Chad Daybell's death sentence might be overturned: Former FBI agent | NewsNation Prime

Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer explains to "NewsNation Prime" why Chad Daybell's death sentence might be overturned.
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[@nickinurse6433]

One of Chad's prophecies finally came true. The one when he was talking to his daughter Emma in the back of the police car and he said: I'm not coming home.

[@COMamaBear]

👏👏👏 💯

[@jonal42]

duh.

[@bewitched3912]

😅 proving a broken clock is right twice a day!

[@dodgingbullets3503]

😉👏👏

[@gaiagreen2690]

Well, that the only one of his fake prophecies that I'll say amen to.

[@suzannebrady6201]

Chad has no emotion !! He sits there like a toad

[@tylerm1997]

So glad Chad’s percentage will be hitting zero and he has no say.

[@crimetimegrime]

No, it won't be overturned because of Prior! Prior was a privately hired attorney. He was bought and paid for by the defendant.

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

He's really condemned his kids to a life of infamy.

[@sleepycalico]

Jennifer Coffin Doffer?

[@ddt67]

Tylee & JJ were not his stepchildren, please do not say that.

[@dakalodk]

The interviewer and the guest were both horrible

[@OhCrumbs96]

I didn't know this! Wasn't he married to their mother?

[@lorileary4432]

Chad/Lori killed the kids BEFORE they got married !

[@threedoodles]

​@@OhCrumbs96 The children were killed before Tammy.

[@ddt67]

@@OhCrumbs96 They got married after the the kids were murdered.

[@bonniemarsing701]

No it won't be overturned. There was a hearing about this. Chad wanted and paid Prior to defend him as private counsel.

[@dianayount2122]

we don't know, prior wasn't death qualified. it's possible if it goes to the supreme court.

[@bonniemarsing701]

@dianayount2122 I've seen all the hearings on this. The law in Idaho is the right to have private counsel on any case. To qualify for DP CERTIFICATION, an attorney must have already been on a DP case to get certified. Prior, I'm sure applied.Chad was asked if he still wanted to keep Prior as private counsel, and he said yes.And Chad wasn't indigent at the time, another law in Idaho. Chad did not qualify for a State DP appointed attorney. This is why Prior owns Chad's house and 4acres.

[@Lavender-blue80]

Only court appointed defence attorneys have to be death penalty certified. Private council is retained by the defendant at his own cost and he has the right to choose whom he pleases. The only possible issue is the fact that Prior requested assistance from the state but no one who was DP certified could be found. Too few such attorneys in Idaho and those there are have a huge case load.

[@sula1529]

​@@bonniemarsing701does Emma need a new home or to pay rent to prior?

[@AileenBartlett-ym4ec]

There is no confidence in anything coffindodger has to say. She is always wrong

[@Quantum_GirlE]

Did yall even watch? It was the dp because they put on ZERO mitigating factors. This is what Chad WANTED

[@justsamantha1833]

There is a video explaining why, it was a strategy used by Chad. They showed an earlier trial video where Pryor didn't want to disclose what he would do in this situation. Now by staying quiet, he didn't admit any guilt- for appeals and since being on Dp he has more money and resources paid to by the state. In my opinion he's not going anywhere but yes today was a strategy,planned early on. Great YT video explaining it, I just don't remember the channel sorry

[@Lauraceebee]

@@justsamantha1833 PD Questions is the name of the channel. It’s really well explained

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

Yeh, strategy for the first appeal. That chad did not have the right to stick with prior and also have access to publicly funded mitigation experts. Articles 6 and 14 contradict each other, and apparently there's grounds for an appeal there.

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

​@@justsamantha1833pd questions? It was a great video. That guy knows the law and the human condition

[@justsamantha1833]

@@SusanaXpeace2u yes

[@william_mac]

Your guests saying that the death penalty could be overturned? Apparently she's not a lawyer in Idaho. And also she might want to get her facts correct out of respect for JJ. He was 7 years old. God what a lame report!

[@MissMolly3377]

You might want to go watch the video from PD Questions. Prior has a strategy up his sleeve, and it just may help. I don’t think Chad will ever be free, but a new rial, eventually, is quite possible.

