In a fast-paced conclusion to the latest trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the jury has reached a verdict concerning her alleged role in the 2019 attempted murder of her former nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux. Vallow Daybell, known as the “Doomsday Mom,” has been representing herself throughout this trial, which saw the prosecution conclude its case with testimony from FBI Special Agent Nick Ballance.
The jury began deliberations early Thursday morning and arrived at a verdict just 30 minutes later, with the announcement scheduled to take place before 11 a.m. Vallow Daybell faces serious charges, including attempts to orchestrate the assassination of Boudreaux, after prosecutors claimed that in October 2019, a bullet narrowly missed his head while he was arriving at his Gilbert rental home.
The investigation indicated that the shooter was Vallow Daybell’s brother, Alex Cox, who allegedly conspired with her to kill Boudreaux, driven by her belief that he had accessed her computer without permission. This trial commenced after a brief delay due to Vallow Daybell’s illness, and it has been marked by dramatic courtroom exchanges, including an incident that led to her temporary removal by Judge Justin Beresky.
This trial is Vallow Daybell’s second in Arizona; she is already serving multiple life sentences for her involvement in the tragic deaths of her children and the murder of her estranged husband, Charles Vallow. The outcomes of these proceedings underscore the serious nature of her charges and the complexities surrounding her legal battles.
Given the severity of the case and Vallow Daybell’s prior convictions, this trial has garnered considerable public and media attention, highlighting ongoing concerns about justice and accountability in such high-profile criminal cases.