Financial Crime Prosecution and Sentencing in Chad: A Complex Triple-Murder Trial

Boise, Idaho - The Trial Begins

The trial of Chad Daybell, a self-published doomsday fiction author, has started in Idaho’s capital city. Daybell is accused of murdering his wife, Tammy Daybell, as well as the two children of his new girlfriend, Lori Vallow Daybell.

Prosecutors claim that the murders were motivated by insurance fraud and social security benefits. Daybell allegedly attempted to cash in on the life insurance policies of the victims. The trial is expected to last over two months and will delve into the unusual claims made by the defendants regarding evil spirits and zombies.

Background: Daybell’s Life and Beliefs

Daybell, 55, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and wrote fiction loosely based on its teachings. He met Vallow Daybell at a conference in Utah in 2018 and became involved with her, along with a group of friends who claimed to be casting out evil spirits through prayer and energy work.

Allegations of Evil Spirits and Zombies

In some cases, the group believed that people could become “zombies” and the only way to banish them was to kill the person. One friend told police that Vallow Daybell referred to the children as zombies before they disappeared.

The Mysterious Death of Tammy Daybell

Daybell initially reported his wife’s death in October 2019, claiming she had died of a respiratory infection. However, authorities became suspicious when he married Vallow Daybell just two weeks later and Tammy Daybell’s body was exhumed, revealing that she died from asphyxiation.

Lori Vallow Daybell’s Sentence

Vallow Daybell, 50, has already been sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in the murders. She is also facing charges in Arizona related to the death of her fourth husband.

A Complex Web of Relationships and Alleged Conspiracies

The case involves a complex web of relationships and alleged conspiracies, with prosecutors accusing both Daybell and Vallow Daybell of plotting with her brother, Alex Cox, who died suddenly in December 2019. Cox was never charged in connection with the murders, but authorities believe that he may have been involved in the deaths.

The Trial: Shedding Light on Motivations and Events

The trial is expected to shed light on the events leading up to the murders and the motivations behind them. With its unique blend of financial crime, insurance fraud, and claims of evil spirits, this case promises to be one of the most complex and intriguing in recent memory.

Key Takeaways:

Chad Daybell stands accused of murdering his wife and the two children of his new girlfriend
Prosecutors claim that the murders were motivated by insurance fraud and social security benefits
The trial will delve into unusual claims made by the defendants regarding evil spirits and zombies
Lori Vallow Daybell has already been sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in the murders