Lori Vallow Daybell Faces New Conspiracy Charges in Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona — Lori Vallow Daybell, the woman dubbed the ‘Doomsday mom,’ is currently on trial in Arizona for conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. Jury selection began Monday, marking the latest chapter in a case that has drawn national attention due to its tragic circumstances and controversial claims.

Vallow Daybell, already serving a life sentence for the deaths of her two youngest children in Idaho, has pleaded not guilty to the conspiracy charge. Her most recent legal troubles revolve around allegations that she conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to kill her husband in 2019. The estranged couple was married from 2006 until Vallow filed for divorce in February 2019, citing concerns for his safety due to threats made against him by Vallow Daybell.

Charles Vallow expressed fears about his wife’s mental state, alleging she believed she was a ‘god’ preparing for the apocalypse. He reported threats to police before his death, stating, ‘She threatened to murder me.’ Charles was shot and killed by Cox in July 2019 under disputed circumstances.

Tylee and JJ Vallow, the children Vallow Daybell lost custody of amid these mounting issues, were reported missing in September 2019, shortly before their remains were discovered on Chad Daybell‘s property in June 2020. Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell married two weeks after the children’s disappearance.

After a lengthy investigation, both Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell faced serious charges including murder and conspiracy pertaining to the deaths of Tylee, JJ, and Tammy Daybell, Chad’s first wife. Vallow Daybell was convicted of conspiracy charges involving Tammy’s death and theft charges related to financial support sent to her children.

During the current trial process, Vallow Daybell is representing herself, which has raised concerns regarding the complexity of the proceedings. Judge Justin Beresky pointed out that her decision could complicate jury selection. Despite her claims of having studied case law and her previous courtroom experience, she expressed difficulties in communication with her legal resources while imprisoned.

Opening statements in the Arizona trial are set to begin in early April, with cameras allowed in the courtroom for live coverage. If convicted, Vallow Daybell faces life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. She is already serving multiple life sentences in Idaho with no possibility of parole.

In addition to the current conspiracy charge regarding Charles Vallow, she also faces another conspiracy accusation linked to an attempted shooting of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.

Throughout interviews leading up to the trial, Vallow Daybell maintained her innocence, suggesting that she had no involvement in the deaths of her children or Tammy Daybell. ‘I was not there when JJ and Tylee were killed,’ she asserted, while attempting to shift blame onto Tylee in the case of JJ’s death, a claim investigators have disproved.

The high-profile case continues to reveal the complexities of familial relationships entangled in tragic events, raising numerous questions and drawing significant media coverage. As the trial unfolds, developments are sure to shed more light on Vallow Daybell’s past actions and mental state during the events that have led to her current legal challenges.