Chad Daybell pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of murder in connection with the deaths of Lori Vallow’s two children.
Daybell and Vallow are accused of murder in the deaths of “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan. An Idaho court has already declared Vallow not fit for trial after psychological evaluation. According to the ruling issued by the Seventh Judicial District of Fremont County, Idaho, its “assessment determined that at this time the defendant is not competent to proceed and recommends restorative treatment.”
Vallow and Daybell are facing two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
Daybell also is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection to the death of his former wife, Tammy. He and Vallow face one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in Tammy’s death. She previously was believed to have died of natural causes.
Credit: AJC
Vallow also is facing a charge of grand theft, and Daybell is facing two charges of insurance fraud, according to ABC 15.
Daybell is married to Vallow. She was arrested in Hawaii in connection with her children’s disappearance on Feb. 20, 2020, and was extradited back to Idaho.
About the Author
