Lori Vallow Daybell Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Possibility of Parole for Murders of Her Children and Husband’s Previous Wife

In a bizarre and grandiose statement, Lori Vallow Daybell, known as the “Doomsday Mom” for her extreme religious beliefs, denied murdering her children and her husband’s previous wife in an Idaho courtroom on Monday. She was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the deaths of her two children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua Jaxon “JJ” Vallow, as well as conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Tammy Daybell.

Before her sentencing, Vallow Daybell addressed the court claiming that a near death experience allowed her to communicate with the “spirit world.” Prosecutors had earlier announced that they would not be seeking the death penalty, and on Monday, Vallow Daybell was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. Judge Steven W. Boyce ordered she serve consecutive life sentences on the individual murder charges because the crimes occurred at different times.

The case drew national intrigue after her children disappeared nearly four years ago. Vallow Daybell was convicted in May of murdering her two children and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Tammy Daybell.

The sentencing of Lori Vallow Daybell marks the end of a long and tragic case. Her extreme religious beliefs and her denial of the murders of her children and her husband’s previous wife have left many in shock. The court’s decision to sentence her to life in prison without the possibility of parole will ensure that justice is served for the victims of this tragedy.