LIVE! Chad Daybell Trial Reaction - Contentious Cross Takes Aim At Investigation & Points The Finger 

Just wait til the jury gets to hear the text between Chad and Lori talking about hurting the kids. The idea that Chad is a nice guy will go out the window.

The one FACT that really stands out to me is that Chad only deemed the people around Lori Daybell as dark and in a zombie state, with the exception of Tammy, his wife, because he needed to get rid of her to be with his "rich" mistress None of his family were on that hit list. None of his children were on that hit list. None of his in-laws were on that hit list. Now, why would that be? Lori wasn't the Doomsday Prophet. Lori wasn't the one telling everyone else who was dark and zombie like. Lori wasn't the one telling everyone the only way to get rid of the zombie is to kill the body. That was Chad Daybell.

Alex Cox may have been a violent man, but Chad and Lori were the shot callers, and Alex was their attack dog. They would point to someone and say “Sic’em!” and Alex would dutifully obey. Alex would have done none of this on his own. Chad and Lori drove the bus.

Peter has a natural confidence that he carries well. We all feel like we benefit when he explains things. He elevates those around him. That’s a rare gift. Thanks Peter!

The murders were so awful that I still have trouble watching/listening. Such good people, regardless the age, who were killed for NO reason. Two children and a betrayed wife.

Visions of Glory was the number one BEST non-fiction seller in Utah in 2023. The LDS church has made no effort to debunk the author's claims of his near death visions. This is a dangerous book!

Peter, the Slenderman story is intense. In 2014, in Wisconsin (what's going on in Wisconsin) 2 12 year old girl stabbed their friend 19 times and left her to die in the woods. SHE LIVED! The girls claimed the Slenderman told them to do it. The girl who did the stabbing was sentenced to 40 years to life in a mental institution. This week, she had a hearing for early release and was denied.

Chad would have known Alex was coming for Tammy, When it didn't go as planned, Chad would have told Tammy " hey it was just someone with a Paintball Gun " Chad would have been first one out there hunting for cartridges and hiding them.

I've tried to listen to this trial but the sound is so bad that it's almost impossible to hear what they are saying.

Lori and Alex are absolutely guilty...and so is Chad.

John Prior comes across as unlikeable and arrogant. As someone who once served as a juror on a death penalty case where the lead prosecutor came across the same way, I guarantee you he is not doing Chad any favors with his behavior.

John Prior’s “Judge, I’m going to object at this point” is already starting to drive me nuts, but I think he does it for the perception of the jury from what I saw in jury selection and so far in trial. If he lays it on too thick, I think the jury might start seeing it as just putting on a “nice guy” act.

Based on Lori and Chad's behavior post-crimes, it seems inconceivable to me they weren't in it together.

Chad's texts are extremely damning.

We all knew the minute Alex Cox died that he would be the Fall Guy. Perhaps he knew it also.

12:53 OMG!! This is soooo frustrating that they didn’t clarify what type of message it was where Tammy was warning others about the masked gunman in her driveway. 1) it was NOT an email; 2) it was NOT A TEXT MESSAGE either 🙄; 3) IT WAS A FACEBOOK POST by Tammy Daybell. I can’t understand how neither side got this right?!?! 😡 Sometimes i know the case too well…

I went back and listened to some of the testimony in Loris trial. Wow. Their texts are very damning. It will be interesting to see if they bring them in this trial. I can’t imagine they won’t.

I think Prior is purposely trying to disrupt the flow of the trial by objecting to everything and partially because he is upset with Judge Boyce for not allowing him to quit being Chad’s lawyer.

Interesting that the kids refused to talk to the police.

Rewatch crew here. Ty peter for your work here!

This trial is the only time that I haven't been able to watch due to an extreme dislike of one of the attorneys in the case. I watched the first day, somehow managed to make it most of the way and I haven't watched again. John Prior is insufferable. I have disliked him from the very beginning, when they were first charged. I find him to be very arrogant and it's off putting. I was very bothered by the fact that he objected to absolutely EVERYTHING and wanted to continually voir dire the witness which in my opinion was more like a cross, but when the state has an objection he just keeps going like it's no big deal.

