Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
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Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty on all charges in the deaths of her two children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow.
Chad Daybell married Lori Vallow two weeks after the death of his wife, Tammy Daybell. The bodies of Vallow's children were found on his property months after they were reported missing.
Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life in prison last summer for killing two of her children. Now, her fifth husband, Chad Daybell, is facing his own trial for his alleged role in the murders, as well as the murder of his then-wife, Tammy. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the trial of Chad Daybell for his alleged role in the murders of two of his wife Lori Vallow Daybell's children, as well as his former wife. Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life in prison last summer after she was convicted in her own trial for the murders. Chad Daybell could face the death penalty. Corin Cesaric, an associate crime editor for People, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
A mountain of evidence leads to murder convictions in the Idaho "doomsday mom" case.
The order comes months after her mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, was convicted of the murders of her and her brother, JJ Vallow.
Sometimes graphic and emotional witness testimony offered compelling insight into the murders of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell.
Vallow Daybell was found guilty in the murders of two of her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, conspiracy to murder her husband Chad's first wife, Tammy Daybell, and grand theft.
She was found guilty of murdering her children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, and conspiracy to commit murder in their deaths and the death of Tammy Daybell.
After Idaho mom Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted on all counts, including the murders of her two children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, JJ's grandparents, Kay and Larry Woodcock, spoke on the courthouse steps. "I hope that nobody ever has to go through this," he said. Watch their emotional remarks.
After weeks of testimony from witnesses called by the prosecution, the defense rested without calling any of its own.
Tuesday's ruling is a change from Judge Steven Boyce's earlier decision not to permit video or live audio in the courtroom.
The high-profile trial of "doomsday cult mom" Lori Vallow Daybell resumed in Boise, Idaho. An emotional 2020 jail call between Vallow-Daybell and her adult son, Colby Ryan, was played Tuesday for the jury, which will decide whether or not the mother is guilty of the murder of her two youngest children. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
The trial of Lori Vallow Daybell is expected to last up to 10 weeks.
For the first time together, the five children of the accused child murderer defend their father who, along with his new wife, is charged with the 2019 murders of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Daybell is accused of murdering their mother, Tammy. A possible motive? To marry new wife Lori Vallow and collect insurance money. His children don't believe it.
"He knew how to dig graves" says Seth Daybell of his father's former job as a gravedigger. The remains of Tylee and JJ were found on Chad Daybell's Idaho property.
Daybell and her new husband, Chad Daybell, face numerous charges, including conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder
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Newly released court documents reveal that authorities in Idaho used data from the cellphone of Lori Vallow's brother to locate the remains of her two missing children. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Family members confirm that the remains found on Chad Daybell's rural property in Idaho are the bodies of his stepchildren Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan, who have not been seen in public since last September. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Investigators have recovered what seem to be human remains in their search for two missing Idaho kids. Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow have not been seen in public for nearly nine months. The children's stepfather is now in police custody. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
The discovery of the Idaho siblings in backyard graves was the result of a complicated six-month investigation that unraveled a sordid tale of murder, greed and religious fanaticism
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell appeared separately in an Idaho court as they face new charges in the deaths of her two children and his ex-wife. Carter Evans reports.
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
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A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump announced that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
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An 18-year-old student at Northern Arizona University died after a fraternity rush event, police said. Three students were arrested and charged with hazing.
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The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
President Trump announced that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
Several factors are weighing on the value of gold and silver after the precious metals ascended to record highs last week.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
President Trump announced that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
"Project Vault" will be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, along with $2 billion in private-sector financing, President Trump said.
President Trump has attacked U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for his decisions against the administration in a case involving the summary removals of Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran prison.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
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Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son hit with new criminal charges as she apologizes for "poor judgment" over Epstein ties.
The British government is seeking new powers for troops as sightings of "rogue drones" around military bases doubled amid tension with Russia.
Authorities said officers killed three suspects in the shooting of two women, whom Secretary of Public Education Mario Delgado later identified as his aunt and cousin.
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"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke to Grammy nominees, winners and other stars on the award show red carpet.
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Tributes have poured in for actor Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71. Macaulay Culkin, who starred in "Home Alone" as O'Hara's son, wrote, "Mama, I thought we had time. I wanted more, but I had so much more to say - I love you." Vlad Duthiers reports.
Bad Bunny took home the top prize at the Grammy Awards -- Album of the Year -- as Kendrick Lamar also won big with five awards. Meanwhile, many artists at the awards show wore "ICE out" pins and called for love and hope in their speeches.
While Thomas Edison's cylinders were the first to play recorded sound, they were impractical – leading Emile Berliner to come up with a better way to play music: The gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Authorities said Monday they are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, as a crime. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
Authorities raided a suspected homemade biological lab in Las Vegas, Nevada, over the weekend, which investigators say could be linked to a similar 2023 case in California. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Emails apparently exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and Elon Musk are part of the latest batch of files released by the Justice Department. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Members of President Trump's inner circle appear in the latest batch of files released by the Justice Department related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
The latest documents released by the Justice Department related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation include images of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as the ex-prince is now known. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
It's not yet known whether the hydrogen leak encountered Monday will impact the moonshot's eventual launch date.
Artemis II echoes the Apollo-era missions that paved the way for the first moon landing — and sets the stage for what comes next.
More than 50 years after NASA's last human mission to the moon, four astronauts, three Americans and a Canadian, are set for the 10-day Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon.
If the countdown and fueling test go well, four astronauts will set their sights on a Super Bowl Sunday launch to the moon.
Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is facing pressure to take a stand against actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, where the company's headquarters are located. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to discuss.
Bad Bunny's "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" won Album of the Year at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Music and culture journalist Ana Yglesias joins CBS News to break down the night's awards and performances.
A new government memo disclosed in court granted Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers more leeway to carry out warrantless arrests of those suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
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