. This time, she's accused of conspiring to murder her fourth husband.
Jury of 13 men and 3 women selected for Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial

Jury of 13 men and 3 women selected for Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted April 2 - 10:44 a.m.

A jury has been selected in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona case and the trial is scheduled to begin Monday.
Lori Daybell's trial for conspiring to kill her husband begins Monday in Arizona

Lori Daybell's trial for conspiring to kill her husband begins Monday in Arizona

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 12:00 p.m.

The process of selecting a jury to determine whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, begins Monday with her second of three jury trials.
'Disgusting and disturbed': Relative, expert condemn Lori Daybell's claims in 'Dateline' special

'Disgusting and disturbed': Relative, expert condemn Lori Daybell's claims in 'Dateline' special

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 15 - 10:32 p.m.

Lori Vallow Daybell's interview last week with 'Dateline,' her first public interview, drew strong reactions from JJ Vallow's grandfather, Larry Woodcock, among others.
Judge to allow camera in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial; defense releases witness list

Judge to allow camera in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial; defense releases witness list

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 11 - 5:18 p.m.

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Justin Beresky decided during a Tuesday hearing and said one pool camera will be allowed to provide a livestream to media outlets with a possible 1- to 2-minute delay.
Lori Vallow Daybell speaks with 'Dateline' in first TV interview, says she will be exonerated

Lori Vallow Daybell speaks with 'Dateline' in first TV interview, says she will be exonerated

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 4 - 12:01 p.m.

Lori Vallow Daybell says she will be exonerated, and she's telling her story in a television interview set to air Friday on "Dateline."
Lori Vallow Daybell presents arguments during Arizona hearing, says she's ready for trial

Lori Vallow Daybell presents arguments during Arizona hearing, says she's ready for trial

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 12:54 p.m.

Lori Vallow Daybell appeared for a status conference in an Arizona courtroom Friday morning.
Judge rules Lori Vallow Daybell can represent herself in Arizona trials

Judge rules Lori Vallow Daybell can represent herself in Arizona trials

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 2:32 p.m.

Lori Vallow Daybell will be allowed to represent herself in two Arizona criminal trials, a judge ruled Friday morning.
Lori Vallow Daybell speaks in Arizona court; judge denies request to cancel mental health evaluation

Lori Vallow Daybell speaks in Arizona court; judge denies request to cancel mental health evaluation

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 9:02 a.m.

Lori Vallow Daybell will need to undergo mental health evaluations before court proceedings in her Arizona case can resume.
Court on hold for Lori Vallow Daybell in Arizona as judge orders mental competency evaluation

Court on hold for Lori Vallow Daybell in Arizona as judge orders mental competency evaluation

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 9:31 p.m.

Court proceedings for Lori Vallow Daybell have been put on hold in Arizona while officials determine whether she's competent to stand trial.
Lori Vallow Daybell says nobody was murdered, she is fulfilling divine mission

Lori Vallow Daybell says nobody was murdered, she is fulfilling divine mission

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:32 p.m.

In a new interview with her son, Lori Vallow Daybell says her children were not murdered, she is on a mission from Jesus and her case has been blown "way out of proportion."
Home and other buildings on Chad Daybell's former property have been demolished

Home and other buildings on Chad Daybell's former property have been demolished

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 6:20 p.m.

Chad Daybell's former home and the outbuildings on his Fremont County property were demolished Friday.
Daybell home purchased by nonprofit with plans to demolish it, create healing space

Daybell home purchased by nonprofit with plans to demolish it, create healing space

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 7:39 a.m.

The Idaho home once owned by Chad Daybell is under new ownership. A couple in Idaho bought the home and started a nonprofit — SJ Healing Crossroads.
Judge finds 'extraordinary circumstances' in Chad Daybell case, grants attorneys more time

Judge finds 'extraordinary circumstances' in Chad Daybell case, grants attorneys more time

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 1:19 p.m.

An Idaho judge found "extraordinary circumstances" in Chad Daybell's case and granted his appellate attorney's request for more time in filing for post-conviction relief.
Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial in Arizona rescheduled for early 2025

Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial in Arizona rescheduled for early 2025

Payton Davis, Deseret News  |  Posted July 2 - 5:48 p.m.

Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona murder trial is now slated for 2025.
Chad Daybell's house is for sale; Lori Vallow Daybell's attorneys want Arizona trial delayed

Chad Daybell's house is for sale; Lori Vallow Daybell's attorneys want Arizona trial delayed

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 28 - 5:26 p.m.

Chad Daybell's Fremont County property is for sale and his wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, wants her Arizona trial to begin in August despite her attorneys request to have it next year.
A closer look at why Chad Daybell's execution is likely many years away

A closer look at why Chad Daybell's execution is likely many years away

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 24 - 8:01 p.m.

A 12-person jury sentenced Chad Daybell to death this month, but it will be many years, maybe decades, before the Fremont County man is executed.
Investigators on the Daybell case speak out after the end of Chad Daybell's jury trial

Investigators on the Daybell case speak out after the end of Chad Daybell's jury trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com, Nate Eaton, East Idaho News  |  Posted June 19 - 10:02 p.m.

The chief prosecutor, chief investigator and special FBI agent assigned to the Chad and Lori Daybell case spoke to East Idaho News about their experiences in interviews over the last weeks since Chad Daybell's trial ended.
Judge permanently seals nearly 100 exhibits from Chad Daybell trial

Judge permanently seals nearly 100 exhibits from Chad Daybell trial

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted June 18 - 8:24 a.m.

Judge Steven Boyce has issued an order permanently sealing nearly 100 exhibits displayed in Chad Daybell's murder trial.