[@danieldougan269]

The death penalty in Chad's case could be overturned on appeal. It doesn't mean for the whole state of Idaho. It means in this specific case.

[@william_mac]

@@danieldougan269 don't try to split hairs here. I meant the death penalty in this case.

[@maureenfrancis8902]

She’s lost all credibility … please stop having this sham of an ex FBI agent on your show. How does she know anything about the legal aspect of the DP?

[@duchessmartinez2035]

She doesn't even know the facts....... Wont be overturned, she doesn't know what she's talking about. 😏 Judge Boyce did his job thoroughly.

[@Jessica-wo6px]

Yeah, really?

[@strangerthanyou]

Nope not correct at all. Chad signed saying he could not get off because of his choice of defense attorney he had the chance but he wanted Prior to defend him. Your supposed to be reporters get you fact right or get a new job!

[@LauraAlbright-n6x]

“Phlebotomists” not “phlebotonists.” JJ was 7. Judge Boyce asked Daybell if he wanted to continue with Prior, his private, non-death penalty qualified attorney. Judge Boyce was very clear and had Daybell respond on the record acknowledging his choice of attorney. What was the point of this interview?

[@sonnieM]

Major eye roll🙄🙄

[@40sayers95]

The time it will take for all the appeals to be exhausted, he will probably have passed from old age.

[@kathleenp9643]

True

[@FreedomTruthBoldness]

In Idaho, a defendant facing the death penalty is allowed to hire private attorneys of their choosing, even if those lawyers don’t have any experience in capital cases. But a court-appointed attorney must be death penalty certified. The court, judge, did NOT appoint Prior, it merely refused his motion to withdraw. it is not the same thing since the courts, the judge, did not ever actually choose or select Prior from any list of lawyers or from any means. Prior was involved by his and Daybell's personal choice, not the courts and not the judges choice. Idaho Law does NOT require or inforce that a defendants lawyer must be death penalty certified so the overturning effort, should one arise, will be complicated at best.

[@michellel2773]

Thank you for this comment.

[@ShirleyDodson]

I agree 100%

[@barbmurraybabss]

He has about enough chance of overturning than darrell brooks 😅

[@erikabulsara538]

Why do you ask about Lori callow not getting the death penalty? Do your homework. The reason is widely known

[@dakalodk]

Its annoying

[@lisasante254]

I didn’t watch the trials, I didn’t know why.

[@mbrownie22]

Whose Lori callow? It’s rich you telling someone to do your homework and you get the name wrong.

[@yeahletsunpackthat]

I cant stand anything the former agent is on. She is completely unreliable and inconsistent with cases

[@diegomendez7112]

​@@lisasante254 basically prosecution messed up and turned in evidence for discovery at the last possible second. Defense contested it because they didn't have nearly enough time to review prior to the trial, so they made a deal to take death penalty off the table in exchange for the trial going forward without delay

[@yanniegrannie]

These guests who don't know what they're talking about are boring and pointless

[@dakalodk]

Thank you. I said the same thing and my comment was deleted

[@PoliticalJunky101]

I’ve made this type of comment before about this same expert. She’s made comments on another case I was following which were completely inaccurate. She’s a guest on so many shows and I don’t understand her reasoning or her interpretations of these cases; it’s puzzling. Many people make negative comments about her inaccurate recollection of the cases she discusses.

[@dakalodk]

@@PoliticalJunky101 yes, she is a popular talking head. She gets her facts wrong more often than not. She is not a lawyer in Idaho but she is talking about appellate issues in Idaho. A state with very unique laws including the fact that insanity defense is not allowed in Idaho. There are many Idaho lawyers they could have interviewed to get more info on possible appeals.

[@PoliticalJunky101]

@@dakalodk She has also been introduced on some shows as an ex-FBI agent. I just don’t see an FBI agent saying the things she says.

[@sashaguy7737]

She's just a talking head for click bait to get more comments on these videos 🙄

[@debrachase3131]

He wanted DP to keep him safe in a private cell, out of gen pop. He will live safely for decades before anything gets close to being done about it.

