Thread by @cathyrusson

I'm inside the #LoriVallowTrial courtroom today. We expect the state to rest at some point today. Will #lorivallow take the stand?

@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Lori is wearing a blue polka dot puffy vest with a blue long-sleeve shirt, and blue pants.
#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Lori is super chatty with her attorney John Thomas. Laughing, smiling.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Attorneys were just called into the back.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Well, not actually in the back but over where they normally do a sidebar. The bailiff called them over there. They are just standing around, assuming waiting for the judge.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Larry and Kay Woodcock are in the courtroom. We're still waiting on the judge.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Now all the attorneys have left the courtroom in the back.
Lori is by herself. She turns her back on the gallery.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Larry Woodcock 'holding court' while we wait. He says something funny about everyone better have their phones silenced.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Attorneys are back in the courtroom.
#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Jury is in. State recalls FBI Agt. Nicole Heideman

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork We're hearing more about the "James and Elayna" story that #ChadDaybell wrote over a series of communications with #LoriVallow. "James and Elayna" story mirror Chad & Lori's. When/where they met. Every time they saw each other after, intimate interactions, etc..

@LawCrimeNetwork Chad writes about James & Elayna: "He kissed her deeply...they entwined their bodies....before beginning another round of pleasurable bonding."

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Lori to Chad: "That is pretty incredible. 🔥🔥🔥🔥The fire is definitely burning..... I miss you way too much. ❤️❤️❤️You have to stop or I might explode. "

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Chad to Lori "I completely agree. We were definitely in new territory in your bedroom".

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Chad to Lori: "Elayna's magic hand has gripped the Storm..."

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork A lot of jurors writing.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Chad to Lori: "I love you Elayna. What a wonderful chemistry we share. 🔥🔥🔥"
Lori to Chad: "....that's so hot...."
Chad to Lori: "...please save that segment. I want to read it with you naked...."
#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Me right now.........

@LawCrimeNetwork Sidebar then jury is excused so the judge can hear arguments.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork I really don't understand all the laughing and chatting between #LoriVallow and her attorneys.

@LawCrimeNetwork Next witness and I believe the last witness for the state is investigator Nicholas Edwards. He's the lead investigator with the Idaho Attorney General's office.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Edwards assisted in the investigation into Tammy Daybell's death and then into the deaths of Tylee and JJ.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Edwards testifies Lori and Charles had initiated divorce proceedings in Feb. 2019. Chad and Tammy never initiated divorce proceedings.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Edwards: Oct. 4 & 5, 2019 is the trip to Utah Tammy took at the urging of #ChadDaybell.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Messages shown to jury -
Oct 3, 2019 - Chad to Lori: Good night, angel Lily. So excited to go on our date. 🔥
Oct. 4, 2019 - Dreaming of caressing you in your bed....I adore you...

Message sent just prior to Tammy going to Utah.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Attempted shooting of Tammy Daybell happened on Oct. 9, 2019.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork I've never used the fire emoji in a text. Apparently, Chad and Lori used it one zillion times.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@LawCrimeNetwork Oct. 9-10 there were 90 calls/texts messages between Chad, Lori, Alex, and Zulema.
Edwards outlines the number of texts between Chad and Alex before and after the attempted shooting of Tammy Daybell.
#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Morning break

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Back from break. Jurors entering.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Seeing photo of the front of #ChadDaybell's home.
And now an overhead view of the Daybell property.
#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Edwards testifies that Tammy would normally park down the long driveway at the back of the house but the night of the attempted shooting she parked in the front driveway.
#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Edwards testifies about the likeness between AR-style gun with a scope and a paintball gun with a hopper and how someone inexperienced with guns could mistake the two. Also, there were kids w/paintball guns in Daybell neighborhood. #LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Do you think the state has done enough to tie #LoriVallow to conspiracy to Tammy's death? I think the jury could struggle with that count.

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork 8:30pm the night of Tammy's attempted shooting - Lori and Zulema were doing a "casting"

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Here is where the state is trying to tie Lori to Tammy's death - there are text messages the night of the attempted shooting between Lori and Alex and Lori and Chad but we don't know what those texts are...

