Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the murders of his first wife, Tammy, and the youngest children of his second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. He is a self-published author and prosecutors have described him as the leader of a 'Doomsday' cult.
As Chad Daybell's defense's case nears completion, Vinnie Politan takes a look at the biggest moments from The Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial. (5/22/24) More
May 23, 2024
Chad Daybell and Lori discussing building a pool in the backyard a day before the bodies of JJ and Tylee were discovered is one key... More
May 22, 2024
Digital forensics expert says 16 devices indicated location data at or near Chad Daybell's property on 9/23/19, including Alex Cox's phone. More
May 22, 2024
Despite the defense's stance that Tammy Daybell died of natural causes, John Prior referred to her death as a 'murder' in court. More
May 22, 2024
Joseph Murray, Chad Daybell’s son-in-law, returned for cross-examination. Murray met Lori Vallow a day after Tammy Daybell’s funeral. More
May 21, 2024
A forensic pathologist testifying for Chad Daybell's defense said that there was not enough evidence to classify Tammy's death as a homicide. More
May 21, 2024
Garth Daybell and his sister, Emma, took the stand in their father's defense during The Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial. More
May 21, 2024
Chad and Tammy Daybell’s children, Emma and Garth, testify on behalf of their father. Emma refuted previous testimony about Tammy's health. More
May 20, 2024
Chad and Tammy Daybell's daughter said her mom increased her life insurance without consulting her dad. She also said her mom was unhealthy. More
May 20, 2024
The biggest moments and testimony from the fifth week of Chad Daybell's murder trial, as the prosecution finished its case-in-chief. More
May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Before the state rested its case-in-chief, they shared texts between Lori and Chad Daybell with the jury talking about 'zapping' the kids. More
May 17, 2024
One of Lori's text messages to Chad reads, "I'll text you if they start acting up and we can zap them," referring to JJ and... More
May 16, 2024
After alerting the attorneys of a clerical error, Judge Boyce ruled that the prosecution will be allowed to amend the indictment. More
May 16, 2024
Before ruling on a motion for a directed verdict, Judge Boyce noticed the dates for JJ Vallow's death was incorrect in the indictment. More
May 16, 2024
The jury saw text messages between Lori and Chad Daybell, including one where he said, "There is a plan being orchestrated for the children." More
May 16, 2024
The jury heard jail phone calls between Lori and Chad Daybell, where the two laughed and talked about a 'plan.' More
May 16, 2024
A jailhouse call between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow prompted investigators to search Chad's property, leading to JJ and Tylee's remains. More
May 15, 2024
The jury heard a series of jailhouse calls, in which Chad Daybell called Lori Vallow 'my sweet lovely,' and said, 'It's a marvelous plan.' More
May 15, 2024
Expert analysis of Chad Daybell's voice and word choice when he called 911 to report finding his wife, Tammy Daybell, dead. More
May 15, 2024
Dr. Lily Marsden, who performed Tammy Daybell's autopsy, said she believes someone else restricted Tammy's airway causing her death. More
May 14, 2024
Medical examiner testifies that Tammy Daybell's cause of death was asphyxia and manner of death was homicide. More
May 14, 2024
An analysis of the 'James and Elena' story that Chad Daybell modeled on his relationship with Lori Vallow. More
May 14, 2024
FBI electronics expert, Nicole Heideman, takes the stand and read steamy text messages between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow. More
May 13, 2024
An FBI Tools Analyst testified that tools were used to cut through bone, as well as stab, chop, and shatter Tylee Ryan's remains. More
May 13, 2024
Testimony from family who knew Tammy best and a secret recording of Chad Daybell offer new insight into the alleged Doomsday prophet. More
May 13, 2024
Chad Daybell's in-laws took the stand for the prosecution today, including his brother- and sister-in-law, Jason and Samantha Gwilliam. More
May 10, 2024
Tammy Daybell's sister testifies about how they wanted to live side by side and become old ladies together. More
May 10, 2024
Hear the firsthand account of Zulema Pastenes, the widow of Lori’s brother Alex Cox, as prosecutors build their case against Chad Daybell. More
May 10, 2024
Bodycam footage shows Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow being served legal documents to provide information about the whereabouts of JJ and Tylee. More
May 9, 2024