[@E-magineMySurprise]

Inaccurate, speculative, misstates/misrepresents the facts, etc. (Aggravating factors don't need to be guessed, it is spelled out for the jurors along with the charges.) Get the real info from East Idaho News, Court TV, someone who watched the trial, someone who watched daily recaps of the trial, etc.

[@KatKrueger]

Next time get a credible attorney to discuss the law. JC didn’t even bother to learn that there were NO mitigating factors. This sentence deserves more than five minutes of fluff.

[@dakalodk]

It's as easy as that. Jennifer is a pick-me of true crime

[@queen_of_ravens]

​@@dakalodkyes, which is why she doesn't have the time to properly research the cases she talks about and misses important points.

[@M-Marie89]

This is why no one likes this Jennifer whatever her name is.. she never has her facts straight!

[@sashaguy7737]

It's embarrassing 🤦‍♀️

[@jts3505]

She called a phlebotomist and phlebotanist 😆

[@wolfgirl3081]

Do your research before you waste our time!

[@Chaseh1616]

Not being overturned. Stop w false rumors

[@CANARYHP]

There is not a snowballs chance in hell this is overturned.

[@Nadena-nl9mw]

Well said,

[@macnchessplz]

I don’t think it will be either but it’s just my personal thoughts.The crimes were too brutal and cruel with two children involved as victims. He is also a risk of gaining a following with his religious insanity.This is the main reason I’m glad he did get the DP. He needs to be contained and kept separate from others - even prison inmates.

[@danieldougan269]

I don't think his conviction will be overturned, but his death sentence might. Call it a technicality if you like, but it's very possible.

[@lisamdrake5696]

Step children??? NOT! They married AFTER murders!

[@wolfgirl3081]

Do your research before you waste our time!

[@karastclair]

She doesn’t even know the facts. JJ was 7 and wasn’t found in the pet cemetery.

[@karastclair]

@dodgecharger5040 Tylee was in the pet cemetery, not JJ. JJ was over near a tree away from the pet cemetery

[@inthewoodshed9611]

I hear you. It blows my mind when I hear these talking heads parrot something - They suck at their job and aren’t worthy-

[@zat_chu]

... and the reason that Lori wasn't given the death sentence was because she wanted a quick trial.....she should get the fact straight :)

[@karastclair]

@@zat_chu well, it was due to the prosecution actually… they submitted a bunch of documents/evidence past the deadline which was set by the court. so boyce removed the dp for that

[@aliciamarie9704]

@dodgecharger5040 It wasn’t “right there”. The tree was over by the pond, not the Pet Cemetery. It’s the same property, but definitely not right next to each other. You just clearly need a reason to give attitude to everyone.

[@ralphmajor1947]

Well done jury 😢❤❤❤

[@geraldine1437]

Get your facts straight! If you didn’t watch this from the beginning/ be quiet

[@harperr2180]

Fact driven coverage? Lol

[@nickinurse6433]

Additionally Lori was deemed not mentally fit to even stand trial for quite a while, very difficult to get the death penalty on someone mentally ill.

[@loribaker8339]

The DP was omitted on Lori because the State did not file a document on time. I think there was some other papers that were wrong. Because of this and after Chad's trial, I think the clerks office needs to find someone or replace someone that are making these mistakes. It's a good thing Judge Boyce found the wrong death date on Tylee as being JJ's. This could have caused a mistrial or something worse. Prior caught it, but was going to sit on it until it was time to let the bomb go off. When Lindsey was giving her very last recross, the date was wrong on what she was reading. Somebody is making too many mistakes!

[@chrisoneill3999]

An appeal can change the interpretation of the law, and the punishment. It can't change the facts. Same as the New York case.

[@MKConnecticut]

Oh pleeeeeeze! This takes the cake for BS.

[@texasgina]

The guilty verdict was handed down yesterday not earlier in the week! Plus other facts are wrong! JJ was 7

[@janieheroux-chalifoux1470]

No it won't !?!?!

[@carolyndee4565]

Chad is either going to end his own life or someone will do it to him. I can not see Chad living out the rest of his life in prison.

[@roberttaylor7373]

FIRING SQUAD

[@rn4l62]

💯

[@nhmooytis7058]

If not his fellow prisoners will take care of him. Kid killers aren’t real popular in jail.

