On day five of jury selection in the Chad Daybell murder trial, the final panel of jurors was seated after a rigorous week-long vetting process in Ada County, Idaho. After questioning over 100 potential jurors, both the prosecution and defense settled on a panel consisting of 10 men and 8 women, which includes 12 jurors and 6 alternates. Much of the questioning on the final day centered around jurors’ views on the death penalty, religious beliefs, and their ability to remain impartial in a high-profile, emotionally charged case. Some prospective jurors were excused after expressing strong opinions about capital punishment or sharing doubts about their ability to disregard media coverage surrounding the deaths of Tylee Ryan, J.J. Vallow, and Tammy Daybell.

With the jury finalized, opening statements are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 10, marking the start of what is expected to be a lengthy and complex trial. Chad Daybell faces multiple counts, including first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and insurance fraud, all tied to the suspicious deaths of his wife Tammy Daybell and Lori Vallow’s two children. The judge has already imposed a strict decorum order to prevent disruptions and manage the intense public interest in the case. The seating of the jury sets the stage for a deeply scrutinized legal battle that will delve into alleged religious extremism, apocalyptic prophecies, and a tangled web of lies and death that has haunted two families for years.


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