Lori Vallow Trial: Ex-best friend Melanie Gibb takes the stand

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 Idaho.

Lori Vallow Trial: Detective presents evidence in 'Doomsday Mom' murder case

More evidence were presented on April 11 in the trial against Lori Vallow, the so-called 'Doomsday Mom' accused of killing her two youngest children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on what jurors saw during the proceedings today. (Subject matter may be upsetting or disturbing to some. Discretion is advised)

Lori Vallow murder trial day 6: Guilty or not? Jury to hear claims in Idaho slain kids’ case

The investigation started with two missing children. It soon grew to encompass five states, four suspected murders and claims of unusual, doomsday-focused religious beliefs involving "dark spirits" and "zombies." On April 10, an Idaho jury will begin the difficult task of deciding the veracity of those claims and others in the triple murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.

Court faced with graphic details, evidence of the death's of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan

Lori sat in court with her arms crossed, looking away from the projector screen. Another warning for viewers, what we had to see was extremely graphic. Photos were shown of JJ Vallow wrapped in duct tape across his arms and his head with a plastic bag that had to be cut off. Rexburg Police Detective Ray Hermosillo described witnessing the body at the Ada County Coroner’s Office in June 2020 shortly after investigators discovered the remains of JJ and his big sister Tylee.

A look at the opening statements from official start of the Lori Vallow trial

The prosecution came out strong with opening statements, telling the jury that Lori Vallow wanted to start a new life, without her kids and was in a love affair, motivated by money, power and sex. "She’s a little bit nervous but that’s to be expected. I don’t think she’s ever testified in court, but I think she’s doing a good job, she’s sticking with the facts, she’s not changing anything. She’s telling the truth," Larry Woodcock, JJ Vallow's grandfather, said. He's confident in his wife Kay’s testimony.

Lori Vallow trial: Full audio of opening statements (April 10)

In opening statements, Fremont County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsey Blake provided a roadmap to the 18 jurors. Blake said that Lori was motivated by “money, power and sex” and would remove any obstacle in her way to get what she wanted, and she wanted was Chad Daybell.