Speaking of slipping in objectionable questions just to get info in… it drives me bonkers when a witness answers NO to having any knowledge of a situation completely so the atty (usually defense) will say "Would it surprise you to know blah-blah-blah??" - basically telling the jury the info (as if it were a FACT) they were hoping to get out of the witness. Granted this can be objected to… but the jury has now already heard it. Oh those slimy shady lawyers…….😉

Bryce is correct! 😡Hidden True Crimes digs REALLY deep into all of them! They all attend(ed) the same conferences etc. it’s extremely disgusting!! Just like the church encouraged people to see Jodi Hildebrandt for “counseling” and “help” if you will or should I say- he//z 😞

Thank you for the summeries..i cant do that trial again as a mom of a 9 year old boy with severe autism 😢 i cant begin to understand how anyone could..

It wasn't an email or a text message. It was a Facebook post.

My work has been so busy. I haven't been able to catch many lives or premiers. Thank goodness for rewatch. Thanks Peter!

The children may have seen the murder of Charles also. We only have Lori's word for where the children were at the time.

Big Facts about Visions of Glory. HEAVILY promotes religious grandiosity in the LDS. I think it’s their #3 most purchased book in their book stores

Quickly becoming my favorite channel for this sort of court stuff. Can watch it on a dozen channels; want to hear the commentary interspersed more than anything :)

I love that you’re watching East Idaho News. I live here in East Idaho, born & raised, and this crime has become its own identity here. It’s become part of our lives. When this is over, there’s going to be a void. We will all celebrate when it’s over, but this…..entity….has taken up space and when it’s gone we will feel that strange void. Weird I know. But true.

True, it isn't important in the grand scheme of things whether or not Tammy made a facebook post or wrote an email, BUT even small mistakes like this make a lawyer look like they don't know their case. If my life is literally on the line, I want my lawyer to know my case inside and out. If I was watching a true crime video and the person said it was an email it would make me question their research.

I believe Chad totally gas lit Tammy and HE is the one that said oh it was probably a paint ball gun and that’s what she went with.

The live streaming set up in this courtroom mirrors the 100s of courts across the US that live stream their proceedings. It provides transparency to the public without the sensationalism that media's control of the audio visual brings into the courtroom. These are real cases with real victims. Over time the courtrooms will get better equipment.

I love the shirt... I'm in rewatch crew today for some reason I didn't get the notification

Thank you for not having a ton of adds on your videos. Ive been apart of the rewatch crew since my son was born in January and i appreciate it so much. Especially because i like to listen while im cleaning or to fall asleep to and its really nice not having to skip an ad every 10 mins

@ Katie Pecos.. In response to your comment during the livestream about the chat making you more rational. I too enjoy being part of a conversation with others who display good critical thinking skills and decorum.

Just found this channel! I really appreciate the breakdown!

Chad on phone with her as they discover bodies is enough I think.

Peter, the L on your wall appears to be slightly askew and is driving me nuts man. 😂

Yes Chad Daybell was in on it!!

He throws in Melanie Gibb and her boyfriend David when the jury doesn't know who they are yet 🤦🏼‍♀️ the poor jury😊

Prior is a manipulator. He asks leading questions (or statements) and ends his question with “Right?” He hopes the jurors will remember what he said rather than the facts of the evidence. His cross focuses on the “paintball gun” incident so he hopes to distract the jurors from the horrific reality of the children being found in his client’s back “pasture”. I pray the jurors are not fooled by his tactics and remember that two innocent children’s remains were found in Daybell’s property !!! Prior is not respectful of the judge or the process. He addresses Judge Boyce as Judge and not as Your Honor. I believe the jurors will notice this and it will trouble them. Many people in Idaho are conservative and very respectful in dealing with other people, especially those in positions of authority. Prior is demonstrating a lack of respect for the judge and that won’t sit well with the jury. He dismisses one of the investigating officers as he says “I can’t remember his name, Officer K”. Incredibly disrespectful !!! How impressive of Detective Hermosillo in how he deals with Prior. Nate Eaton, Gigi, Justin Lum and Lauren Matthias are all terrific in their coverage. Mr. Peter, I appreciate your analysis !! You give me s9me peace of mind about the ultimate outcome of this. Will you do the same for the Idaho 4 case because the defense attorney there is pulling some pretty outrageous stunts,

How is it that you make such grisley subject matter so interesting? You might be my favorite RU-vid channel. Thanks for your insights.

