Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of someone accused of heinous crimes, standing unrepentant and seemingly disconnected from reality? The puzzling saga of Lori Vallow Daybell, who is now heading back to Arizona to face murder charges for the death of her former husband, Charles Vallow, presents us with such a conundrum. Dr. John Delatorre, a renowned psychologist, joins Tony Brueski on the "Hidden Killers" podcast to delve into the perplexing psyche of Lori Vallow and the implications of her upcoming trial.

 

 Lori Vallow's case has captivated the nation, as it spirals into deeper levels of complexity and mystery. At her sentencing hearing, Vallow displayed a disturbing conviction in her beliefs, regardless of how detached they seemed from reality. "I'm really just basing it on the last little bits and pieces that we heard from her at the sentencing hearing where she fully believed her... Just as strong as ever," Brueski remarks, setting the stage for a discussion on the mental state of Lori Vallow and the justice that awaits her.

 

 Dr. Delatorre expresses his disbelief at Lori’s statements during her sentencing, highlighting her inappropriate and delusional expressions of being a good mother and her children being in a better place. He challenges the notion that Lori sees herself in a godly light, distinguishing between being god-fearing and being delusional. "I think she views herself that way, but I don't believe that she actually is," he asserts, providing a critical perspective on Vallow’s self-perception.

 

 The conversation shifts to Lori's upcoming trial and the inevitable question: Is she fit to stand trial? Dr. Delatorre raises concerns about the need to go through with another trial when the outcome may not change Lori’s situation significantly, given she is already serving a life sentence in Idaho. He emphasizes the importance of following legal procedures but questions the philosophical aspect of justice in Lori’s case. "If the person doesn't know that what they're receiving is punishment or doesn't acknowledge that what they're going through is punishment, then is the victim in the case actually receiving justice?" he asks, challenging the traditional notions of justice.

 

 Brueski brings in the perspective of the victim’s family, wondering if the pursuit of justice might actually re-victimize them by dragging them through another trial. Dr. Delatorre acknowledges this concern, pointing out that the state has been harmed and has a stake in the prosecution, regardless of the victim's family's wishes. "Sometimes we just need to follow the proper procedure when it comes to an offense occurring with of the laws in that state," he concludes, highlighting the complexity of the justice system and its role in cases like Lori Vallow’s.

 

 As Lori Vallow Daybell heads back to Arizona to face yet another trial, the world watches with bated breath, trying to comprehend the mind behind the madness. Is she a religious zealot, a master manipulator, or a woman completely disconnected from reality? Dr. John Delatorre’s insights shed light on these questions, but the enigma of Lori Vallow remains. As we ponder the pursuit of justice and the wellbeing of the victim’s family, one cannot help but wonder: Is there a point where the pursuit of justice becomes a futile endeavor, poking a stick at a mentally ill individual, or is it our societal duty to follow through, no matter how perplexing the case may be?

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