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Chad Daybell trial enters week 5 of triple-murder trial

Chad Daybell
Posted at 9:23 AM, May 07, 2024
and last updated 2024-05-10 14:59:34-04

BOISE, Idaho — Chad Daybell court proceedings are moving into week five with more family, friends and experts expected to testify.

Wednesday, Forensic Pathologist Dr. Garth Warren described in graphic detail how he and his team performed the autopsies on the bodies of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
The jury was shown graphic, detailed photos and Warren detailed the causes of death for JJ and Tylee.

Tuesday started with Zulema Pastenes, who was married to Alex Cox, being called to the witness stand.

She began her testimony by sharing how she met Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and eventually Alex Cox in 2018. She also shared details about the dynamic between Vallow and Chad Daybell.

Pastenas stayed on the witness stand all day, testifying about Chad's vision of life and death and his relationship with Lori.

On Monday, FBI Special Agent Steve Daniels was called to testify and shared evidence found at the crime scene including graphic photos of when the remains of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were found.

Additionally, Melani Pawlowski, Lori Vallow Daybell's niece, as well as her husband Ian were called to testify Monday.