Chad Daybell

Banner of Chad Daybell 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.


Tammy Daybell's aunt speaks to Chanley Painter
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sketch of detective colin nesbitt testifying with sketches of digital evidence around him
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Chad Daybell reads a book titled
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Tammy and Chad Daybell at waterfall.
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The Gilberts, neighbors od Chad and Tammy Daybell, enter the courthouse.
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Graphic with a picture of victim Tammy Daybell with bullet points about the day's witness testimony.
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Vinnie Politan holds up a copy of Chad Daybell's book.
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Graphic of Tylee Ryan and explanation of her autopsy.
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Box of 7-year-old JJ Vallow's belongings .
Vinnie Politan holds up a copy of Chad Daybell's baptism book.
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Chad Daybell Book Excerpt: Baptism

In an excerpt from Chad Daybell's book about baptism, he talks about the tradition of baptism at age 8 and the importance of repentance. More

April 26, 2023

aerial view of investigators digging on Chad Daybell's property
Graphic of an excerpt from Chad Daybell's book
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Chad and Lori Daybell walk towards the camera
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Family photo shows Tammy Daybell with two children
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Graphic featuring a quote from one of Chad Daybell's books.
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Photos of Tylee Ryan (left) and JJ Vallow (right) inset over aerial view of Chad Daybell's property.
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Booking photos of chad daybell
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Vinnie Politan holds up a copy of Chad Daybell's book,
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Vinnie Politan holds up Chad Daybell's book.
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Chad Daybell's books
Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell walk past the camera
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Chad Daybell (left) and Lori Daybell (right) appear in split screen in court
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Doomsday Cult Mom Trial: Day 6

On day 6 in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the defendant's only surviving child, Colby Ryan, testified. Jurors heard an explosive phone call between... More

April 19, 2023

Vinnie Politan holds up a copy of Chad Daybell's book, The Great Gathering.
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