Interesting that the Judge has such patience with John Prior's not allowing the Judge to make a ruling. WOW!! Thank you for all you do Peter!! Have a great wknd!!

This helped so much! I watched the trial and could NOT figure out why defense was going on and on about the paintball and all the other weird questions during cross examination. I guess just trying to deflect from poor manipulated unsuspecting Chad lol.

Nate Eaton said it’s a Facebook post, not a text or an email

I was a possible juror for this trial. We had to fill out a 23 page initial 29:57 questionnaire. There were questions regarding a defendant taking the stand.

But it wasn’t a text message! It was a Facebook post! 😂

We all know it’s very possible that Alex was the one who actually got his hands dirty in these gruesome murders BUT with conspiracy you do not have to be the one to commit the crime- only perform an action to further the crime. Chad is the one who created all of the dark and light lists-all the people who were listed as dark people “disappeared”. That fact alone could be enough to convict. And there is A LOT more than just that to link Chad. Prior can point the finger all he wants but we will see, they all played a part in Charles, Tylee, and JJ’s murder. Tammy’s murder I haven’t seen much evidence so I am hoping they have enough proof for justice for Tammy as well.

I’m with Azam here; 500k by the end of the year! 🎉

I wanted to take a moment to thank you. I dont always get a chance to see the original (at original speed) but I like seeing your commentary, but I like regular speed, but I like not watching it twice... So.. I liked todays format! Really helped me, and saved me alot of time, and saved me from contantly changing the soeed (edit: speed*) of the playback, uuugghh. I guess 'Thanks' was enough here... Ramble done 😂

I'm not sure this will come up in trial, but Visions of Glory is a book Chad and Lori were both obsessed with. Not only them but Ruby Franke, Jodi H, and Tim Ballard as well. These people all attended the same prepper conferences and preparing a people conferences too. This book fueled their belief system. As far as Chad's trial goes....this trial is going to be very different bcuz Pryor is actually putting on a defense for Chad where Lori wouldn't allow her attys to defend her at all. Chad will tell Lori thru their "portal" that he threw her under the bus for the greater good of their beliefs. Just in case he gets off at least one of them will be able to carry on and gather the 144,000. LOL.

Let him explain the text about burning the raccoon and checking which way the wind direction was going the day after Kylie went missing after finding her body had been burned. He was the one giving out the dark scale to decide when someone had to go. If he had no idea what Alex and Lori were doing why wasn't he asking Lori where the children were? Instead of helping her escape the police

Rewatch crew today. Thanks, Peter.

I can truly understand why your viewers including myself love watching your channel you love your profession and it is so easy to watch you because how enjoying it is to our eyes viewing you😘😘😅😅😅

The audio is best with earbuds instead of speakers

I literallly said I’ll just wait until Peter comes on #replay

OMG....It wasnt a text or email it was a Facebook post

As Lord Acton sent to Bishop Creighton: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”

Thanks Bryce for sharing looking into the book!

Wasn't Tammy's message on Facebook?

Great job on dissecting this. Thank you LYK.

Hidden True Crime, a channel you have mentioned, has a number of episodes about the connections between Jodi Hildebrandt and Chad Daybell's particular beliefs.

Pryor’s conspiracy theory re the gunman being after Chad is a huge stretch for me. Tammy was @ the back door of the vehicle & spoke to him. Surely Chad & Tammy didn’t look that much ALIKE to be mistaken for each other.

Thanks for covering this case Peter. Hope u have a great weekend

Thanks for summarizing what is going on in the trial. So far best coverage. I am reeling from Apple River guilty verdict. Thanks for helping us understand and get through these tough trials.

Your observations and analysis make this so much more interesting! Thank you for another awesome video as always (replay crew)

Love your analysis and how you cover these trials!!!!!

Is Prior going to dissect every statement made by every prosecution witness in this trial?

To give you what kind of creep John Prior is google his 2012 plea deal. He (JP) was 50. She, the victim was 19.

love the commentary thank you for the education!

Please make note:The Mormon Church does not nor never has promoted the book - Visions of Glory. It was written by an individual who has his own views and fantasies not connected with the doctrine of the Mormon church.

