Phoenix, Arizona — Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of conspiring to kill her niece’s ex-husband, marking her second conviction for murder conspiracy in a matter of weeks. A jury reached the verdict on Thursday regarding her involvement in a plot against Brandon Boudreaux, who was targeted outside his residence in Gilbert, a suburb of Phoenix.
This latest conviction follows another jury decision from late April, where Daybell was found guilty of conspiring with her brother, Alex Cox, to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow. The incident occurred in 2019 at her home in Chandler, another Phoenix-area suburb.
Daybell, who has garnered significant media attention due to her alleged doomsday beliefs, has already been sentenced to life in prison in Idaho for the murders of her two youngest children. Her actions have been described as part of a larger, sinister plot that allegedly included plans to eliminate a romantic rival.
Her upcoming sentencing for the two Arizona convictions is scheduled for July 25. Each count carries a potential life sentence, compounding the gravity of her legal troubles.
Boudreaux has shared that his ex-wife, Melani Pawlowski, became increasingly influenced by Daybell, eventually join ing her in radical religious meetings starting in 2018. This joint pursuit of apocalyptic beliefs culminated in dire actions, including discussions about stockpiling food for an impending end times scenario.
In a tense moment in October 2019, Boudreaux was the victim of an assassination attempt when a gunman in a Jeep fired a shot at him, narrowly missing and causing damage to his vehicle. Boudreaux later identified the Jeep as one that belonged to Daybell’s daughter, Tylee Ryan, who had died under suspicious circumstances earlier.
Despite her legal plight, Daybell has chosen to represent herself during her trials in Arizona, opting against hiring a defense attorney. This decision has drawn scrutiny and raises questions about her understanding of the legal ramifications of her actions.
As her sentencing date approaches, public interest in Daybell’s case remains high, with many observers keen to see how the courts will address the serious nature of her crimes.