"Doomsday Mom" Lori Daybell's Trial 2025 Day Two Recap.

 

Lori Vallow Daybell's trial began on April 7, 2025, with prosecutors alleging she conspired with her brother, Alex Cox, to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, in 2019 for personal and financial motives, while Lori claimed the act was self-defense due to a violent altercation. Key testimonies included law enforcement and medical perspectives on the crime scene, procedural details, Alex Cox's demeanor, and CPR efforts, with Charles Vallow ultimately being declared deceased upon arrival. Darkmatter: "Doomsday Mom" Lori Daybell's Trial 2025 Day One Recap.

During the second day of Lori's trial, firefighter Scott Cowden testified about performing CPR on Charles, addressing Lori's questions on first-time CPR training, the time of death, documentation, scene timeline, CPR's impact on chest wounds, and the "crunch" sound during compressions. Prosecutor Treena Kay questioned Cowden about 911's CPR instructions, his role during CPR, Charles' clothing after death, and the purpose of CPR, before concluding her questioning and dismissing the witness. Darkmatter: Day Two in "Doomsday Mom" Lori Daybell's Trial 2025: Fire Fighter Scott Cowden Is Still on The Stand

Kent Keller, a retired Chandler Fire Department captain, testified about overseeing his crew's efforts on July 11, 2019, to assist Charles, emphasizing the importance of effective CPR, noting the absence of prior CPR, and observing signs like lividity and skin modeling. Keller addressed questions from Lori and Treena about staging protocols, patient evaluation, CPR evidence, ACLS protocols, and the authority to end life-saving measures, concluding that Charles was already deceased before their arrival. Darkmatter: Day Two in "Doomsday Mom" Lori Daybell's Trial 2025: Witness Kent Keller from the Chandler Fire Department Was Up Next.

Daniel Coons, a seasoned Chandler Police Department veteran, testified about his extensive training and role in processing the crime scene on July 11, 2019, detailing evidence collection, photographic documentation, and observations of Charles Vallow's gunshot wounds and autopsy findings. He addressed questions from Treena and Lori about the investigation process, firearm details, and the shooter's positioning, providing clarifications and emphasizing the importance of thorough evidence collection. Darkmatter: Day Two in "Doomsday Mom" Lori Daybell's Trial 2025: Daniel Coons with the Chandler Police Department Testified Next.