Following breaking news, the jury has reached a decision in the penalty phase of Chad Daybell's murder trial. Daybell was convicted earlier this week in Idaho for the murders of his first wife and two stepchildren. Prosecutors argued that Daybell's actions were driven by power, sex, money, and apocalyptic beliefs.
The jury has decided that Chad Daybell will be sentenced to death row, marking the highest punishment in this case. The decision was based on the presence of aggravating factors, including the motive for financial gain, a complete disregard for human life, the cruelty of the crimes, and the threat Daybell posed to society.
Daybell was convicted of killing the two children of his second wife, a 16-year-old and a 7-year-old. The jury found that the aggravating factors in the case justified the imposition of the death penalty.
During the sentencing, Daybell remained motionless as the judge delivered the verdict. Previously known as a preacher who shared his religious beliefs, Daybell showed no visible reaction to the news of his death sentence.
