Chad Daybell appears to choke up as 911 call from wife’s death played in ‘cult prophet’ murder trial
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chad Daybell wiped away tears as the 911 call from his wife’s sudden death was played in court during his Idaho death penalty trial. The moment was uncharacteristically emotional for the “doomsday cult” author, 55, who is on trial for the 2019 death of his then-wife Tammy Daybell and the murders of his current wife Lori Vallow’s children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, and JJ Vallow, seven, whose bodies were found on his property in Rexburg in June 2020. open image in gallery Chad Daybell wiped away tears as the 911 call from his wife’s sudden death was played in court While the call was being played, Mr Daybell, who is often described on social media as a “cardboard cutout” because he sits so still at the defence table, appeared uncomfortable as he leaned forward and then sat back with his arms crossed. It was only after the two children were reported missing – and authorities began delving into Mr Daybell and Vallow and their bizarre cult beliefs – that questions began being asked about Tammy’s death too.