Chad Daybell sentenced to death for triple-murder

An Idaho jury sentenced Chad Daybell to the death penalty. They determined the lack of remorse and brutality of the murders of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell met the death sentence mandates. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the story.

Jury deliberates sentence in Chad Daybell murders

A sequestered jury in Idaho is weighing the fate of Chad Daybell after the "Doomsday Prophet" was found guilty of all counts in his triple-murder case. The death penalty is on the table. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the latest.

Aunt of Tylee Ryan delivers impact statement

Annie Cushing read her victim impact statement to the court regarding her niece 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, one of three murder victims in the Daybell case. Tylee was found dead in the backyard of Chad Daybell in June of 2020 after missing along with her 7-year-old brother JJ Vallow since September of 2019. Cushing is the sister of Tylee’s father Joseph Ryan who was previously married to convicted murderer Lori Vallow.

Chad Daybell's defense attorney blames Lori Vallow once again in sentencing phase

In day one of the sentencing phase for Chad Daybell, his defense attorney told the jury that Lori Vallow brought chaos into Daybell’s life. John Prior described his client a good parent and a crucial member in his church. Daybell was found guilty on all eight counts against him on May 30, 2024. He’s been convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell.

'One stage left': Family of Daybell victims react

After five long years, the bizarre saga of Chad Daybell culminated in a guilty verdict on capital murder charges. The family of Daybell's victims are saying that with only sentencing remaining, they will live with the decision of whether or not he will be given the death penalty. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.

Daybell guilty of murder, jury to weigh death penalty

Chad Daybell was found guilty on all counts of his triple homicide case in Idaho. The "Doomsday Prophet" now faces the possibility of the death penalty as the jury weighs his sentence. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the story.

Chad Daybell's fate rests in the hands of jury

A jury of 12 will decide the fate of Chad Daybell as closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday afternoon in the triple murder case against the self-proclaimed doomsday prophet in Idaho. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the latest.

Chad Daybell's defense paints him as victim in murder case

Chad Daybell’s defense attorney John Prior painted the self-proclaimed doomsday prophet as a victim of convicted murder Lori Vallow and her late brother Alex Cox. During closing arguments, Prior said there was reasonable doubt in the triple murder case and asked the jury to return a verdict of “not guilty.”

Chad Daybell trial: Prosecution gives closing argument in capital murder case

Lead prosecutor Lindsey Blake presented closing arguments for the State of Idaho v Chad Daybell on Day 31 of trial. She led with the theme of “money, power, and sex” as the alleged motives of the self-proclaimed "Doomsday Prophet" accused of murdering JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell. If found guilty, Chad Daybell could face the death penalty.

New evidence contradicts testimony by Daybell's daughter

In the prosecution’s rebuttal, Detective Bruce Mattingly with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office returned to testify on a conversation between he and Emma Murray, the daughter of Chad and Tammy Daybell. An audio recording played in court challenged what Emma said in her testimony regarding the results of her mom’s autopsy and the conditions of learning the findings.