Lori Vallow Daybell Found Guilty in Another Murder Conspiracy

In a case that teeters on being too weird for a novel, Lori Vallow Daybell – who is already staring down several life terms was convicted again, this time in Arizona, of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow. The conviction is yet another tragic chapter in a saga riddled with disturbing beliefs, unexplained deaths, and a skewed interpretation of religion.

A Shocking Verdict in a Chilling Case

The jury had a short – only three-hour recess on Tuesday to reach a verdict. Lori Vallow Daybell, now notorious nationwide, appeared to have little response as the guilty verdict was read. She would sometimes glance over at the jurors but otherwise remained still for the most part, a far cry from the outlandish behavior she had exhibited in court.

This latest conviction stems from the July 2019 killing of Charles Vallow, Lori’s former husband, who was shot dead in Chandler, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. Prosecutors say Lori wasn’t alone in this – she had help from her brother, Alex Cox. Authorities believe Lori was driven by a combination of greed and her devotion to Chad Daybell, a religious author she later married.

Apocalyptic Beliefs and Deadly Consequences

To truly understand the case, you need to look at the larger, and much more sinister, picture. Lori and Chad Daybell were not simply a couple who had unusual beliefs. Investigators indicated that the couple was of the belief that doomsday was impending and they had been selected to fulfill a godly task. They used the term for some Lori’s children included to refer to “zombies”, those people who were no longer alive.

Lori has previously been convicted in Idaho for the murder of her two children, 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. Chad Daybell faces life sentences for their murders and for the murder of his former wife, Tammy Daybell. The authorities say the couple had mutual apocalyptic beliefs and desired each other after this series of death.

The Arizona Trial: A New Layer of Darkness

At the same time, in Arizona, prosecutors provided Lori with a clear motive: love and money. Charles Vallow had a life insurance policy, and Lori wanted to receive it. With Chad Daybell soon to be her spiritual partner and future husband, Lori allegedly initiated things to eliminate Charles.

She said Charles had approached her with a baseball bat, and had to be shot by her brother Alex Cox in “self-defense.” But jurors weren’t so sure. Lori’s tale didn’t work, particularly in light of increasing evidence including the word of her other brother, Adam Cox.

Adam informed the court that he and Charles were going to step in just as Charles was being murdered. They had hoped to bring Lori back to a more realistic version of their mutual faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lori was nowhere to be found, however. She had been telling people that her husband was dead and a zombie had possessed his body.

Representing Herself and Losing Badly

In one of the more bizarre moments of the trial, Lori chose to represent herself. She is not an attorney, and many, including jurors, said it likely wasn’t the best thing she could have done. Juror Victoria Lewis told reporters that Lori frequently appeared to laugh and smile throughout proceedings and made a serious matter not important enough.

“She didn’t do herself any favors,” Lewis said outside the courthouse.

Lori tried to convince the jury that what happened to Charles was a tragic accident not a crime. She stuck to the story that Alex acted in defense, but the evidence was too compelling. This wasn’t just about one death; it was about a pattern, a timeline of chaos and loss that began when Lori’s beliefs took a dark turn.

Alex Cox, the shooter himself, died only five months later after the incident. He died of a natural cause – a pulmonary embolism – but his involvement in the whole chain of events continues to be questionable.

What’s Next for Lori Daybell Vallow

Even with this new conviction, Lori’s legal troubles aren’t over. She’s scheduled to go on trial again in early June — this time in another alleged conspiracy to murder Brandon Boudreaux, the ex-husband of her niece. Authorities say Brandon was also targeted, but he managed to survive the attempt on his life.

And meanwhile, Lori is already behind bars in Idaho on a series of life sentences for murdering her children. The Arizona conviction would potentially add another life sentence to the count, although sentencing will not occur until after the June trial.

Family Speaks Out

Outside the courtroom, relatives of Charles Vallow spoke about feeling relieved. His sister, Kay Woodcock, had one message for Lori:

“We gotcha, and you’re not the smartest person in the room,” she said. “Everybody’s going to forget about you.”

That sentiment echoed a broader feeling – a hope that justice is finally being served after years of confusion, heartache, and headlines that seemed pulled from a horror film.

Lori Daybell Vallow’s tale is one of the darkest of recent history. What started out with bizarre spiritual beliefs worsened and ended up in actual tragedy, causing death and destruction along the way. And while her attorneys’ courtroom struggles might not be done yet, it’s obvious that the system is holding her accountable – step by step, charge by charge.

This case has captivated the nation, not just because it holds such disturbing revelations, but because it raises so many terrifying questions. How would a mother betray her own children? How far will a person go when religion turns into obsession?

Whatever the explanations may prove to be, one thing is certain: Lori Vallow Daybell will spend the rest of her life in prison.