Courts & Legal
Larry D. Curtis and Lauren Steinbrecher
Victim’s grandfather says evidence ‘unequivocal’ in Lori Vallow Daybell trial
As Lori Vallow Daybell entered the fifth week of her trial facing charges of first-degree murder, a victim's grandfather, Larry Woodcock, said the documentation in the case is "unequivocal."1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis and Lauren Steinbrecher
Utah’s ME testifies Tammy Daybell was restrained in hours around her killing
Utah's chief medical examiner testified in Idaho today that Tammy Daybell was restrained around the time of her death and was killed by asphyxiation in late 2019.1 year ago
Pat Reavy
Crime victims sue Utah, saying violent inmates were released but not supervised
A new lawsuit contends the Utah Department of Corrections inappropriately releases violent criminals who were not properly supervised and end up committing murder and other violent crimes.1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis and Lauren Steinbrecher
Lori Vallow Daybell’s DNA used as evidence for first time in her murder trial
For the first time, Lori Vallow Daybell's DNA has been entered as evidence into her murder trial. A hair found attached to adhesive that is understood — but not clearly stated in court — to be part of the layers of tape found with her son JJ Vallow's body was tested and found to be a match for her.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft
Utah judge considers delay on law requiring abortions to happen in hospitals
A Utah judge is now considering a request from Planned Parenthood to place an injunction on a law that would ban abortions from taking place in clinics, saying a written decision will be issued early next week.1 year ago
SAMANTHA HERRERA and Hugo Rikard-Bell, KSL NewsRadio
Idaho murder trial shifts from child victims to Utah mother and wife Tammy Daybell
Testimony in the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Friday, shifted from the death of her children to the death or her current husband's late wife, Tammy Daybell.1 year ago
SAMANTHA HERRERA, KSL NewsRadio
Forensics show link from Chad Daybell and Alex Cox to burial of Tylee and JJ
The biggest news out of Thursday’s testimony came with the news of victim's blood and DNA was announced as found on tools in Chad Daybell's garage and when an analyst announced that a latent fingerprint from Alex Cox, Lori’s late brother, was found a plastic bag that wrapped JJ’s body.1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis
Pickax in Chad Daybell’s shed found to have DNA matching Tylee Ryan
Blood on a pickax taken from Chad Daybell's shed matched the DNA profile of victim Tylee Ryan, a forensic biologist testified from the witness stand Thursday in the ongoing murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.1 year ago
Eric Tucker
Appeals court rejects Trump effort to block Pence testimony
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for former Vice President Mike Pence to testify before a grand jury investigation.1 year ago
BY SAMANTHA HERRERA AND HUGO RIKARD-BELL, KSL NewsRadio
Autopsies offer clues about killing, burial of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow
Jurors heard more testimony in the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell on Wednesday, focused on the autopsy results for victims JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.1 year ago
Bobby Caina Calvan
Fox to hand over documents for 2nd voting machine lawsuit
Fox News has agreed to hand over thousands of documents to voting machine company Smartmatic, which is suing the network for defamation.1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis and Hugo Rikard-Bell
Coroner could not pinpoint manner of Tylee Ryan’s killing from destroyed remains
The coroner testifying in the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell said the cause of her daughter Tylee Ryan's death was homicide, but her remains were so destroyed that the manner of that death could not be determined.1 year ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell and Larry D. Curtis
Coroner: JJ Vallow was killed by asphyxiation
JJ Vallow, adopted son of Lori Vallow Daybell, died of asphyxiation, according to Dr. Garth Warren, Idaho forensic pathologist.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly and Hugo Rikard Bell
Vallow Daybell’s sister says she was lied to about Tylee and JJ’s safety
The second day of the fourth week of Lori Vallow Daybell's trial began with more information about timelines, and then a devastating phone call between sisters.1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis
Utah man charged with manslaughter for shooting, killing his wife in their bedroom
Christopher James Trivino, 28, shot and killed his wife when he saw an unidentified figure in his dark bedroom on Nov. 19, 2022.1 year ago
BY SAMANTHA HERRERA AND HUGO RIKARD-BELL, KSL NewsRadio
Prosecution dives deep into search histories in Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial
The fourth week of Lori Vallow Daybell’s murder trial picked up where it left off last Thursday, with testimony from law enforcement. The bulk of the testimony went over search histories for Lori and her husband Chad Daybell.1 year ago
Michael Liedtke
Appeals court upholds Apple’s control of iPhone app store
An appeals court has upheld Apple’s exclusive control over the distribution of iPhone apps on Monday.1 year ago
Associated Press
NBCUniversal CEO Shell departs over ‘inappropriate conduct’
The chief executive of NBCUniversal is departing the company after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, Comcast announced Sunday.1 year ago
Pat Reavy KSL.com and Ayanna Likens KSLTV.com
2 South Salt Lake officers were legally justified in killing man armed with shotgun, DA says
Two South Salt Lake police officers have been determined to be legally justified in shooting and killing a man armed with a rifle who fired at the officers.1 year ago
Madison Swenson
Video: Police asking Lori Vallow Daybell about JJ’s whereabouts shown to jury on day 13 of trial
Day nine of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial featured a number of witnesses — including a police officer who was at the scene of Charles Vallow's death, a babysitter for JJ Vallow, the husband of one of Vallow Daybell's former friends, and a detective who was involved in the welfare check on JJ.1 year ago
Debbie Worthen
Susan Powell’s father relieved by court’s $98M decision
Chuck Cox is relieved an appeals court denied the appeal and reinstated an original ruling that gives his family $98 million in a civil suit against the state of Washington. But, he said, this is not done yet.1 year ago
Associated Press
BREAKING: Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims
Judge says Fox, Dominion have 'resolved their case' over airing of false election claims.1 year ago
Ramishah Maruf
Fox News and Dominion trial delayed until Tuesday: What to know
A trial in a defamation suit brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems is set to begin this week1 year ago
