AZ - Lori Vallow Daybell charged w/ conspiring to kill ex-husband Charles Vallow and another relative, Brandon Boudreaux, Chandler, Maricopa County #7

[indicolite22]

Sheriff Ron Ball reacts to Chad's letters from death row:

Chad is re-victimizing the victims and trying to convince people that he is a good person.

Longer version:

 

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[Inthedetails]

Sheriff Ron Ball reacts to Chad's letters from death row:

Chad is re-victimizing the victims and trying to convince people that he is a good person.

Longer version:

That's right! His letters re-victimize the victims, both living victims, like family members, and those victims who live only in memory because he killed them.

jmopinion

 

[TLobo]

I read all (sigh) the letters posted so far, and it just occurred to me what CD's writing style reminds me of: someone writing their annual Christmas card letter. I know it's been said before, but I just can't believe he's a published author!

 

[iamshadow21]

I read all (sigh) the letters posted so far, and it just occurred to me what CD's writing style reminds me of: someone writing their annual Christmas card letter. I know it's been said before, but I just can't believe he's a published author!

Self published, essentially. Anyone can do it. I just don't know why anyone would read his. He's also an incredibly dull, awkward speaker. A lot of LDS get passably or even very good at public speaking because members have to give talks from like the age of four. But he is not one of them. He's absolutely basic beige in every way and very boring to listen to.

I was hoping that being in a box forever would curtail the drivel, but alas.

MOO

 

[indicolite22]

This article looks new, but it's a recap of what we know from Chad's trial and his children's interviews:

Where Are Chad Daybell's Children Now? Inside Their Lives 6 Years After Their Dad's Doomsday Murder Spree

Before Chad Daybell met Lori Vallow and started their rash of killings, he was a dad of five. Find out where Chad Daybell's kids are now.

people.com

This part surprised me at Chad's trial. Emma basically claimed that she knew that Chad labeled Tammy a zombie (although she doesn't use the word):

In addition to testimony about Tammy's physical health, Emma also spoke about her father's religious beliefs, saying that her mother shared them. She added that Chad told her she had a "dark entity" within her that he cast out using the power of prayer.

 

[OneLove]

This article looks new, but it's a recap of what we know from Chad's trial and his children's interviews:

Where Are Chad Daybell's Children Now? Inside Their Lives 6 Years After Their Dad's Doomsday Murder Spree

Before Chad Daybell met Lori Vallow and started their rash of killings, he was a dad of five. Find out where Chad Daybell's kids are now.

people.com

This part surprised me at Chad's trial. Emma basically claimed that she knew that Chad labeled Tammy a zombie (although she doesn't use the word):

In addition to testimony about Tammy's physical health, Emma also spoke about her father's religious beliefs, saying that her mother shared them. She added that Chad told her she had a "dark entity" within her that he cast out using the power of prayer.

Cult programming is some serious shinnola. So sorry for poor Emma; she walks in a world that is not real, like a walking ghost.

 

[887sMtreme]

Chad will be asking for donations.

Is that legal? I thought prisoners weren’t allowed to profit from the causes of their incarceration, or whatever the technical term for it is.

 

[PeriwinkleE]

Chad should keep his writing to himself.

Hoping he never eventually shares the gnarly details of getting swept up in the whirlwind of Lori and “the storm”. IYKYK puking emoji

 

[Teche]

Is that legal? I thought prisoners weren’t allowed to profit from the causes of their incarceration, or whatever the technical term for it is.

Probably not directly but, I’m leaning towards his daughter not refusing ‘donations’.

 

[Niner]

I am on Holiday in California thru Sept. 18th - I am going to be flying out on the 18th - and home late on the 19th.
So - posting this now - so I can keep my notes straight - even though the hearing is in a couple of days!

