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Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial from 48 Hours

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48 Hours special coverage and analysis of the murder trial of Idaho mom, Lori Vallow Daybell. Accused of killing her two youngest kids and her new husband’s late wife, she could face life in prison if convicted. While the judge barred cameras during the trial, 48 Hours brings you real-time audio from the proceeding paired with an analysis of this astonishing trial.

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Our Editor's Take

Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial from 48 Hours is a true crime podcast limited series. In 2023, CBS correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti provided coverage of the trial. With video recording banned in the courtroom, 48 Hours used audio recordings. As such, this isn't a traditional true crime or news show. Instead, it serves as a platform for Jonathan to share updates. He analyzes every phase of the court proceedings along with producer Greg Fisher.

Jonathan is a journalist and reporter for CBS News. His journalism career began as a news anchor for several radio stations. Past stories he has covered include the Haiti earthquakes and the Syrian civil war. Jonathan has traveled to over thirty countries for his field reporting. His investigative journalism work has earned him an Emmy and two Edward R. Murrow Awards. With this podcast, listeners hear his real-time comments on the Daybell trial.

The crimes detailed in this podcast are anything but simple. Lori Vallow Daybell stood accused of several murders. She met Chad Daybell at a doomsday-centered conference, both being members of the LDS Church. The two Mormons were both married to other people with whom they had children. After some correspondence between the two, both their spouses were dead. Within weeks, Chad and Lori were husband and wife, and their children were missing. As it turned out, the two were responsible for all these deaths.

On May 12, 2023, a jury found Lori guilty of all charges. The court sentenced her to life in prison. This podcast is an eight-part series that follows the trial. Lori's crimes are unthinkable and difficult to understand. Jonathan aims to help listeners understand the complex and circuitous murder plot. All episodes of Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial from 48 Hours are compelling listening.

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