Forensic Files

Lori Vallow Daybell: The Jailhouse Interview

Dateline NBC

  • Mar 11, 2025
  • 1:23:29
  • Full Episode
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<p>Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted of murdering two of her children, sits down with Keith Morrison for her first TV interview; Lead detectives speak out exclusively about the investigation.</p><p> </p><p>Listen to ‘Mommy Doomsday,’ Keith’s original podcast on the case:</p><p>Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3FkEJ1p">https://apple.co/3FkEJ1p</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6O1U4NMmvQbvrbnBayyomu">https://open.spotify.com/show/6O1U4NMmvQbvrbnBayyomu</a></p><p> </p><p>Keith Morrison and Andrea Canning go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/41J7PyX">https://apple.co/41J7PyX</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xAX9A5IItoFQNAmLIdzOu">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xAX9A5IItoFQNAmLIdzOu</a></p><p> </p><p>In Dateline’s After the Verdict series, Keith Morrison catches up with Colby Ryan, son of Lori Vallow Daybell, in front of a live audience in Nashville. Their conversation revisits the events that changed Colby’s life and explores how he has found strength and purpose in the aftermath. After the Verdict is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-picking-up-the-pieces">https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-picking-up-the-pieces</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

Lori Vallow Daybell discusses her children's murders in her first interview, maintaining her innocence amid shocking revelations about her past and beliefs.

Key points

  • A Dark Discovery. The bodies of Lori's missing children, J.J. and Tylee, were found in Chad Daybell's backyard.
  • A Shocking Claim. Lori claimed she was a resurrected being and a goddess, leading to her husband's death.
  • The Insurance Policy. After Charles's death, Lori discovered she was not the beneficiary of his life insurance policy.
  • The Prophet and the Nymph. Chad Babel and Lori Vallow take on their roles in a twisted narrative.
  • Attempted Murder. A 911 call reveals a shooting incident involving Lori's brother Alex.
  • Tammy's Mysterious Death. Tammy Daybell's death raises suspicions of foul play after an autopsy reveals homicide.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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