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Apr 2023
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"Opening Statements Set the Stage: Lori ...

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The long-awaited trial of Lori Vallow Daybell began with opening statements from the prosecution and defense, setting the stage for a dramatic legal battle. Prosecutor Lindsey Blake painted Lori as a manipulative individual driven by money, power, and sex, while the defense aimed to portray her as a kind and loving mother focused on her religious beliefs. As the trial progresses, witnesses are expected to testify, providing further insight into Lori's relationships and actions leading up to the tragic deaths of Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow, and Tammy Daybell.

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