The Trial Of Lori Vallow Daybell | Full Courtroom Coverage

Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down The MANY Mental Disorders At Play In Lori Vallow Daybell's Trial Is Lori Vallow Daybell really a misunderstood prophet—or just a full-blown narcissist who thinks she can out-lawyer a courtroom?In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we dive into Lori's Arizona murder trial where she's playing both defendant and defense attorney. Yes, the woman already convicted of murdering her children is now cross-examining her grieving relatives like she’s starring in her own courtroom drama. Joined by psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, we explore Lori’s grandiosity, religious delusions, and her unsettling lack of remorse. From asking if her murdered husband was a good kisser to using Burger King as an alibi for why she wasn’t grieving, Lori’s detachment from reality is both terrifying and bizarrely theatrical.With courtroom antics that include flirty interrogations and wild gaslighting, the question isn’t just whether she did it—it's how deep the delusion goes. Is this just narcissism turned up to 11, or are we witnessing the unraveling of a self-declared goddess who believes her own fantasy?What happens when someone’s religious fervor becomes the excuse for murder?#LoriVallow #TrueCrimePodcast #PsychologicalAnalysis #CourtroomDrama #HiddenKillers #ShavaunScott #NarcissismUnmaskedWant to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Daybell Closing Arguments on the Way: Nephi, Luminol, and a Wedding in HawaiiThe lead detective never read the Book of Mormon, but Google helped him learn that Nephi killed a man under divine orders—and somehow, that helped shape a murder investigation.As court reconvened in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona trial, the state officially rested its case. The defense? Also ready to rest. No witnesses. No testimony from Lori herself. Her decision was final. With closing arguments expected Monday, the court is preparing jury instructions for what could be the final stretch.But before all that, Lori had questions. A lot of them. She stepped up to the lectern and grilled Detective Nathan Duncan like she was trying out for a legal drama. Why didn’t they test the bat for DNA? Why wasn’t Luminol used on the gun? What about the blood on Charles Vallow’s shirt? Duncan stood by the choices made—there was no visible blood, the autopsy was conclusive, and some things, he felt, just didn’t require further testing. Lori pushed: is it possible for protein to be present even if blood isn't visible? Duncan acknowledged it could be, but stuck to his reasoning.The bat—allegedly wielded by Tylee—wasn’t visibly bloody and had no damage. No blood, no Luminol. No DNA swabs either. Lori challenged him: if they had tested the bat and found Charles’ DNA, wouldn’t that corroborate Tylee’s story? The prosecution objected, the judge sustained. But Lori kept hammering the same point—why didn’t they look harder?Duncan explained that simply finding DNA on the bat wouldn’t prove much. It belonged to Tylee, lived in the house, and anyone could have handled it. As for fingerprints? Inconclusive. Still, no tests.She dug into his knowledge of the Book of Mormon too—asking about Nephi, a figure she had previously invoked. Duncan admitted he hadn’t read the book but had spoken to LDS members and done some Googling. Lori pushed again—there are four Nephis, she reminded him. She accused him of forming conclusions early and sticking to them, questioning whether his research was thorough or just conveniently limited.When asked who provided the core of the family context in his investigation, Duncan named Adam Cox—Lori’s estranged brother. Lori highlighted that he hadn’t interviewed her parents, her siblings, or even watched their interviews. Summer Cox was out of town, Duncan said. The others weren’t at the scene. Lori wasn’t buying it. She accused the investigation of being one-sided.Then there were the texts. So many texts. Messages between Lori and Chad Daybell, between Lori and Alex Cox, and between Lori and her niece, Melani. The language? Sometimes cryptic, sometimes romantic, sometimes just bizarre. Talk of "Zs"—supposedly dark spirits or zombies—and coded references to people being overtaken by evil. Melani was told not to go to Utah—it was “a setup.” Chad and Lori spoke in veiled terms about Social Security payments, forged documents, and divine missions.In the days after Charles Vallow was killed, Lori and Chad exchanged love notes, planned blessings, and fantasized about their new life together. A wedding followed just four months later, in Hawaii. The jury saw the photo: Chad and Lori, newlyweds on a beach, smiling. Meanwhile, the evidence paints a portrait of a tangled web—faith, manipulation, and a very mortal outcome.Through it all, Lori tried to flip the narrative. She emphasized how cooperative she had been with police, that she turned over Charles’ phone willingly. But Duncan said he wasn’t sure if Alex had done the same. His phone? It was never fully analyzed. The best they got were his call records from the carrier. The actual data? Gone. It was either a missed opportunity or an intentional blind spot, depending on which side of the courtroom you sit on.By late afternoon, both sides had nothing left to say. The prosecution stood by its evidence—volumes of it—arguing that Lori and Alex conspired to commit murder. Lori still insisted the state hadn’t proved its case. But the judge saw it differently: he ruled there was enough for a jury to consider.Court adjourns tomorrow to finalize instructions. On Monday, the jury returns at 10:30 a.m. for closing arguments. Then, it’s in their hands.#LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrime #CharlesVallow #CourtroomDramaWant to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at http

Lori Vallow Daybell’s push for a speedy second trial was shut down by the judge, who prioritized jury logistics and witness coordination over her deadline demands. As jury instructions take shape and courtroom calendars fill, the next phase of her Arizona murder trial is set to collide with summer travel—and a whole new legal showdown. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 8 Jury Instruction Discussion Part 2Lori Vallow Daybell’s push for a speedy second trial was shut down by the judge, who prioritized jury logistics and witness coordination over her deadline demands. As jury instructions take shape and courtroom calendars fill, the next phase of her Arizona murder trial is set to collide with summer travel—and a whole new legal showdown.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

What kind of defendant just folds her arms and says “I rest” with a murder charge hanging over her head?Lori Vallow Daybell, that’s who. After weeks of testimony filled with cryptic biblical code, spiritual fantasy, and enough text messages to fill a Book of Revelation sequel, Lori wrapped up her defense by doing... absolutely nothing. No witnesses. No arguments. No Hail Mary from the stand. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to dissect what this courtroom silence might really mean. Is it supreme confidence, utter delusion, or just Lori being Lori? They dig into the implications of her ghosting the defense phase, the possible strategy behind it (or lack thereof), and how the jury might interpret the eerie contrast between her bizarre “Nephi told me so” worldview and her surprisingly subdued courtroom presence. Plus—why the judge basically held her hand through the whole thing like she was trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual.Is there a method to Lori’s madness, or is the jury about to flip a coin on this one?#TrueCrimeToday #LoriVallowDaybell #EricFaddis #HiddenKillersPodcast #CourtroomDrama #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeAnalysisWant to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

