Is representing yourself in a murder trial ever a good idea—especially when you're accused of killing your own husband?

Lori Vallow-Daybell is back in the courtroom, this time facing an alleged murder conspiracy charge in Arizona for the death of Charles Vallow. But instead of trusting a defense team, she’s decided to take the DIY route—firing her lawyers and stepping into the courtroom solo like it's a spiritual episode of Law & Order: Cult Edition. Former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski to unpack the high-stakes chaos of letting someone with no legal training—and a history of word-salad sermons—run their own murder defense.

From the real risk of mistrials due to courtroom meltdowns, to the chilling idea of Lori personally cross-examining her alleged victim’s family members, this episode dives deep into the disturbing spectacle that could unravel at any moment. Is this legal bravery, delusion, or both?

And what happens if Chad Daybell takes the stand—will that move tighten the prosecution’s case or just turn the trial into even more of a circus?

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