PHOENIX, Arizona — Witness testimonies continue Monday in week 2 of Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial. She is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death of her 4th husband.
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UPDATE (As of 3:30 p.m.): Scott, from Banner Life Insurance, says that Vallow Daybell was not a contingency beneficiary for Daybell. The jury was then shown a recording of a phonecall that Vallow Daybell made 4 days after her husband's death.
UPDATE (As of 2:45 p.m.): The prosecution says that they are hoping to rest the case by Thursday, although this is not a confirmation or guarantee.
UPDATE (As of 1:30 p.m.): Robin Smith Scott, an employee at Banner Life Insurance, has been called as a witness. She is testifying that Charles Vallow changed his life insurance policy in 2019.
UPDATE (As of 12:15 p.m.): In Arizona, the jury is also allowed to ask questions at the end of questioning — today, Dr. Bumgarner was asked if Vallow's heart was still beating after the initial shots, which he said is possible but unconfirmed.
UPDATE (As of 11:45 a.m.): The first witness called on Monday was medical examiner Dr. Derek Bumgarner — he is testifying that Charles Vallow was shot in the heart with the initial shot. Dr. Bumgarner says Vallow may have then fallen to his knees, explaining the cuts found on his legs.
In cross-examination, Vallow Daybell asked Bumgarner if the cuts on Vallow's knees may have been caused by a "scuffle beforehand" — he said it is possible.
UPDATE (As of 11 a.m.): Court is in session, as witness testimony continues in Lori Vallow Daybell's first Arizona Trial. Vallow Daybell's son, Colby, is back in court today.
Court was delayed slightly due to a juror being late. In the meantime, dates were set regarding Daybell Vallow's next trial in Arizona — jury selection has been set for the end of May, with the trial beginning on June 2.
Vallow Daybell is already serving a life sentence in Idaho for the murder of her two youngest children, J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan, as well as conspiring to murder Tammy Daybell, her fifth husband’s previous wife.
