Jacques Billeaud.

In this image taken from video shows Lori Vallow Daybell, left, speaks to advisory counsel during her sentencing hearing on two murder conspiracy convictions in Phoenix, AZ., on Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo, Pool)

Lori Vallow Daybell stoked tensions with judge in her Arizona murder conspiracy trials

Lori Vallow Daybell’s two Arizona murder conspiracy trials were marked by tensions between her and the judge. She accused Justin Beresky of yelling at her, not giving her enough time to prepare and bias. Things were no different during her sentencing hearing Friday, when she received two life sentences on top of the three she is already serving in Idaho. After she complained about the legal system, Beresky pulled no punches. He said Vallow Daybell was not telling the truth when she claimed she was prevented from telling her side and unable to get a fair trial. A retired judge who watched the trials said Beresky did an exceptional job of maintaining decorum and demonstrated extraordinary patience.

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