Friday, Sept. 19th:
*Status Conference Hearing [Virtual] (both cases re Restitution) (@ 9:45am AZT) – AZ – Brandon Boudreaux (34/now 41) attempted murder on Oct. 2, 2019 in Gilbert, AZ. *Lori Norene Vallow-Daybell (46 @ time of crime/49/now 52) indicted (2/24/22), charged & arraigned (12/7/23) with 1 count of 1st degree premeditated attempted murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Was extradited (8/18/25) from Arizona back to Idaho. Now in Pocatella prison in Idaho serving her life sentences. Maricopa County
Jury selection began on 5/30/25 & ended 6/4/25. Jury consists of 12 jurors & 3 alternates [8 women & 7 men].
Trial began on 6/5/25 & ended on 6/11/25.
Jury Deliberations: Day 1 (6/11/25) ~15 minutes. Day 2 (6/12/25) ~30 minutes. Total deliberations: ~45 minutes.
VERDICT: GUILTY of all charges.
Judge Justin Beresky presiding. State’s attorney Ryan Green. DA Treena Jeanelle Kay. Vallow-Daybell Pro Se with advisory Defense attorneys Gerald Bradley & Denae Suchy.
Appeal attorney John Champagne.
Case info from 2/24/22 thru 6/11/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (5/29 & 6/4/25) & Trial Day 1-6 (6/5-6/12/25) & thru 7/18/25 reference post #681 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/az-l...aux-chandler-maricopa-county-6.746070/page-35
7/22/25 Update: The Court has received & reviewed the following: Defendant's Motion for New Trial (with attached exhibits) filed June 23, 2025; State's Response to Motion for New Trial filed June 30, 2025; Defendant's Reply to State's Response to Defendant's Motion for New Trial filed July 10, 2025. The Defendant's Motion argues three separate areas she believes warrant a new trial. The Defendant fails to establish any due process violation which would warrant a new trial in this matter. IT IS ORDERED DENYING the Motion for New Trial.
See link: [URL='https://courtminutes.clerkofc...v/docs/Criminal/072025/m11418304.pdf[/url[/I]] Sentencing hearing on 7/25/25 @ 10am.
7/25/25 Update: Judge read the charges against Vallow which she was found guilty of. Victim impact statemets by Colby Ryan via Zoom [posts #716 to 718, page 36]. Larry Woodcock via Zooom [posts #724 & 730, page 37]. Susan Vallow, Charles' sister via Zoom [posts #730 & 736, page 37]. In court: Todd Trahan, JJ bio-dad [posts #734 & 736, page 37]. Kresha Easton, daughter of Kay's & Charles' niece [posts #737, 739 & 740, page 37, & posts #741 & 743, page 38]. Kay Woodcock, Charles' sister & Kay also read a letter from JJ Vallow [posts #752 & 757, page 38]. Gerry Vallow, Charles' brother [posts #757 & 758, page 38]. Desirae Boudreaux, Brandon's Mother [post 758, page 38 & post #767, page 39]. Danae Boudreux, Brandon's youngest sister. Jenny Boudreux, Brandon's wife [all on post #767, page 39]. Brandon Boudreux starts reading a letter by his sister Danielle & speaks for himself [all on posts #767 & 768, page 39]. DA Treena Kay [posts 769 to 771 & 773, page 39]. DA Kay asks Judge for life in prison to be run consecutively-one after the other-to the sentences in Idaho & restitution of $8K for Kay Woodcock. Judge Beresky asks Daybell if she has anything to say. Daybell speaks [post 775 to 777, page 39 & #792, page 40]. Judge Justin Beresky [post 794, page 40].
Judge sentences Daybell to 2 consecutive life sentences. Will have a separate restitution hearing which will be set. Also a lifetime no-contact Order is in effect for Brandon, Kay Woodcock, Gerry Vallow & Susan Vallow. Daybell will be eligible for parole after 25 years, but will serve a lifetime sentence in Idaho where she is not eligible for parole. She gets zero days credit for time served. Judge opposes the maximum fine on each case (total each is $267K. The law says she cannont financially benefit from her crimes, but if she did, those restitution & fines are out there. If Daybell wants to appeal, she has 20 days to file or she will lose that right. Daybell is remanded to the DOC.
8/11/25 Docket update: Notice of Appeal from Superior Court filed by Vallow [see post #976, page 49, thread 6 for document]. 8/13/25 Docket update: Daybell has a virtual status conference hearing on 9/19/25 @ 9:45am with Judge Beresky regarding restitution for her murder conspiracy convictions. John Champagne with the Office of the Legal Defender will represent her on appeal for both convictions.
8/18/25 Update: Daybell has been extradited from Arizona to Idaho per MCSO. 8/15/25 Docket update: Notice of appeal filed. 8/18/25 Docket update: Notice appellate clerk notice 31.2. 8/20/25 Docket update: Court of appeals receipt. 8/21/25 Docket updte: Notice: Supplement to State's response to defendant's motion for new trial filed (sealed document). 8/22/25 Docket update: Order entered by Court.
9/5/25 Docket update: Order entered by Court. 9/9/25 Docket update: Designation of record on Appeal filed.
AZ – Charles Vallow (62) shot & killed on July 11, 2019 in Chandler, AZ. *Lori Norene Daybell-Vallow - Trial of Charles began on 4/7/25 & ended 4/22/25 with GUILTY of all charges. Sentenced on 7/25/25 to 2 consecutive life sentences.
6/12/25 Docket update: Sentencing hearing on 7/25/25 @ 9am. 7/18/25 Docket update: State's sentencing memorandum [see post #644 to 647, page 33 for documents]. Prosecutor Treena Kay wrote that the punishment in Arizona for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder is life in prison with the possibility of release after 25 years. The prosecutor asked the judge to hand out consecutive sentences to Daybell.
7/25/25 Update: Judge sentenced Daybell to 2 consecutive life sentences. A restitution hearing will be set later. 8/11/25 Docket update: Notice of Appeal from Superior Court filed by Vallow [see post 976, page 49, thread 5 for document]. 8/13/25 Docket update: Daybell has a virtual status conference hearing on 9/19/25 @ 9:45am with Judge Beresky regarding restitution for her murder conspiracy convictions. John Champagne with the Office of the Legal Defender will represent her on appeal for both convictions.
8/15/25 Docket update: Notice of appeal filed. 8/18/25 Docket update: Notice-Appellate Clerk notice 31.2. 8/20/25 Docket update: Court of Appeals receipt.
9/5/25 Docket update: Motion Order entered by Court. 9/9/25 Docket update: Designation of record on appeal.
ID – Vallow found guilty of all charges & sentenced to 3 consecutive life sentences without parole on 7/31/23.

