Crime House Daily – First Watch: Lori Vallow Files Appeal & Brian Walshe’s Shocking Trial Twist

Host: Katie Ring
Date: September 26, 2025
Episode Theme:
A dynamic update on two major true crime cases dominating recent headlines: Lori Vallow Daybell’s haunting case as “the Doomsday Mother” entering a new legal phase with her appeal, and the latest developments in the disappearance and presumed murder of Ana Walsh, with a major twist involving a key investigator's integrity.

Main Topics and Discussion Points

1. Lori Vallow Daybell: Appeal in the “Doomsday Mother” Case

Background Recap (05:51 – 16:00):

• Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted of murdering her two children, Tylee and JJ, alongside her husband Chad Daybell (convicted and sentenced to death).
• Lori was also found guilty of conspiracy to murder Charles Vallow (her ex-husband), and nephew Brandon Boudreau.
• Chad was convicted of murdering his wife Tammy Daybell.

Key Case Developments (05:51 onward):

• Lori Vallow has filed an appeal challenging her convictions for first-degree murder and criminal conspiracy (20:50).
• Her only surviving son, Colby Ryan, is now seeking to sever all ties with his mother after she reaches out via an encrypted message (02:45).

Origins & Descent into Extremism (06:56 – 13:00):

• Lori's religious fervor, evolving from mainstream LDS beliefs into extreme doomsday cult ideology under Chad Daybell’s influence.
• Lori’s spiritual obsession includes “talking to the dead” and believing she and Chad shared past lives together, leading to rationalizations for deadly acts.
  • “Chad says he has psychic abilities that allow him to see whether someone has ‘light or dark spirit’… people with dark spirits have been possessed by demons. Chad says they need to be eradicated.” — Katie Ring (13:04)

Notable Quotes:

• “What happens to people when they say God tells them to do something? They lock them up.” — Katie Ring (01:20)
• “But apparently they both skipped over the part in the Ten Commandments where it says ‘thou shalt not kill.’ But I digress.” — Katie Ring (13:20)

Timeline of Murders and Disappearances (15:51 – 22:20):

• Charles Vallow killed by Lori’s brother Alex Cox in July 2019, claimed as self-defense, later autopsy disputes this.
• Tylee and JJ disappear in September 2019; Lori fabricates stories about their whereabouts.
• Attempted murder of Brandon Boudreau (October 2019), suspected involvement of Alex Cox.
• Tammy Daybell dies under suspicious circumstances in October 2019; Chad and Lori marry two weeks later in Hawaii.
• Alex Cox dies mysteriously (potential suicide to avoid testifying).
• Children’s remains found on Chad’s property (June 2020).

Trial and Sentencing (23:23):

• Lori represents herself at trial; both Lori and Chad found guilty (23:50).
• Chad receives death penalty, Lori gets life without parole plus additional sentences for conspiracy.

Current Status:

• Lori’s appeal is ongoing, challenging the murder and conspiracy convictions (23:50).
• Katie Ring promises continued coverage as new details arise.

2. Brian Walshe & the Ana Walsh Disappearance: New Doubts About the Investigation

Case Recap (25:45 – 34:00):

• Ana Walsh reported missing January 4, 2023.
• Husband Brian Walshe, previously convicted for art fraud and under house arrest, becomes the prime suspect.
• Evidence mounts: suspicious cleaning supply purchases, Ana’s phone pings in town after “leaving,” garbage bags with incriminating materials, chilling Google searches (e.g., “best way to dismember a body”).
  • “Beginning on January 1, [he searched] ‘dismemberment’ and ‘best ways to dispose of a body. How long before a body starts to smell and hacksaw?’” — Katie Ring (32:30)
• Ana’s $2.7M life insurance and Brian’s legal/family stress cited as motive.

Key New Twist (34:18):

• Michael Proctor, lead investigator fired for misconduct in another high-profile case (Karen Read), was also in charge of Ana Walsh’s case.

• Brian Walshe’s attorneys now question investigative integrity, seeking Proctor’s text records for possible bias.

  • “Like with Karen Read’s case, they think Proctor’s text messages could contain evidence that he was biased against Brian.” — Katie Ring (35:13)

• Legal battle over records: Records were to be destroyed but Brian’s team petitioned for preservation; judge’s decision pending.

Upcoming Trial:

• Brian Walshe’s murder trial slated for October 20, 2025.
• Despite the lack of a body, prosecution has amassed “endless” circumstantial evidence.

Memorable Quote:

• “Hopefully each side can get the evidence they need. Because at the center of this all, a woman was murdered and Ana Walsh deserves to get justice.” — Katie Ring (35:45)

Noteworthy Moments & Quotes with Timestamps

• [01:20] Katie Ring: “What happens to people when they say God tells them to do something? They lock them up.”
• [02:45] “She just sent her only surviving son, Colby Ryan, a message from jail... showed it to Colby at CrimeCon.”
• [12:07] [From Chad Daybell’s story]: “When their hands touched, he felt a shock pass through him and his heart started beating fast... a long awaited makeout session took place in that lobby.”
• [13:04] “Chad says he has psychic abilities that allow him to see whether someone has ‘light or dark spirit’... people with dark spirits have been possessed by demons. Chad says they need to be eradicated.”
• [13:20] “But apparently they both skipped over the part in the Ten Commandments where it says ‘thou shalt not kill.’ But I digress.”
• [32:30] On Brian Walshe’s Google searches: “dismemberment and best ways to dispose of a body. How long before a body starts to smell and hacksaw?”
• [35:13] “Like with Karen Read’s case, they think Proctor’s text messages could contain evidence that he was biased against Brian.”
• [35:45] “Because at the center of this all, a woman was murdered and Ana Walsh deserves to get justice.”

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [01:00]–[05:51]: Lori Vallow overall case background and recap of Chad Daybell’s conviction.
• [05:51]–[13:00]: Deep dive into Lori’s backstory, religious beliefs, and cult involvement.
• [13:00]–[23:23]: The escalation: murders, missing children, attempted murder of Brandon Boudreau, death of Tammy Daybell.
• [23:23]–[24:20]: Final forensic details, arrest, trial, sentencing, and the recent appeal.
• [25:45]–[35:45]: Brian and Ana Walsh case – timeline, evidence uncovered, and the emerging scandal around Trooper Proctor.
• [35:45]–[36:43]: Katie’s wrap-up and call to listeners for updates/opinions.

Closing Thoughts & Takeaways

• The Lori Vallow saga continues as the case moves into the appellate courts; the complexities of religious extremism, family tragedy, and justice are at the forefront.
• In Massachusetts, Ana Walsh’s disappearance demonstrates how circumstantial digital and forensic evidence can build a murder case even without recovery of a body, but police integrity is now under the spotlight.
• Host Katie Ring leaves listeners with a focus on justice for the victims and a promise of continued coverage:
  • “You stay curious and I’ll stay on the case. We’ll see you tonight.” (36:38)

Follow-Up

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