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Talking Dateline: Lori Vallow Daybell - The Jailhouse Interview

Dateline NBC

  • Mar 12, 2025
  • 23:40
  • Full Episode
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<p>Andrea Canning sits down with Keith Morrison to talk about his latest episode, “Lori Vallow Daybell: The Jailhouse Interview,” which featured his often combative conversation with one of the most infamous women in America, Lori Vallow Daybell. Convicted of murdering two of her children and conspiring to murder her current husband Chad Daybell’s wife Tammy, Lori is set to go on trial next month for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. She has pleaded not guilty and is representing herself at trial. Keith shares a podcast-exclusive clip from the interview in which Lori talks about her love for Chad, and the death of Tammy Daybell. He also answers your questions from social media.</p><p>Have a question for Talking Dateline? Leave it for us in a DM on social media @DatelineNBC or in a voicemail at (212) 413-5252 for a chance to be featured on a future episode!</p><p>Listen to the full episode of “Lori Vallow Daybell: The Jailhouse Interview” on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3FjWD4d">https://apple.co/3FjWD4d</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hqr2KbRPjam94oIhGHTU8">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hqr2KbRPjam94oIhGHTU8</a></p><p> </p><p> </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

Keith Morrison interviews Lori Vallow Daybell about her crimes and mental state in a revealing jailhouse interview.

Key points

  • Lori Vallow's Disturbing Wink. Andrea Canning is shocked by Lori Vallow's wink before the interview, hinting at her personality.
  • Lori's Manipulative Nature. Keith Morrison discusses Lori's ability to manipulate and control the narrative during the interview.
  • The Complexity of Love. Lori Vallow claims to love Chad for eternities, raising questions about her mindset.
  • Colby's Resilience. Colby, Lori's son, emerges as a bright spot in a dark story, working to heal.
  • The Ongoing Trial. Lori Vallow's legal troubles continue as she faces conspiracy charges.

Tension

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