 

[xjd11]

Self published, essentially. Anyone can do it. I just don't know why anyone would read his. He's also an incredibly dull, awkward speaker. A lot of LDS get passably or even very good at public speaking because members have to give talks from like the age of four. But he is not one of them. He's absolutely basic beige in every way and very boring to listen to.

I was hoping that being in a box forever would curtail the drivel, but alas.

MOO

a little off-topic, but when I read that early in their relationship Chad and Tammy loved The Smith's song "Cemetery Gates", it tarnished my feelings for that song. I used to love it, but now can't hear it without thinking of that wacka-doodle Chad & Lori & how obeying their loin-fire caused so much death and sorrow.

 

[Izzylizzy]

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[LinasK]

I am on Holiday in California thru Sept. 18th - I am going to be flying out on the 18th - and home late on the 19th.
So - posting this now - so I can keep my notes straight - even though the hearing is in a couple of days!

Friday, Sept. 19th:
*Status Conference Hearing [Virtual] (both cases re Restitution) (@ 9:45am AZT) – AZ – Brandon Boudreaux (34/now 41) attempted murder on Oct. 2, 2019 in Gilbert, AZ. *Lori Norene Vallow-Daybell (46 @ time of crime/49/now 52) indicted (2/24/22), charged & arraigned (12/7/23) with 1 count of 1st degree premeditated attempted murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Was extradited (8/18/25) from Arizona back to Idaho. Now in Pocatella prison in Idaho serving her life sentences. Maricopa County
Jury selection began on 5/30/25 & ended 6/4/25. Jury consists of 12 jurors & 3 alternates [8 women & 7 men].
Trial began on 6/5/25 & ended on 6/11/25.
Jury Deliberations: Day 1 (6/11/25) ~15 minutes. Day 2 (6/12/25) ~30 minutes. Total deliberations: ~45 minutes.
VERDICT: GUILTY of all charges.
Judge Justin Beresky presiding. State’s attorney Ryan Green. DA Treena Jeanelle Kay. Vallow-Daybell Pro Se with advisory Defense attorneys Gerald Bradley & Denae Suchy.
Appeal attorney John Champagne.
Case info from 2/24/22 thru 6/11/25 & Jury Selection Day 1-2 (5/29 & 6/4/25) & Trial Day 1-6 (6/5-6/12/25) & thru 7/18/25 reference post #681 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/az-l...aux-chandler-maricopa-county-6.746070/page-35
7/22/25 Update: The Court has received & reviewed the following: Defendant's Motion for New Trial (with attached exhibits) filed June 23, 2025; State's Response to Motion for New Trial filed June 30, 2025; Defendant's Reply to State's Response to Defendant's Motion for New Trial filed July 10, 2025. The Defendant's Motion argues three separate areas she believes warrant a new trial. The Defendant fails to establish any due process violation which would warrant a new trial in this matter. IT IS ORDERED DENYING the Motion for New Trial.
See link: [URL='https://courtminutes.clerkofc...v/docs/Criminal/072025/m11418304.pdf[/url[/I]] Sentencing hearing on 7/25/25 @ 10am.
7/25/25 Update: Judge read the charges against Vallow which she was found guilty of. Victim impact statemets by Colby Ryan via Zoom [posts #716 to 718, page 36]. Larry Woodcock via Zooom [posts #724 & 730, page 37]. Susan Vallow, Charles' sister via Zoom [posts #730 & 736, page 37]. In court: Todd Trahan, JJ bio-dad [posts #734 & 736, page 37]. Kresha Easton, daughter of Kay's & Charles' niece [posts #737, 739 & 740, page 37, & posts #741 & 743, page 38]. Kay Woodcock, Charles' sister & Kay also read a letter from JJ Vallow [posts #752 & 757, page 38]. Gerry Vallow, Charles' brother [posts #757 & 758, page 38]. Desirae Boudreaux, Brandon's Mother [post 758, page 38 & post #767, page 