What happens when an alleged cult mom decides to play lawyer in a courtroom that’s very much real life?Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial in Arizona is giving us more plot twists than a soap opera binge—and none of them are good for her. With her green chili enchiladas (allegedly) as underwhelming as her courtroom strategy, Vallow fumbles her way through legal procedures while the prosecution casually rewrites courtroom rules with leading questions galore. Defense attorney Bob Motta joins to unpack this circus, pointing out that while Lori may know the word “quash,” she has no clue how to use it in a way that doesn’t quash her own defense.And while the judge is gently waving red flags in front of her—“Are you sure you want to bring up the dead kids?”—Lori seems unfazed, maybe even unaware. Meanwhile, the prosecution is trying to prove conspiracy without actually, you know, proving it. So far, they're just showing the jury that Lori is a narcissist who makes bad life choices... and even worse legal ones.Is the state actually going to prove Lori was part of a conspiracy, or will this whole case crumble under the weight of its own vague texts and courtroom chaos?#LoriVallow #TrueCrimePodcast #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #DefenseDiaries #TrueCrimeToday #CourtroomDramaWant to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In this gripping episode, we break down Day 7 of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial in Arizona—a day that delivered some of the most damning evidence yet. Detective Nathan Duncan walked the jury through a digital trail of apocalyptic text messages and religious language, including Lori’s infamous “Be like Nephi” message allegedly encouraging her brother to act out a divinely-justified killing. Prosecutors revealed a disturbing pattern of communication that framed Charles Vallow as possessed, dehumanized, and ultimately disposable.We dive deep into Lori’s secret communications with Chad Daybell, including fake email accounts, religious fan fiction, and passionate love texts that appear to link their affair to Charles’s death. We also examine the financial angle—how Charles’s $1 million life insurance policy became a focal point after he changed the beneficiary, cutting Lori out just before his murder. Within 24 hours of his death, Lori was at the Social Security office, and within four months, she was marrying Chad Daybell in Hawaii.And then came the twist: Lori rested her case without calling a single witness. No explanation. No defense. Nothing. As prosecutors wrapped up their case, the courtroom was left in stunned silence. What does it mean when a defendant charged with conspiracy and murder says nothing in her own defense? Tune in for our full breakdown of the courtroom drama, digital evidence, and the haunting silence that could speak volumes to the jury.Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Inside the iCloud Trail That Exposed Lori Vallow: Divine Missions, Dead Bodies, and a Deleted Husband “So the Plot Thickens” Charles Vallow was already dead when his brother-in-law Alex Cox finally decided to call 911. That call didn’t come until 8:36 a.m., and Charles had been lying on the floor for at least 47 minutes by then. Lori Vallow, his wife, had already left the house by 7:49 a.m.—taking Charles’ phone with her—and she never made a call for help. Not on her phone, not on his. Nothing. Just silence. The whole scene, the timing, the calls—or lack thereof—was outlined by Chandler Police Detective Nathan Duncan as he testified about what they found when they started pulling data from Lori’s iCloud and Charles’ phone. Turns out, the dead man’s device was still being used hours after he was killed. The texts Adam Cox sent to his brother Charles that morning were read promptly—until they weren’t. Suddenly, the messages stopped being opened. Then, at 12:13 p.m., they were read. Charles had been dead for hours by then. So who was reading them? The breadcrumbs didn’t stop there. Duncan found that Alex Cox had sent Lori the flight itinerary for Adam’s trip after Charles died, but the message was sent using Charles’ phone. That’s like borrowing someone’s toothbrush after they've been buried. Adam, meanwhile, was desperately trying to reach Alex—texting and calling—once he got into Phoenix on July 10. No reply. At all. Then came the iCloud accounts—two of them: “lollytime” and “lori4style.” These accounts were a goldmine of encrypted nonsense and unsettling revelations. Lori had flown to Idaho in March 2019 and returned with Chad Daybell the same month. Around that same time, there was an odd email supposedly from Charles inviting Chad to Houston to write a book. Only problem? Charles didn’t send it. Lori did. She made a fake email account under the name Karen Walker and used her own old phone number to set it up. By June 27, the messages between Charles and Lori had all but dried up. Their marriage was clearly fractured, but not in a normal marital spat kind of way. This was nuclear. Charles was living in Houston, but he still helped Lori move into the Phoenix rental on June 22. That lease was supposed to run until 2022. On July 10, he flew into town. He was planning an intervention. He had been talking with Lori’s brother Adam about it. They were going to try to bring Lori back to reality, whatever that even looked like anymore. Too bad Lori already knew. She had texted Alex around 9:50 p.m. the night before Charles died saying, “Getting sleepy. So I’m going to need you to stay close to me the next few days. Mel too. She can’t go to Utah. They are planking (sic) some kind of intervention…Lots to do. Thank you for standing by me. It’s all coming to a head this week. I will be like Nephi I am told! And so will you.” That’s a reference to a Book of Mormon figure known for killing a man to obtain sacred records. Light bedtime reading, apparently. The “Nephi” text came just after Lori messaged Alex, “So the plot thickens. Call me when u can.” That was July 8. By July 11, Charles was dead. Lori and Alex weren’t just texting about scripture and divine missions. They were deep in a parallel universe where Charles wasn’t Charles anymore. He was “Ned,” a dark spirit that had taken over his body. In February and March, Lori told Alex that Ned had been at the temple looking for him. She said Tylee “unleashed on him.” She even asked, “No one has seen him, right? Just talked to him??” As if Charles was a missing ghost in a body suit. Then there’s the money. Lori sent pictures of Charles’ life insurance policy to a contact named “Bubby,” along with documentation showing she was the beneficiary. But there was also a picture showing that Kay Woodcock, Charles’ sister, had been made the new beneficiary. That change had been made by Charles. Lori wasn’t thrilled. On July 12—the day after Charles was killed—Lori texted about going to Social Security. Because when someone dies, the paperwork party begins. When detectives entered the home on July 11, they found Charles' body face up on the western side of a mostly empty room. There was a bat nearby, but no blood splatter on the walls or floor—just a little blood on Charles' left hand, suggesting he had placed it on his chest after being shot. The bullet? It went through his body and left a visible strike in the floor. Duncan cut that piece out for evidence. Alex claimed he was injured in the scuffle, but no one saw any wounds that morning. Later, during the investigation, they learned he had a cut on the back of his head. Even the gun he used—registered to him—had no blood on it. Inside the house, they found an orange duffle bag with a Health Savings Account card labeled Alex Cox. There were extra magazines inside. The kitchen faucet had a smear of blood, but no towels, no evidence of cleanup. It’s like everyone knew Charles was going to die that day—except Charles. #LoriVallow #

