Voice 9, International Desk:
Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to multiple life terms without the
possibility of parole in the killings of her two children, a case that sparked
national interest after her children went missing nearly four years ago. Vallow
Daybell was convicted in May of murdering her children, Joshua "JJ"
Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16, as well as conspiracy to commit murder in Tammy
Daybell's death.
Tylee Daybell is the biological
daughter of Vallow Daybell's third marriage to Joseph Ryan, who died of a heart
attack in 2018. She and her present fifth husband, Chad Daybell, were accused
of being preoccupied with apocalyptic prophecies and believing people may
become "zombies" possessed by demonic spirits.
Authorities launched the hunt
for Tylee and Joshua in November 2019 after many family members reported that
they hadn't seen or talked to the youngsters since September. According to
police, Vallow Daybell and her husband lied to police about the children's
whereabouts and failed to comply with court demands to physically produce the
children.
Vallow Daybell addressed the
court before her punishment, alleging that a near-death experience allowed her
to speak with the "spirit world." She informed the judge she knew
"for a fact" her children and Tammy Daybell were in heaven. Tylee and
Joshua have told her that they are happy after their deaths. Jesus knows me and
understands me. stated Vallow Daybell. Jesus Christ knows the truth about what
happened here: no one was slain in this case. Accidental deaths, suicides, and
deadly adverse effects from drugs all occur."
"After all of this evidence and trial you haven't
shown any remorse," Boyce said. "You haven't said you're sorry. You
haven't done anything to seek leniency from this court."