39]. Danae Boudreux, Brandon's youngest sister. Jenny Boudreux, Brandon's wife [all on post #767, page 39]. Brandon Boudreux starts reading a letter by his sister Danielle & speaks for himself [all on posts #767 & 768, page 39]. DA Treena Kay [posts 769 to 771 & 773, page 39]. DA Kay asks Judge for life in prison to be run consecutively-one after the other-to the sentences in Idaho & restitution of $8K for Kay Woodcock. Judge Beresky asks Daybell if she has anything to say. Daybell speaks [post 775 to 777, page 39 & #792, page 40]. Judge Justin Beresky [post 794, page 40].
Judge sentences Daybell to 2 consecutive life sentences. Will have a separate restitution hearing which will be set. Also a lifetime no-contact Order is in effect for Brandon, Kay Woodcock, Gerry Vallow & Susan Vallow. Daybell will be eligible for parole after 25 years, but will serve a lifetime sentence in Idaho where she is not eligible for parole. She gets zero days credit for time served. Judge opposes the maximum fine on each case (total each is $267K. The law says she cannont financially benefit from her crimes, but if she did, those restitution & fines are out there. If Daybell wants to appeal, she has 20 days to file or she will lose that right. Daybell is remanded to the DOC.
8/11/25 Docket update: Notice of Appeal from Superior Court filed by Vallow [see post #976, page 49, thread 6 for document]. 8/13/25 Docket update: Daybell has a virtual status conference hearing on 9/19/25 @ 9:45am with Judge Beresky regarding restitution for her murder conspiracy convictions. John Champagne with the Office of the Legal Defender will represent her on appeal for both convictions.
8/18/25 Update: Daybell has been extradited from Arizona to Idaho per MCSO. 8/15/25 Docket update: Notice of appeal filed. 8/18/25 Docket update: Notice appellate clerk notice 31.2. 8/20/25 Docket update: Court of appeals receipt. 8/21/25 Docket updte: Notice: Supplement to State's response to defendant's motion for new trial filed (sealed document). 8/22/25 Docket update: Order entered by Court.
9/5/25 Docket update: Order entered by Court. 9/9/25 Docket update: Designation of record on Appeal filed.
AZ – Charles Vallow (62) shot & killed on July 11, 2019 in Chandler, AZ. *Lori Norene Daybell-Vallow - Trial of Charles began on 4/7/25 & ended 4/22/25 with GUILTY of all charges. Sentenced on 7/25/25 to 2 consecutive life sentences.
6/12/25 Docket update: Sentencing hearing on 7/25/25 @ 9am. 7/18/25 Docket update: State's sentencing memorandum [see post #644 to 647, page 33 for documents]. Prosecutor Treena Kay wrote that the punishment in Arizona for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder is life in prison with the possibility of release after 25 years. The prosecutor asked the judge to hand out consecutive sentences to Daybell.
7/25/25 Update: Judge sentenced Daybell to 2 consecutive life sentences. A restitution hearing will be set later. 8/11/25 Docket update: Notice of Appeal from Superior Court filed by Vallow [see post 976, page 49, thread 5 for document]. 8/13/25 Docket update: Daybell has a virtual status conference hearing on 9/19/25 @ 9:45am with Judge Beresky regarding restitution for her murder conspiracy convictions. John Champagne with the Office of the Legal Defender will represent her on appeal for both convictions.
8/15/25 Docket update: Notice of appeal filed. 8/18/25 Docket update: Notice-Appellate Clerk notice 31.2. 8/20/25 Docket update: Court of Appeals receipt.
9/5/25 Docket update: Motion Order entered by Court. 9/9/25 Docket update: Designation of record on appeal.
ID – Vallow found guilty of all charges & sentenced to 3 consecutive life sentences without parole on 7/31/23.

