QUICK SUMMARY
Lori Vallow Daybell received a guilty verdict from a Maricopa County jury for the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, after a five-day trial. The jury deliberated for nearly 30 minutes on June 12, marking another chapter in Daybell's series of legal troubles linked to multiple murders fueled by her apocalyptic religious beliefs. Sentencing is set for July 25.
A Maricopa County jury convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of attempted murder on June 12, 2023, after deliberating for nearly 30 minutes following a five-day trial. Daybell plotted to kill her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, in 2019, marking another chapter in her extensive criminal history connected to multiple murders driven by apocalyptic beliefs. She is already serving a life sentence in Idaho for the murders of her children, Joshua “J.J.” Vallow and Tylee Ryan, alongside conspiracy charges related to the death of Chad Daybell’s first wife. The prosecution presented compelling evidence, including cell phone data and video footage, linking Daybell and her brother, Alex Cox, to the crime. Outside the courthouse, Boudreaux highlighted the significance of the verdict for victims, stating, “So many victims never get this day.” He also expressed gratitude towards the legal team that pursued the truth over the years. The judge has set sentencing for July 25, 2023, despite Daybell's attempts to waive a pre-sentence report. This conviction adds to the legacy of violence and manipulation associated with Daybell's actions.