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Dec 5 15 tweets 2 min read
What’s next in the Lori Vallow saga? In court this morning with the latest.

fox10phoenix.com/news/lori-vall… Lori’s attorneys have just arrived. Commissioner Marderosian is here on the bench as well. I’ve reached out to MCSO to see if Lori refused transport today.
Nov 20 22 tweets 2 min read
Last week, Lori Vallow was a no-show. This morning she has a status conference set for 10am. We will have a photographer in the courtroom. Update: Lori Vallow is in the courtroom for this hearing.
Nov 6 32 tweets 3 min read
On Election Day, Judge Beresky set a last minute hearing for Lori Vallow with her new defense, this filing came in this morning. We didn’t have time for a camera request but I’ll be there in the courtroom to see what’s next w/ her Arizona murder conspiracy cases ahead of Rule 11. Image Thanks to @cathyrusson for putting this on my radar!
May 12, 2023 10 tweets 2 min read
BREAKING: Jury has reached a verdict. Jury deliberated for nearly 7 hours total between yesterday and this morning.
May 12, 2023 8 tweets 3 min read
COURTHOUSE CAMPOUT: Almost 6:30AM and we have about a dozen people in line waiting to get in at 8, including myself. Jury deliberations continue at 9. @NateNewsNow brought the crew donuts! #LoriVallowTrial ImageImage About 25-30 people waiting in line now as the courthouse is set to open in 15 mins or so. Could we get a verdict today? #LoriVallowTrial
May 11, 2023 4 tweets 1 min read
Reverse the row directions.
Other way around.

The jury is back. We have 7 men and 5 women. Jury is now deliberating officially, escorted out by bailiff. Verdict watch begins.
May 11, 2023 220 tweets >60 min read
Closing arguments coming up. #LoriVallowTrial Image People are lining up to get into the Ada County Courthouse. There’s a mix of local and national media along with documentary crews. ImageImage
Apr 14, 2023 194 tweets 20 min read
Here at the Ada County Courthouse for Day 5 of testimony. It’s been a long week w/ a lot of evidence. Will start today’s thread here.

Also - everyone wish @NateNewsNow a happy birthday! Lori Vallow just got seated. She has a black blazer and white pants with black pattern on them. Jim Archibald pours her a cup of water. She’s talking to both attorneys.
Apr 13, 2023 210 tweets >60 min read
Day 4 of testimony for Lori Vallow trial: Source tells me key witness Melanie Gibb is in the building. Lori Vallow is wearing a gray blazer, speaking to Jim Archibald. He nods his head. Lindsey Blake is here today and walked over to the defense to talk.
Apr 12, 2023 99 tweets 9 min read
Day 3 of Testimony for the Lori Vallow trial. 🧵 Image Lt. Ron Ball and Det. Ray Hermosillo arrive. We expect more cross examination with Hermosillo this morning.
Apr 11, 2023 222 tweets >60 min read
The defense arrives for another day in trial. Some have asked if Lori Vallow will take the stand at some point. Court admin says we are set to get inside around 8:15. Hoping for an earlier start than yesterday.
Jun 13, 2022 8 tweets 6 min read
BREAKING: @CoconinoSheriff tells me a suspect is in custody in connection to the #PipelineFire. His name Matthew Riser and he’s currently being booked into Coconino County Jail. More details to come. #fox10phoenix Authorities say Riser violated burn ban and residential use of forest. #fox10phoenix #PipelineFire
Jun 12, 2022 4 tweets 3 min read
Watch as fire retardant is dropped on the #piplelinefire just six miles north of Flagstaff. Spokesperson with U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest tells me there should be up to 200 firefighters here by tonight. 1K+ acres burning at last check. #azwx #fox10phoenix Video courtesy: Patrick Sweetser
Jun 12, 2022 8 tweets 5 min read
NOW: Hundreds gathering at #MarchForOurLives rally at the Arizona State Capitol. These rallies are happening across the country today to push for gun reform after recent deadly mass shootings in Uvalde to Buffalo. #fox10phoenix Sam Crowell came from Chandler. She’s wearing Converse sneakers w/ a heart on them in honor of Maite Rodriguez. The 10yo victim in the Uvalde shooting wore similar shoes which reportedly helped identify her because she was mutilated so badly. #fox10phoenix #MarchForOurLives
Oct 6, 2021 17 tweets 6 min read
NOW: Fox 10 has secured the Chandler PD case against Lori Vallow/Charles Vallow death investigation. Stay with us for reports throughout the day. #fox10phoenix ImageImage Chandler PD interviews provided:

Lori Vallow
Tylee Ryan
Alex Cox
Melanie Gibb
Jason Mow
Zulema Pastenes
Sarena Sharpe
Christina Atwood
Nov 5, 2020 21 tweets 11 min read
.@MaricopaVote all set up for more protests. This is the Free Speech Zone. Press on the other side. #fox10phoenix #Elections2020 About 30 or more Trump supporters have arrived.
Nov 5, 2020 16 tweets 8 min read
NOW: @realDonaldTrump supporters have arrived at the State Capital, chanting “we love Trump” and “four more years.” #fox10phoenix #Election2020 State Rep Kelly Townsend is speaking to Trump supporters and now taking questions.
Nov 4, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
BREAKING: 63% in favor of #Prop208 as early results just came in. #fox10phoenix #Election2020 Image Update now has 60 percent for Yes on 208.
Aug 3, 2020 267 tweets >60 min read
If you’re just starting to follow this case, here’s the link to the PC affidavit: coi.isc.idaho.gov/docs/case/CR22…

Chad Daybell is accused of 2 cts of concealment/destruction or alteration of evidence & 2 cts conspiracy to commit concealment/destruction or alteration of evidence. Rememeber, Daybell has pleaded not guilty to the initial two charges against him but not the conspiracy charges. I’ll thread along here as hearing begins.
Jun 19, 2020 17 tweets 9 min read
BREAKING: AFFIDAVIT FOR ARREST OF CHAD DAYBELL UNSEALED

*warning - some graphic details*

Will thread below.

#fox10phoenix Melanie Gibb told Rexburg Police Detective Ron Ball that Lori Vallow called Tylee Ryan a zombie, overheard on the phone because TR did not want to babysit JJ. LV also told Gibb JJ was a zombie when she moved to Rexburg. #fox10phoenix
Feb 27, 2020 10 tweets 4 min read
NOW: Melani Pawlowski (Lori Vallow’s niece) just showed up to court in Mesa. We asked her questions on JJ and Tylee. No comment from her. She smiled and walked inside with her husband. #fox10phoenix I asked where JJ and Tylee are. I asked if they are alive. Pawlowski’s lawyer told us to “respect the court.” Comment may be given after. #fox10phoenix