Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield Lori Vallow's Courtroom Spiral & WILD Closing Arguments
Apr 22, 2025
Lori Vallow, the defendant in a sensational murder trial, delivers a strikingly emotional closing argument, portraying herself as a victim and blaming law enforcement. The discussion unpacks the chaotic courtroom drama, exploring her defense's claims of self-defense against allegations of premeditated murder. Listeners are taken through distressing family dynamics, chilling confessions, and the prosecution's compelling timeline of events that paint a darker picture. Vallow’s controversial stance and the jury's impending decision leave listeners on edge.
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Lori's Twofold Motives
- Lori Vallow's motives were money and her new love, Chad Daybell, framed by twisted religious beliefs.
- Texts showed Lori planning events to isolate her husband Charles and manipulate outcomes deliberately.
Lori's Unorthodox Beliefs
- Lori claimed unique beliefs outside the LDS Church, including becoming an immortal celestial being.
- Witnesses testified about Lori describing her husband as possessed by an evil spirit named Ned.
Suspicious Calm and Jokes
- Lori's brother Alex made jocular comments about killing Charles, which Lori did not visibly react to.
- Lori’s calm demeanor at the scene contradicted the expected reaction to a husband’s shooting death.