Lori Vallow Daybell convicted of conspiracy to murder her fourth husband.

Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty on Tuesday of conspiracy to murder her estranged husband in 2019, a ruling that did not accept her defense of self-defense claims. The decision came after a jury deliberated for approximately three hours over two days, indicating a quick rejection of her arguments in a case marked by layers of complexity involving alleged cult activity and multiple homicides.

The conviction stems from the death of Charles Vallow, who was shot by Vallow Daybell’s brother, Alex Cox, in a Phoenix suburb. During the trial, Vallow Daybell attempted to portray Cox’s actions as a defensive move, asserting that her husband had threatened her with a baseball bat. However, jurors were unconvinced by her claims, leading to a guilty verdict.

Prosecutors argued that Vallow Daybell’s motivations were rooted in self-interest rather than self-defense, revealing that she had intended to benefit from a million life insurance policy taken out by her estranged husband. Charles Vallow had initiated divorce proceedings a mere four months prior to his death, citing concerns for his safety and that of their children, and had requested a mental health evaluation for Vallow Daybell.

The tragic timeline of events expands beyond Charles Vallow’s death, encompassing the investigations into the disappearances of Vallow Daybell’s children, Tylee Ryan, aged 17, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, aged 7, who went missing in September 2019. Their remains were discovered in June 2020 on the property of Chad Daybell, Vallow Daybell’s subsequent husband, whom she married shortly after Charles Vallow’s death.

Further complicating the narrative, authorities reopened investigations into the death of Tammy Daybell, Chad Daybell’s wife who passed away in October 2019 under suspicious circumstances. Exhumation and subsequent autopsies classified her death as suspicious, heightening scrutiny on the actions of both Daybells.

In 2023, Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering her two children and conspiring to kill Tammy Daybell, and she is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. The recent conviction adds a potential fourth life sentence to her record. Chad Daybell also faces life in prison for his role in these tragic events.

Vallow Daybell is awaiting another trial concerning an alleged plot to murder her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, who survived the attempt. The developments in this high-profile case continue to unfold, drawing significant media attention and public intrigue.

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