[@E-magineMySurprise]

Death Row inmates in Idaho are isolated in their cell 23 hrs a day, so fellow prisoners won't get a chance.

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@E-magineMySurprise one never knows, someone got to Jeffy E 😁

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

The jury did not hand down a sentence, y’all need to pay attention. The jury noted that aggravating circumstances applied and were not mitigated sufficiently to make the death penalty unjust. The judge then applied the penalty. Not the jury. Jury decides if factors are met or not. Judge tells jury what the factors are then subsequently, if applicable, hands down the penalty.

[@SteelMagnolia55]

A voice of reason ❤

[@amyahlquist3436]

It better not be overturned he arranged for the murder of spouses and children so now his murder is being arranged.

[@lorabell3553]

Lori wanted her children dead. She also wanted 2 of her husband's dead. One b4 Chad.

[@britmturner843]

Stop with the nonsense. They literally JUST handed down the sentence now they wanna talk about it being overturned already. Stop.

[@dianahernandez1709]

Liar

[@PrimetimeKCL]

Ordinarily I respect Jennifer Coffindafer's opinions, but not on this.Chad Daybell waived his right to a death penalty qualified attorney! And he also waived his right to more counsel. And John Prior did not try to get off this case, early on as she said. About 2 months before Chad was to go to trial J. Prior wanted to get off the case and the judge wouldn't allow him to do so, because it was understandably too close to trial. As it is, Chad was just sentenced to death today and it's been almost 5 years since these murders were committed, it was beyond time to get this case to trial!!

[@joycemccurdy6343]

There's only been ONE failed injecting! She doesn't know the facts about much of this case. 4:26

[@inthewoodshed9611]

GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT MAGA NATION

[@mbrownie22]

Good one.

[@user-Tn2Dn]

Facts don’t exist in MAGA universe

[@nj8215]

What a slap in the face to the victims family to say the death penalty will be overturned. Absolutely disgusting. The family just started to breath and start some healing process and here are the news channel totally putting the breaks on that

[@slaws2279]

Stupid headline. Of course he’s going to try to appeal his sentence and get it overturned on the grounds that his trial attorney was ineffective . . . that’s standard.

[@debrabaron1909]

Overturned? Ridiculous.

[@crazygrl1203]

She has zero credibility. I can’t stand to watch her. What a joke.

[@willowdovegirl]

Daybell was asked and confirmed that he was satisfied with counsel and wanted to him to stay on representing him. So I don’t see how any ineffective assistance appeal would work

[@heymona-kb4cd]

I'm curious as to why chad was allowed to wear street clothes for two days post verdict - don't prisoners normally wear prison garb after conviction? Additionally, he was wearing both a ties and a belt...that seemed odd.

[@moimeself1088]

Please stop calling them his step children. He killed them before marrying their mother. 😡

[@janetdurkee8527]

Try having guests that actually watched the trial?

[@southernlady160]

The Jury has spoken, end of story.

[@claire-christmas-august73]

mr cardboard cutout or mr potato head. got his council to play the game… aaaah chub / chud / chad you didn’t fool anyone nor did your council. we / I expected you / them to play this move / hand. part two GAME ON.! 🥺🕯🕯🕯🕯🥺 #truthseekersunite #answerstoquestions #why #justice #VILE #EVIL ✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻

[@sheliaharvel]

She’s got all the facts wrong

[@ZenDreaming60]

Please STOP giving Coffindaupher oxygen on any trial! She is not worthy to speak on the victims! She is a grifter on these channels! 🤮🤮

[@Amz_I_am22]

#FACTS: JJ Vallow was 7yrs old...not 6. Please maintain accurate reporting. In addition, the deceased children were gone prior to Chad & Lori even getting married...evidence suggested none of their family members even knew about these 2 angels until they were found. It wont be overturned...you need to know the whole case before making such a claim 😂

[@katecc2090]

The whole case is overwhelmingly sad. Their greed, lust and absolute lack of empathy and humanity brought the ultimate fate upon themselves. It seems CD & L are still umrepentent based on their defiance during their court proceedings. They are definitely a danger to society.

