Texts in Lori Vallow case exposed to courtroom

Former FBI special agent Doug Hart read texts from Lori to Chad, saying, ?It?s making me so happy to read about our life that I?m finally going to dance. Missing you and loving you from afar, and, "It was great. I feel free again and can?t wait to be with you forever and ever.?

Lori Vallow trial: Gilbert officer testifies

On May 4, which marked the 22nd day of Lori Vallow's murder trial, a Gibert police officer who led an investigation into the attempted murder of Brandon Boudreaux took the stand. Boudreaux is the nephew-in-law of the so-called 'Doomsday Mom.' FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.

Chad Daybell status conference: full audio (May 4)

The remains of Lori Vallow's children, JJ and Tylee, were found in her husband Chad Daybell's backyard. Daybell is facing several murder charges and had a status conference on May 4. His trial is now set for June 2024.

Lori Vallow trial: Ian Pawlowski testimony | Full audio

Lori Vallow’s niece Melani Pawlowski was expected to take the stand, but instead, Melani’s husband Ian Pawlowski testified. The judge was aware that Melani listened to her ex-husband's testimony and saw some headlines on the trial. Being exposed to testimonies or coverage, would violate the “exclusionary rule” and eliminate her as a witness.

Lori Vallow trial: 'She said that she would cut me up' | Full audio

We’ve been waiting for Lori Vallow’s niece Melani Pawlowski to take the stand, but instead, Melani’s husband Ian Pawlowski testified. The judge was aware that Melani listened to her ex-husband's testimony and saw some headlines on the trial. In this courtroom audio, we hear from Audrey Barattiero, a former friend of Lori Vallow and Fremont County Sgt. Vince Kaaiakamanu.

Lori Vallow's nephew-in-law testifies, mentions 'light & dark spirits'

We?ve been waiting for Lori Vallow?s niece Melani Pawlowski to take the stand, but instead, Melani?s husband Ian Pawlowski testified. The judge was made aware that Melani listened to the testimony of her ex-husband and saw some headlines on the trial. Being exposed to testimonies or coverage, would violate the ?exclusionary rule? and eliminate her as a witness. Meanwhile, Ian Pawlowski testified he never saw Lori Vallow?s kids JJ and Tylee, and Lori allegedly never mentioned them. Ian also told the court about the alleged rating system of light and dark spirits. He said he heard about it through Melani who learned it from her aunt Lori and her new husband Chad Daybell.

Lori Vallow murder trial day 20: Portions of podcast featuring Vallow played to jury

A day after a DNA analyst testified that Lori Vallow's hair was found on duct tape used to wrap the body of her youngest son, more witnesses took the stand in the 20th day of the trial for the so-called 'Doomsday Mom.' Trial proceedings on May 2 also included a twist, where a portion of a podcast Vallow did with two witnesses in the case was played to members of the jury.

Lori Vallow Trial: Full audio of testimonies from Chad Daybell's neighbors

Tuesday, May 2 marked the 20th day of Lori Vallow's murder trial. The so-called 'Doomsday Mom' is accused of killing two of her children: JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. In today's trial proceedings, neighbors of Vallow's current husband, Chad Daybell, took the stand, and one of the testimonies would lead to a curveball in the trial.