Missing Persons

After refusing to show up in court nearly a week ago, Lori Vallow has made a court appearance on Nov. 20 for a hearing related to a competency evaluation process that her former lawyers requested. During the appearance, Vallow outlined her mental health history to the judge, and FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on what happened.

A judge ruled on Nov. 20 that Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday Mom," must finish the Rule 11 process to see if she is mentally fit to stand trial in her Arizona case. Vallow is charged in the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux.

Lori Vallow, also known as the so-called 'Doomsday Mom,' had an important hearing on Nov. 14 regarding her competency to stand trial, but at the last minute, she refused to show up. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.

A hearing was held on Nov. 14 to determine if Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday Mom," is mentally fit to stand trial in her Arizona case. Vallow was not in court after refusing transport from jail. Another Rule 11 hearing is scheduled for next month.

FOX 10's Kenzie Beach talks with the family of a woman who was missing out of Anthem for nearly two years. JoAnn Dudek's skull was found in New River on Nov. 6.

The skull of an Anthem woman who went missing nearly two years ago was found, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said. JoAnn Dudek's skull was found in New River. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has this story.

After waiving multiple appearances, Lori Vallow showed up in an Arizona court for the first time in months for a status conference regarding her murder conspiracy cases, and defense lawyers confirmed that Vallow wants to represent herself at her trial.

New lawyers for Lori Vallow say they need more time to review massive amount of records in her upcoming trial regarding the death of her fourth husband.