2020, Idaho: Missing 7-Year-Old Boy and 17-Year-Old Girl
Disappearance of Siblings
In 2020, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and his 17-year-old sister Tylee Ryan went missing in Rexburg, Idaho. Their mother, Lori Vallow, and her new husband, Chad Daybell, provided conflicting stories about the children’s whereabouts. The bizarre case attracted national media attention and significant public interest.
Gruesome Discovery and Legal Battle
The remains of JJ and Tylee were found on Chad Daybell’s property months later. Lori and Chad were charged with their murders, leading to a complex and highly publicized legal battle. The case highlighted the need for rigorous investigation in familial abduction and suspected abuse scenarios, and it drew attention to systemic issues within child protection services.
