Lori Vallow Daybell, already serving life for the murders of her children, now represents herself in an Arizona trial over the alleged conspiracy to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
At a Glance
- Lori Vallow Daybell is on trial in Arizona for allegedly conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in 2019
- Prosecutors allege she plotted the killing with her brother, Alex Cox, to collect a $1 million life insurance payout and marry Chad Daybell
- Vallow Daybell is representing herself in court, delivering emotional opening statements and cross-examining witnesses
- She is already serving life sentences for the murders of her two children and conspiring in the death of Chad Daybell’s first wife
- A separate trial is scheduled for May, where she faces charges of conspiring to murder her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux
Self-Representation and High Drama
Lori Vallow Daybell, known as the “Doomsday Mom,” is currently on trial in Arizona for allegedly conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in 2019. Prosecutors claim she plotted the killing with her brother, Alex Cox, to collect a $1 million life insurance payout and marry Chad Daybell, an apocalyptic author, according to People.
Watch Fox 10 Phoenix’s coverage of the trial.
Vallow Daybell is representing herself in court, delivering emotional opening statements and cross-examining witnesses. During her opening statement, she denied seeking financial gain from Charles’ death and described the events as a “family tragedy,” not a crime, according to People.
Tense Cross-Examinations and Family Testimony
In a heated courtroom exchange, Vallow Daybell cross-examined Nancy Jo Hancock, a woman who had gone on a date with Charles the night before his death. Vallow Daybell accused Hancock of dating a married man, prompting objections from the prosecution and highlighting her confrontational approach, as reported by the New York Post.
Her brother, Adam Cox, testified that he believes Vallow Daybell conspired in Charles’ murder. He recounted her extreme religious beliefs, including claims of transforming into a celestial being, and expressed suspicion about her involvement in the killing, according to the Associated Press.
Past Convictions and Upcoming Trials
Vallow Daybell is already serving life sentences for the murders of her two youngest children, Joshua “J.J.” Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and for conspiring in the death of Chad Daybell’s first wife, Tammy Daybell. Chad Daybell has since been sentenced to death for his role in the murders, according to the Associated Press.
In May, Vallow Daybell faces another trial in Arizona for allegedly conspiring to murder her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Prosecutors allege she and Cox plotted the attempted shooting in 2019, which Boudreaux survived, as reported by CBS News.
As the current trial unfolds, it continues to captivate the public with its complex web of family dynamics, religious extremism, and alleged greed.
