Boise, Idaho – After a long-waited trial, Chad Daybell, the alleged cult leader and husband of convicted killer Lori Vallow, is finally facing court for his involvement in a triple-murder case that shocked America. The trial began on Monday at the Ada County Courthouse and is expected to last for eight to 10 weeks.
Daybell is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and grand theft over the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and Vallow’s children, Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7.
The shocking case unfolded last year when Vallow was convicted of the three murders and sentenced to life in prison. Jurors heard disturbing details of how Vallow, Daybell, and her late brother, Alex Cox, were influenced by their bizarre cult beliefs.
Despite the heartbreak caused by the tragic deaths, the victims’ grandparents, Larry and Kay Woodcock, have voiced their determination to attend every day of the trial. “We’re ready for it,” Mr. Woodcock told KSLTV. “Let’s get this show on the road.”
If convicted, Chad Daybell could face the death penalty or life in prison.
The trial has garnered significant attention due to its high-profile nature. Jury selection has taken several days, and it has been challenging to find an impartial jury in a case that has received extensive media coverage. The court aims to select a jury pool of 50 before further narrowing down the number through peremptory challenges. The final jury will consist of 12 jurors and six alternates who will be present throughout the trial.
As the trial progresses, many will be closely following the court proceedings, eager to see justice served in this disturbing case that has captured the nation’s attention.