Vallow Daybell Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Lori Vallow Daybell Convicted of Killing Her Children

Chad Daybell Gets Life for Murdering His First Wife and Two Stepchildren

On May 12, 2023, Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty of all charges related to the deaths of her children, Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow. Chad Daybell, her husband, was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of Lori's children. Lori Vallow Daybell received three life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of her children. She was also convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and grand theft. Chad Daybell was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the first-degree murder of Tammy Daybell. He was also convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Lori Vallow Daybell's children. Tammy Daybell's body was found in October 2019, weeks before Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell were married. Her death was initially considered to be natural, but authorities later charged Chad Daybell with her murder. The bodies of Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow were found buried at Chad Daybell's home in 2020. Investigators believe they were killed in July 2019. Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell are accused of disposing of their bodies to collect life insurance money. The Vallow Daybell case has captured national attention due to the bizarre nature of the crimes and the involvement of multiple family members. The convictions of Lori and Chad Daybell bring closure to the families of the victims, but also raise questions about what motive they had for committing such heinous acts.