Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial from 48 Hours
48 Hours special coverage and analysis of the murder trial of Idaho mom, Lori Vallow Daybell. Accused of killing her two youngest kids and her new husband’s late wife, she could face life in prison if convicted. While the judge barred cameras during the trial, 48 Hours brings you real-time audio from the proceeding, paired with an analysis of this astonishing trial. Get ad-free access to 48 Hours podcasts by subscribing to 48 Hours+. Subscribe at 48HoursPodcasts.com, then listen in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or use your private link in your favorite podcast app.
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Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, weeks after she was convicted of murdering her two youngest children and conspiring to kill the woman whose husband she went on to marry just weeks later. In the Idaho courtroom, Vallow Daybell spoke for the first time ahead of her sentencing. Her words stood in stark contrast with those of other family members seeking justice.
A jury in Idaho found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty on all charges, including the murders of her two children and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of her husband's first wife. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti takes you inside the case that gripped the nation.
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Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases. Hear the disturbing texts between Lori and Chad that prosecutors say allude to inflicting pain and their beliefs in a death percentage system which indicated whether someone was close to death. That dramatic testimony and more from Lori, Chad, and Tammy Daybell’s close friends. CBS News National Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours producer Liza Finley bring you...
Prosecutors bring cause of death for JJ, Tylee, and Tammy to the forefront of the trial. A lack of trust in Lori is revealed when jurors hear emotional testimony from Summer Shiflet, Lori Vallow Daybell’s sister. Tammy Daybell’s sister also speaks. CBS News National Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours producer Richie Fetzer bring you back inside the courtroom for week four of the trial.
The jurors hear emotional testimony and a never-before-played phone call from Colby Ryan, Lori Vallow Daybell’s only living child. The prosecution brings in a new set of witnesses to hint at Lori’s lies and introduce financial documents to double down on their theory that Lori’s motive was “money, power, and sex.” CBS News National Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours producer Richie Fetzer bring you back inside the courtr...
In our second special episode covering the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, Lori’s close friend, Melanie Gibb, takes the stand and speaks to Chad and Lori Daybell’s alleged religious beliefs. CBS News National Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours producer Richie Fetzer bring you back inside the courtroom and share insight into shocking phone calls and texts, as well as details from the detective who was present when JJ Vallow an...
As the murder trial of Idaho mom, Lori Vallow Daybell, gets underway, 48 Hours is sharing special coverage and analysis of opening statements. Accused of killing her two youngest kids and her husband’s late wife, she could face life in prison if convicted. CBS News National Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti and 48 Hours producer Greg Fisher take you inside the courtroom of the case that gained national attention with the latest deta...
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