In a recent interview with NBC’s Dateline, Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted in 2023 for the murders of her two children, Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow, engaged in a contentious exchange with journalist Keith Morrison. During the interview, Vallow Daybell maintained her innocence and expressed frustration with Morrison’s questioning. In a promotional clip, she confronted Morrison, saying, “Are you keeping track, Keith? Keith, can we agree on that? Keith, can I joke with you? Keith, can we joke?”
Throughout the interview, Vallow Daybell asserted that she and her husband, Chad Daybell, would be exonerated, claiming that Jesus had shown her visions of their release from prison. She also alleged that her daughter, Tylee, was responsible for the death of J.J., suggesting that Tylee killed her brother before taking her own life—a narrative that contradicts established timelines and evidence.
Morrison challenged these assertions, highlighting the inconsistencies in her account. Throughout the interview, Vallow Daybell expressed frustration, feeling misunderstood and maligned. Morrison concluded that she appeared influenced by her husband’s extreme religious beliefs and deluded by her perceptions.
This interview marks the first time Vallow Daybell has spoken publicly since her conviction, offering a rare glimpse into her current mindset and unyielding beliefs. The full interview is available for streaming on NBC’s Dateline and Peacock.