Idaho v. Lori Vallow Daybell - Day 17

Lori Vallow Daybell’s nephew-in-law testifies about conversations he secretly recorded with Melani, Lori, Chad and Alex Cox discussing spiritual attacks. Other witnesses discuss Tammy Daybell’s insurance policy and multiple copies of death certificates found for both Chad and Lori’s previous spouses.

Trial Highlights: 

• Ian Pawlowski thought it was strange Lori and Chad said there was going to be a spiritual attack the day that Alex died.
• Angela Yancey talked about Tammy’s life insurance policy being increased and Chad placing a claim on this.
• Taylor Ballard talked about Chad wanting to get health coverage for his new wife.
• Det. Colin Nesbitt served an order to Lori in Hawaii for Lori to produce Tylee and JJ, executed a search warrant and seized birth certificates, death certificates, laptops, etc.
• Det. Ryan Pillar investigated Brandon Boudreaux’s shooting and indicated how it ties to Tylee and JJ being missing.
• For chad’s status hearing, June 2024 is a prospective trial date. The state estimates a 9-week trial, the defense estimates a 12-week trial, both include jury selection and the mitigation phase.

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