Janice Morgan

But they still don't know where her children are. Chad also leaves Hawaii, moving back into the home he once shared with Tammy. He's still there on June 9th when authorities show up at his door with a search warrant. In one area of his property, in the shade of what will become known as JJ's tree, they uncover the boy's body, wrapped in a garbage bag.

But they still don't know where her children are. Chad also leaves Hawaii, moving back into the home he once shared with Tammy. He's still there on June 9th when authorities show up at his door with a search warrant. In one area of his property, in the shade of what will become known as JJ's tree, they uncover the boy's body, wrapped in a garbage bag.

In another part of the yard, they locate Tylee's burned and dismembered remains. Her DNA is found on tools still hanging in a shed. Chad makes an attempt to flee in his vehicle, but he doesn't get far before he's stopped and taken into custody. In Idaho, Lori and Chad face multiple murder charges in connection to Tylee, JJ, and Tammy's deaths.

In another part of the yard, they locate Tylee's burned and dismembered remains. Her DNA is found on tools still hanging in a shed. Chad makes an attempt to flee in his vehicle, but he doesn't get far before he's stopped and taken into custody. In Idaho, Lori and Chad face multiple murder charges in connection to Tylee, JJ, and Tammy's deaths.

Tammy's autopsy revealed that she hadn't died of natural causes. She was asphyxiated. Lori's case moves ahead first, but before opening arguments are made, she spends 10 months in a state psychiatric hospital to ensure she's competent to stand trial. Later, her diagnosis will be revealed to the public.

Tammy's autopsy revealed that she hadn't died of natural causes. She was asphyxiated. Lori's case moves ahead first, but before opening arguments are made, she spends 10 months in a state psychiatric hospital to ensure she's competent to stand trial. Later, her diagnosis will be revealed to the public.

an unspecific personality disorder with histrionic and narcissistic features, coupled with hyper-religiosity. In May 2023, Lori is convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder Tylee and JJ, as well as conspiracy to murder Tammy. Lori's attorney gets the death penalty taken off the table, and she's sentenced to life imprisonment. The same isn't true for Chad.

an unspecific personality disorder with histrionic and narcissistic features, coupled with hyper-religiosity. In May 2023, Lori is convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder Tylee and JJ, as well as conspiracy to murder Tammy. Lori's attorney gets the death penalty taken off the table, and she's sentenced to life imprisonment. The same isn't true for Chad.

When he's found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of conspiracy to murder, he's sentenced to death. As of the recording of this episode, Lori faces more charges in Arizona across two cases. She has pleaded not guilty in both. First, as we mentioned, she's accused of conspiring in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.

When he's found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of conspiracy to murder, he's sentenced to death. As of the recording of this episode, Lori faces more charges in Arizona across two cases. She has pleaded not guilty in both. First, as we mentioned, she's accused of conspiring in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.

And second, the attempted shooting of a man named Brandon Boudreau. Back in October 2019, an assailant in a green Jeep opened fire on Brandon outside his home. He missed and sped away, but not before Brandon registered who the person was. He says it was Alex Cox driving Tylee's Jeep. Brandon is the ex-husband of Lori and Alex's niece, who's counted among Chad's followers.

And second, the attempted shooting of a man named Brandon Boudreau. Back in October 2019, an assailant in a green Jeep opened fire on Brandon outside his home. He missed and sped away, but not before Brandon registered who the person was. He says it was Alex Cox driving Tylee's Jeep. Brandon is the ex-husband of Lori and Alex's niece, who's counted among Chad's followers.

One of the lingering questions in this story is, did Lori and Chad really believe everything they told their followers? Did they kill Tammy, Tylee, and JJ because they thought their victims were possessed and standing in the way of a divine mission? Or was their motive something simpler? One theory is that they just wanted to be together, unburdened by children.

One of the lingering questions in this story is, did Lori and Chad really believe everything they told their followers? Did they kill Tammy, Tylee, and JJ because they thought their victims were possessed and standing in the way of a divine mission? Or was their motive something simpler? One theory is that they just wanted to be together, unburdened by children.

We also know that they benefited monetarily. Lori collected JJ's social security checks after his death, and Chad received $430,000 from Tammy's life insurance policy. We asked Lori Helles, who spent years researching this case, what she thinks.

We also know that they benefited monetarily. Lori collected JJ's social security checks after his death, and Chad received $430,000 from Tammy's life insurance policy. We asked Lori Helles, who spent years researching this case, what she thinks.

Before Lori was sentenced to life imprisonment, she told the court she'd spoken with Tylee and JJ since their deaths, that she too has an ability to communicate beyond the veil, and she insisted her children are happy.

Before Lori was sentenced to life imprisonment, she told the court she'd spoken with Tylee and JJ since their deaths, that she too has an ability to communicate beyond the veil, and she insisted her children are happy.

Investigators and prosecutors seem to agree money wasn't the only motive. Ellis says those who think Lori doesn't really buy these fringe beliefs see a woman who is able to carry on with her day-to-day life. But this trait isn't totally unheard of for someone with a delusional disorder.

Investigators and prosecutors seem to agree money wasn't the only motive. Ellis says those who think Lori doesn't really buy these fringe beliefs see a woman who is able to carry on with her day-to-day life. But this trait isn't totally unheard of for someone with a delusional disorder.