⚠️ INSIDE THE INFAMOUS DOOMSDAY CASE: WHERE ARE LORI VALLOW AND CHAD DAYBELL 6 YEARS AFTER THE TRAGIC MURDERS?

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell shocked the nation when they orchestrated a deadly series of killings in what has been dubbed the “Doomsday Murders.” Believing they were engaged in a divine mission to fight evil and prepare for the apocalypse, the couple murdered Vallow’s two children and Daybell’s first wife. Six years later, both are serving life sentences — one on death row — while their twisted plot continues to fascinate and horrify the public.

A Doomsday Romance Turns Deadly

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell first crossed paths in October 2018 at a religious conference in Utah. Both claimed to be called to a divine mission: surviving Armageddon and leading a select group of believers on Earth after the second coming of Christ. Within months, Daybell convinced Vallow that her children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “J.J.” Vallow, were possessed by “dark spirits” and needed to be killed.

Tragically, Tylee vanished on September 8, 2019, and J.J. disappeared just weeks later. Shortly afterward, Chad’s first wife of 30 years, Tammy Daybell, died under suspicious circumstances. When authorities pursued leads about the missing children, Vallow and Daybell fled to Hawaii, where they were arrested on February 20, 2020. The remains of Tylee and J.J. were later discovered buried on Daybell’s property on June 9, 2020.

Crimes, Trials, and Convictions

Lori Vallow’s troubled marital history included five marriages. Her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, had adopted J.J. before his death in July 2019 at the hands of Lori’s brother, Alex Cox — an incident ruled self-defense. Chad Daybell had recently lost his wife Tammy when he met Lori, and the pair quickly began an illicit and deadly partnership.

In May 2023, after a seven-week trial, Lori Vallow was convicted of murdering her children, conspiring to murder Tammy Daybell, and grand theft for collecting Social Security survivor benefits. She received three consecutive life sentences without parole, plus an additional 10-year sentence for fraud. Her oldest child, Colby Ryan, testified against her, recounting how Lori had changed after meeting Daybell.

Chad Daybell was tried separately in 2024 in Idaho. Found guilty on all counts, including the murders of Tylee, J.J., and Tammy, he was sentenced to death. During the trial, Daybell’s adult children testified about the emotional turmoil following Tammy’s death, but the jury concluded the aggravating circumstances warranted the ultimate penalty.

Post-Conviction Life: Incarceration and Appeals

Lori Vallow remains in Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center in Idaho. While incarcerated, she has maintained her innocence, claiming in a 2025 Dateline interview that she and Chad are destined to be exonerated, citing visions she says she experienced from Jesus. Additionally, she was convicted of conspiring to murder her ex-husband Charles and her niece’s ex-husband Brandon Boudreaux, receiving two more consecutive life sentences in 2025.

Chad Daybell resides on death row in a maximum-security prison in Kuna, Idaho. He has filed appeals for both his convictions and death sentence, a process that could take several years. The home where the murders took place, which included the burial site of Tylee and J.J., was sold to a nonprofit in September 2024.

Despite being incarcerated in different states, Lori and Chad remain legally married. Their story continues to capture public attention as a chilling example of how extreme religious beliefs can intersect with violent criminal behavior.

The Legacy of the Doomsday Murders

The Vallow-Daybell case is widely cited as one of the most shocking true crime events in recent U.S. history, often called a cautionary tale about manipulation, extremism, and the devastating impact of cult-like thinking on families. While justice has been served in the courtroom, the tragic deaths of Tylee, J.J., and Tammy Daybell leave a lasting mark on their surviving family members and the communities affected by this case.