What Happens Now?
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Introducing The Lori Vallow Story.
Thank you for signing up for the newsletter to join me in the hunt for answers about this case. Thousands of people all over the world are fascinated with the strange and twisted story of Lori Vallow. We wonder, how could an attractive, and seemingly loving mother, a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, become involved in the deaths of as many as six people, including her own children?
My name is Lori Hellis. I’m a retired criminal defense attorney and author. Like you, I have so many questions about this case, questions that drove me to create this blog and started me on the path to writing a book about the case.
Like many of you, I’ve been following this case since it started. I had just moved to Arizona when reports began to surface about two missing children with ties to my neighboring community of Chandler. Like you, I’ve followed the news and the Facebook groups, listened to the podcasts, watched Dateline, and the reports of Nate Eaton of East Idaho News, and Phoenix Fox 10 reporter Justin Lum.
With all the attention and coverage, you might wonder what can I add to the conversation. I can add the perspective of an experienced criminal attorney who understands law enforcement investigations, court processes, and the nuances of the criminal justice system. With my ability as a writer, I will demystify the story for non-lawyers. If there are trials for either Lori Vallow or Chad Daybell, I will travel to Rexburg, Idaho, to attend, interview, and write about them.
Like you, I want to understand the perfect storm of people and circumstances that culminated in this sad and twisted story. People toss around words like unfathomable and inexplicable to describing this case, but I think there are ways to understand and explain this case. Nothing can excuse Lori Vallow’s actions or choices, but by analyzing, perhaps we can understand her story as a cautionary tale.
