Lori Vallow Convicted in Brandon Boudreaux Murder Plot
A jury found Lori Vallow guilty of conspiring to kill Brandon Boudreaux, who survived a shooting in 2019.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Sex Crimes
On June 12, 2025, a jury found Lori Vallow guilty of conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux following an attempted attack on October 2, 2019. Vallow was previously convicted of conspiring to murder Charles Vallow in April 2025.
Why it matters
The conviction highlights the lethal reach of a doomsday cult led by Vallow and Chad Daybell that targeted family members. Investigators linked the group to the deaths of four people, including Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow.
Lori Vallow was found guilty of conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux on June 12, 2025. She also faces a civil defamation suit filed by Boudreaux against Melani Pawlowski and Garrett Smith.
The players
Lori Vallow
She was a central figure in a doomsday cult who was convicted of multiple conspiracies to commit murder.
Brandon Boudreaux
He is a survivor of an attempted murder who has four children and is currently pursuing a defamation suit against his former associates.
Alex Cox
He acted as an assailant for the cult and maintained direct contact with Vallow while planning attacks on family members.
Chad Daybell
He served as a co-leader of the doomsday cult alongside Vallow and was involved in the conspiracy to eliminate perceived threats.
The details
Brandon Boudreaux was targeted while driving home from work in 2019, with investigators discovering Alex Cox searched for directions to his residence that same day. The group also orchestrated the deaths of Tylee Ryan, J.J. Vallow, Charles Vallow, and Tammy Daybell.
Timeline
October 2, 2019: Brandon Boudreaux survived a shooting while driving home.
April 22, 2025: Lori Vallow was found guilty of conspiring to murder Charles Vallow.
June 12, 2025: Lori Vallow was found guilty of conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux.
October 23, 2026: Brandon Boudreaux appears in an NBC Dateline episode.
Legal Context
This case follows the complex legal proceedings known as the Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell murder conspiracy trials. These convictions set a precedent for how prosecutors address coordinated domestic criminal activity within extremist groups.
The legal resolution of this case provides clarity for the public regarding the dangerous activities of the individuals involved. Residents and victims' families are impacted by the finality of the court's sentencing and ongoing civil litigation.
The takeaway
This case demonstrates the dangers posed by radical cult leaders who target family members to remove perceived threats. Readers should remain vigilant regarding suspicious family dynamics and report potential threats to law enforcement immediately.
Further reading
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