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 1 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 2Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 3Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 7 Part 4 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

'Stress Makes You Thirsty' Day 6- Lori Vallow’s Daybell's Bizarre Defense Strategy On Day 6 of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial in Arizona, jurors were presented with some of the most damning and surreal testimony to date. Prosecutors detailed a 42-minute delay between Charles Vallow’s death and the 911 call—during which Lori allegedly went to Burger King, bought flip-flops at Walgreens, and dropped off her son at school. Detective testimony and surveillance footage laid out a timeline that painted Lori not as a grieving widow, but as someone oddly composed—and possibly calculating.The spotlight then shifted to Lori’s own bizarre courtroom performance as she continued representing herself. Her cross-examinations of detectives derailed into irrelevant questions about her late husband’s dating life, speculative talk about “stress-induced thirst,” and multiple judge reprimands. At one point, she nearly opened the door to her prior murder convictions—prompting a quick sidebar and legal warning from the bench. Observers in the courtroom described her approach as chaotic, legally risky, and ultimately damaging to her credibility in front of the jury.But despite the state's heavy use of circumstantial evidence—timelines, surveillance, and behavior—there’s still one big issue the prosecution hasn’t solved: direct proof of a conspiracy. With no confession, no witness to Lori ordering the killing, and her co-conspirator Alex Cox now deceased, the state is asking the jury to connect the dots. In this episode, we break down the strongest testimony, the wildest courtroom moments, and the gaps that still leave room for reasonable doubt in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

'Was He A Good Kisser', Breaking Down Lori Daybell's Crazy Cross Exam With Attorney Eric FaddisIn this riveting episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we explore the opening days of Lori Vallow-Daybell's highly publicized trial in an Arizona courtroom. Lori, notoriously dubbed the "Doomsday Mom," is facing charges of conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and has chosen the unconventional path of representing herself. Tony Brueski, alongside former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis, scrutinizes Lori’s risky decision to serve as her own legal counsel, likening her courtroom tactics to a "slow-motion legal train wreck."The episode meticulously dissects the prosecution's robust and detail-oriented presentation, contrasting sharply with Lori’s unpredictable and often perplexing defense strategy. Tony and Eric highlight significant courtroom moments, such as discussions surrounding life insurance policies, accusations of infidelity, and unsettling testimony involving dark spiritual beliefs used to rationalize murder. The intricate web of evidence and narrative presented by the prosecution is analyzed, offering listeners insights into how such arguments might influence the jury’s perception of Lori’s culpability.Finally, the conversation delves into Lori Vallow-Daybell's intense and emotionally charged cross-examinations, particularly her peculiar fixation on the personal details of her late husband’s interactions and relationships. Tony and Eric consider whether Lori’s self-representation, marked by apparent narcissism and irrelevant lines of questioning, might ultimately harm her defense rather than help. Join us for this comprehensive and expert breakdown of one of the most sensational and complex trials captivating public attention today.Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Daybell Trial-Flipping the Narrative: Burger King, Cell Phones, and a Suspicious Timeline If Lori Vallow really left the house after Charles Vallow was shot, why was she at a Burger King drive-thru 42 minutes before the 911 call? That was the first red flag for Detective Ariel Werther. When he started digging into the July 11, 2019 shooting of Charles Vallow, it didn’t take long to find cracks in Lori’s story. She claimed she left the house after Charles was killed, took her son JJ to school, and went about her day. But Werther, who’s well-trained in mapping GPS and cell phone data, wasn’t buying the timeline. He reviewed Charles’ T-Mobile GPS data, which showed his device was still pinging. That data led Werther to believe Lori hadn’t gone to a CVS, like she originally claimed, but to a Walgreens instead. After calling seven CVS locations and turning up nothing, Werther rang up Walgreens, asked if anyone matching Lori’s description had come in to buy flip-flops, and—bingo—got a hit. Surveillance footage and a receipt confirmed she was there. But the biggest problem was still the fast food stop. Werther checked the surveillance footage at Burger King. He confirmed the timestamp was accurate and watched as Lori pulled through the drive-thru in a red rental car at exactly 7:54 a.m. Yet, the 911 call reporting Charles’ shooting wasn’t made until 8:36 a.m.—a 42-minute gap that Lori had conveniently glossed over. That gap grew even more suspicious when Werther ran the drive time from the Burger King to JJ’s school and back. Given Arizona traffic, it would’ve been nearly impossible to make that loop in 12 minutes. Werther also obtained Charles’ hotel receipt from Tru Hilton and the key card Lori claimed to have found in his wallet. He and Detective Moffatt later searched the hotel room, collecting Charles’ laptop and other personal items, which were logged by the Chandler Police Department. Meanwhile, cell phone records from Lori, Charles, and Alex Cox were subpoenaed. Werther compiled a detailed PowerPoint showing GPS data from Charles’ phone the morning he was killed. It painted a picture of movement—where the phone had been, what times it had pinged—useful, but not conclusive. After all, GPS shows where the phone is, not necessarily who’s carrying it. Still, the electronic trail, plus the physical receipts and surveillance footage, started to stitch together a timeline that didn’t align with Lori’s version of events. As all of this played out in court, Lori herself took the unusual step of questioning Det. Ynclan during the trial. She asked about her own behavior, whether she was cooperative, if she handed over Charles’ phone willingly (she did), and why she had two phones at the time. She even asked about whether stressful situations make people thirsty—an apparent effort to justify why she ordered two bottles of water at Burger King after a supposed fatal domestic altercation. Ynclan noted Lori’s calm demeanor as “odd.” Her husband had just been shot. Her brother pulled the trigger. Her kids were there. Yet Lori was described as “chattering” in the car, more like someone heading to brunch than leaving the scene of a homicide. The defense tried to draw attention to minor details—how hot the Arizona pavement was in July, whether walking barefoot would be uncomfortable, and how long the altercation lasted. But it all felt like noise. Because the signal was clear: Lori Vallow said she left the house after the shooting. The evidence says she hit up Burger King 42 minutes before calling 911. #LoriVallow #CharlesVallow #TrueCrime #CellPhoneData Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 6 Part 1 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 6 Part 2 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell Day 6 Part 3 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Full Breakdown Of Day 5 In The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell On April 14th, 2025, the courtroom saw the unraveling of Lori Vallow’s carefully constructed narrative, and it came straight from her own mouth. In a day packed with testimony, jurors heard forensic experts explain how Charles Vallow was shot twice—once possibly while already on the ground. The medical examiner and ballistics analyst confirmed the shots came from Alex Cox’s gun, fired deliberately, not accidentally. But it was Lori’s own voice, played back from her 2019 police interview, that may have delivered the most damaging blow yet to her defense.Social Security investigators testified that Lori applied for and received nearly $4,000 a month in survivor benefits just weeks after Charles’s death—money for both herself and her son JJ. Jurors also heard audio from Lori’s recorded phone calls to a life insurance company, in which she expressed surprise and frustration at being removed as the beneficiary of Charles’s $1 million policy. The prosecution is building a clear case that Lori believed she would financially benefit from her husband’s death and moved quickly to collect what she thought was hers.But perhaps the most haunting part of the day was how Lori acted in the immediate aftermath of the killing. According to detectives, she never cried, never asked about Charles, and casually chatted during the car ride to the station. Her interview was peppered with laughter and contradictions—admitting she started the argument, referring only to “a shot,” and claiming to already know Charles was dead before police told her. This episode breaks down every key moment from the most revealing day yet in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial. Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

