Janice Morgan

This episode was written by Alex Burns, edited by Jane Oh, Joel Callen, and Maggie Admire, fact-checked by Bennett Logan, researched by Mickey Taylor and Chelsea Wood, and sound designed by Alex Button. I'm your host, Janice Morgan.

This episode was written by Alex Burns, edited by Jane Oh, Joel Callen, and Maggie Admire, fact-checked by Bennett Logan, researched by Mickey Taylor and Chelsea Wood, and sound designed by Alex Button. I'm your host, Janice Morgan.

This episode includes discussions of gun violence, dismemberment, child death, and murder. Consider this when deciding how and when you'll listen. It's January 2020, and newlyweds Lori and Chad Daybell lounge by a tranquil pool in swimsuits. After months of planning, they've traded snowy Idaho for the sunny Hawaiian island of Kauai.

This episode includes discussions of gun violence, dismemberment, child death, and murder. Consider this when deciding how and when you'll listen. It's January 2020, and newlyweds Lori and Chad Daybell lounge by a tranquil pool in swimsuits. After months of planning, they've traded snowy Idaho for the sunny Hawaiian island of Kauai.

It would almost be the portrait of marital bliss, except for a few details. One, Chad's first wife Tammy died in her sleep two weeks before he married Lori. Two, Lori's previous husband Charles was shot under mysterious circumstances in her home last summer. Three, her youngest children, 16-year-old Tylee and 7-year-old JJ, have been missing for four months.

It would almost be the portrait of marital bliss, except for a few details. One, Chad's first wife Tammy died in her sleep two weeks before he married Lori. Two, Lori's previous husband Charles was shot under mysterious circumstances in her home last summer. Three, her youngest children, 16-year-old Tylee and 7-year-old JJ, have been missing for four months.

And authorities say Lori refuses to help them with their search. Believing the children's lives are in danger, an Idaho judge orders Lori to bring them to the Department of Health and Welfare and prove they're safe. When she's served with these court documents, poolside, she seems unbothered. And she never shows up with Tylee or J.J., From that point on, the case explodes.

And authorities say Lori refuses to help them with their search. Believing the children's lives are in danger, an Idaho judge orders Lori to bring them to the Department of Health and Welfare and prove they're safe. When she's served with these court documents, poolside, she seems unbothered. And she never shows up with Tylee or J.J., From that point on, the case explodes.

Tylee and JJ's disappearance hits national news. The public learns about several mysterious attacks and deaths connected to Lori and Chad, and strange buzzwords start to pop up in the media, like reincarnation, cult, possessions, zombies, all things Lori and Chad Daybell allegedly believe in that led them to be found guilty of an unthinkable crime. Welcome to Serial Killers, a Spotify podcast.

Tylee and JJ's disappearance hits national news. The public learns about several mysterious attacks and deaths connected to Lori and Chad, and strange buzzwords start to pop up in the media, like reincarnation, cult, possessions, zombies, all things Lori and Chad Daybell allegedly believe in that led them to be found guilty of an unthinkable crime. Welcome to Serial Killers, a Spotify podcast.

Every Monday, we bring you the true crime stories that stand out. I'm Janice Morgan. You might recognize me as the voice behind the investigative docuseries Broken and the true crime podcast Fear Thy Neighbor. I'll be your host for the next few weeks, and I am thrilled to be here. Be sure to check us out on Instagram at Serial Killers Podcast because we'd love to hear from you.

Every Monday, we bring you the true crime stories that stand out. I'm Janice Morgan. You might recognize me as the voice behind the investigative docuseries Broken and the true crime podcast Fear Thy Neighbor. I'll be your host for the next few weeks, and I am thrilled to be here. Be sure to check us out on Instagram at Serial Killers Podcast because we'd love to hear from you.

If you're listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts. Today, we'll be talking to author and retired criminal defense attorney Lori Helles, who spent years researching the case for her new book, Children of Darkness and Light, Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, A Story of Murderous Faith. We're so thrilled she could join us today.

If you're listening on the Spotify app, swipe up and give us your thoughts. Today, we'll be talking to author and retired criminal defense attorney Lori Helles, who spent years researching the case for her new book, Children of Darkness and Light, Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, A Story of Murderous Faith. We're so thrilled she could join us today.

As Lori Daybell heads into her first of two trials in Arizona, it's important to note that she pleaded not guilty to all charges. Stay with us.

As Lori Daybell heads into her first of two trials in Arizona, it's important to note that she pleaded not guilty to all charges. Stay with us.

In 2013, Lori is years away from meeting Chad Daybell. She lives in Arizona with her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. And after nine years together, he seems like the rock Lori's been looking for. He's a financial planner, successful enough to support Lori and her two children from previous marriages, including her daughter, Tylee.

In 2013, Lori is years away from meeting Chad Daybell. She lives in Arizona with her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. And after nine years together, he seems like the rock Lori's been looking for. He's a financial planner, successful enough to support Lori and her two children from previous marriages, including her daughter, Tylee.

And because Lori is a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Charles has converted to Mormonism. From the outside, Lori looks like the perfect wife and mom. It's the reason Kay Woodcock trusts the Vallows to take good care of her grandson. You see, Kay is Charles' sister.

And because Lori is a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Charles has converted to Mormonism. From the outside, Lori looks like the perfect wife and mom. It's the reason Kay Woodcock trusts the Vallows to take good care of her grandson. You see, Kay is Charles' sister.