• DAYBELL MURDERS: The Case Against Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell

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DAYBELL MURDERS: The Case Against Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell

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  • Get ready for a true-crime podcast that will shock you to your core with the sick and twisted story of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell. We'll take you on a harrowing deep dive into the lives of these two individuals, the alleged lives they took, and the worlds they destroyed in a delusional path of destruction that seemed to know no bounds. You'll hear their story like never before, as we bring you up-to-date on their case, revealing the most horrifying details and developments. But we don't stop there - we'll bring in some of the leading experts in mental health, cults, and criminal behavior to explore the psyches of these two monsters and understand what drove them to commit such heinous acts. Join us as we journey into the darkest depths of the human psyche and expose the chilling truths that lurk within. Don't miss out on the most riveting true-crime storytelling you'll ever experience.
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  • RAW COURT AUDIO-Lori Vallow Daybell Ordered to Undergo Competency Evaluations Before Arizona Case Resumes

    RAW COURT AUDIO-Lori Vallow Daybell Ordered to Undergo Competency Evaluations Before Arizona Case Resumes
    Nov 21 2024
    Lori Vallow Daybell will be subject to additional mental health evaluations before her legal proceedings in Arizona can move forward. Judge Justin Beresky issued the decision during a hearing, keeping a Rule 11 competency evaluation in place despite objections from her defense team.

    The evaluations are part of Daybell’s ongoing legal troubles in Arizona, where she faces conspiracy to commit murder charges tied to the deaths of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and her former nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux.

    Daybell was extradited from Idaho to Arizona a year ago. In Idaho, her mental health had previously delayed her trial after she was found incompetent in 2021 and required treatment at a mental health facility. Although she was later deemed fit for trial, her competency was questioned multiple times during the Idaho proceedings.

    In the recent Arizona hearing, Daybell’s new defense attorneys, Pamela Hicks and Robert Abernathy, argued to withdraw the Rule 11 evaluation motion filed by her former counsel. Hicks stated, “She has sufficient mental capacity to understand the nature of this dispute, and there has been no history of irrational behavior.”

    However, Judge Beresky decided the evaluation should proceed, citing its importance in ensuring the fairness of the legal process. “We’re going down a rabbit hole,” said Abernathy, as Daybell nodded in agreement. “If she doesn’t want to talk to the doctors, she doesn’t have to talk to the doctors.”

    Despite the defense’s objections, prosecutors in Maricopa County successfully requested that Daybell speak with an additional expert. Judge Beresky maintained the Rule 11 process, ordering further evaluation.

    During the hearing, Daybell also expressed her interest in representing herself in the Arizona case. When asked by Beresky about her past competency determinations, Daybell responded, “Not to my understanding. My understanding was the judge did the same thing you did in an abundance of caution and I came out competent.” She detailed her experiences in Idaho, noting she underwent “competency classes, meeting with doctors, and many, many evaluators.”

    Her legal defense is now preparing for the next steps as Daybell undergoes further assessments. The next court hearing is set for Dec. 5, where the findings from the evaluations may shape the trajectory of the case.

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  • Lori Vallow Daybell Refuses Court Transport, Delays Arizona Competency Hearing

    Lori Vallow Daybell Refuses Court Transport, Delays Arizona Competency Hearing
    Nov 15 2024
    Lori Vallow Daybell Refuses Court Transport, Delays Arizona Competency Hearing
    Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted in Idaho of murdering her two children and now facing charges in Arizona, caused a significant delay in her legal proceedings when she refused to be transported to court for a Rule 11 competency hearing. The hearing was scheduled to assess her mental fitness for trial in connection to the death of her ex-husband, Charles Vallow, and an attempted murder charge involving her ex's nephew, Brandon Boudreaux.

    Vallow Daybell, a former Chandler resident, was found guilty in 2023 for the deaths of her 7-year-old son, Joshua "J.J." Vallow, and her 16-year-old daughter, Tylee Ryan. Their bodies were discovered in her Idaho backyard in 2020. She is serving a life sentence without parole and was later extradited to Arizona after Governor Katie Hobbs approved the transfer. In Arizona, she is accused of conspiracy to commit murder in Charles Vallow's July 2019 shooting and suspected of attempting to kill Boudreaux.

    The delay arose during Thursday’s hearing when Vallow Daybell did not show up for the scheduled court session. Her defense initially sought to have the competency hearing concluded based on a report from Dr. Michael McGady. However, Commissioner Travis Marderosian expressed hesitation, stating he usually requires the defendant’s presence for such decisions. He was willing to consider an exception if the prosecution agreed.

    Maricopa County prosecutor Katie Staab argued that without a second competency report from Dr. Camille Hernandez, they could not move forward. Dr. Hernandez had been unable to complete her assessment due to Vallow Daybell's refusal to participate. “I just want it to be clear for the record that the state is not employing a delay tactic in not stipulating to one report,” Staab said. “We need Dr. Hernandez to be able to offer an opinion for the purposes of the record, especially if the defendant is trying to represent herself.”

    Vallow Daybell's mental competency has been questioned in the past. In her Idaho case, she underwent almost a year of treatment before being deemed fit for trial. In Arizona, the matter of her mental fitness became relevant after her original defense team requested a Rule 11 evaluation. The situation shifted when she later expressed a desire to end those proceedings and represent herself.

    Thursday’s proceedings were meant to facilitate this transition, but the delay in Dr. Hernandez’s report, now expected by December 2, has pushed back the timeline. The court has scheduled a status conference for November 20, with another Rule 11 hearing set for December 5.

    This latest development underscores the complexity of Vallow Daybell’s legal battles. Her ex-husband, Charles Vallow, had previously expressed concerns about her mental health in court documents, claiming she was fixated on a biblical doomsday and had threatened his life. Vallow Daybell’s brother, Alexander Cox, shot and killed Charles Vallow in what he claimed was self-defense. Cox later died of natural causes in December 2019.

    The saga has been further complicated by her association with Chad Guy Daybell, who was sentenced to death for the murders of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and Vallow Daybell’s two children. Vallow Daybell’s current defense team, the Office of the Legal Defender, has not commented on the recent events.

    The case continues to capture public interest as it unfolds, with many watching closely to see how Vallow Daybell’s mental competency and legal defense evolve in Arizona.
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    12 mins
  • Lori Vallow Daybell Is Back With New Attorneys Who Think She's Competent

    Lori Vallow Daybell Is Back With New Attorneys Who Think She's Competent
    Nov 7 2024
    On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the latest legal wranglings in the Lori Vallow case, where her new defense team is challenging a court-ordered competency evaluation. With a trial date indefinitely delayed, the prosecution and defense clash over the necessity of evaluating Vallow’s mental fitness, adding yet another layer of complexity to this already harrowing case.

    Brueski explores the recent attorney shake-up, the ongoing legal battle, and the ripple effects this case continues to have on the justice system and the families seeking closure. Don’t miss this deep dive into the legal and psychological twists that make Lori Vallow’s story one of the most chilling criminal cases in recent history.
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    7 mins

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