Chad Daybell Guilty in 'Goddess' Murders of Wife, Vallow's Two Children

Chad Daybell was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder and conspiracy charges in the deaths of his first wife and two children of his second wife in a case Idaho prosecutors claim was fueled by power, sex, money and apocalyptic spiritual beliefs. Daybell could face the death penalty.

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Daybell had pleaded not guilty to the charges in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the children of his second wife, Lori Vallow Daybell -– 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow. Wearing a light blue shirt and yellow tie, Daybell showed no emotion as the verdict was read just after 2 p.m. local time.

Ed Morrissey

It didn't take long for this jury -- only two hours. Daybell now faces the death penalty, and considering the circumstances, seems likely to get it. Vallow got life, though, so perhaps Daybell has some chance at a similar sentence. 

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