Episode 7: The religious underpinnings of the Lori Vallow Daybell case with author Leah Sottile

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It’s one of the most sensational American crimes of the past decade, and it happened here in Idaho. It included a charismatic suspect, missing children, a tangle of cult-like connections, and a trail of mysterious deaths.

The search for missing children 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow in eastern Idaho and the focus on their mother Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, captivated the world. Then Tylee and JJ’s bodies were found in their stepfather’s backyard, and the couple has been charged with murder in their deaths and in the death of Daybell’s first wife, Tammy.

There’s been a documentary, deep dives by multiple news magazine programs, and a book.

We’re lucky enough to have author Leah Sottile here to discuss her book, “When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith and End Times” (Twelve Publishing, $30), and talk about the long-awaited trial for Lori Vallow Daybell, as jury selection is underway at Boise’s Ada County Courthouse.

Vallow Daybell will be tried separately from her husband, Chad, for the three murders.

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This story was originally published March 30, 2023 at 4:52 PM.