Breaking Down The Beliefs of Chad & Lori Vallow Daybell Part 3: Running A Cult

Chad and Lori weren’t just theorizing about the apocalypse—they were actively preparing for it. This episode takes you inside the cult-like rituals that cemented their control over their small but devoted group of followers. From prayer circles and casting ceremonies to exorcisms meant to drive out “dark spirits,” we reveal the manipulative practices they used to create an unshakable belief system where questioning was not allowed.

Once Chad and Lori had their followers’ trust, the next step was eliminating the obstacles—anyone who didn’t fit into their end-times prophecy. Their doctrine of “zombies” and demonic possession became a convenient excuse to justify murder. When Chad prophesied that his wife Tammy would soon die, she did. When Lori declared her own children were no longer “themselves,” they vanished.

Through chilling text messages, firsthand testimonies, and expert psychological analysis, we examine how Lori and Chad stripped away their moral inhibitions. By the time law enforcement caught on, the body count was growing. What made them believe that murder was righteous? And how did their manipulation techniques turn everyday people into accomplices?

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