It’s the second week of Chad Daybell’s criminal trial.
The 55-year-old father is accused of murdering and conspiring to murder two of his wife’s children, 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, and his then-wife Tammy Daybell. He’s also charged with two counts of insurance fraud.
Daybell pleaded not guilty to all eight felonies.
The potential eight-week trial is expected to mirror the trial of his wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. Roughly 60 witnesses were called for her trial, including Rexburg Police Det. Ray Hermosillo. He was the lead investigator during the months-long search for Vallow Daybell’s children and the first witness called by the prosecution in Chad Daybell’s trial.
After over six hours of testimony stretched over two days, Hermosillo left the stand Thursday afternoon. The prosecution is expected to call its next witness this morning.
Chad Daybell murder trial in Boise begins. Here’s what to know about the case
The Idaho Statesman will have a reporter covering the trial at the Ada County Courthouse providing live, daily updates at idahostatesman.com. You can also follow criminal justice reporter Alex Brizee on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @alex_brizee or breaking news reporter Sally Krutzig at @sallykrutzig.