PHOENIX — Lori Vallow, the woman serving a life sentence for the murder of her two children, is expected to have her competency to stand trial for additional murder charges determined as early as Thursday. Vallow, often referred to in media reports as the “doomsday cult mom,” is facing charges in Maricopa County for the 2019 death of her former spouse, Charles Vallow, as well as attempted murder allegations involving her ex-husband’s nephew, Brandon Boudreaux.
Vallow has attracted widespread attention due to unusual actions including her insistence on representing herself legally and her absence from several court appearances. Her case grew more complex following accusations of orchestrating Charles Vallow’s murder, who was fatally shot by Vallow’s brother, Alex Cox, in 2019 in Chandler, Arizona. Cox, who claimed self-defense, died months later from blood clots.
This sequence of events is part of a broader narrative that includes Vallow’s disturbing actions post-marriage to Chad Daybell, a doomsday-focused author. Weeks after his wife died under suspicious circumstances, Vallow and Daybell relocated to Idaho with Vallow’s children, JJ and Tylee, whose bodies were later discovered buried on Daybell’s property. The tragic outcome led to Daybell receiving a death sentence for the murders of his wife and Vallow’s children.
The assessment of Vallow’s mental health is pivotal. Previously in Idaho, her mental state was scrutinized, yet she was found competent to stand trial. The forthcoming mental evaluation in Phoenix is crucial as it will determine if Vallow will face trial in 2025 or will be directed towards mental health treatment. This second mandatory mental assessment report is due to be submitted to a judge, who might not immediately release the findings.
Lori Vallow’s trial, if it proceeds, is tentatively scheduled to begin on February 24, 2025. The case continues to garner significant public and media attention due to its bizarre and tragic elements, including multiple murders and associations with apocalyptic beliefs.
The ongoing proceedings underscore the complex interplay between mental health issues and the criminal justice system, particularly in cases involving serious crimes and public scrutiny. As this case progresses, it remains to be seen how Vallow will be adjudicated given her previous mental health evaluations and the grave nature of the accusations against her.
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