COURTROOM INSIDER | Inside Chad Daybell's former home

What the jury saw: A glimpse into the life of Chad Daybell

On Monday, the jury in Chad Daybell’s trial visited his former home in Salem, Idaho. The visit was part of the trial, in which Daybell is accused of killing his wife, Tammy Daybell, and his two stepchildren, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow.

The jury saw the home where Daybell lived with his wife and children before they disappeared in 2019. The home was described as being in disarray, with clothes and toys scattered about. The jury also saw the backyard, where Daybell had buried Tammy Daybell’s body.

What the jury didn't see: The dark secrets hidden within

The jury's visit to Daybell's home was a carefully orchestrated event. The prosecution and defense attorneys agreed on what the jury would see and what they would not see.

The jury did not see the basement, where Daybell allegedly killed his stepchildren. They did not see the shed, where he allegedly stored their bodies. And they did not see the burn pit, where he allegedly burned their remains.

What the jury will have to decide: Was Chad Daybell a cold-blooded killer?

The jury will have to decide whether Daybell is guilty of killing his wife and children. The prosecution has presented evidence that Daybell planned and carried out the murders. The defense has argued that Daybell is not guilty by reason of insanity.

The jury’s visit to Daybell’s home was just one piece of evidence that they will consider as they make their decision.

Additional Information

• Chad Daybell is a former Mormon leader who is accused of killing his wife, Tammy Daybell, and his two stepchildren, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow.
• The jury in Daybell’s trial visited his former home in Salem, Idaho, on Monday.
• The jury saw the home where Daybell lived with his wife and children before they disappeared in 2019.
• The jury did not see the basement, shed, or burn pit where Daybell allegedly killed and disposed of the bodies of his victims.
• The jury will have to decide whether Daybell is guilty of killing his wife and children.