Wow you’re doggone informative I need all the help I can get will b watching to understand more I’m turning 65 8-2-24 ss has changed so much of my benefits I’m not sure what to do I get 200 a month from working was a stay home mom n a little over 700 for disability n something from being married I can’t afford anything extra to pay n ss made me repay them a few months for overpayment cut me off for 2 months still trying to recover from that so any help would be greatly appreciated thank you for your time God bless

It wasn’t a text message- it was a facebook post.

Thanks for covering this case, Peter!

I wouldn't expect that Lori and Chad would be allowed to talk with his trial still pending.

20:15 what a damning internet search

Thank you Peter, for your hard work

There are so many charges that he’ll be guilty for something. Conspiracy at the least. All the text from Lori’s trial showed he was in the know.

O.M.Gosh!😔I can't believe I missed the live show again!? Darn it! But im watching with everyone on the re-play crew and always supporting your channel by pressing the 👍 button and sharing your videos with Fam/Friends

Was there no court today? I couldn't find it anywhere! This LONG trial is going to be even longer if they don't have court on Fridays! SMH

To answer that question, I'm a 60-year-old Idaho native.And the last time I was in jail, it was forbidden.Or illegal for an inmate to contact another inmate in another facility

I also feel like part of Priors strategy to hurry and correct himself before letting the judge rule in favor of the state is to keep the jury from being able to subconsciously tally how many rulings of misstating facts/testimony and being argumentative are stacking up against him 🤫 kinda like- if judge never said it then it never happened, right! But by the judge not letting him get away it’s just making him look worse because not only are the rulings being made but he’s having to be admonished over and over again. To me this makes him look like he’s trying to be slimy and deceitful and I would’ve definitely formed that opinion sitting on the jury as well

I think the defense sounds arrogant when he does not wait for the judge.

Why don't you make your block smaller?? So the court pictures were bigger?

“Visions of Glory” as told to John Pontius, is based on the experiences of a man named Spencer within the book. Spencer in real life is a man named Thom Harrison. Thom Harrison wrote a letter in 2014, to avoid excommunication it’s believed, saying his book is not LDS doctrine, only his own experience. But people still take it as doctrine, as is evidenced by the Daybell’s and others. The LDS church has not overtly promoted or embraced the book, but they haven’t overtly denounced it either. Making Mr. Harrison a bishop cannot help but make their stance on his book unclear. They need to take a hard line on this book, because its fruit is obviously dangerous. Per Lauren from Hidden Truth, if you look closely at the poolside chair Lori is sitting on when she is served with papers from the police (in Hawaii) - she is reading a well-worn copy of “Visions of Glory”.

I thought you were allowed to ask leading questions on redirect. Or is that just recross (if/when that's allowed)?

It's Idaho, I think he will get death. Idaho doesn't mess around! He will not do well in an Idaho Prison either. It's going to be rough for him. He's been sitting in Madison County, where little Mormon ladies cook good food too. Boy, he is in for a rude awakening. It's probably already setting in while he sits in Ada County for the trial. The prisons there are dangerous because of overcrowding, too. He's in the county now, and day one, in the actual prison, justice will be served. I wrote a thesis on Idaho incarceration in 2017. Im well aware of the conditions inside, and they aren't good.

My two cents: when there is a mountain of circumstantial evidence and all three of the victims in this case were found on your property, your lawyer has two options: blame the codefendants and attack the investigation. It’s all prior can do.

This is horrible...why is the courtroom sooo far away????

Peter what do you think about pryor not having a counsel helping him on a DP case?

Learning a lot thank you!

I think John prior keeps talking once there’s an objection so that even if the judge sustains well prior still gets the jury to hear his questions imo

Of course I missed the live. However catching up now. Hello there

I learn so much from this young lawyer❤

Part of the rewatch crew, but I agree with Azam, 500k by the end of the year. We just need one or two big trials. Peter is always skeptical of him hitting sub counts, and he has been wrong EVERY time.

Good content, thanks.

Thank you for slow speed today 🤜🤛😅

Have you noticed Lori is never referred to as Daybell ? Only Vallow

13:48 it was a Facebook post, not sure if that is where they were trying to go with it