Lori Vallow back in court ahead of Arizona murder conspiracy trial

Lori Vallow in court for status conference

On Jan. 10, Lori Vallow appeared in a Phoenix courtroom for a status conference. In Arizona, Lori Vallow is accused of conspiring in the fatal shooting of her fourth husband and the attempted murder of her nieces ex-husband. She is representing herself in her upcoming trial, which is scheduled for March 31.

PHOENIX – Lori Vallow was back in a Phoenix courtroom on Friday for a status conference.

The so-called “Doomsday Mom” is representing herself in her Arizona trial, where she’s accused of conspiring in the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles, and the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. The shootings of Charles and Brandon happened within months of each other in 2019, and for Charles’ shooting, investigators identified the suspect as Vallow’s late brother, Alex Cox.

According to police, the shootings of Charles of Brandon were motivated by money and a bizarre spiritual system. 

Vallow was deemed competent to stand trial after questions were raised by her former attorneys. Her trial date has been set for March 31.

Vallow was previously found guilty in Idaho for the murders of two of her children, Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan. She was also found guilty of her role in the death of Tammy Daybell. Tammy was the first wife of Chad Daybell, who is Vallow’s current husband. Vallow was sentenced to life in prison in Idaho for the deaths.