'Do You Go On Dates With Married Men' - Lori Vallow Daybell 'Actin' A Fool' At TrialIn this riveting episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Bruski, we delve into the sensational courtroom drama surrounding Lori Vallow, exploring explosive testimonies and jaw-dropping exchanges. Tony Bruski takes listeners inside the courtroom, highlighting an intense confrontation where Lori Vallow, acting as her own attorney, aggressively cross-examines a witness who dated her late husband, Charles. The heated questioning, centered around accusations of infidelity and marital status, culminates in unforgettable moments that showcase the chaotic, emotionally charged nature of this high-stakes murder trial.We further unpack the shocking details surrounding claims of dark spirits and demonic possessions, elements that Lori reportedly used to justify her alleged murderous actions. Expert legal analysis helps clarify how Lori's spiritual and supernatural beliefs are being leveraged by the prosecution as a motive for murder, adding another layer of complexity to this already bizarre and unsettling case. The conversation takes a deeper turn as we examine how these beliefs potentially link Lori to the murders of Charles and her own children, creating a disturbing narrative of twisted ideology and deadly intent.Finally, Tony and his legal expert guest analyze Lori Vallow's unusual defense strategies, including blaming the deaths on her deceased brother, Alex Cox, and claiming self-defense. With critical witnesses deceased and limited direct evidence, we discuss the monumental challenges prosecutors face in conclusively proving Lori's guilt. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of the legal hurdles involved and insights into whether Lori's dramatic courtroom tactics could sway the jury or ultimately seal her fate. Don't miss this detailed exploration of one of the most complex and chilling trials in recent true crime history.Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Lori Daybell Trial: She Called It an AccidentLori Vallow called the life insurance company just one week after Charles Vallow was shot to death, calmly reporting his death and trying to file a claim on his $2 million policy. When asked the cause of death, Lori paused, then said, “Well, he was shot. I don’t know if I want to put that,” before quickly clarifying, “It was an accident.” In that moment, she wasn’t calling as a grieving widow. She sounded like someone handling paperwork for a delayed flight.Robin Scott, a claims processor for Banner Life, testified that Lori believed she was still the primary beneficiary. But Charles had changed that months before, making Kay Woodcock—the grandmother of JJ Vallow—the sole recipient. Banner sent Lori a letter informing her she wasn’t the beneficiary. It didn’t say who was, just that she wasn’t. After receiving the email, Lori left a voicemail, then finally got Scott on the phone. In that recorded call played in court, Lori gave her name, spelled out the policy number, and made a point of noting that she and Charles had five kids and had been married fifteen years. She also brought up their adopted 7-year-old son, JJ, who had autism, expressing shock that Charles would make a beneficiary change without telling her. But none of that changed the facts—she was no longer entitled to the money.Scott explained in her testimony that changing a beneficiary is a straightforward but secure process. If a policy is valued over $500,000, the form must be notarized. That’s exactly what Charles did in February 2019, five months before his death. Lori may have suspected it, but hearing the confirmation seemed to catch her off guard.Back in the courtroom, forensic evidence added grim clarity to what really happened to Charles Vallow. Dr. Derek Baumgarner, the medical examiner who performed the autopsy, described two fatal gunshot wounds. One to the chest and one to the abdomen. The first bullet traveled through the chest, perforating the heart, and exited out the back. The second shot entered the abdomen, tore through tissue and a lung, then exited out the shoulder. The exit wound bore a telltale “shored” pattern—meaning Charles was lying against a hard surface when the bullet exited his body. He was likely shot again while already on the ground.There was stippling near one wound—tiny abrasions caused by gunpowder particles—indicating the gun was fired from close range, likely just two to four feet away. No drugs or alcohol were found in Charles' system. The official cause of death: multiple gunshot wounds. And according to the ME, neither wound was instantly fatal—Charles may have lived for a few seconds, maybe a few minutes. Enough time, perhaps, to reach toward his injuries or collapse to his knees, as abrasions on his knees and hands suggested a fall.Firearms expert Jeff Moberg from the Department of Public Safety testified about the gun used in the shooting. A semi-automatic handgun, found in Alex Cox’s bag, had fired the rounds recovered from the scene. When a bullet travels through the barrel, it picks up microscopic markings—essentially a ballistic fingerprint. That fingerprint matched casings found at the scene to Alex's gun. Moberg explained how casings from semi-automatic firearms are ejected after firing. One trigger pull, one shot, and then it cycles another round. It’s not just the projectile that carries evidence—the casing left behind holds telltale markings too.Moberg, trained in forensic firearm analysis, verified that the casings from the scene were consistent with rounds fired from Alex Cox’s gun. The kind of evidence that doesn’t lie, doesn’t bend to emotion, and doesn’t forget.Then came the financials. The Social Security Office’s Mark Saari testified that Lori Vallow received survivor benefits not just for JJ Vallow, but for herself as well. After Charles’ death, she received $1,951 per month for JJ, with backpay of nearly $4,000. She also received her own benefits, totaling around the same amount. Combined, Lori was pulling in almost $4,000 a month.But there was a catch. If she remarried, her eligibility for the spousal portion of the benefit would end. Which is exactly what happened when she married Chad Daybell in November 2019. The payments stopped—at least the ones meant for her.Saari also revealed that Lori had previously been receiving benefits as the representative payee for Tylee Ryan, from the death of Tylee’s father. It wasn’t just one financial pipeline—Lori had several. But Social Security benefits require recipients to follow the rules, and when Saari investigated, he found discrepancies. For instance, Lori never told the agency she had remarried. She continued to receive spousal benefits until investigators discovered the change. That’s not a clerical error. That’s fraud.On the stand, Lori attempted to suggest that Social Security employees might have made mistakes during her application process, that maybe someone entered the wrong code or cli

