Did Lori Vallow Daybell really believe she was saving her daughter from danger—or is that just the story she’s hoping the jury will buy?

The Arizona trial is underway and while the courtroom may not be bursting with fireworks just yet, there's no shortage of bizarre strategy and eyebrow-raising moments. Defense Attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski to unpack Lori's awkward attempts at cross-examination, her oddly competent opening statement (complete with the overuse of “the evidence will show”), and her legally risky gamble of possibly testifying. With no living witnesses left to corroborate her narrative, the alleged cult mom might be the only one who can sell the tale of self-defense… but at what cost?

They also dissect the prosecution's efforts to avoid deep-diving into the apocalyptic beliefs that fueled Lori’s alleged descent, and the strange decision to dodge any “zombie” talk—for now. From missing motives to sketchy video claims, it's clear the jury's in for a twisted journey… but can Lori really pull this off without taking the stand?

Is the jury buying any of it?

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