Lori Vallow murder trial: Tammy Daybell's sister testifies, DNA found on pickaxe
It's day 17 of the Lori Vallow murder trial in Idaho and there was more graphic evidence for the jury. The so-called "Doomsday Mom" who prosecutors say used her religious beliefs to justify murdering her two children was back in court April 27.
Lori Vallow murder trial: Cause of death for J.J. Vallow, Tylee Ryan revealed
New details about J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan's death have been revealed by a Ada County forensic pathologist.
Lori Vallow murder trial: J.J. Vallow, Tylee Ryan cause of death revealed | LiveNOW from FOX
A forensic pathologist testified on Week 4 of the Lori Vallow murder trial about how J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan died. The so-called "Doomsday mom" is accused of killing her two youngest kids, ages 7 and 16. Their bodies were found buried on Chad Daybell's property. Authorities determined that 7-year-old J.J. died of asphyxia with a plastic bag over his head. The coroner also said the manner of Tylee Ryan's death was a homicide, but the cause of death remains unknown. The teen's remains were found severely decomposed and had been badly burned. FOX 10 investigative reporter Justin Lum joined LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the emotional day in court. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Lori Vallow murder trial day 15: Sister of 'Doomsday mom' testifies
More testimony is expected Tuesday, including from Summer Shiflet, Lori's sister.
Lori Vallow's sister testifies in murder trial: 'kids thrown away like garbage' | LiveNOW from FOX
Week four of the Lori Vallow murder trial is underway in Idaho. The so-called "Doomsday mom" is accused of killing her two youngest kids, J.J. Vallow, 7, and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. FOX 10 investigative reporter Justin Lum spoke with Andrew Craft about what happened in court, including testimony from Vallow's sister Summer Shiflet. The court was played a conversation between Vallow and Shiflet, on June 24, 2020, two weeks after Idaho authorities and the FBI found the remains of JJ and Tylee on the property of Chad Daybell. Summer: “I think you were dancing on the beach, having a great time! Getting married! You took pictures and your kids don't deserve burials but you need to get wedding pictures? You don't think that's upsetting? And nobody knows except you and the Lord?" Lori: “Yeah ask Him." Summer: “I have and guess what?! I don't have one scripture that says it's okay to have kids thrown away like garbage in the ground. And that that's okay. There is nothing in the scriptures that is godly about hurting a child! Nothing! They deserve a proper burial with family that loves them at the least!” More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Lori Vallow murder trial day 14: Idaho police detective, FBI continues to testify
Rexburg Police Det. David Stubbs returned to the stand on Monday, telling the jury that 20 electronic search warrants were served in connection to Lori, resulting in a "mass amount of data" and a warrant led to a bill for Vallow’s account associated to 18 phones.
Lori Valllow murder trial: Phone records, google searches examined in court | LiveNOW from FOX
The trial for Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday mom," is back underway in Idaho on April 24. Monday marks the fourth week of the murder trial, and a detective for the Idaho Police Department is expected to return to the stand. More than 25 witnesses have already testified for the prosecution. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Lori Vallow murder trial day 12: More law enforcement testimony day after son of 'Doomsday mom' testifies
A day after Lori Vallow's only living child took the stand, we heard more testimony from law enforcement officials in the murder trial of the so-called “Doomsday mom" about her suspicious financial moves.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 11: Son of 'Doomsday mom' testifies
Lori Vallow, who used to live in Arizona, is accused of murder conspiracy in the deaths of her two kids, J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan. She's also facing murder conspiracy in the death of her husband’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 10: Arizona detective testifies
Friday marks the 10th day of the "Doomsday mom" trial in Idaho.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 9: Melanie Gibb, former best friend of 'Doomsday mom,' testifies
Court adjourned early on Wednesday after one of the lead prosecutors had a death in the family.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 8: Three law enforcement officials testify
Det. Hermosillo took the stand again on Wednesday, followed by two other law enforcement officials.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 7: Idaho detective testifies on discovery of childrens' remains
The triple-murder trial of the so-called "Doomsday mom" is underway in Idaho, with an Idaho police detective testifying on Tuesday.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 6: Guilty or not? Jury to hear claims in Idaho slain kids’ case
The investigation started with two missing children. It soon grew to encompass five states, four suspected murders and claims of unusual, doomsday-focused religious beliefs involving "dark spirits" and "zombies." On April 10, an Idaho jury will begin the difficult task of deciding the veracity of those claims and others in the triple murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 4: Jury selection resumes, opening statements set for next week
Opening statements are expected to start at 8:30 a.m. Monday morning in Idaho. There may also be a ruling on whether the victims' grandparents can be allowed in the courtroom for the trial.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 3: Potential jurors removed, selection continues
Most of the jurors who were removed appeared to have known about the alleged victims, co-conspirators, and formed opinions about the so-called “Doomsday mom" accused of killing her kids and her husband's first wife.
Lori Vallow trial day 3: Reporter details Vallow's emotions in Idaho courtroom | LiveNOW from FOX
The Lori Vallow trial began on April 3 for the so-called doomsday mom who left Arizona for Idaho, and she's accused of killing her two kids. After three days of jury selection, the court is close to the number of potential jurors it wants. There are 39 potential jurors and three more are needed by the court. Lori Vallow returned to the courtroom wearing all black and filled her notepad as she sat in between her lawyers. At one point, the sketch artist in the overflow room said she noticed Vallow dab her eye when there was talk of children’s autopsy photos. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Lori Vallow murder trial day 2: Jury selection continues
A look at Lori Vallow via Zoom from a remote courtroom inside the Ada County courthouse on Monday showed her sitting between her two lawyers watching the jury selection process intently.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 1: Jury selection begins
Hundreds of people are expected to gather at an Idaho courthouse Monday morning as attorneys begin selecting 18 potential jurors for the trial of a woman charged in what prosecutors say was a doomsday-focused plot.
Lori Vallow murder trial day 1: Jury selection begins | LiveNOW from FOX
The trial of “cult mom” Lori Vallow is now under way in a court in Idaho, with jury selection beginning on Monday, April 3rd. FOX 10's Justin Lum joined LiveNOW's Andrew Craft, live from Idaho, to discuss the first day of trial and the complexities surrounding the case. Vallow and her husband, Chad Daybell are charged with conspiracy, murder and grand theft in connection with the deaths of Vallow Daybell’s two youngest children: 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and big sister Tylee Ryan. Prosecutors also have charged the couple in connection with the October 2019 death of Chad Daybell’s late wife, Tammy Daybell. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video