Chad Daybell trial: Prosecution gives closing argument in capital murder case

Lead prosecutor Lindsey Blake presented closing arguments for the State of Idaho v Chad Daybell on Day 31 of trial. She led with the theme of “money, power, and sex” as the alleged motives of the self-proclaimed "Doomsday Prophet" accused of murdering JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell. If found guilty, Chad Daybell could face the death penalty.

New evidence contradicts testimony by Daybell's daughter

In the prosecution’s rebuttal, Detective Bruce Mattingly with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office returned to testify on a conversation between he and Emma Murray, the daughter of Chad and Tammy Daybell. An audio recording played in court challenged what Emma said in her testimony regarding the results of her mom’s autopsy and the conditions of learning the findings.

Testimony challenges statement made by Daybell's son

A new witness called by the prosecution for rebuttal, states that Garth Daybell told him how he found his dead mother Tammy Daybell on October 19, 2019. The witness says Garth’s father Chad was not around in the house. In prior testimony by Garth Daybell, he said his father woke him up to help after his mother was found deceased.

Chad Daybell's DNA not on tape from JJ's remains, doc says

Chad Daybell's defense called on Dr. Greg Hampikian, known for his work in the exoneration of Amanda Knox. He testified that his DNA was not found on any tested samples linked to JJ Vallow's murder. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the latest.

Doctor disagrees with Tammy Daybell's cause of death

On day 27 of the trial, Chad Daybell’s defense called on a forensic pathologist to testify on his behalf as Dr. Kathy Raven reviewed the autopsy done on his late wife, 49-year-old Tammy Daybell. FOX 10's Justin Lum has more.

Doctor: Tammy's cause of death should be "undetermined"

On Day 27 of Chad Daybell’s triple murder trial, his defense called on Dr. Kathy Raven to testify. Raven is a forensic pathologist who reviewed the autopsy report on Tammy Daybell who prosecutors say was murdered by Chad on October 19, 2019.

Chad Daybell's daughter testifies in his murder trial

Last week, the prosecution rested its case in the triple murder trial of Chad Daybell, and on Monday, the defense called their first witness to the stand. Daybell's daughter, Emma Murray, testified on May 20. Murray is also the daughter of Tammy Daybell, Chad's previous wife.

Chad Daybell's defense team takes over case in court

Chad Daybell's defense team will take over the case Monday. He's accused of killing two kids who used to live in Chandler, along with his first wife. The prosecution rested its case on Friday. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has a preview.