Lori Vallow Daybell, the mother of two children who went missing in 2019 and were later found dead, has been found guilty of their murder by a jury. The verdict marks a dramatic end to a case that has captivated the nation for years and shed light on the darker aspects of religious extremism and conspiracy theories.
The trial, which lasted several weeks, centered around the deaths of Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7. The children went missing in September 2019, and their mother and her husband, Chad Daybell, became the focus of a massive investigation. The case took many twists and turns as investigators uncovered a web of lies and deception, including claims that the children were “zombies” and needed to be killed in order to be “saved.”
Lori Vallow Daybell was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, as well as several other charges related to the children’s disappearance and the hiding of their bodies. Her defense team argued that she was mentally unstable at the time of the killings, but the jury ultimately rejected this argument and found her guilty on all charges.
The verdict brings a sense of closure to the families of Tylee and JJ, who have been waiting for justice for over two years. It also sends a clear message that even those who subscribe to extreme beliefs and engage in bizarre behavior are not above the law.
As Lori Vallow Daybell awaits sentencing, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect, and the need for vigilance in identifying and stopping those who would harm them.
