PHOENIX — A jury of 16, consisting of 13 men and three women, including four alternates, has been empaneled for the high-profile trial of Lori Vallow, often referred to in media reports as the “Doomsday mom.” The opening statements are set to commence on April 7, with the trial anticipated to conclude by mid-May.
The selection process began earlier this week, initially drawing from a pool of roughly 200 potential jurors. Many were dismissed due to pre-existing knowledge of the case details, a natural consequence of the case’s extensive publicity. Legal proceedings have allowed Vallow, who is representing herself, to appear in civilian attire without visible restraints, although she is required to wear a concealed shock vest.
The charges against Vallow stem from the July 2019 death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, who was fatally shot by her brother, Alex Cox, in Chandler, Arizona. According to Cox, the incident occurred after a physical altercation where Charles struck him with a baseball bat, prompting Cox to respond with lethal force. Cox was not detained following the incident and passed away due to natural causes later that year.
Prosecutors allege that Vallow conspired with her brother in the orchestration of her husband’s murder. This accusation came after Charles had already expressed concerns for his safety in divorce filings, citing threats from Lori and fears for the well-being of their children, J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Following her husband’s death, Vallow’s life took another controversial turn as she remarried Chad Daybell in Hawaii in November 2019. The saga took a grisly path as in June 2020, the remains of Tylee and J.J. were discovered on Daybell’s property in Idaho. Lori Vallow has been convicted for their murders as well as for the killing of Chad Daybell’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell, earning her a life sentence. Chad Daybell also faces capital punishment, having been found guilty of his first wife’s and the children’s murders.
Further complicating the web of allegations against her, Lori Vallow faces subsequent legal challenges. She is slated for another trial concerning the attempted murder in 2019 of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. He escaped unharmed from an alleged shooting incident while driving near his home. Vallow is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, accusing her of arranging the attempted hit which her brother is said to have executed. This trial is expected to start in June.
As this complex legal narrative unfolds, with multiple trials set against a backdrop of alleged familial betrayals and criminal conspiracies, the interest in Lori Vallow’s case shows no sign of waning. Each court session adds layers to the troubling portrait of a case that has captured the national spotlight.
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