Missing Persons

A cousin of the so-called “doomsday mom" Lori Vallow shares insight as the murder trial continues in Boise, Idaho. “It's been really difficult for everybody who is a family member to have watched this all kind of unfold in front of us."

Lori, who used to live in Arizona, is accused of killing her two kids, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. She's also facing murder conspiracy in the death of her husband’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell.

Lori Vallow's cousin, Megan Eyden, interviews with FOX 10's Justin Lum about the 'horrifying' details of the entire case, and how she believes Lori's extreme religious views came to be. "It's been a lot to wrap our minds around and I definitely had mixed feelings about speaking up because at this point, what good is it going to do? She believes the "family culture mixed with a religious system" are manipulative, toxic and broken.

A Goodyear woman has been found dead after going missing on Easter Sunday. Jessica White was last seen leaving her home near Estrella Parkway and Willis Road. Her mother tells FOX 10 that Jessica was found dead on April 16. So far, Goodyear Police haven't released any details on where she was found or her cause of death.

A Goodyear woman has been missing since Easter Sunday. Jessica White reportedly left her home that day for a hike and never came back. She left Sunday afternoon before 1 p.m. near Estrella Parkway and Willis Road. She was last seen driving a green 2005 Acura with Arizona license plate 3JA8PG. Call Goodyear Police if you have information on this.

A key witness took the stand detailing the so-called "doomsday mom's" religious beliefs. Zulema Pastenes is the widow of Lori's late brother, Alex Cox. So far, four out of the eight witnesses this week have ties to Arizona including Chandler PD's detective who finished his testimony regarding the death of Lori’s previous husband Charles Vallow.

On April 13, a former best friend of Lori Vallow, along with a detective with Chandler Police, took the stand in Vallow's murder trial. During her testimony, Melanie Gibb described how Vallow's religious beliefs eventually led to her future husband, Chad Daybell. Vallow is accused of murdering her two children after moving them from Arizona to Rexbug, ID. Trial proceedings on April 12 were shortened, after one of the lead prosecutors had a death in the family.

On Friday, April 14, disturbing testimony was heard from another key witness in the Lori Vallow trial. We’re seeing how strong the ties are to Arizona based on the evidence presented. This is the full audio. Zulema Pastenes, the widow of Lori's late brother Alex, took the stand and described more teachings and bizarre beliefs about grading light and dark spirits.

We heard more disturbing testimony from another key witness in the Lori Vallow trial. We’re seeing how strong the ties are to Arizona based on the evidence presented. Zulema Pastenes, the widow of Lori's late brother Alex, took the stand and described more teachings and bizarre beliefs about grading light and dark spirits.

On April 13, Vallow's former best friend, Melanie Gibb, took the stand to testify about how Lori's religious beliefs changed after meeting Chad Daybell. In addition, a detective with Chandler Police took the stand. Det. Nate Duncan continued his testimony on Friday.

In her testimony during the trial of Lori Vallow, Melanie Gibb told the court about a claim made by her now-former best friend in 2019: That her children were zombies. In addition, a religious blessing made for Lori Vallow's brother by her current husband, Chad Daybell, was also played in court on April 13, the ninth day of trial for the so-called 'Doomsday Mom.' FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

During her testimony, Gibb described how Vallow's religious beliefs eventually led to her future husband, Chad Daybell. Vallow is accused of murdering two of her children after moving them to Idaho from Arizona. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more, from Boise.