Law&Crime NOW: Jesse Weber Dives Into the New Charges Facing ‘Cult Mom’ Lori Vallow, and More

TL;DR

Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and Lori's brother, Alex Cox, have been hit with new charges related to the removal of the remains of Laurie's children. The prosecution argues conspiracy and evidence tampering, while the defense claims innocence and challenges the legality of the surveillance footage.

Transcript

and everybody and welcome to long prime now I'm Jesse Weber and thanks for joining us first up there is so much to get into in the continuing saga of Lori Val O'Day Bell and her husband Chad de Bell the couple have been hit with new charges that they along with Laurie's brother Alec Scots conspired to remove the domain remains of Laurie's children ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👶 The new charges suggest that the authorities have enough evidence to connect Lori, Chad, and Alex to the disappearance and death of Lori's children.
• 🤩 The defense's challenge to the legality of the surveillance footage raises questions about the admissibility of key evidence in the case.
• 💼 The case highlights the importance of proper evidence collection and obtaining warrants within legal boundaries.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the new charges against Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and Alex Cox?

The new charges include conspiracy to remove the remains of Lori's children, providing false information to law enforcement, and non-compliance with court orders.

Q: What evidence did the prosecution present in the case?

The prosecution presented phone call records, false information given to law enforcement, and non-compliance with court orders as evidence of the alleged conspiracy and evidence tampering.

Q: What is the defense claiming in this case?

The defense claims innocence and challenges the legality of the surveillance footage, arguing that it was obtained unconstitutionally.

Q: What penalties could Lori, Chad, and Alex face if found guilty?

The charges range from conspiracy, which could carry up to five years in prison, to destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence, which is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and Alex Cox allegedly conspired to remove the remains of Lori's children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan, who were found on Chad's property.

• The prosecution presented evidence of phone calls, false information given to law enforcement, and non-compliance with court orders.

• The defense argues innocence and challenges the validity of the surveillance footage, claiming it was obtained unconstitutionally.