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 5 Part 1Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 5 Part 2Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 5 Part 3Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Week one of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial is in the books — and what a week it was. In this powerful breakdown, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Chief Robin Dreeke to unpack the chaotic courtroom scenes, surreal self-representation tactics, and emotionally charged testimony that set the tone for one of the most bizarre murder trials in recent history.As Vallow plays both defendant and her own attorney, the courtroom becomes a stage for narcissism, misplaced priorities, and deeply personal vendettas. Dreeke offers behavioral insights into Vallow's obsessive questioning, her fixation on irrelevant personal details, and her increasingly combative tone — all while the prosecution builds a compelling case tying her to the conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. The episode also dives into Vallow’s spiritual delusions, alleged “zombie” language, and the looming introduction of her children’s murders into the narrative.If you're following the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, fascinated by the psychology of defendants who represent themselves, or searching for expert legal and behavioral insight into a case steeped in religious extremism and family betrayal — this episode has it all. Subscribe now and get the full breakdown from the experts.Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Did Lori Vallow Daybell really believe she was saving her daughter from danger—or is that just the story she’s hoping the jury will buy?The Arizona trial is underway and while the courtroom may not be bursting with fireworks just yet, there's no shortage of bizarre strategy and eyebrow-raising moments. Defense Attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski to unpack Lori's awkward attempts at cross-examination, her oddly competent opening statement (complete with the overuse of “the evidence will show”), and her legally risky gamble of possibly testifying. With no living witnesses left to corroborate her narrative, the alleged cult mom might be the only one who can sell the tale of self-defense… but at what cost?They also dissect the prosecution's efforts to avoid deep-diving into the apocalyptic beliefs that fueled Lori’s alleged descent, and the strange decision to dodge any “zombie” talk—for now. From missing motives to sketchy video claims, it's clear the jury's in for a twisted journey… but can Lori really pull this off without taking the stand?Is the jury buying any of it?#LoriVallow #LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrimeToday #CultMomTrial #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #HiddenKillersWant to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Lori Vallow Daybell Gets Mad At Witness Who Went On Date With Husband She KilledIn this compelling episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we take an in-depth look at the opening week of the highly anticipated trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell. Lori, infamously known as the "Doomsday Mom," has opted to represent herself in court, turning the proceedings into a spectacle marked by intense exchanges and controversial courtroom moments. Tony Bruski, joined by former prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis, examines Lori's bold yet questionable decision to act as her own lawyer, comparing it to a "slow-motion legal train wreck" unfolding before the jury's eyes.Listeners will hear a detailed breakdown of the prosecution's methodical and compelling approach, contrasting sharply with Lori Vallow-Daybell's unconventional and often baffling legal maneuvers. Tony and Eric discuss key testimonies and evidentiary strategies presented by the state, highlighting critical points such as accusations of infidelity, life insurance motives, and eerie claims involving dark spirits and supernatural justifications for murder. The analysis explores how these complex narrative threads might resonate with jurors and influence their perception of Lori's guilt.Finally, the discussion tackles Lori's emotionally charged cross-examinations, particularly her fixation on the intimate details of her late husband Charles Vallow's personal life, which appear more driven by narcissistic curiosity than a coherent legal strategy. Tony and Eric also consider the potential implications of Lori's erratic courtroom behavior, debating whether her approach could sway the jury or ultimately sabotage her own defense. Tune in for expert commentary and insightful perspectives on one of the most sensational and bizarre murder trials making headlines today.Want to listen to ALL our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Defense Attorney, Bob Motta, Breaks Down The REAL Issues The Prosecution May Face In Convicting Lori Vallow DaybellIs Lori Vallow really about to try and out-lawyer seasoned attorneys with a jailhouse law degree and a few self-help legal guides?Defense Attorney Bob Motta returns to unpack the chaos unfolding in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder trial. The courtroom is off to a sluggish start, with first responders and early witnesses laying the foundation—while Lori awkwardly plays the role of self-represented legal eagle. Her cross-examinations? Less "courtroom drama," more "confused deposition cosplay." Despite fumbling through legal jargon like “the evidence will show” (ad nauseam), her opening wasn’t a total trainwreck... until you remember she’s promising to prove things that only ghosts could back up.The million-dollar question: will Lori testify? If she does, her whole rap sheet walks through the door with her—and jurors will get a front-row seat to her greatest hits. Motta breaks down the defense strategy, or lack thereof, and why Lori’s “Alex was protecting Tylee from Charles” narrative might not hold water, especially with no history of abuse to back it up.Also discussed: the prosecution’s decision to keep the religious zombie talk to a minimum this time around, and whether this version of the trial works better without diving into the apocalyptic fanfic that made headlines the first go-round.Is Lori just biding her time before she turns this into a full-on courtroom doomsday sermon?#LoriVallow #TrueCrimePodcast #DaybellTrial #HiddenKillers #DefenseDiaries #MurderTrial #CourtroomDramaWant to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Is representing yourself in a murder trial ever a good idea—especially when you're accused of killing your own husband?Lori Vallow-Daybell is back in the courtroom, this time facing an alleged murder conspiracy charge in Arizona for the death of Charles Vallow. But instead of trusting a defense team, she’s decided to take the DIY route—firing her lawyers and stepping into the courtroom solo like it's a spiritual episode of Law & Order: Cult Edition. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to unpack the high-stakes chaos of letting someone with no legal training—and a history of word-salad sermons—run their own murder defense.From the real risk of mistrials due to courtroom meltdowns, to the chilling idea of Lori personally cross-examining her alleged victim’s family members, this episode dives deep into the disturbing spectacle that could unravel at any moment. Is this legal bravery, delusion, or both?And what happens if Chad Daybell takes the stand—will that move tighten the prosecution’s case or just turn the trial into even more of a circus?#LoriVallow #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #CharlesVallow #SelfRepresentationFail #MurderTrialDrama #ChadDaybellWant to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In this episode of Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski, we take you inside the most emotionally explosive days yet in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial in Arizona. In a gripping three-chapter narrative, Tony walks you through raw courtroom testimony that puts Lori face-to-face with her own family—her brother Adam Cox and her former sister-in-law Kay Woodcock—as they recount the events leading up to the killing of Charles Vallow. The testimony reveals spiritual delusions, failed interventions, and a courtroom strategy so cold it sent chills down the backs of everyone present.You’ll hear how Lori allegedly called her husband a “zombie” and believed he was possessed by a dark spirit named “Ned.” You'll hear about the plan Adam and Charles had to confront her—and how that plan unraveled just one day before Charles was shot. You'll also hear Kay’s heartbreaking testimony describing how Lori casually sent Charles’s ashes via FedEx, and how she never once reached out after his death. Lori’s behavior in court—calm, composed, eerily detached—becomes just as disturbing as the testimony itself.

