Jury Selection Commences for Lori Vallow Murder Trial
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The process of selecting a jury has officially begun in the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell. Vallow, currently serving a life sentence for the killing of her two children in Idaho, faces a new charge of conspiring to commit first-degree murder in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, who was fatally shot in 2019 at her home in Chandler, Arizona. The Maricopa County District Attorney’s Office has brought forth this charge against Vallow, who has pleaded not guilty and has chosen to represent herself in court proceedings.
On July 11, 2019, Lori’s brother, Alex Cox, made a distressing 911 call reporting that he had shot his brother-in-law, Charles Vallow. The tragic incident unfolded during an altercation between Charles, Lori, and Cox at Lori’s residence. Charles Vallow, 62, tragically lost his life at the scene. Cox claimed self-defense, and despite the violent chain of events, was never formally charged before his own untimely death a few months later. The authorities reported that an argument between Charles and the two siblings escalated, leading to the fatal shooting.
A striking revelation surfaced from body camera footage obtained by ABC News, indicating that six months before the fatal altercation, Charles had expressed concerns to the police about Lori’s behaviour, stating that she had “lost her reality” and even threatened to end his life. Subsequent investigations led to an indictment in June 2021, alleging that Vallow conspired with Cox to carry out the heinous crime. However, due to Cox’s demise in December 2019 from natural causes, he was never formally charged for his involvement in the murder plot.
Lori Vallow Daybell’s impending trial in Arizona follows her prior conviction for the murder of her two children, Joshua “J.J.” Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Furthermore, she faced accusations of plotting to kill her fifth husband Chad Daybell’s former spouse, Tammy Daybell, who tragically passed away in 2019. These chilling events culminated in Lori receiving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, while Chad was later found guilty of similar charges and sentenced to death. The remains of the deceased children were discovered buried on Chad’s property in 2020, following a prolonged search initiated by J.J.’s grandparents.
The prosecution contends that Lori and Chad were part of a small doomsday cult fixated on apocalyptic beliefs, ultimately leading to malevolent actions aimed at those they deemed to have “dark” spirits. As the legal proceedings unfold, the public eagerly awaits the outcome of a case that has shocked the nation. Stay tuned for further updates on this high-profile trial.
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