Chad Daybell Guilty of Triple Murder
Jury Reaches Verdict in Sensational Case
Breaking News Update: 3:31 PM ET
The verdict concludes Chad Daybell's nearly two-month trial in the deaths of his first wife Tammy Daybell and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17. A jury in Idaho found Daybell guilty of first-degree murder in the killings that occurred in 2019. The shocking verdict marks the end of a long and emotional trial that has captivated the nation.
Prosecutors argued that Daybell, a self-proclaimed doomsday prepper, killed his first wife and his two stepchildren as part of a twisted belief that he needed to prepare for the end times. The defense maintained that Daybell was innocent and that the children's deaths were the result of a religiously motivated ritual. The jury ultimately rejected the defense's argument and found Daybell guilty of all three murders.
The verdict has sent shockwaves through the small Idaho community where the murders took place. Family members of the victims expressed relief and gratitude, while Daybell's supporters were left devastated. Sentencing is expected to be scheduled soon, and Daybell faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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