Today on Hidden Killers, we bring you the full, raw, unfiltered courtroom coverage from Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s murder trial in Arizona—exactly as it happened.You’ll hear every word of the gripping testimony as Lori’s own brother, Adam Cox, takes the stand and describes a failed intervention plan with Charles Vallow just one day before Charles was killed. Adam details Lori’s disturbing beliefs—including claims of divine transformation and labeling Charles a “zombie” possessed by a dark spirit named “Ned.”You’ll also hear from Kay Woodcock, Charles’s sister, as she delivers a heartbreaking account of how she learned of her brother’s death via a vague text from Lori, and how Lori sent Charles’s ashes in a FedEx box—along with “some crap,” as Kay put it. Her pain, anger, and shock are all there, in real time.And through it all, you’ll hear Lori herself—calm, controlled, representing herself, cross-examining her own family, and showing little to no emotion as her beliefs, her behavior, and her potential motives are laid bare.This is the complete courtroom audio from April 10, 2025—no edits, no filters, just the raw reality of one of the most bizarre and disturbing murder trials in modern history.Listen now to hear the truth unfold in real time.

Today on Hidden Killers, we bring you the full, raw, unfiltered courtroom coverage from Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s murder trial in Arizona—exactly as it happened.You’ll hear every word of the gripping testimony as Lori’s own brother, Adam Cox, takes the stand and describes a failed intervention plan with Charles Vallow just one day before Charles was killed. Adam details Lori’s disturbing beliefs—including claims of divine transformation and labeling Charles a “zombie” possessed by a dark spirit named “Ned.”You’ll also hear from Kay Woodcock, Charles’s sister, as she delivers a heartbreaking account of how she learned of her brother’s death via a vague text from Lori, and how Lori sent Charles’s ashes in a FedEx box—along with “some crap,” as Kay put it. Her pain, anger, and shock are all there, in real time.And through it all, you’ll hear Lori herself—calm, controlled, representing herself, cross-examining her own family, and showing little to no emotion as her beliefs, her behavior, and her potential motives are laid bare.This is the complete courtroom audio from April 10, 2025—no edits, no filters, just the raw reality of one of the most bizarre and disturbing murder trials in modern history.Listen now to hear the truth unfold in real time.

Today on Hidden Killers, we bring you the full, raw, unfiltered courtroom coverage from Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s murder trial in Arizona—exactly as it happened.You’ll hear every word of the gripping testimony as Lori’s own brother, Adam Cox, takes the stand and describes a failed intervention plan with Charles Vallow just one day before Charles was killed. Adam details Lori’s disturbing beliefs—including claims of divine transformation and labeling Charles a “zombie” possessed by a dark spirit named “Ned.”You’ll also hear from Kay Woodcock, Charles’s sister, as she delivers a heartbreaking account of how she learned of her brother’s death via a vague text from Lori, and how Lori sent Charles’s ashes in a FedEx box—along with “some crap,” as Kay put it. Her pain, anger, and shock are all there, in real time.And through it all, you’ll hear Lori herself—calm, controlled, representing herself, cross-examining her own family, and showing little to no emotion as her beliefs, her behavior, and her potential motives are laid bare.This is the complete courtroom audio from April 10, 2025—no edits, no filters, just the raw reality of one of the most bizarre and disturbing murder trials in modern history.Listen now to hear the truth unfold in real time.

Today on Hidden Killers, we bring you the full, raw, unfiltered courtroom coverage from Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s murder trial in Arizona—exactly as it happened.You’ll hear every word of the gripping testimony as Lori’s own brother, Adam Cox, takes the stand and describes a failed intervention plan with Charles Vallow just one day before Charles was killed. Adam details Lori’s disturbing beliefs—including claims of divine transformation and labeling Charles a “zombie” possessed by a dark spirit named “Ned.”You’ll also hear from Kay Woodcock, Charles’s sister, as she delivers a heartbreaking account of how she learned of her brother’s death via a vague text from Lori, and how Lori sent Charles’s ashes in a FedEx box—along with “some crap,” as Kay put it. Her pain, anger, and shock are all there, in real time.And through it all, you’ll hear Lori herself—calm, controlled, representing herself, cross-examining her own family, and showing little to no emotion as her beliefs, her behavior, and her potential motives are laid bare.This is the complete courtroom audio from April 10, 2025—no edits, no filters, just the raw reality of one of the most bizarre and disturbing murder trials in modern history.Listen now to hear the truth unfold in real time.

