Convicted
Lori Vallow Daybell
Convicted of murder of 2 children and conspiracy to murder husband; serving life
1 case·43 media appearances
Profile
Convicted of murder of 2 children and conspiracy to murder husband; serving life
Profile
Lori Vallow Daybell was born and raised in the United States, where she spent much of her early life. Details about her early years, including her family background and education, are not extensively documented in public records. However, she was known to have been involved in the Mormon community and later became associated with a religious sect led by Chad Daybell, which has been described in media reports as a 'doomsday cult.'
Before the tragic events that led to her conviction, Lori was a mother and had been married multiple times. She was known to be a charismatic individual, which may have contributed to her influence within the religious group she was part of. Her relationships, particularly with her children and her husbands, were central to her life.
Lori's life took a significant turn when she became involved with Chad Daybell, a self-proclaimed religious leader. Together, they espoused beliefs that were considered extreme by mainstream standards, focusing on apocalyptic prophecies and spiritual visions. This relationship marked a pivotal change in Lori's life, leading her down a path that would eventually result in criminal activities.
The case that brought Lori Vallow Daybell into the public eye involved the disappearance and subsequent murder of her two children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua Jaxon 'J. J.' Vallow. Their remains were discovered in 2020 on property owned by Chad Daybell, whom Lori had married by that time. The case also involved the deaths of Lori's estranged husband, Charles Vallow, and Chad's wife, Tammy Daybell, among others.
In 2023, Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of the murder of her children and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Her case has drawn significant media attention due to the shocking nature of the crimes and the unusual beliefs held by Lori and Chad Daybell.
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
