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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Sharp

Chad Daybell claimed Lori Vallow didn’t have children as police launched nine-month search for JJ and Tylee

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Chad Daybell claimed his new wife Lori Vallow didn’t have any children as authorities launched a massive search for her son and daughter that ended with the discovery of their bodies nine months later.

A jury heard the disturbing claim at Ms Vallow’s trial in Boise, Idaho, on Friday where the so-called “doomsday cult mom” is charged with the murders of her two children Joshua “JJ” Vallow, seven, and Tylee Ryan, 16, as well as that of Mr Daybell’s first wife Tammy.

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