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NEW THREAD: We are back in court. Treena Kay approaches the podium. "Lori Vallow Daybell told the jury this was about a family tragedy. While she's been in custody, she has agreed to speak to the media four times and she has again spouted out that this was a family tragedy. A family tragedy does not involve premeditation. A family tragedy does not involve the intentional killing of a person. A family tragedy does not involve working with an accomplice to commit first degree murder."

"This defendant is the same as every other murder defendant. The motives we see are money, sex. Although this defendant denies it, her text messages and her own actions show these were her motives...Lori and Chad used their twisted religion to say Brandon was dark. Brandon's death would have given Melani money, the same motive as with Charles. The only difference was this money was for Lori's 'daughter' Melani."

Treena talks about emotional harm. "Charles Vallow has five siblings, he has nieces and nephews, he has two sons from his first marriage - Cole and Zach - and he had so many friends. Charles regularly visited his sisters and brothers. Each sibling has suffered extreme harm as a result of this defendant." Treena says we didn't hear from Bobby today, one of Charles's brothers. Treena says when she spoke with Bobby, Bobby shared about Charles talking about how Lori tried to kill him. Bobby said he misses Charles and it felt like someone had cut off his arm or leg.

Treena talks about meeting Kay and Larry and she could see the exhaustion in their eyes after going through the trials in Idaho. "It was clear Kay would do whatever was needed to make sure her brother got justice - and she has been here many, many days." Treena says the text messages she sent to Zach and Cole, the day after Charles died, show how narcissistic, self-centered Lori is.

Lori lied to Charles's son and said she was still waiting on the ME report to figure out how Charles died, yet she knew how Charles died, Treena says. One son wrote, "You can't just tell us 'Dad died' and disappear." Three days later, one of the sons wrote, "It's been three days. You let us know how our father died with a text message." You can read those texts here. eastidahonews.com/2020/02/read-t…

Treena: "Lori Fed-Exed Charles' ashes to Louisiana and took Chad Daybell to Hawaii." Treena asks Beresky to sentence Lori to life in prison. Total amount of restitution for Kay to travel, lodging, etc. was over $8,000. Treena asks Beresky to order that restitution.

Treena asks the life sentences to be run consecutively - one after the other - to the sentences in Idaho. Treena Kay is done. Judge asks Lori if she has anything to say.

Lori begins to speak and says it was her right to represent herself. She acknowledges her team and says she has learned much about the law. "I'm grateful for the knowledge I have gained. Knowledge is eternal and it is only love and knowledge that we take with us in the next life."

Lori says she thought each side could present their side, but she learned the rule of law doesn't allow that. Beresky interrupts, "Actually, they do." Lori says she was prohibited from asking questions to certain witnesses. She says she was not given a fair or impartial trial.

Lori says her case is not unique and there are many in Maricopa County who have been there 10 years waiting to be tried. She says you don't have access to medical care, proper nutrition, sunlight and decent dental care. She says after one year, you get a vitamin D supplement because you have not seen the sunlight for a year. She says conditions are inhumane.

Lori says 98% of all cases in Maricopa end in plea deals. "It's so miserable in that jail that they plead guilty so they can go to prison and have decent food, decent sunlight and a chance to live." Lori says the 2% of cases that go to trial, only .2% end in aquittal. It's unclear where she is getting these statistics. Beresky says, "That is not a correct stat."

Lori says the state of Arizona has accomplished its goal to extradict her, house her, "spend millions of dollars to wrongfully convict me." She says political aspirations and raises and promotions were at stake "so congratulations."

"I mourn with all of you. I am sorry for your pain. I acknowledge all of the pain and I do emphathize. If I was accountable for these crimes, I would acknowledge it and I would let you know how sorry I am," Lori says. She goes on to talk about dying in the hospital when she gave birth to Tylee, a story nobody in her family had heard until recently.

Lori talks about the spirit leaving her body and feeling more alive than ever on earth. "We have deep empathy for those we left behind. We do not want our loved ones to be sad. The minute you leave your body, you are aware of who are you, why you came to earth and that we will all be together again soon and that this separation is only temporary." Nancy Jo Tucker just walked out of the courtroom.

Lori says heaven is a very busy place where "Joshua, Tammy, Charles and Tylee" are very busy. "None of these people are seeking revenge or justice. She says they are busy and happy and peaceful. "I have felt the kind of contentment they feel now and I try to duplicate that here."

Lori says what seems impossible for man is possible for Jesus. "I want you to watch because God will show the world great miracles. I will continue to love everyone I come in contact with and I will turn this over to God. If this is God's battle, the math doesn't matter. Seven life sentences or five or the death penalty, it doesn't matter."

Lori says prisoners will go free and expect miracles. "God warriors surround us. When the battle is relentless, remember God is building his army of warriors in the prison system. He is turning Sauls into Pauls. Jesus is going into the prison to prepare his warrior teams. WE are redeemed by Jesus Christ so we are free right now. His chains will break. Walls will fall. When Jesus is ready, he will call his warriors from the prison and we will walk free and we will serve him." Lori quotes Moroni 8:16.

Lori is done. Judge asks if she has anything else. "Nope." Beresky says while truth may not matter to talking heads on the news, this trial court follows the truth. Beresky says the stats quoted by Daybell were not true.

"Your cases involved 24 separate jurors who deliberated and reached verdicts on these two cases. These two verdicts represent the community - not the view of a single person, the prosecutor or a judge."

The judge says jurors ruled that Lori conspired to kill Charles and conspired to kill Brandon. Judge says Lori has shown blatant disregard for humanity. "Any time a person victimizes a single individual, the ripple affects far beyond." Beresky says Lori has put fear in the hearts of many. Judge says he can't imagine the fear Lori put into Brandon's heart. Beresky wonders if Brandon suffered from survivor's guilt. Judge says he looked at Brandon during the trial and he looked wounded. "I hope you can heal one day." Beresky says to Charles's family that he's sorry for their loss. Charles and Beresky share the same birthday. "I will remember him on my birthday."

Beresky says the amount of calculation, planning that went into these crimes "is unparalled in my career," Beresky says. "The impact of your manipulation has been devestating, far reaching and perhaps still unknown." Beresky asks if Alex died because of the extraordinary burdens placed upon him. "One will never know."

Beresky says, "It will take an act of God for you to go free. Eventually the media requests will lessen over time and you will face into obscurity."

Judge sentences Lori to two consecutive life sentences. Beresky asks Lori her thoughts about restitution. She says she needs to look over it. Lori says she can appear virtually for a restitution hearing. Beresky says Lori will not be extradicted back for a restitution hearing. A separate hearing will be set.

A lifetime no-contact order is in effect for Brandon Boudreaux, Kay Vallow, Gerry Vallow and Susan Vallow.

Beresky opposes the maximum fine on each case - total fines on each case $267,000. "I know the law says you cannot financially benefit from your crimes but if you did, those restitution and fines are out there.

Lori will be eligible for parole after 25 years, but will serve a lifetime sentence in Idaho where she is not eligible for parole. She is getting zero days credit for time served.

If Lori wants to appeal, she has 20 days to file or she will lose that right. She will be remanded to the Department of Corrections. Nothing further. As Lori is being walked out, Vicki Hoban, Tammy Daybell's aunt, yells, "Lori, rot in prison." Will be going live outside the courthouse shortly on the East Idaho News YouTube channel.