“Lori, Chad and Alex used religion… and a story of Nephi, a prophet who is directed by the Holy Spirit to kill Laban… and secure the long-term prosperity of Nephi’s descendants,” Kay said.
“Lori used this religion and this story of Nephi as justification to kill Charles Vallow,” she added.
In her own opening remarks, Vallow Daybell painted a very different picture. She recounted family dysfunction, arguments, and a physical altercation between Charles and her daughter Tylee.
She also claimed Alex Cox retrieved a gun during the struggle while she left with the children.
“Spouses having insurance policies is not a crime. Collecting Social Security is not a crime. Self-defense is not a crime. Family tragedy is not a crime, it’s a tragedy,” she stated.
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Witnesses Describe Calm After the Killing
The first week of testimony included first responders and digital forensic experts who examined events surrounding Charles Vallow’s death. One striking theme was the seemingly unemotional behavior of both Lori and Alex Cox in the immediate aftermath.
