“She was concerned about dark spirits plaguing him,” Atwood said.
Adam Cox, Lori’s brother, gave disturbing insight into Lori’s beliefs. He said she told him she had risen to a state “above” the traditional male priesthood in their religion.
“Lori had told people that Charles was no longer living… that there’s a zombie living inside of him… All these things added up… no doubt in my mind that they killed him,” he testified.
Sister of Victim Describes Heartbreaking Aftermath
The trial’s emotional climax for the week came with testimony from Kay Woodcock, Charles Vallow’s sister. She recalled learning about her brother’s death through his son and a news article.
“It was horrible,” she said through tears. “I had to call all my siblings and let them know.”
She condemned Lori for failing to notify the family personally and for cremating Charles without their involvement. She also described receiving his ashes and a few personal items by FedEx.
“She was too busy to even call his family to say that he was dead by her brother killing him,” Woodcock said.
