JOSHUA "JJ" VALLOW, TYLEE RYAN, TAMMY DAYBELL, & CHARLES VALLOW: State of Idaho/Arizona vs. Lori & Chad Daybell *GUILTY*

Police seem to be no closer to finding 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan than they were when this story began months ago.

Since that time, the story has gained international attention as it’s taken twists and turns involving a purported cult, dead spouses, delusions of divinity and preparing for the end of the world. Despite all the angles, and the ever-growing number of people related to the case, the facts remain essentially the same as when it was first announced.

The two children remain missing and the parents, Lori (Vallow) Daybell, and her new husband, Chad Daybell, refuse to disclose their whereabouts to police. Both have been named persons of interest in the disappearance of the children. Law enforcement is also investigating the deaths of the Daybells’ previous respective spouses, Charles Vallow and Tammy Daybell, though neither Chad nor Lori have been named suspects in those cases.

Written timeline of events

• April 3, 2018 - Tylee Ryan's father, Joseph Ryan, dies. Death ruled heart attack.
• December 2018 - Chad Daybell & Lori Vallow make first appearance on Preparing a People podcast.
• February 2019 - Charles Vallow files for divorce from Lori, claiming she viewed herself as a god preparing for the second coming, and she would kill him if he got in her way.
• February - April 2019 - Lori disappears for nearly two months, leaving her children with others.
• June 2019 - Lori's niece demands a divorce from her husband, who says she shares similar beliefs to her aunt.
• July 11, 2019 - Charles Vallow shot and killed by Lori's brother Alex Cox. Shooting initially ruled self-defense.
• August 2019 - Lori moves to Rexburg, Idaho with kids
• September 3, 2019 - Joshua "JJ" Vallow enrolled in school
• September 23, 2019 - JJ last attended school
• September 24, 2019 - Lori unenrolls JJ from school, saying she would be homeschooling him.
• September 2019 - Tylee also seen in September, but it's unclear when and where (she had graduated early)
• October 2, 2019 - Lori's niece's ex-husband was shot at, missing his head by inches. Shooter was driving a vehicle registered to Charles Vallow.
• October 9, 2019 - Tammy Daybell, Chad's wife, called 911 and said a masked man shot at her with a paintball gun.
• October 19, 2019 - Tammy Daybell dies, death is ruled natural
• October 25, 2019 - Tylee, or someone using her phone, texts a friend
• Late October / Early November 2019 - Chad Daybell & Lori Vallow get married
• November 26, 2019 - Welfare check requested for JJ at the request of extended family - police are told he is in Arizona with family, but he is not
• November 27, 2019 - Police return to serve a search warrant, finding the Daybell's gone
• December 12, 2019 - Lori's brother, who had shot her ex-husband, dies mysteriously in Arizona
• December 20, 2019 - Search for JJ and Tylee goes public
• December 30, 2019 - LE says Lori knows where her children are but will not cooperate
• January 25, 2020 - Chad & Lori are located in Hawaii, served with a notice that she must produce the children within 5 days
• January 30, 2020 - Lori fails to produce JJ and Tylee

The latest timeline in the cases of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell - East Idaho News

REXBURG — Police seem to be no closer to finding 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan than they were when this story began months ago.

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[Kimster]

Zulema is giving us all kinds of new information! I'm not pasting everything, so be sure to read the website if you want details.

1:04 p.m. Tammy was still alive during Zulema’s visit in Rexburg. Zulema said Chad asked her to lie and send him a text asking for him to come and speak at an event. Zulema says Chad wanted an excuse to be with Lori. Zulema sent the text and Chad came over. She says Lori and Chad were aggressively trying to convince Zulema to move to Rexburg.
1:05 p.m. Zulema had a job and family in Arizona so she couldn’t move. Lori told her not to worry about that because Melani Boudreaux has enough money for all of them.
1:07 p.m. Melani Boudreaux had recently received a large divorce settlement. Zulema said that’s Melani’s money, not hers. Zulema said she asked Melani about what Lori said and Melani responded she was sad that people would say that about her money.

