Chad Daybell's Family Begged Him to Cooperate With Police While He Was Being Investigated
One of Chad Daybell's brothers pleaded with him to return forward about where J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan have been, but it surely was too overdue.
By Jennifer TisdaleApr. 24 2024, Published 10:19 p.m. ET
Chad Daybell with Tammy Daybell
In April 2024, Chad Daybell's murder trial began. According to CBS News, he stands accused of "conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of J.J. [Vallow] and Tylee [Ryan], which includes conspiracy to commit grand theft by deception. He is also charged with conspiracy to commit murder as well as two counts of insurance fraud in the death of Tammy Daybell." J.J. and Tylee had been the children of Lori Vallow, Daybell's 2d wife. Tammy was once his first spouse.
During his trial, texts between Daybell and Vallow revealed some of his innermost thoughts, reported ABC 12 News. He described feeling trapped through the life he built with Tammy, and used to be his happiest when he could escape with Vallow, his "Goddess lover." Their dating was once built on greed, spiritual fanaticism, and carnal needs. When the children disappeared, everybody regarded to Daybell and Vallow who were cagey relating to their whereabouts. That included his family, who begged Daybell to return clean.
Chad Daybell's siblings as well as his folks released statements about J.J. and Tylee.
Daybell's brother Matt Daybell launched a remark to East Idaho News in January 2020 asking his brother to tell authorities where his stepchildren have been. Matt was once very transparent about the fact that this statement was once reflective of the views and critiques held through him and his rapid family, not Daybell's other brother or his parents.
Matt and his spouse Heather lived in Rexburg, Idaho, where Daybell lived, for 15 years. Despite this, Matt and Daybell hadn't communicated since Tammy's memorial service in October 2019. "Since that time, I have texted Chad twice," wrote Matt. "Once, when I heard from a neighbor of his quick marriage to Lori Vallow, expressing to him my shock and dismay at this news. Second, just recently, pleading with Chad to cooperate with authorities and reveal the whereabouts of his new stepchildren."
Daybell and Matt have not been shut since youth and this distance was once exacerbated by Daybell's increasingly more concerning spiritual ideals. Six months later, a second statement was released to the outlet but this time it was for a unique reason why. Daybell's other brother Paul, at the side of his folks, took the time to proportion their condolences about J.J. and Tylee whose our bodies have been found on Daybell's property.
"It is with heavy hearts and extreme sadness, that we wish to express our love and condolences to the families of J.J. and Tylee," it began. "We have hoped and prayed over the many months for the safety and well-being of J.J. and Tylee and we are devastated by their passing. We are heartbroken that these beautiful children’s lives were ended tragically and prematurely and for the emptiness and pain it leaves in the lives of their loved ones." They also mourned the lack of Tammy, whom they cherished deeply.
Chad Daybell and his brothers were once grave diggers.
The Deseret News profiled Daybell and his siblings in August 1992, commending them for their entrepreneurial talents. Evidently digging graves to earn a living for school was a proud Daybell family tradition. At the time, Daybell used to be 24 years old and spoke about being a gravedigger before he headed to Brigham Young University. "I would consider digging graves my first real job," he stated. "I liked the exercise and flexible hours. It lets your body work while your mind rests from school."
Paul (21) and Matt (19) had been following in the footsteps of their older brother. "It was kind of weird at first," Paul told the outlet. "The weirdest thing about the job is knowing you're digging holes to bury dead people." Matt was once on a venture for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints within the Canary Islands, however sought after to return to grave digging after he were given again. The youngest son, Brad, has already requested concerning the family work however their youngest sister Becky is not appearing any hobby.
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