[@getoffmylawnbeech]

When Coffendafer passes the bar and becomes a lawyer let me know because THE DP can never be overturned! He can appeal but it won't ever be overturned! Nor shall an appeal be granted!

[@cynthiaguarino2016]

These poor families finally have a chance to exhale after 5 long years, and you bring someone on that says something that is pure click bait. There were hearings about the very thing that your expert thinks he could get the DP overturned. I hope none of the families see this.

[@hoosierflatty6435]

Most boring and obvious case EVER and of course you have Coffindaffer on hahaha

[@kristenmerrill-nl2dh]

Coffindaffer is consistently wrong! Chad Daybell WAIVED HIS RIGHTS TO MITIGATING FACTORS…and here she is saying the Judge weighed them, and found aggravating factors outweigh mitigating. Impossible, when he waived his rights, legally! She’s a joke.

[@Quantum_GirlE]

These are just proessional youtubers at this point. Thats why they are all "retired" or "past".... not any currently... (in their professional positions)

[@oops-nope]

For a "former FBI agent" she sure didn't pay too much attention to the FACTS before she opened her mouth a let words fall out.

[@Zmom1998]

Everyone worried about Chad getting out of prison. It’s never going to happen. Even if he gets off death row he will still face life without parole.

[@mrich9654]

Did she even watch the trial? No it won’t! He chose this and judge Boyce was very careful . He’ll appeal but he’ll stay on death row.

[@klsb75]

Nice clickbait headline 🙄 This really cheapens your channel, News Nation. 👎🏼

[@juliapotosnak8617]

Sorry false info!

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

No it wont be overturned!!! Omg hefe come the. Naysayers!!!

[@isola-bella]

This is not correct what your guest Jennifer is saying. There were no mitigating factors, Daybell has waived to address any.

[@norafretenborough1505]

Click bait, not cool. DP will NOT be overturned!

[@beckyklepper315]

Oh my goodness. Ladies, get your facts straight.

[@oliverkent7158]

JJ was 7 why can't these experts get basic facts rightb

[@melstiller8561]

Why should Chad Daybell's death sentence(s) be overturned? He had no trouble getting rid of his wife Tammy, as well as making sure Lori's children were murdered and buried in his own yard. As for John Prior's eligibility, or lack thereof, he knew from the very start (since mid 2020) that this would be a death penalty case. The state had made that perfectly clear. Therefore, if Prior knew the nature and complexity of the case, he should have 1) Stepped away and found a qualified attorney to replace him; or 2) Found an attorney to assist him. All this ought to have happened when Prior initially took the case. As it happens, John Prior claimed in court, at least once, that he was perfectly capable of handling the case.

[@robertscown9218]

This person has no credibility as a former law enforcement officer after her opinions on Karen Read

[@lisab1312]

It doesn’t seem like she knows the facts of this case.

[@jonal42]

did he see death coming for himself,,,,,,,,,,,,, dont think so..........i would say he is dark and a 0000000000000

[@jonal42]

what was the dark scale again ????????????? ya, he is a zombie,,,,,,,,,,,,duh

[@Querencia7779]

Worst news channel ever! Omg!

[@4gma59]

I don't care if he gets the death penalty or life in prison. Either way, he'll be miserable.

[@snowgurl21]

I can’t believe prior wasn’t death penalty qualified & he was allowed to defend him I’m not a lawyer but I would think that’s grounds for an appeal 🤮🤢

[@sandycarroll2640]

WTH? 🤦‍♀️

[@gaiagreen2690]

🙄 Actually, ALL of the possible grounds to overturn the DP were addressed by Judge Boyce already. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Of COURSE Pryor will appeal, make a circus of it and argue, that is partly his job and Pryor is not the one to care much about the details of legality. He will make as much noise as possible - but if we all know that he'll try to torpedo the verdict, don't you think that Judge Boyce knows it and is well prepared for it too?