#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork The "casting" the night of the attempted shooting was being done on Tammy Daybell. In other words, about 45 mins before the attempted shooting of Tammy, Loir & Zulema are attempting to cast out the evil spirit in Tammy.
#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Oct 18-19, 2019 - there are several text messages the night of the 18th (Tammy died in the early morning hours of the 19th) Several texts between Alex & Lori, Chad & Lori and Alex & Chad. (again, they don't have the actual messages).
#LoriVallowTrial
@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork There were a lot of times on the timeline they just showed that I couldn't possibly catch them all. Will go back later with the audio and document.

@LawCrimeNetwork Also, my eyes are apparently too old to see the details in the timeline on the screen from across the courtroom.

@LawCrimeNetwork 10/20/19 The day after Tammy's death:
Lori: I'm missing you more...need you to hold me tight....
Chad: Their apartment is haunted and we can't clear the place. I seriously want you to look for a condo for us while you are there (Hawaii)

@LawCrimeNetwork Cont: Lori: I don't really care where we are as long as you are holding me forever.
Lori: This is torture. Maybe you should clear my mind....I feel lovesick, ...
Chad: I know exactly how you feel. I'm feeling sad but it isn't for the reason everyone thinks.

@LawCrimeNetwork And more 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@LawCrimeNetwork All these lovely dovey texts the day after Tammy dies, the day after her funeral, etc...

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Investigator Edwards chokes up on the stand and he describes unearthing JJ's body saying he was flooded with emotions thinking of his own son. Now cross-exam.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Gigi @PrettyLiesAlibi and I are on opposites sides of the courtroom reporting for @LawCrimeNetwork . She is closer to the evidence monitor and jury. I'm closer to the defense table with a good shot of #LoriVallow. Follow both of us - we're here until verdict!

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Gigi does the great play-by-plays....I'm here for sarcasm. ;-)

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Prosecution just keeping us hanging....we expect them to rest but after a sidebar the judge came back and said there are matters to handle outside the jury.

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi ALL RISE

#lorivallowtrial

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Who wants Lori to testify? 🤚

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Looks like state is getting ready to rest. #lorivallowtrial

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi The state says there's a clerical error in the indictment that they need to fix. Judge and defense know nothing about this. Judge takes a break while they work it out. #LoriVallowTrial .

@LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi FINALLY back on the record.

#LoriVallowTrial

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi State motions to amend the indictment against #LoriVallowDaybell due to some clerical errors. Should be theft by deception not theft by possession. And in count 5 on overt act 10 instead of saying Alex went to the gun range within monthS, it should be month.

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Why does the state wait until now? Did they just notice their errors in the indictment?

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Judge will allow the changes to the indictment. Jury is back in the courtroom.

#LoriVallowTrial

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi BREAKING: STATE RESTS in #LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Now sidebar to determine if they'll let jurors go home while defense needs to argue for judgment of acquittal (standard). That never takes long so I'm not sure why they are considering sending jury home

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi In 99% of trials the defense motions for the judge to dismiss all or some of the charges once the state rests. It's usually just a formality. Rarely happens.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Defense wants a break to go into a private room with #LoriVallow to talk about the defense case.

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi But first, state is rebutting defense motion for judgment of acquittal.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork @PrettyLiesAlibi Judge is making us ALL clear the courtroom so defense can have a private talk with #LoriVallow

@LawCrimeNetwork We are back in the courtroom!

@LawCrimeNetwork Waiting with anticipation if the defense is going to put on a case.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Lori Vallow Daybell WILL NOT testify.
#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Archibald: We don't believe the state has proven their case so the defense will rest.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Judge Boyce confirms with #LoriVallow that it's her decision not to testify. In her high pitch voice "Yes, your honor."

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Closing arguments THURSDAY morning.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Judge and attorneys will take tomorrow to work on jury instructions. Jury back Thursday for closing arguments.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork

@LawCrimeNetwork Archibald just said in front of the jury "We don't believe the state has proven their case therefore the defense rests. " I watched the jury closely during this. I saw at least 2 jurors with a slight smirk.

#LoriVallowTrial @LawCrimeNetwork