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Lori Vallow Daybell

Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering her children Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and conspiring to murder Tammy Daybell. Arizona juries later convicted her of conspiracies against Charles Vallow and surviving target Brandon Boudreaux.

At a glance

What happened
Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and conspiring in Tammy Daybell's killing. JJ and Tammy died by asphyxiation; Tylee was stabbed. The children's bodies were buried on Chad Daybell's property. In Arizona, Charles Vallow was fatally shot and Brandon Boudreaux survived being shot at; her convictions there concern conspiracies.
When
Deaths and attempted killing: 2019. Idaho convictions and life sentences: 2023. Arizona convictions and sentencing: 2025.
Where
Idaho, including the Rexburg area; Chandler and Gilbert, Arizona.
Why / motive
Prosecutors presented doomsday religious beliefs and claims of evil possession as part of the case. These beliefs were reported explanations, not independent proof of a supernatural cause.
Outcome
Life without parole in Idaho and two additional Arizona life sentences imposed July 25, 2025. Her Idaho appeal remained pending, with oral argument scheduled for November 2, 2026.

Who is involved

  • Lori Vallow Daybell — subject

Sources

  1. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: Lori Vallow Daybell”
  2. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering her children Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and conspiring to murder Tammy Daybell. Arizona juries later convicted her of conspiracies against Charles Vallow and survivi”
  3. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: The Idaho convictions establish her criminal responsibility for two child murders and conspiracy in Tammy Daybell's killing. Charles Vallow was fatally shot; Boudreaux survived being shot at. Her Arizona convictions concern cons”
  4. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: Deaths and attempted killing: 2019. Idaho convictions and life sentences: 2023. Arizona convictions and sentencing: 2025.”
  5. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: Idaho, including the Rexburg area; Chandler and Gilbert, Arizona.”
  6. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: Prosecutors presented doomsday religious beliefs and claims of evil possession as part of the case. These beliefs were reported explanations, not independent proof of a supernatural cause.”
  7. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: Life without parole in Idaho and two additional Arizona life sentences imposed July 25, 2025. Her Idaho appeal remained pending, with oral argument scheduled for November 2, 2026.”
  8. Lori Vallow Daybell“Paraphrase: additional sentencing and procedural history.”
  9. https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crime/lori-vallow-daybell-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-of-2-kids“Paraphrase: Tylee was 16, JJ was 7; JJ and Tammy were asphyxiated, Tylee stabbed, and the children's bodies buried at Chad Daybell's property.”
  10. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/lori-vallow-daybell-receives-life-sentences-in-arizona-over-murder-conspiracy-convictions“Paraphrase: Idaho life sentences followed by two additional Arizona life sentences in July 2025.”

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