As the trial for Chad Daybell looms, a crucial question arises: Why does he want cameras in the courtroom, and how might it affect the trial's outcome? A recent discussion on the "Hidden Killers" podcast with Tony Brueski and former Felony Prosecutor and attorney, Eric Faddis, dives into this perplexing choice, one that contrasts sharply with the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, Chad's co-defendant.

 

 Lori Vallow Daybell's trial earlier this year was marked by high drama. "She had the cameras on her and she's acting pretty erratically," remarked Brueski. Faddis speculated that Chad might be looking to set a distinct image from Lori, presenting himself as more composed and rational. "He's seeking to make with the public is that, 'I am not Lori. I am different than her,'" Faddis added. With so much of the case details already in the public domain, the consensus seemed to be, "what does he have to lose?"

 

 However, the overarching question is whether Chad aims to sway public opinion or if he believes he can shape the jury's perceptions, despite the fact that the public doesn't determine his fate. After all, Chad is set to follow Lori, who's already been convicted. This sequence might afford Chad some advantages. "Chad obviously has the benefit of pointing the finger and saying, 'Hey, look... you already have the person who's responsible for this,'" Faddis explained.

 

 Being the second in line also offers Chad the ability to anticipate the prosecution's moves, having seen them in action during Lori's trial. But how different will Chad's trial be from Lori's?

 

 With Lori already convicted, there's a belief that Chad's defense might try to cut a deal with the prosecution. They might argue that with Lori already found responsible, Chad should be given a more lenient sentence, avoiding further heartache for all involved. Still, there's a significant obstacle that Chad's defense will need to address: the bodies of the two children were found in his backyard. Faddis surmised that the defense might focus on highlighting the differences between Chad's and Lori's pre-trial statements, especially since Lori's statements were arguably more damaging.

 

 An intriguing aspect discussed in the podcast is the personal dynamics between Lori and Chad. While Lori's attorneys seemed restrained in their approach, possibly due to her wishes, Chad's trial may see a more direct attempt to place the blame squarely on Lori. Faddis noted, "if I'm the defense lawyer for Chad Daybell, I'm saying, 'Hey, look, your life is on the line... And what that is blaming Lori Daybell.'"

 

 One grim possibility still hovers over Chad's trial: the potential for a death sentence. Unlike Lori, who escaped the death penalty, this outcome remains a possibility for Chad. Faddis believes that while achieving exoneration or a not guilty verdict might be challenging, Chad's attorneys might focus on saving his life. The presence of the children's bodies in his backyard presents an almost insurmountable hurdle. The goal may shift to portraying Chad as less involved than Lori, perhaps as an accomplice or accessory, in hopes of sparing his life.

 

 Given the intricacies and intense scrutiny surrounding this case, Chad Daybell's upcoming trial promises to be one of the most watched in recent history. However, the true question remains: Will cameras in the courtroom shed light on his innocence or further plunge him into a world of guilt?

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