 

[Kimster]

So Alex didn't have to worry about being a murderer. The "savior" forgave him. UNREAL!

1:09 p.m. Alex also received a blessing from Lori and Chad that day. Chad told him the Savior was standing next to him giving him the words to say. Alex was told all his sins were forgiven and he started to sob.

 

[Kimster]

Alex and Zulema's romance:

1:13 p.m. Alex returned to Arizona from Rexburg on Halloween and Alex stayed at Zulema’s house with Melani P. Melani stayed in Zulema’s bedroom. Zulema and Alex stayed up all night and it was the first time they kissed and held hands. They ended up getting engaged on Zulema’s next trip to Rexburg on Nov. 7.
1:12 p.m. Before Alex moved to Rexburg, Zulema and Alex went to dinner to get to know each other. They watched movies, got to know each other and had fun talking.

 

[Kimster]

Here's where I'm surprised the defense didn't scream "hearsay".....

1:16 p.m. Zulema had no communication with Chad and Lori as they were in Hawaii. Zulema says Alex was communicating with them but when Alex left Rexburg to visit her in Arizona, they stopped communicating with him. He was upset and said something like, “Can you believe they are being such jerks after how much I helped them and now they don’t want to talk to me?”

 

[Kimster]

Oops. Alex missed!

1:21 p.m. On the night Tammy was shot at, Melani B., Lori and Zulema were at the casting. Lori said she received some new information on the casting. They were going to be using the cosmos and Lori kept telling Zulema how awesome she was. Lori then got a call and she was “very, very angry – scary angry.” Lori was using terms such as “idiot” and “moron” and she was very angry with whoever was on the phone. Lori then said to Zulema, “Idiot can’t do anything right by himself.”

 

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[Kimster]

1:33 p.m. Zulema asked Alex if he had anything to do with Tammy’s death. He wouldn’t answer. She began pressuring him for information and said things were very “weird.” She kept asking, “Where are Lori and Chad?” Alex eventually responded, “I think I’m being their fall guy.” Zulema said, “Fall guy for what? What have you done that you would be the fall guy for?” Zulema said she was very frustrated because Alex wouldn’t say much. He eventually said, “Either I am a man of God or I am not.” Alex died the next day.

Zulema also said it was around this time that MG called and said Chad & Lori had deceived her. Zulema said she didn't know the kids were missing until after Alex died.

 

[Kimster]

This might be why Tylee's body was burned.

1:46 p.m. Another page of the journal says, “cast out” and “get rid of them.” Smith asks Zulema had to destroy the body once an evil spirit is cast out of it. Zulema says that Lori and Chad taught every time a demon is passed out, the two minute window leaves an opening for another one to come in. To prevent another demon from coming in, you need to do certain things like using water and fire to destroy the body.

 

[Tresir]

Here's where I'm surprised the defense didn't scream "hearsay".....

1:16 p.m. Zulema had no communication with Chad and Lori as they were in Hawaii. Zulema says Alex was communicating with them but when Alex left Rexburg to visit her in Arizona, they stopped communicating with him. He was upset and said something like, “Can you believe they are being such jerks after how much I helped them and now they don’t want to talk to me?”

I guess this is Ok as Alex said this directly to her, but it is difficult because dead people can be reported as saying anything, when they cannot confirm it themselves.

 

[Kimster]

1:48 p.m. Zulema says one way to prevent another evil spirit from entering is by binding the body. Another way is using fire. Remember – JJ’s body was bound with duct tape and Tylee’s body was burned.

 

[Kimster]

I guess this is Ok as Alex said this directly to her, but it is difficult because dead people can be reported as saying anything, when they cannot confirm it themselves.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking! I really am surprised they let this fly.

 

[Kimster]

I can't even describe the evil that lives in Chad and Lori. I'm speechless.

