Lori Vallow Pre-Murder Timeline
Before murdering her children, Lori Vallow's fourth husband Charles was shot by her brother Alex Cox, who claimed self-defense. Alex later died mysteriously. The deaths were connected to the cult beliefs.
On July 11, 2019, Lori Vallow's brother Alex Cox shot and killed Lori's estranged husband Charles Vallow in Chandler, Arizona. Alex claimed self-defense and was initially not charged.
Charles had filed for divorce from Lori, telling police she believed she was a translated being and had become dangerous. He had changed his life insurance beneficiary from Lori to his sister.
On December 12, 2019, Alex Cox was found dead in his Gilbert, Arizona bathroom. His death was initially attributed to natural causes but was later determined to involve fentanyl.
Investigators eventually connected these deaths to the broader pattern of killings orchestrated by Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. Lori was charged with conspiracy to commit murder in Charles's death.
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