Judge Denies Lori Vallow Daybell’s Motion to Dismiss as Arizona Trial Moves Forward
Lori Vallow Daybell, already convicted and serving a life sentence in Idaho for the murders of her children and conspiring in the death of Tammy Daybell, has been found competent to stand trial in Arizona. She faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her former husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her ex-nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux. An Arizona judge recently denied her motion to dismiss the case, rejecting her claim that her right to a speedy trial had been violated. The judge ruled that each delay was "indispensable" to the interests of justice, citing the overwhelming volume of evidence, the withdrawal of her original defense team, and competency evaluations as necessary factors that contributed to the trial’s postponements. The trial for Charles Vallow’s murder is now set to begin on February 24, 2025. The attempted murder trial for Boudreaux is expected to follow, provided that Vallow Daybell is prepared for consecutive proceedings. In an unusual legal move, Vallow Daybell has been granted permission to represent herself in Arizona, a decision that could significantly impact the trial’s outcome. With her history of erratic courtroom behavior and refusal to acknowledge wrongdoing, legal experts question how effectively she will be able to defend herself against the serious charges. Vallow Daybell’s legal troubles began when authorities in Idaho uncovered a pattern of deaths connected to her and her husband, Chad Daybell. She was convicted in 2023 for the murders of her two children, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, and for conspiring in the death of Tammy Daybell, Chad’s first wife. Prosecutors argued that she and Chad Daybell were motivated by extreme religious beliefs, labeling their victims as "zombies" who needed to be eliminated. In Arizona, prosecutors allege a similar pattern. Charles Vallow, who had become increasingly concerned about his wife’s growing devotion to Chad Daybell’s apocalyptic teachings, was shot and killed in July 2019. Vallow Daybell’s late brother, Alex Cox, claimed self-defense at the time, but investigators later found inconsistencies in his account. Just months later, in October 2019, Brandon Boudreaux was nearly killed in a drive-by shooting outside his home. He was previously married to Vallow Daybell’s niece, Melani Pawlowski, who had also become deeply involved in the same religious group. Investigators believe Cox was the shooter in that case as well, though he died under mysterious circumstances later that year. As the legal proceedings continue, the families of the victims await justice in a case that has captivated national attention for its disturbing mix of religious extremism, murder, and manipulation. #LoriVallow #TrueCrime #ArizonaTrial #JusticeForJJandTylee #CharlesVallow #DoomsdayCult #MurderTrial Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com