BOISE, Idaho — Day 3 of jury selection in the trial for Lori Vallow Daybell wrapped just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and just shy of the threshold needed to move on to the next phase.
We now know opening arguments will begin Monday morning.
Official word: opening statements in the trial for Lori Vallow Daybell will be Monday morning. pic.twitter.com/GAOYTsEqwo
— Karen Lehr (@KarenLehr) April 6, 2023
The eastern Idaho mom is facing multiple murder charges related to the 2019 deaths of her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and her husband's previous wife, Tammy Daybell.
The jury selection process started Monday. We entered Wednesday's proceedings with 30 jurors who have moved forward from Monday and Tuesday's questioning.
The goal for Wednesday was to approve 12 additional jurors to meet the 42 needed to move on to peremptory strikes. We finished the day at 39.
Nine moved forward from the first two groups combined. None moved forward from the third group.
RELATED | The trial of Lori Vallow Daybell: Day one of jury selection
In the next step, lawyers on each side will be permitted to dismiss jurors of their choosing without explanation.
The end result will be 18 Ada County residents: 12 jurors and six alternates who will serve for the duration of the trial which could take eight weeks.
One juror is excused after expressing concerns about remaining fair and impartial after reviewing emotionally charged evidence, like autopsy photos.
— Idaho News 6 (@IdahoNews6) April 5, 2023
Many potential jurors were dismissed this week due to concerns about the extended time commitment and potential loss of income. Others were excused for bias based on information they previously knew about the case.
RELATED | Day 2 Jury Selection: Trial for Lori Vallow Daybell
Jury selection will continue Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
