When Chad Daybell's trial starts, will he play the "gullible victim" card, or will the evidence of his own end-times books and involvement in bizarre religious circles expose a calculating manipulator?

On this episode of "Hidden Killers", Tony Brueski and former defense attorney Lori Hellis analyze the potential defense strategy for Chad Daybell. Lori shares her belief that Chad's team will paint him as a naive, easily influenced man who was completely under the spell of Lori Vallow.

They discuss the challenges of claiming ignorance when Chad not only authored numerous books about doomsday prophecies but was a regular speaker at events promoting these ideas.  Lori notes that Chad's writings and actions make it much harder for him to play the "innocent dope" than it was for Lori Vallow.

The conversation also touches on the "doomsday prepper" subculture and why Utah seems particularly susceptible to multi-level marketing schemes.

Closing Question: Could Chad Daybell have just been a fame-seeking author who found himself in too deep, or did he actively contribute to the tragic events?

Pre-Order Lori's book! Lori Hellis, who's been deeply immersed in this case, offers expert insights in her upcoming book, "Children of Darkness and Light", available for pre-order now. Stayed tuned for her return to "Hidden Killers" later this year for an in-depth analysis!

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