 

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[Kimster]

The defense attorney is trying to make Zulema look crazy, too.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Now I know why Charles had to die when he did! W@W!!! I copied and pasted as shown on the website, so start from the bottom and go up:

9:02 a.m. Duncan says the messages from Charles to Adam were sent from the address of where Charles was killed.

9:01 a.m. Duncan reading messages between Charles and Adam sent before Charles was killed on July 11, 2019 between 7:35 a.m. – 7:37 a.m.

9 a.m. The messages were sent July 1, 2019. Charles was shot and killed on July 11, 2019.

8:58 a.m. Duncan says Lori was not always responsive to Charles’ texts and emails. Duncan now reads messages from July 1, 2019. Charles to Lori: “I’m going to Idaho first to see Tammy Daybell.” Lori to Charles: “She won’t listen to you. She is my friend.” Charles then asks why Lori sent a “BS email” about a book he wants ghostwritten. “There is no reason for it other than to get him in Arizona and have an excuse for his wife.”

8:57 a.m. Charles to Lori: “You have destroyed me. I have never been lower in my life. Please explain. We have a son to raise but that’s all we have in common. You owe me an apology for all the false accusations you’ve made. I’ve been entirely faithful to you since the first day we met. I deserve an apology from you. Please respect that much.” This text was sent on June 30, 2019.

8:55 a.m. Duncan now reading another text message from Charles to Lori. “You accused me of infidelity but it’s you who has been having an affair. It keeps killing me but maybe that’s your goal…The fact you will continue to go to the temple after all you’ve done shocks me. There really is something wrong with you. You have to be exposed for what you really are.”

8:54 a.m. Duncan now reading an email he sent to Chad. “I’m Lori’s husband, but I’m sure you already knew this.” Charles said he is not writing a book and will not be paying anyone for anything. “Either you or Lori need to tell me what’s going on or this will be exposed for all to see,” he wrote to Chad. “And does your wife know you have several of Lori’s dance videos? Explain how that is. She sent them to you in January as your request.”

8:53 a.m. Charles sent Tammy another email. “Your husband and my wife are having an affair. It’s devastating, I know.” Duncan contacted the Sugar Salem School District and officials told Duncan there is no indication the emails were ever read but they were sent from Charles’ account.

8:52 a.m. Duncan now reading the email Charles sent to Tammy saying he had disturbing evidence about her husband and his wife. “I apologize to be the one sending this but something has to be done. I feel it’s best to shed some light on this issue.”

8:50 a.m. Charles sent Lori multiple text messages saying she needed to explain herself or he was going to contact Tammy. He said he was going to talk to Tammy – in person, if he had to – and told Lori “her game was up.” Charles said he had already contacted Tammy via text and phone. Duncan says Charles sent two emails to Tammy – one to her personal address, one to her work address.

8:49 a.m. Duncan now reading text messages Charles and Lori sent to each other. Charles sent Lori a text message confronting her about the affair with Chad and calls her evil. Says he will take JJ back to Texas. “Just so you know I have Tammy’s email address. I will send a copy of my email you sent. Tammy will know what you’re up to. You better explain.”

DAY 10 | LIVE UPDATES: Alex Cox's widow says Chad and Lori Daybell taught demons needed to be bound or burned - East Idaho News

LIVE UPDATES FROM THE LORI VALLOW DAYBELL TRIAL Here are the sketches from today. 3:23 p.m. Thomas has more cross-examination, but questioning is done for the day. The jury is being dismissed. No court on Monday, but we will resume Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. I’ll post the sketches and audio when we...

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This has been out there before but I have to admit I had forgotten about it somewhat. That happens in this case a lot, so much to it and just the document dumps too were overwhelming.

When dealing with people like these two you don't give them warning. By threatening to tell Tammy and otherwise, I can see Chad telling Tammy he heard from her grandma that she is in danger if she opens emails, answers the phone, etc., etc., etc.

Of importance though IS here IS the motive to kill him AND the life insurance, PLENTY of motive and TIMING on top of it...

