VALLOW DAYBELL CASE

Lori Vallow Daybell waives preliminary hearings, will go to District Court

Aug 6, 2020, 11:51 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2023, 5:50 pm

Lori Vallow Daybell probable cause statement...

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Lori Vallow Daybell glances at the camera during her hearing, with her defense attorney, Edwina Elcox, right, in Rexburg, Idaho. Attorneys for Vallow Daybell asked an Idaho judge on Tuesday to separate two conspiracy counts against her. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP, Pool, File)

(John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP, Pool, File)

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho — Lori Vallow Daybell has officially waived her preliminary hearing, meaning the felony charges against her will advance to Idaho’s 7th District Court.

Lori Daybell was scheduled to face the preliminary hearing in Magistrate Court beginning on Monday. It would have mirrored a preliminary hearing against her husband, Chad Daybell, earlier this week on related charges. At the conclusion of Chad Daybell’s preliminary hearing, Fremont County Magistrate Judge Faren Eddins ruled probable cause existed to bind him over to District Court.

This suggested Lori Daybell would likely face a similar outcome. In a motion filed by her defense attorney Mark Means on Thursday, Lori Daybell waived her right to the preliminary hearing. The preliminary hearing would have required prosecutors to outline their evidence and allowed Daybell a chance to challenge that evidence.

As a result of the waiver, Daybell will not appear in court next week as previously scheduled but will instead appear in District Court at a later time. 

Currently, no date has been scheduled.

According to the East Idaho News, waiving a preliminary hearing is a fairly common occurrence in Idaho. They say once the case reaches District Court Lori Daybell will enter a plea, during a stage of the case known as an arraignment. If she pleads not guilty, the judge will set a trial date.

Prosecutors have charged Lori Daybell with two felony counts related to the disappearance and deaths of her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. The counts are conspiracy to conceal, alter or destroy evidence.

Lori Daybell also faces misdemeanor charges in a separate but related case involving the children. Those charges, filed in neighboring Madison County, include resisting or obstructing officers, criminal solicitation to commit a crime and contempt of court.

A trial for the charges in Madison County is scheduled to begin on Jan. 25, 2021.


TIMELINE: Missing Idaho Kids

 

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Today’s Top Stories

Vallow Daybell Case

FILE - Lori Vallow Daybell, appears in court in Lihue, Hawaii, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. KSL at Nig...

Mark Jones

KSL at Night: Putting a wrap on the Lori Vallow Daybell trial

KSL NewsRadio reporter Adam Small joined KSL at Night on Friday to discuss Lori Vallow Daybell being found guilty of all charges against her.

11 months ago

a photo of lori vallow daybell is shown with the text not guilty...

Samantha Herrera

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty on all charges

After nearly a month of testimony, a jury in Ada County, Idaho has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of all charges.

11 months ago

FILE - Lori Vallow Daybell, appears in court in Lihue, Hawaii, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. KSL at Nig...

Mark Jones

Legal expert shares thoughts on closing arguments of Vallow Daybell trial

According to KSL Legal Expert Greg Skordas, the prosecution had one piece of evidence against Vallow Daybell that was particularly compelling.

11 months ago

The woman charged in the slayings of her two youngest children and a romantic rival wanted their mo...

REBECCA BOONE Associated Press

‘Money, power, sex’: Idaho prosecutors ask jury to convict slain kids’ mom in alleged doomsday plot

Vallow Daybell and her fifth husband, Chad Daybell, are both charged with conspiracy, murder and grand theft in the deaths of the two children.

11 months ago

a courtroom sketch of lori vallow daybell is pictured...

Emily Ashcraft

Attorneys to present final arguments in jury trial for Lori Vallow Daybell

Eighteen jurors are set to hear closing arguments in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial before the case is handed over to 12 of them.

11 months ago

The Ada County, Idaho courtroom which has been the site of the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial for...

Simone Seikaly

Lori Vallow Daybell trial: judge and attorneys wrangle over jury instructions

Attorneys for the defense and the state used their time in court today to clarify instructions for the Lori Vallow Daybell jury.

11 months ago

Sponsored Articles

close up of rose marvel saliva blooms in purple...

Shannon Cavalero

Drought Tolerant Perennials for Utah

The best drought tolerant plants for Utah can handle high elevations, alkaline soils, excessive exposure to wind, and use of secondary water.

Group of cheerful team members high fiving each other...

Visit Bear Lake

How To Plan a Business Retreat in Bear Lake This Spring

Are you wondering how to plan a business retreat this spring? Read our sample itinerary to plan a team getaway to Bear Lake.

Cheerful young woman writing an assignment while sitting at desk between two classmates during clas...

BYU EMBA at the Marriott School of Business

Hear it Firsthand: 6 Students Share Their Executive MBA Experience at BYU’s Marriott School of Business

The Executive MBA program at BYU offers great opportunities. Hear experiences straight from students enrolled in the program.

Skier being towed by a rider on a horse. Skijoring....

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking for a New Winter Activity? Try Skijoring in Bear Lake

Skijoring is when someone on skis is pulled by a horse, dog, animal, or motor vehicle. The driver leads the skiers through an obstacle course over jumps, hoops, and gates.

Banner with Cervical Cancer Awareness Realistic Ribbon...

Intermountain Health

Five Common Causes of Cervical Cancer – and What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer experts at Intermountain Health are working to educate women about cervical cancer.

Kid holding a cisco fish at winterfest...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Get Ready for Fun at the 2023 Bear Lake Monster Winterfest

The Bear Lake Monster Winterfest is an annual weekend event jam-packed full of fun activities the whole family can enjoy.

Lori Vallow Daybell waives preliminary hearings, will go to District Court