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The Doomsday Mother

Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and the End of an American Family

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The Doomsday Mother

By: John Glatt
Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
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At first, the residents of Kauai Beach Resort took little notice of their new neighbors. The glamorous blonde and her tall husband fit the image of the ritzy gated community. The couple seemed to keep to themselves - until the police knocked on their door with a search warrant. Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell had fled to Hawaii in the midst of being investigated for the disappearance of Lori's children back in Idaho - Tylee and JJ - who hadn't been seen alive in five months.

For years, Lori Vallow had been devoted to her children and her Mormon faith. But when her path crossed with Chad Daybell, a religious zealot who taught his followers how to prepare for the end-times, the tumultuous relationship transformed her into someone unrecognizable. As authorities searched for Lori's children, they uncovered more suspicious deaths with links to both Lori and Chad, including the death of Lori's third and fourth husbands, her brother, and Chad's wife.

In June 2020, the gruesome remains of JJ and Tylee were discovered on Chad's property, and the newlyweds were arrested and charged with murder. And in a shocking development, horrifying statements revealed that the couple's fanatical beliefs had convinced them the children had become zombies - a belief that may have led to their deaths.

©2021 John Glatt (P)2022 Tantor
Abductions, Kidnapping & Missing Persons Murder True Crime

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It did what it had to do. A nice true crime story. Nothing spectacular about it. It’s a good filler, but as far as true crime books, there’s definitely much better out there.

Meh

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I enjoyed this audiobook, as harrowing as it was at times. Lori came across as quite chilling. but I couldnt make my mind up about chad. But they were certainly a match made in hell. I shook my head, during the last sentence in the book. I wont give it away, but it really sums that person up.
Ive listened to at least 4 other john glatt books. I love the style and flow of his writing. And I love shaun grindells performance. he seems to be an acquired taste, but I think he's an excellent and flawless narrator. long may he and john continue.

Engrossing

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I enjoyed this book, terrible story which ended before the results of the trials but they can be found via Google. Definitely worth a listen

Crazy true story, so sad.

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This is what every chapter could be called. What a pair of horrendous oxygen thieves.

what the fork?

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What a tragic, fascinating story centred around some religious nutters. What is it about a certain country that produces them? So many different characters kept appearing that I lost track of who was who and the narrator didn’t help. All in all an interesting listen because of the subject but not one i would rush to come back to.

Tragic, fascinating … confusing.

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