Convicted of murder of Lori's children and his first wife; sentenced to death
Profile
Chad Daybell was born and raised in the United States, where he developed a deep interest in religious themes and eschatology. He pursued higher education and eventually became an author, focusing on topics related to the end times and spiritual preparedness. His work gained a following among those interested in doomsday scenarios and religious prophecy.
Daybell's career as a writer and publisher allowed him to establish a niche audience, and he became known for his books that explored apocalyptic themes. He was also involved in a Mormon religious sect that was described by some as a 'doomsday cult.' This group attracted individuals who shared his beliefs about the impending end of the world.
Before the events that led to his conviction, Chad Daybell was married and lived a relatively quiet life in Rexburg, Idaho. He was a father and was seen by some as a charismatic figure within his community, particularly among those who shared his religious views.
The turning point in Daybell's life came when he became romantically involved with Lori Vallow, a woman who shared his apocalyptic beliefs. This relationship marked the beginning of a series of tragic events that would ultimately lead to his conviction.
In June 2024, Chad Daybell was convicted of murder and sentenced to death for his role in the Vallow–Daybell doomsday murders, a series of killings that included the deaths of Lori Vallow's children and Chad's own wife, Tammy Daybell. These events shocked the nation and brought intense media scrutiny to the beliefs and actions of Daybell and his associates.
Lori Vallow Daybell Owes $700K She'll Never Pay — But Could She Still Profit? Idaho's Son of Sam Loophole Explained
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage · Jan 30, 2026 · 16m
Lori Vallow Daybell Appeal Update: Prosecutors File DEVASTATING Response — Will She Get a New Trial?
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage · Jan 14, 2026 · 14m
Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Defense Crumbles | 2025 Year in Review Special:
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage · Dec 1, 2025 · 33m
Lori Vallow Daybell: The Prophet, the Prosecutor, and the 47 Minutes That Changed Everything | 2025 Year in Review
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage · Nov 30, 2025 · 59m
Lori Vallow Daybell on Trial: The Prophet vs. The Prosecutor | 2025 Year in Review Special
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage · Nov 29, 2025 · 1h 17m
Lori Vallow Daybell: The Prophet, the Defendant, and the Delusion of Self-Defense | 2025 Year in Review
The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage · Nov 28, 2025 · 57m
AZ v. Lori Vallow Daybell: Sentencing
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jul 25, 2025 · 2h 14m
AZ v. Lori Vallow Daybell: Day 4
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 11, 2025 · 3h 25m
AZ v. Lori Vallow Daybell: Day 2
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 7, 2025 · 3h 26m
Discussion of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 1: Opening Statements, and Lori's Changing Voice
Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell-The Real Story · Jun 6, 2025 · 1h 35m
AZ v. Lori Vallow Daybell: Day 1
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 6, 2025 · 4h 11m
MURDEROUS MINDS: ‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell Pt. 1
Serial Killers & Murderous Minds · Apr 28, 2025 · 51m
Lori Vallow Daybell's phone calls. Karen Read's retrial set to start. And Houston's "lost boys".
Dateline NBC · Apr 17, 2025 · 27m
TRIAL DAY 5 | Graphic Autopsy Pics, Life Insurance Calls, & Objections Galore | Lori Vallow Daybell
Hidden True Crime · Apr 15, 2025 · 1h 41m
Lori Vallow Daybell: The Jailhouse Interview S.33 Ep.18
A Date With Dateline · Mar 13, 2025 · 1h 55m
Talking Dateline: Lori Vallow Daybell - The Jailhouse Interview
Dateline NBC · Mar 12, 2025 · 23m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 25
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 4, 2024 · 1h 45m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 17
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 4, 2024 · 4h 10m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 20
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 4, 2024 · 1h 25m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 19
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 4, 2024 · 2h 10m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 26
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 4, 2024 · 2h 24m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 15
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 1, 2024 · 2h 56m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 14
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 1, 2024 · 3h 3m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 13
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · Jun 1, 2024 · 4h 20m
Lori Vallow Daybell Cult Murder Trial - Day 1
Full Trial Audio: Lori Vallow Daybell - Cult Murder · May 30, 2024 · 3h 29m
394 - Shut the House Down
My Favorite Murder · Sep 14, 2023 · 1h 2m
Sentencing
Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial from 48 Hours · Aug 1, 2023 · 18m
Sentencing Lori Vallow Daybell
48 Hours · Aug 1, 2023 · 18m
Lori Vallow Daybell: Guilty
48 Hours · May 14, 2023 · 47m
48 Hours: Both Sides Rest: Inside The Lori Vallow Daybell Trial
48 Hours · May 10, 2023 · 37h 43m
48 Hours: Zombies and Evil Spirits: Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial
48 Hours · Apr 18, 2023 · 29h 8m
Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial: Opening Statements
48 Hours · Apr 11, 2023 · 23m
346 - Fistful of Butter
My Favorite Murder · Sep 22, 2022 · 1h 36m
The Missing Children of Lori Vallow Daybell
48 Hours · May 17, 2020 · 46m