Judge Splits Trials of Couple Charged in Triple Murder Case

Chad Daybell, (L), sits with his defense attorney, John Prior, during his preliminary hearing in St. Anthony, Idaho on Aug. 4, 2020. John Roark/Post Register via AP

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho—A married couple accused in a bizarre doomsday-focused triple murder case will be tried separately, an Idaho judge ruled Thursday.

Seventh District Judge Steven Boyce determined that Lori Vallow Daybell would stand trial as planned on April 3, but Chad Daybell’s trial would take place at a later date, EastIdahoNews.com reported.