Episode

Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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1:26:05
Published: Mon Apr 10 2023
Description

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell are at the center of a case that has stunned many due to its bizarre twists and turns. Lori Vallow is now on trial, apart from Chad Daybell. In today's epsiode of SERIALously, we dive into the perplexing story of two individuals whose actions have captured the nation's attention. This is only Part 1 of our series on the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case, so be sure to follow our podcast to stay updated on Part 2, where we will delve deeper into the investigation and trial updates. In this episode, we will explore the events leading up to the disappearance of JJ and Tylee and the subsequent investigation into their whereabouts. As the investigation unfolded, it revealed a web of suspicious deaths and connections to a doomsday cult, which made the case even more complicated. Lori and Chad got married in November 2019, just weeks after the deaths of their respective spouses, and were subsequently charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Additionally, we highly recommend checking out the video version of this episode, which is available on YouTube, as it includes bodycam footage and interviews that provide a more in-depth look into the case. Follow Annie: https://www.instagram.com/_annieelise Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annieelise Today's sponsors: Better Help Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AE and get on your way to being your best Athena Club Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Head to athenaclub.com and use code AE for 25% off your first order.

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Annie Elise welcomes listeners to another episode of Serialistly, a podcast available on various audio platforms including Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and also on YouTube, where visuals are provided to supplement the audio content.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
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podcast
Summary

Annie Elise welcomes listeners to another episode of Serialistly, a podcast available on various audio platforms including Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and also on YouTube, where visuals are provided to supplement the audio content.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
Podcast
SERIALously?!
The podcast will do a deep dive into a high-profile trial deemed "the trial of the century" due to the numerous nuances and details surrounding it.
01:08 - 07:20 (06:11)
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Crime
Summary

The podcast will do a deep dive into a high-profile trial deemed "the trial of the century" due to the numerous nuances and details surrounding it. The judge recently ruled to remove the death penalty as an option for the defendant due to late disclosures of discovery by the prosecution.

Episode
Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
The podcast host discusses Lori Vallow's aspirations for fame and attention, including her desire to be on Wheel of Fortune, and mentions the disturbing behaviors of Lori and her brother Alex Cox, who threatened to kill a man in 2007.
07:20 - 14:46 (07:26)
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Lori Vallow
Summary

The podcast host discusses Lori Vallow's aspirations for fame and attention, including her desire to be on Wheel of Fortune, and mentions the disturbing behaviors of Lori and her brother Alex Cox, who threatened to kill a man in 2007.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
Lori Vallow begins to make comments about wanting a partner whose faith was just as strong as hers, and how much it meant to her to be close to God.
14:46 - 22:25 (07:38)
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Lori Vallow
Summary

Lori Vallow begins to make comments about wanting a partner whose faith was just as strong as hers, and how much it meant to her to be close to God. Meanwhile, Charles and his lawyer are scrambling to get some kind of legal protection for Charles and his kids against Lori.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
Cult leaders and self-proclaimed prophets often resort to scare tactics about the end of the world and the second coming of Christ to manipulate their followers, showing a lack of originality.
22:25 - 29:07 (06:42)
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Cults
Summary

Cult leaders and self-proclaimed prophets often resort to scare tactics about the end of the world and the second coming of Christ to manipulate their followers, showing a lack of originality. The teachings of Chad Daybell, who claimed to have visions about the end of the world and the second coming, are criticized for being extreme and outside of mainstream LDS beliefs.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
The speaker shares a vision of Jesus coming before his second coming to establish his people and appreciating their righteousness.
29:07 - 34:52 (05:44)
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Religion
Summary

The speaker shares a vision of Jesus coming before his second coming to establish his people and appreciating their righteousness. The text also includes an ad for Athena Club's razor kit, which has skin guards to prevent razor burn and comes with blade heads, a magnetic hook, and a handle color of choice.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
Lori believes she is sealed to the ancient book of Mormon prophet Moroni, lived numerous lives on many planets, and was assigned by God to carry out the work of 144,000 high priests.
34:52 - 43:20 (08:28)
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Cults
Summary

Lori believes she is sealed to the ancient book of Mormon prophet Moroni, lived numerous lives on many planets, and was assigned by God to carry out the work of 144,000 high priests. Meanwhile, Charles is starting to unravel and Lori refers to him as a zombie or demon after his alleged death.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
Charles Vallow accuses Lori Vallow of stealing his and JJ's belongings, including the child's iPad, medication, and clothing, before he filed for divorce from her.
43:20 - 49:05 (05:44)
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Lori Vallow
Summary

Charles Vallow accuses Lori Vallow of stealing his and JJ's belongings, including the child's iPad, medication, and clothing, before he filed for divorce from her. He also found an email where it appeared that he was asking for Chad Daybell's help to ghostwrite a book, which had been sent by Lori using a fake email account.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
The estrangement between Charles and Lori is underway and Lori lies to her family about the cause of their separation, accusing Charles of having an affair.
49:05 - 54:15 (05:09)
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Lori Vallow
Summary

The estrangement between Charles and Lori is underway and Lori lies to her family about the cause of their separation, accusing Charles of having an affair. Meanwhile, Charles finds out about Lori's affair with Chad and emails him to confront him about it.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
Accusations have been made against Lori Vallow for not informing her step-children about the details of their father's death but instead choosing to text them, leading to suspicions that she was only thinking about herself.
54:15 - 59:26 (05:11)
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Lori Vallow
Summary

Accusations have been made against Lori Vallow for not informing her step-children about the details of their father's death but instead choosing to text them, leading to suspicions that she was only thinking about herself.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
The speaker shares their frustration with a family member who is being untruthful and unreliable in their communication regarding their father's passing.
59:26 - 1:03:20 (03:54)
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Family Dynamics
Summary

The speaker shares their frustration with a family member who is being untruthful and unreliable in their communication regarding their father's passing.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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Chad Daybell, the husband of Lori Vallow, is suspected of involvement in the deaths of both Vallow's two children and his previous wife.
1:03:20 - 1:13:34 (10:13)
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Crime
Summary

Chad Daybell, the husband of Lori Vallow, is suspected of involvement in the deaths of both Vallow's two children and his previous wife. Recently uncovered evidence suggests that their marriage ceremony was premeditated before Vallow's previous husband died under mysterious circumstances.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
Lori Vallow was arrested in February 2020 for desertion and non-support of her children, JJ and Tylee, who were missing for almost a year.
1:13:34 - 1:21:44 (08:10)
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JJ and Tylee Disappearance
Summary

Lori Vallow was arrested in February 2020 for desertion and non-support of her children, JJ and Tylee, who were missing for almost a year. The events leading up to their disappearance are still a mystery for authorities to solve.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!
The podcast host invites listeners to share their questions and red flags about the ongoing trial of Lori Vallow, in which she is accused of killing her children and other relatives.
1:21:44 - 1:25:52 (04:08)
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Lori Vallow
Summary

The podcast host invites listeners to share their questions and red flags about the ongoing trial of Lori Vallow, in which she is accused of killing her children and other relatives. The host promises to cover all the suspicious deaths and evidence in the trial in the upcoming episodes.

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Ep 2: Lori Vallow Trial. Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell: Part 1. “Falling in Love With a Cult Leader"
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SERIALously?!