 

[GrandmaBear]

More texts around Charles' death. (Please note that I don't paste everything, so to to the site if you want to discuss something I haven't posted).

9:17 a.m. Lori sends Alex a message on July 9, 2019. “So the plot thickens. Call me when you can.” Lori texts Alex later: “Getting sleepy – going to need you to stay close…Lots to do. Thank you for standing by me. It’s all coming to a head this week. I will like Nephi I am told and so are you.”
9:20 a.m. Duncan reads text message between Lori and Chad on July 18, 2019. “I just got a letter from the insurance company that I am not the beneficiary. It’s a spear thru my heart. Who do you think he changed it to? Brandon or possibly Kay?” Chad responds, “Wow. That’s terrible. There is no way to find out.” These messages were exchanged seven days after Charles Vallow died.
9:22 a.m. Duncan reads more messages from July 18, 2019. Chad says, “I love you. This is terrible but it is probably another step in bringing down the Gadiantons, especially Brandon.” Lori responds later that she spoke to the insurance company and the beneficiary was changed in March. “It was probably Ned before we got rid of him. They can’t tell me to who of course but it’s done. I’ll still get the 4000 a month from SS.”

"Ned" is one of the names Lori used for Charles. Because he was possessed, of course.

yeah the defense and Mel's little thing earlier about her knowing she was not beneficiary is BLOWN now isn't it? Imo there has already been plenty heard for a jury to convict. she collected $4,000 a month and continued to fraudulently do so after JJ was dead and she had no part in it? Yeah right. You'd be screaming about your missing child and certainly not collecting and refusing to answer questions about it.

 

[GrandmaBear]

9:12 a.m. A woman named Nicole Earl texted Lori on Oct. 19 saying that Chad’s wife Tammy had died. Lori responded. “Oh my gosh. I did not hear that.” Nicole asks Lori what happened. Lori responded that Tammy awoke in the night coughing and then died. Melanie Gibb sent Lori a message later the same day. “I hear what happened to Chad’s wife. Oh my gosh!” Lori responded, “Hello What?”

Evidence of Lori's game playing.

One has to wonder about these other people, those that we never hear of, like this one. Clearly she knew at least Lori knew Chad or even of the affair and I doubt Lori told just anyone and Chad hid the fact as well so she had to be someone close one would assume and/or part of the group...?

 

[GrandmaBear]

10:18 a.m. Zulema Pastenes was married to Alex Cox for only two weeks before he died. Here’s a story I did about her police interview: “What Alex Cox revealed days before he died and the unusual massage he gave his wife.” Zulema was close friends with Lori, Melanie Gibb and others in their group.

10:28 a.m. Zulema is called to the stand. She is wearing a gray skirt with a matching suitcoat and white high heels.

10:30 a.m. Rachel Smith is questioning. Zumela lives in Gilbert, Arizona. Zulema says she met Lori in early fall 2018 at Melanie Gibb’s house. Melanie was having a meeting at her house and she invited Zulema to come and see Lori speak.

I've been looking forward to this testimony. IIRC, Zulema rec'd immunity in this case.

I should note that it has actually been said that MG was of higher status than Lori or at least at one time was. For all her act, I try to keep that in mind. She introduced Chad and Lori, and she introduced Zulema and Lori. Now just think about that...

As for immunity, it has been said or wondered a lot, but I don't know if it was ever confirmed as fact. I know it comes up I think in an interview that can be listened to of Zulema with LE if I recall correctly but even there, not sure it was confirmed. It is mentioned, I think by her to them, as far as wanting it or something like that... Don't take my word on it though, I am not sure I have it correct. It may have been confirmed somehow at some point...

Married two weeks and Alex dead. It irritates me in cases that whether or not there was life insurance seems to be some big secret half the time... Or even most of the time. And if it was collected and if so, by WHOM. It would fit right in with the way of things going on in this group. Of course Alex's death wasn't ruled a murder...