In a stunning turn of events, Chad Daybell, one of the key figures in the highly publicized and tragic case involving the deaths of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, has shifted his stance, implicating his partner, Lori Vallow Daybell. In a recent episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast, host Tony Brueski engaged in a revealing conversation with Jennifer Coffindaffer, a retired FBI special agent, about this significant development.

 

 Coffindaffer expressed her lack of surprise at Chad’s move but noted her astonishment at Lori's earlier steadfastness. "While this isn't a surprise, it was just amazing to me that Lori really held on to the loyalty, and now he's turning," she commented. Coffindaffer’s insights suggest a crumbling alliance in a case that has gripped the nation with its layers of deceit and manipulation.

 

 Chad Daybell's strategy is now focused on survival, as he aims to have the death penalty taken off the table. He attributes his actions to being influenced by Lori Vallow Daybell's alleged emotional and sexual manipulation. Coffindaffer, however, is skeptical of this defense. "He is as culpable as she is, and I think it's quite cowardly, quite honestly, that now he's trying to use her as some sort of scapegoat," she stated.

 

 The discussion then shifted to the likelihood of Chad's strategy impacting the court's decision regarding the death penalty. Coffindaffer maintained a firm stance, asserting that Chad remains equally responsible for the deaths and should face the death penalty, just like Lori.

 

 In an intriguing twist, Coffindaffer highlighted that Chad’s claims, while intended to mitigate his role, could inadvertently serve as an admission of guilt. This development could have significant implications for his upcoming trial. "All right. You basically just admitted you did it. And this was why you did it," Brueski pointed out, summarizing the potential impact of Chad's statement.

 

 As the conversation delved deeper, Coffindaffer predicted a change in Lori Vallow Daybell’s approach in her upcoming trial in Arizona. With Chad turning on her, it is likely that Lori, guided by her attorneys, will also shift her narrative and possibly place more blame on Chad. This predicted change in strategy marks a new chapter in a case already riddled with complexities and unexpected turns.

 

 Brueski also raised questions about Lori's mental state and her ability to comprehend Chad's betrayal. Coffindaffer, who has consistently questioned the narrative of Lori's mental health issues, believes that Lori is fully capable of understanding the situation. "I think she has the mental capacity," Coffindaffer asserted, dismissing the notion that Lori's actions were solely driven by mental illness.

 

 As the case unfolds, the question that lingers is whether Chad Daybell's strategic betrayal of Lori Vallow Daybell will be enough to spare him from the death penalty. And more intriguingly, how will Lori respond in her upcoming trial, now that the loyalty that once seemed unbreakable has finally waned? The "Hidden Killers" podcast discussion leaves audiences pondering the depths of deception and the potential for more revelations in a case that continues to shock and captivate.

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