WB Niner! Hope you had a nice visit.

 

[IminSyd]

Puke emoji. Self- serving drivel that serves this man’s ego and desire for attention. Kind of reminds me of whatsisname Todt, loves to spew words and words and blind to how repugnant they are.

 

[Inthedetails]

Puke emoji. Self- serving drivel that serves this man’s ego and desire for attention. Kind of reminds me of whatsisname Todt, loves to spew words and words and blind to how repugnant they are.

I'm hoping the website comes back to bite him legally in the appeals process. I don't know how, but that would be a good outcome, imo, and might shut that stupid site down.

jmopinion

 

[OneLove]

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Hate having to ask this but if I watch this, will I be repulsed and haunted by it? I study criminal pathologies and have seen alot in my time but this guy seems to exist on a sub-human plane and infects ppl sucked into his sphere with subhuman energy in addition to sucking their brains out. The zombie thing seems to be a strong self projection. At my age I need to preserve and protect every brain cell i still have left, hah.

 

[indicolite22]

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Good professional analysis. Mike King of Profiling Evil did his own version which I recommend.

 

[indicolite22]

Chad's script from the first letter, according to Mike King (video above):

Step 1: Deny, deny, deny.
Step 2: Humanize through family, hobbies and faith.
Step 3: Slip in selective sorrow, but never guilt, always grief.
Step 4: Rebrand yourself from killer to martyr of misunderstanding.
Step 5: Dangle hope, the hope of a bigger story in appeals, so that followers keep tuning in.

 

[Inthedetails]

Chad's script from the first letter, according to Mike King (video above):

Step 1: Deny, deny, deny.
Step 2: Humanize through family, hobbies and faith.
Step 3: Slip in selective sorrow, but never guilt, always grief.
Step 4: Rebrand yourself from killer to martyr of misunderstanding.
Step 5: Dangle hope, the hope of a bigger story in appeals, so that followers keep tuning in.

Thank you. That is an interesting recap (and I'd rather read recaps here than watching a video so I really appreciate you took the time to post this).

jmopinion