<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe murder trial of Lori Vallow started back in April of 2023. A lot of extensive evidence was presented by the prosecutors. Lori\u2019s cell phone location record placed her brother near the burial sites of the kids. Several text messages between Lori and Chad revealed their extremist religious beliefs. According to the financial records, she continued to receive benefits of Social Security meant for her kids who were already missing and dead. Further evidence highlighted that Lori married Chad only a few weeks after his wife\u2019s death. Various testimonies from friends, relatives, and FBI experts were also presented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lori and Chad believed that killing these people would free their spirits, as they were zombies already. The motive behind these murders was that the couple wanted to be together. And, they were also motivated by financial gains. The Jury found Lori Vallow guilty<\/strong> of all major counts on May 12, 2023. This includes the murder of Tylee Ryan, the murder of Joshua Vallow, conspiracy to murder Tammy Daybell, and grand theft by deception. Lori was sentenced to multiple consecutive life sentences without parole on July 31, 2023. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nChad Daybell had a separate trial the next year. Prosecutors claimed that he had a leading role in planning and executing the Doomsday murders. He even manipulated Alex Cox with the help of his prophecies and religious teachings. In the court trial, it was alleged that he profited from Tammy Daybell\u2019s life insurance policy. In terms of evidence, cell phone and GPS records were presented along with the text messages with Lori Vallow. The forensic evidence that was collected from Chad\u2019s Idaho property was also introduced in court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A witness also testified about his claims of dark spirits and spiritual visions. It was a lengthy court trial in comparison to Lori\u2019s. Chad Daybell was found guilty<\/strong> by the jury on May 30, 2024. The criminal charges that stuck were first-degree murder of Tammy Daybell, first-degree murder of Tylee Ryan, first-degree murder of Joshua Vallow, conspiracy to commit murder, and insurance fraud. The jury sentenced Chad Daybell to death on June 1, 2024<\/strong>. The automatic appeals process, mandatory in Idaho death penalty cases, is still ongoing to this day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n