How many red flags does it take before someone finally steps in?In this chilling dive into the twisted case of Lori Vallow-Daybell, former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to unravel the alleged conspiracy behind the death of Charles Vallow. With Lori’s now-deceased brother Alex Cox at the center of the alleged murder plot, the conversation explores whether coded texts, religious delusions, and veiled threats were enough to prove intent—or just the ravings of someone lost in a doomsday fantasy. Insurance money, pool parties after death, and apocalyptic "missions"—you’d think this was fiction if the body count weren’t real.The two also examine the baffling inaction by law enforcement despite repeated warnings and eerie bodycam footage of Charles pleading for help. Was this all brushed aside because of gender bias, or was it a colossal failure of the system meant to protect?And here's the real kicker—can Lori actually convince a jury that she didn’t mean for anyone to die?#LoriVallow #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillers #CharlesVallow #AlexCox #DoomsdayMom #JusticeDelayedWant to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A Day Inside Lori Vallow Daybell’s Trial: The Photos, the Bullets, and the Warnings“You have a habit of adding things to witness answers, and when you do that, it’s a form of testifying,” Judge Beresky told Lori Vallow Daybell in the final moments of the day, as court wrapped after a marathon of cross-examinations, autopsy details, and crime scene photos.By the time court adjourned at 4:34 p.m., Lori had spent hours at the podium cross-examining Chandler Police Detective Daniel Coons, trying to challenge the state’s version of how Charles Vallow was shot and killed. It was her chance to unravel details about bullet trajectories, the positioning of shell casings, and whether her brother Alex Cox could’ve plausibly been where he claimed when the shots were fired. Coons held firm: the bullet trajectories were consistent with Charles being shot while lying on the floor, one bullet embedding in a baseboard. The shells? Just inches from the wall. And the gun, a .45 caliber semiautomatic, ejected to the right—not left, like Lori suggested might have mattered.At one point, Lori veered into the realm of firearms training, asking if center mass is what police are taught to aim for. Coons confirmed, yes—it’s about stopping the threat. Then she asked if novice shooters are taught the same. He said no. It was a brief window into the angle she seemed to be aiming for, though the judge regularly reminded her to keep her own commentary out of the questioning.Photos of the home were admitted—over a hundred of them. Exterior shots. The front door. A Reebok hat on the floor. Blood pooling around Charles’ body. A bat nearby. Projectiles in baseboards. Bullet casings marked with yellow placards. And in one particularly dramatic moment, a chunk of flooring was presented in court. It had been cut out to preserve a mark that investigators said was made by a bullet passing through Charles’ body.Lori objected to some of the photos being admitted but was mostly overruled. The judge said the images helped the jury visualize the scene. She used some of the same photos in her cross, trying to push back on Coons’ conclusions, asking if divots in walls or trajectories could have occurred differently, if maybe the shooter wasn’t where Coons said. He stood his ground.Earlier in the day, Chandler Fire Captain Kent Keller testified about Charles’ condition when medics arrived. Lividity and skin modeling were already setting in. His pupils were fixed. No electrical activity in the heart. CPR was initiated but quickly deemed futile. According to Keller, there was no indication anyone had attempted life-saving efforts before the fire crew arrived. The positioning of Charles’ body, the small pool of blood, and the condition of his skin all suggested death had occurred some time before.Lori pressed Keller hard on the science of lividity and modeling. Could it happen in just a few minutes? Would medication change how the body looked? She floated the idea that maybe CPR had been done, just not effectively. Keller, and another paramedic named Cowden, said they saw no signs of it. In fact, they testified that effective CPR would’ve caused more bleeding—blood would’ve been forced out by the compressions. There just wasn’t any, aside from the pooling underneath.At one point, Cowden described performing CPR while another EMT prepared the heart monitor. He said Charles was found with a baseball bat and ball cap nearby, but no one else was in the room. The house was otherwise empty, aside from officers clearing it. His account was backed up by Keller, who described the scene as calm, with the main objective being to assess, perform CPR, and confirm the lack of vital signs.Throughout the day, Lori tried to walk the line between playing defense attorney and defendant. She questioned procedure, timing, blood patterns, CPR protocols, and scene diagrams. But the judge frequently reminded her about courtroom boundaries. When she asked whether someone had spoken to the media, the judge called for a sidebar. When she objected to Coons’ expert testimony, the judge ruled against her but gave her space to cross-examine thoroughly.As court neared the end, a small issue arose: subpoenas had been sent by the defense to detectives, but without contact info. The judge told Lori to have her investigator handle it. Also, she was reminded to flag any photo exhibits she needed by the following morning.With that, court adjourned. #LoriVallow #CharlesVallow #CrimeScene #TrueCrimeCourtroomWant to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letb

