The jury in the trial of Lori Vallow, aka Lori Vallow Daybell, found her guilty.
Jurors began deliberating Thursday afternoon, following instructions from Judge Steven Boyce and closing arguments from the prosecution and defense. The jury went home for the night at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and returned to the courthouse to resume deliberations at 9 a.m. Friday.
Lori Vallow is charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and grand theft in connection to the deaths of two of her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, as well as conspiracy in the death of her current husband's late wife, Tammy Daybell. She will not receive the death penalty, but could face up to life in prison if found guilty.
In order for Lori Vallow to be found guilty of first-degree murder, the jury must determine that she killed, commanded someone to kill and/or encouraged the killing of the victims. The verdict must be unanimous.
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