Chad Daybell called Lori Vallow an 'exalted goddess', made predictions his wife Tammy would die early

BOISE, IDAHO: Chad Daybell, who is charged with triple murder, had an "obsession" with Lori Vallow, prosecutors claimed at his trial in Boise, Idaho, on Wednesday, April 10, during opening statements.

In connection with the deaths of the 'doomsday mom's' two children, Joshua 'JJ' Vallow, seven, and Tylee Ryan, 16, and his first wife Tammy Daybell, 49.

Chad Daybell has pleaded not guilty to his murder charges

Bodies of Vallow's missing young children were discovered buried in Daybell's property.

During opening statements, Madison County Prosecuting Attorney Rob Wood stated, "Two dead children buried in this defendant's backyard."

"The next month, his wife dead in their bed. 17 days later, this defendant marries Lori Vallow," Wood added.

Chad and his first wife Tammy were married for nearly 30 years before her tragic death. Daybell also faces other charges including insurance fraud and grand theft and he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

He could face the death penalty, if convicted.

Chad Daybell tried eliminating 'obstacles' in pursuit of a life with Lori Vallow

Judge Steven W Boyce presiding the trial said Daybell was a man who was motivated by sex, money, and power and was willing to eliminate any "obstacles" that would come his way to lead a life with Vallow.

"More than anything else Chad's obsession with Lori was rooted in her adoration for him. He called her an exalted goddess," claimed Wood.

According to the judge, the obstacles in the pair's life, according were Vallow's two children and Tammy.

According to People, the manner of death of Tammy who was found dead in her bed was initially ruled as natural. However, it was later found that she died of asphyxiation.

"You will hear from multiple witnesses that Chad predicted multiple times that Tammy would die an early death," the judge said during the opening statements. 

Vallow was found guilty of murdering her young children, JJ and Tylee, and also for conspiring to murder Daybell's first wife Tammy.

In July 2023, the 'cult mom' was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole and did not face the death penalty.

During Vallow's trial, prosecutors had suggested that Daybell and Vallow were involved in a doomsday cult that prepared for an imminent apocalypse and eliminating individuals whose spirits they deemed "dark."

At Chad's trial, Wood stated, "Tammy Daybell, a vivacious, happy mother, was another individual labeled as a dark spirit to be removed."