[@scoop2591]

Great prosecution team....esp Blake. But l have no doubt all are equally amazing. Thank you all law enforcement!!!! God keep you safe ! Was so glad the group outside of the court house clapped when law enforcement came out ! 👏👏👏

[@jomc6734]

There are some many news reports where Tammy is referred to as Chad's ex-wife. No, she was not his ex-wife. She was his wife when she was murdered. And, no, Tylee and JJ weren't his step-children. They killed those children before they killed Tammy and were married. The state announced they would be seeking the death penalty in August 2021. John Prior had plenty of time to find a co-counsel to work with him on the case. At least I think 2 1/2 years is plenty of time. When John Prior tried to withdraw from the case earlier this year, Judge Boyce questioned Chad and asked him if he wanted Prior to be his lawyer. Chad said he wanted Prior to represent him. All he needed to do was say he didn't want Prior and we'd still be waiting for Chad's trial. Also, Chad didn't want any mitigating factors to be presented. Judge Boyce questioned him closely about this decision. He had 2 chances to make and allocution and he didn't do that either.

[@charliebarrow7086]

Oh man, this woman knows nothing. JJ was murdered at seven years of age. Furthermore, Dumbell was asked by Judge Boyce whether he wants Mr Prior to stay on the case and he answered with yes. He had his chance to tell his side during trial, he could have presented mitigating factors, could have people speaking on his behalf. He chose not to. This sentence will not be overturned. Please, if you bring experts on, have them prepare themselves or bring actual experts on. Thank you.

[@jonal42]

not smart,,,,,,,,,,,,,, think lori made him go dumn,,,,,,,,,,, sad for him,,,,,,,,,,,, wasnt worth it,,,,,,,was it really ?

[@sarkahalastova9667]

God, it’s so annoying when people watching you know more about the case than you and your expert. Lori avoiding DP was a procedural thing, she chose the speedy trial probably because of that. Chad and his attorney were cocky, they thought they could get him out.

[@LouisianaSaturdayNight]

Judge questioned defendant MULTIPLE times regarding attorney. Daybell was adamant that he wanted Prioe

[@OakIslandMorkie]

Until an actual appeal is filed, the grounds will not be known. There was a widely publicized screwup by the prosecution during the trial, and whether or not that can be used to overturn the sentence on a technicality, remains to be seen. At least the fact that he is now a convicted child killer, will keep this bloated toad in his cell for 23 hours a day, "for his protection," of course.

[@ms.bonilla8059]

JJ was 7 yrs. old! Really 🙄? Jennifer is not an expert in everything and knowledgeable on every case, so no need to use her when she really doesn't know all the facts and is not a lawyer. You needed a trial lawyer who knows the case. Mark Geragos would've been a better choice or you need more attorneys as commentators.

[@helenllama]

Prior represented Chad from the day of his arrest in June 2020. He tried to withdraw in Jan 2024. Less than 3 months before the trial date which would seriously have delayed this trial. And the reason lethal injections are failing - it is because states are not able to get the correct drugs as there are export restrictions on them to stop them being used in executions.

[@deelaljee9176]

The appeal process takes twenty years in itself. Therefore, justice has only been proposed, not served. When Chad is put to death, that is when justice will be served.

[@psibs]

What kind of nonsense was just spewed here..overturned?? There is no reason to overturn it. It is a solid case at this point. Wth is going on with the execution tools..I am not buying it. They have the money and time to perfect this.

[@StephanieProvencher-d2f]

He got what he deserved this monster he took the life of his ex wife the mother of these five children he had with her it breaks my heart for this woman this mother who had confidence in him and he took his life in addition to the two young children of his wife Lorie V she is truly a monster this woman she broke hearts a grandfather grandmother a mother a son she is a monster she too would have deserved the death penalty the prosecutor should have convicted her too I think she was also the mastermind 😡🤮😠😡🤮😡🤮😡🤮😡🤮😠

[@lynnhartin8974]

First of all it's not going to be overturned so that's a bunch of BS and second of all if you knew anything about what you were saying you would know that know that there was no mitigating circumstances to consider he did not offer them and he told prior no.

[@lindaf-Loved1st]

You guys have become idiotic. Especially with these “professionals “ you bring on.

[@yourpetyourway]

I hope its overturned so that Emma, Garth and their families will reconnect with the rest of their siblings and extended family.

[@wendyfoster5579]

Prior waited until the eve of trial to say Chad was out of money. The state offered to pay someone to 2nd chair. Chad got a very vigorous defense and a different lawyer would not have made a difference in the outcome.