Lori Vallow Daybell Seeks Overturn of Convictions for Murders of Children and Rival
The Idaho resident is appealing her convictions for the killings of two of her children and a romantic rival.
Lori Vallow Daybell has filed an appeal with the Idaho Supreme Court seeking to overturn her convictions for the murders of her two children, Joshua 'JJ' Vallow and Tylee Ryan, as well as her romantic rival, Tammy Daybell. The case has drawn significant attention due to the tragic circumstances and the involvement of her husband, Chad Daybell, who was sentenced to death for the same crimes.
Joshua 'JJ' Vallow was 7 years old, and Tylee Ryan was 16 at the time of their deaths. Tammy Daybell's body was discovered buried on Chad Daybell's property in rural Idaho. Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to three life sentences in Idaho, and she also received two life sentences in Arizona for related convictions. The appeal is currently under review, and the outcome remains uncertain.
What we know
- Lori Vallow Daybell is appealing her convictions for the killings of two of her children and a romantic rival. 12456
- The appeal concerns the killings of Joshua 'JJ' Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and Tammy Daybell. 6
- Joshua 'JJ' Vallow was 7 years old and Tylee Ryan was 16 years old. 6
- Tammy Daybell's body was found buried on Chad Daybell's property in rural Idaho. 6
- Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the three killings. 6
- Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to three life sentences in Idaho. 6
- Lori Vallow Daybell received two life sentences for her Arizona convictions. 6
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 70%, weighted across 8 claims from 6 independent outlets.
- likely Lori Vallow Daybell is appealing her convictions for the killings of two of her children and a romantic rival. (85%)
- likely The appeal concerns the killings of Joshua 'JJ' Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and Tammy Daybell. (70%)
- unverified The appeal will be heard by an Idaho appeals court. (51%)
- likely Joshua 'JJ' Vallow was 7 years old and Tylee Ryan was 16 years old. (70%)
- likely Tammy Daybell's body was found buried on Chad Daybell's property in rural Idaho. (70%)
- likely Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the three killings. (70%)
- likely Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to three life sentences in Idaho. (70%)
- likely Lori Vallow Daybell received two life sentences for her Arizona convictions. (70%)
Sources
- WKYC (Ohio) — Court to hear Lori Vallow Daybell's appeal in Idaho killings of 2 of her children, romantic rival
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/lori-vallow-daybell-appeal-idaho-murder-conviction-children-romantic-rival/507-cb45a5a3-3f10-4d48-96c5-7660e511e8a1 - WFAA (Texas) — Court to hear Lori Vallow Daybell's appeal in Idaho killings of 2 of her children, romantic rival
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/lori-vallow-daybell-appeal-idaho-murder-conviction-children-romantic-rival/507-cb45a5a3-3f10-4d48-96c5-7660e511e8a1 - ABC News U.S. — Lori Vallow Daybell in appeal over killings of 2 of her children, romantic rival
https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/court-hears-lori-vallow-daybells-appeal-idaho-killings-137762150 - KVUE (Austin) — Court to hear Lori Vallow Daybell's appeal in Idaho killings of 2 of her children, romantic rival
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/lori-vallow-daybell-appeal-idaho-murder-conviction-children-romantic-rival/507-cb45a5a3-3f10-4d48-96c5-7660e511e8a1 - 10TV (Columbus) — Court to hear Lori Vallow Daybell's appeal in Idaho killings of 2 of her children, romantic rival
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/lori-vallow-daybell-appeal-idaho-murder-conviction-children-romantic-rival/507-cb45a5a3-3f10-4d48-96c5-7660e511e8a1 - The Independent — Lori Vallow Daybell asks Idaho Supreme Court to overturn convictions for murdering children, rival
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/lori-vallow-daybell-idaho-appeal-b3077398.html