It Ends In Idaho

It Ends In Idaho

As the Lori Daybell trial is underway, we will recap each day of trial here. Host Kayla Waters lives in southeastern Idaho where Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow’s bodies were found on Chad Daybell’s property. This same property is where Tammy Daybell was killed. Lori Daybell, also known as Lori Vallow, is charged with 2 counts of 1st degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the deaths of her children. A 3rd count of conspiracy to commit murder is for the death of of Tammy Daybell. Lori has also been charged with conspiracy to commit grand theft, for using social security checks in the name of her children who had already died. The nation has been waiting years for this trial and it’s finally coming to an end, here in Idaho. Kayla Waters will be watching most trial days from the Madison County Courthouse where the trial is being live streamed as it is not being broadcasted to the public.

Episodes

1: The Lori Daybell Trial: Opening Statements

April 12, 2023 • 44 mins
On day 1 of 'The State of Idaho vs. Lori Norene Daybell' I attended the live stream viewing of the trial at the Madison County Courthouse in Rexburg, Idaho. Lori Daybell aka Lori Vallow is being charged with the 1st degree murder of both her children: Tylee Ryan & JJ Vallow. She is also being charged with 3 counts of conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow, & Tammy Daybell. The last charge is...
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2: Uncovering a Conspiracy

April 14, 2023 • 52 mins
On the same day as opening statements, the prosecution calls Kay Woodcock & Brandon Boudreaux to the stand. In this episode we will recap their testimony against Lori Vallow Daybell, who is accused of 1st degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, & grand theft. Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow's bodies were discovered on Chad Daybells property on June 9th 2020. Tammy Daybell was exhumed on December 11th 2019, and it was disc...
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3: Connecting The Puzzle Pieces

April 19, 2023 • 64 mins
On the 2nd day of Witness testimony in Lori Daybell's murder trial, we hear from only 1 witness- Detective Ray Hermosillo from the Rexburg Police Department. He will testify about the investigation leading up to the discovery of JJ Vallow's & Tylee Ryan's remains on Chad Daybell's property in Fremont County. He recalls the search conducted on June 9th 2020, & he identifies photograph's of the remains. Lt. Jared Willmor...
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4: Suspicious Behavior

April 24, 2023 • 92 mins
On the 4th day of witness testimony in the State of Idaho vs. Lori Norene Daybell, Melanie Gibb & Detective Nathan Duncan testify. On this day, there are multiple recordings played for the jury, including a phone call recorded by Melanie Gibb, a phone call from Chad Daybell to an Arizona mortuary, & a patriarchal blessing given by Chad to Alex Cox. 

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My personal notes from viewing the trial at the ...
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5: It Started in Arizona

April 24, 2023 • 97 mins
On this day, we hear about multiple text message streams between key players in this case & Lori Vallow Daybell. Following Det. Duncan's testimony, Alex Cox's wife Zulema Pastenes takes the stand to testify against Lori Daybell. 

Sources:
My personal notes from viewing the trial from the remote viewing room at the Madison County Courthouse in Rexburg, Idaho
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6: Becoming The Doomsday Mom

April 27, 2023 • 58 mins
After recapping Zulema Pastenes' cross examination by John Thomas, we dive into the testimony of Lori Daybell's son, Colby Ryan. His testimony against his mother was short, but powerful. Following Colby's direct & cross examination, the audio of a jailhouse phone call is played for the jury. The audio entails an emotional conversation between Colby Ryan and Lori Vallow Daybell after the bodies of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow a...
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7: Follow The Money

May 8, 2023 • 57 mins
In this episode, you'll hear testimony from a lot of different individuals. Agent Mark Saari testifies against Lori Vallow Daybell for the Social Security Agency. Then Detective Chuck Kunsaitis takes the stand to detail the investigation into Lori Vallow's financial accounts. Forensic accountant, Michael Douglass follows up to confirm more investigation into these accounts. The last 3 witnesses we hear from are from Chandler, ...
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8: Exposing Evil

May 9, 2023 • 73 mins
We hear from a lot of witnesses' in today's episode, starting with Lori Vallow Daybell's ex friend, April Raymond. Following her testimony, Sgt. Nathan Moffatt out of Chandler, Arizona will testify about his involvement in the investigation of Charles Vallow's death. A nanny who watched JJ Vallow in Rexburg, Idaho testify's about her experience with Lori Vallow. Josh Wilson is the principal of Kennedy Elementary School in Rexb...
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9: Analyzing The Evidence

May 11, 2023 • 36 mins
We heard from investigators about evidence they collected in their investigations into the murders of Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan, and JJ Vallow. Nicole Heideman & Nick Ballance both work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Nick works for the FBI's CAST team and Nicole is an FBI Analyst. David Stubbs is a detective with the Rexburg Police Department. 
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10: The Children are Found

May 12, 2023 • 57 mins
In this episode we hear an audio recording from a jail phonemail between Lori Vallow Daybell and her sister, Summer Shiflet. This call was made after the discovery of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow on Chad Daybell's property. Following that we hear testimony from investigators about the discovery. Last, we hear about the devastating autopsies conducted on both children by Dr. Garth Warren. 
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11: Learning about Tammy

May 15, 2023 • 38 mins
We hear from a lot of witnesses in this case and end with turning the focus of the trial to the life and death of Tammy Daybell. In this episode you'll hear from Dr. Angi Christensen, Douglas Halepaska, David Sincerbeaux, Rylene Nowlin, Katherine Dace, Tara Martinez, Det. Chuck Kunsaitis, and Samantha Gwilliam. Samantha is the sister of Tamara Daybell and she provides insight into Tammy's marriage to Chad Daybell and how every...
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12: Their Final Victim

May 16, 2023 • 54 mins
While we dive into the murder of Tammy Daybell, we hear from multiple witnesses including: Colter Cannon, Helena Kaaiakamanu, Alyssa Greenhalgh, Cammy Willmore, Brenda Dye, Spencer Cook, Kelsey Harris, Shanna Miller, Keeley Coleman, Rick Wright, Dr Erik Christensen, & Detective Bruce Mattingly. All witnesses testify for the prosecution against Lori Vallow Daybell. Lori is charged with 2 counts of 1st degree murder against ...
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13: Love Thy Neighbor

May 20, 2023 • 62 mins
In this episode we hear from Chad & Tammy Daybell's neighbors, Alice & Todd Gilbert. We also hear 40 minutes of a podcast recording done by Melanie Gibb, Jason Mow, Thor, and Lori Vallow
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14: Unexpected Testimony

June 9, 2023 • 67 mins
On this day of Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial- we heard from Audrey Barattiero, an ex-friend of Lori & Chad's. Her testimony was a huge shock! New information was brought forward... if we believe she is telling the truth. Following Audrey's testimony, we hear from Sgt. Vincent Kaaiakamanu. The day ends after the prosecution conducts the cross examination of Ian Pawloski, Melanie Boudreaux/Pawloski's current husband. 
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