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."12 months 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 2019.12 months 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.12 months 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.12 months 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.12 months 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.12 months 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.12 months 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.12 months 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.12 months 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.12 months 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
Emily Ashcraft
A look at some key testimony from 2nd week of Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial
A look back at some of the key testimony from the second week of the high-profile Boise murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.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
SIMONE SEIKALY KSLnewsradio.com
Chad Daybell looked for home for childfree couple, testimony reveals
After emotional testimony from Lori Vallow Daybell’s only surviving son on Tuesday, court resumed on Wednesday morning with an appearance by Det. Chuck Kunsaitis from the Rexburg Police Department.1 year ago
Eliza Pace
Who is Colby Ryan?
Colby Ryan is the only surviving son of Lori Vallow Daybell.1 year ago
Eliza Pace
Colby Ryan faces mother as he testifies in Lori Vallow Daybell trial
Colby Ryan, the only surviving son of Lori Vallow Daybell, took the stand Tuesday, facing his mother.1 year ago
Waverly Golden, KSL Newsradio
Sister-in-law of Vallow Daybell recalls events leading up to deaths, disappearances
Emails and text messages were the focal points of day 10 in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.1 year ago
By Kyle Dunphey, Deseret News
Close friend of Lori Vallow Daybell describes relationship with Chad Daybell, JJ’s final days
Melanie Gibb took the stand Thursday to describe her former best friend Lori Vallow Daybell’s descent into radical beliefs that she says led the mother charged with murder to claim her children were zombies, and that Chad Daybell’s wife would die.1 year ago
By Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio
Defense questions police in Daybell trial day cut short by prosecutor’s loss
BOISE, Idaho — The third day of testimony in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell was a short day. By mid-morning court was adjourned, and later the prosecution released this statement: “There has been a death in the family of one of the prosecutor’s lead attorneys. The Court and defense have been gracious in allowing […]1 year ago
Eliza Pace & Lauren Steinbrecher
Search warrants, autopsies, and duct tape: an emotional second day of testimony in Lori Vallow trial
The second day of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial was full of unsettling details about the discovery of the bodies of her children.1 year ago
Eliza Pace
Judge denies Lori Vallow’s request to waive her presence for the remainder of the day
Lori Vallow Daybell made a request to not be present for the rest of the day of testimony. Judge Steven Boyce denied the request.1 year ago
Eliza Pace
Jury hears of disturbing moment police discovered Tylee and JJ’s remains
A detective testified Tuesday, describing the disturbing details of uncovering Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow's bodies.1 year ago
Eliza Pace
First two witnesses take stand and cry in Vallow murder trial: a recap
Opening arguments from both the prosecution and the defense began the day in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial. Shortly after, the first two witnesses were called to the stand.1 year ago