REXBURG, Idaho — Chad Daybell’s attorney has been denied a request to withdraw from representing the defendant in his ongoing legal case. The decision comes as Daybell remains a central figure in the high-profile case surrounding the deaths of his former wife and his stepchildren.
The lawyer had previously filed a motion to withdraw as counsel for Daybell due to a conflict of interest issue. However, the court rejected the request, thus maintaining the attorney’s responsibility to represent his client.
Daybell has faced intense scrutiny since the discovery of the remains of his former wife, Tammy Daybell, in his backyard. Authorities had initially ruled her death as natural, but it was later reclassified as suspicious. This revelation cast suspicion on Chad Daybell and led investigators to delve deeper into the case.
Moreover, Daybell’s stepchildren, Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, were found buried on his property months after their disappearance. The discovery brought immense attention to the case and raised questions about the involvement of both Chad Daybell and his new wife, Lori Vallow.
The couple had drawn media attention for their affiliation with a doomsday religious group and their erratic behavior following the children’s disappearance. Authorities arrested Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow separately on charges related to the concealment of evidence and their alleged failure to report the children’s whereabouts.
Throughout the investigation, Chad Daybell has maintained his innocence, and his defense attorney has staunchly supported him. The attorney’s recent request to withdraw from the case was likely unexpected, given the attorney-client relationship previously displayed. However, the court’s denial means the attorney will continue to advocate for Daybell in the legal proceedings.
As the case develops, the public eagerly awaits further information and answers regarding the deaths of Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow. The denial of the attorney’s withdrawal request indicates that the legal proceedings will move forward with Chad Daybell still represented by his current attorney.