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 3 Part 1Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 3 Part 2Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 3 Part 3Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Was Lori Vallow really just a misunderstood mom — or the mastermind behind a murderous conspiracy? In this twisted chapter of the saga, Tony Brueski and defense attorney Bob Motta dig into the bizarre events leading up to and following the alleged killing of Charles Vallow. The challenge for prosecutors? Proving that Lori wasn’t just passively watching her brother Alex Cox take matters into his own hands—but that she was the one pulling the strings. With Alex conveniently dead from a highly suspicious pulmonary embolism (that may or may not have been assisted by a strategically placed air bubble), and Lori texting him in what can only be described as “cult code,” the state’s case leans hard on circumstantial evidence and divine delusion. We’re talking milkshake forensics, fast food alibis, and the world’s least convincing grieving widow—who thought a Burger King promise was worth more than dealing with a freshly murdered husband. Add in a self-represented Lori who might just go full “I’m a prophet, you're all possessed” in front of a jury, and this one is less courtroom drama and more reality TV meets true crime apocalypse. Will the jury buy the celestial love affair and zombie ex-husband theory—or are we all just characters in Lori’s allegedly deranged version of scripture? #LoriVallow #CharlesVallow #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillers #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #CourtroomDrama Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Is it ever wise to act as your own attorney when you're on trial for allegedly orchestrating your husband's murder?Lori Vallow-Daybell—yes, the same one already convicted for the murders of her children—is back in the legal spotlight, and this time she’s defending herself in Arizona for the alleged murder conspiracy of Charles Vallow. In a twist that sounds more like satire than courtroom strategy, she’s ditched the lawyers and taken the DIY route. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to unpack just how spectacularly wrong this could go.We’re talking word salad defense tactics, courtroom decorum being punted out the window, and the very real risk of mistrials stacking up like bad decisions at a Vegas wedding. Can this trial even make it to a verdict, or will Lori derail it every step of the way? And should prosecutors even consider calling Chad Daybell to the stand, or would that just throw more gasoline on this already blazing circus?If your murder defense plan hinges on vibes and delusions of divinity, should we be surprised when everything catches fire?What happens when the legal system collides with pure chaos?Hashtags: #LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrimeToday #HiddenKillersPodcast #CharlesVallow #SelfRepresentationFail #MurderTrial #LegalCircusWant to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Breaking Down Lori Vallow Daybell's Delusional Role As Her Own AttorneyA Dead Man, a Doomsday Plan, and 47 Minutes of SilenceCharles Vallow was shot twice inside a house he paid for. He lay dead on the floor for 47 minutes before anyone bothered to call 911. And now, the woman once married to him—Lori Vallow Daybell—is on trial for conspiring to make that happen.This isn’t Idaho. It’s Maricopa County, Arizona. But the woman at the center of the story is the same: convicted murderer, former beauty queen, five-time wife, and self-proclaimed spiritual warrior who believed people could become “zombies” possessed by evil spirits. In this trial, Lori isn’t just the defendant—she’s also her own attorney. Representing herself, cross-examining witnesses, and objecting to testimony as she fights charges that she orchestrated the murder of her estranged husband in 2019.According to prosecutors, Lori conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to kill Charles so she could cash in on a $1 million life insurance policy and clear the way to marry Chad Daybell—an LDS fiction author and her apocalyptic soulmate. They say this wasn’t spontaneous. It was a plan rooted in delusion and tied up in scripture. Days before the shooting, Lori texted Alex: “It’s all coming to a head this week. I will be like Nephi, I am told, and so will you.” In LDS scripture, Nephi is known for killing a man because God commanded it.On the morning of July 11, 2019, Charles texted Lori’s other brother, Adam, with a warning: “They’re planning something.” Adam replied, “Absolutely.”Charles showed up at Lori’s Chandler home to pick up their son, JJ. He never made it out alive.The first shot went through his chest and pierced his heart. He fell. Then, according to testimony and forensic evidence, a second shot was fired from above, traveling downward into the floor, where the bullet lodged in a baseboard across the room.Maricopa County firefighter Scott Cowden testified that when he arrived, Charles was already cold. No pulse, no breath, no attempt at CPR. Cowden, who teaches CPR for a living, said he knew right away no one had tried to save Charles. When he started compressions, he felt the telltale crunch of an untouched chest cavity. It’s the grim equivalent of walking into a house and smelling smoke—you just know.What Cowden didn’t see? Blood. Aside from the pooling around Charles’s body, there was nothing. No trail down the hall. No mess in the kitchen. No bloody towels, napkins, or paper—despite Alex’s claim that he’d been holding his bleeding head. Cowden said the paper towel Alex had was mostly clean. He also noticed Alex didn’t look injured. Didn’t act it either. He described him as calm, nonchalant. Sunglasses still perched on his head, perfectly balanced and unbothered—odd for someone who supposedly just wrestled with a former semi-pro baseball player.Then there’s the silence. Lori left the house with JJ and Tylee, taking Charles’s rental car. She went to Burger King, then Walgreens, then dropped JJ off at school. She spoke with Alex twice while out. Still, neither of them called for help until 47 minutes had passed.Lori told officers she fled the scene in fear. That Charles had come at her with a bat. That Alex had to step in. But investigators say the entire story was staged.In court, prosecutors pointed to Lori’s motive: Charles had secretly changed the beneficiary on his life insurance policy months earlier. Lori was out. His sister, Kay Woodcock, was in. After Charles’s death, Lori called the insurance company—and only then learned she wasn’t getting the money. She texted Chad Daybell: “He changed it in March. It was probably Ned before we got rid of him.” “Ned” was the name she gave the evil spirit she believed had overtaken Charles.Witnesses will testify that Lori claimed Charles was possessed and needed to be “cast out.” That she led a group of women in a spiritual exorcism. That she talked about drugging Charles with JJ’s crushed pills. That Alex openly said he wanted Charles dead. One witness, Christina, said Lori brushed off her concerns by saying she was joking. A month later, Charles was dead.Now Lori sits in the courtroom—wearing a navy suit, flipping through notes, calling witnesses, and sparring with the prosecution. When firefighter Cowden testified that no CPR had been given, she pressed him. Asked whether cracking the sternum was guaranteed. Asked about blood patterns. Asked about technique. But Cowden didn’t budge. He said everything he saw—everything he didn’t see—told him no one had tried to save Charles.Another firefighter, Captain Kent Keller, backed him up. He described the scene as eerily tidy. Charles’s body was in the middle of an empty room. No overturned furniture. No signs of chaos. Just a bat, a ball cap, and a dead man on the floor. Keller told the jury it looked like Charles had been dead for some time before they got there. Lividity and modeling had already set in. Blood had pooled beneath him. His pupils were fix

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 2 Part 1Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 2 Part 2Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.comThe latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 2 Part 3 Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed. Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Trial of Lori Vallow Daybell | Day 2 Part 4Phoenix, AZ – Lori Vallow Daybell’s case continues to unfold. Following her conviction for the murders of her two children in Idaho, she now faces new charges in Arizona for allegedly orchestrating the murder of her fourth husband and attempting to have her niece’s ex-husband killed.Representing herself at trial, Daybell faces charges for the murder of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tjFollow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com