Idaho Judge Removes Death Penalty for Lori Vallow in Triple Murder Case

Lori Vallow, who is facing multiple counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the deaths of her two children, will not face the death penalty if convicted, according to an Idaho judge's ruling. The defense had filed a motion seeking the dismissal of the state's notice of intent to seek the death penalty, citing media saturation, discovery violations, Vallow's mental status, and the state's inability to effectively administer the death penalty. The judge ruled in favor of the motion to dismiss, citing the need to protect the defendant's constitutional rights. Late disclosure of evidence by state prosecutors could also lead to an appeal in the case.