Dark Beginnings: Lori Daybell's Trial Week 1 | On the Record Podcast
18 April 2025 - 20 mins explicitOn the Record with Cody Thomas breaks down each day of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell conspiracy trial, highlighting key moments, witness testimony, and courtroom drama as it unfolds.
Week one of Lori Daybell’s trial delivered explosive testimony and emotional moments from the people who knew Charles Vallow best. From a failed intervention and cryptic texts to spiritual “castings” and claims of possession, prosecutors laid the foundation for their case: that Lori’s doomsday beliefs weren’t just extreme… they were deadly.
In this episode, we break down the biggest moments from the first week in court:
Opening statements that painted a picture of calculated murder
Testimony from Char...
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