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Lori Vallow Daybell's 'zombie' murder trial has brought a string of notable moments

The jury has heard testimony from Vallow Daybell's close friend, along with relatives and investigators, in the long-awaited "zombie" murder trial.

Revelations from friends and investigators. Phone recordings and text messages. Heart-wrenching photos.

In the first week of testimony in Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial in Boise, Idaho, prosecutors have unveiled evidence they believe will lead jurors to find Vallow Daybell guilty of murdering two of her children and her husband's previous wife.

Vallow Daybell's religious beliefs about zombies and the end of the world have been mentioned several times, including her purported ability to perceive people as being "dark" — under the influence of evil.

If convicted, Vallow Daybell, 49, could face life in

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