Police searching for Rexburg children believed to be in serious danger | East Idaho News
Police seek help locating 2 endangered children, disappearance may be tied to death investigation
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Death Investigation
Family members found Tammy Daybell, 49, dead in her Fremont County home Oct. 19, 2019. At that time, Daybell’s death was believed to be natural.
Daybell was interred in Springville, Utah, on Oct. 22. Subsequent investigation by the FCSO determined Daybell's death may be suspicious. On Dec. 11, Daybell's remains were exhumed by the FCSO, with the assistance of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner, and an autopsy conducted.
During the course of the death investigation by the FCSO, investigators were made aware that two Rexburg children, ages 7 and 17, were missing.
Investigators determined within a couple weeks of Daybell's death, her surviving husband, Chad Daybell, had married Rexburg resident Lori Vallow, who is the mother of the missing children.
Missing Children Background:
Rexburg police attempted to conduct a welfare check on Joshua Vallow, the adopted 7- year-old special needs son of Lori Vallow, at their residence at 565 Pioneer Road in Rexburg Nov. 26.
The welfare check was being conducted as extended family outside Idaho had not been able to speak with Joshua since September and were concerned.
Investigators from Rexburg police spoke with Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell, who indicated Joshua was staying with a family friend in Arizona.
Investigators left but learned later that day that Joshua had not been staying with the friend as indicated by Lori Vallow.
On Nov. 27, Rexburg police executed search warrants at locations in Rexburg associated with Lori Vallow, in an attempt to locate Joshua.
As the search warrants were being executed, investigators determined Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell had abruptly vacated their residence .....
Police seek help locating 2 endangered children, disappearance may be tied to death investigation - Local News
Missing Since: Sep 23, 2019
Missing From: Rexburg, ID
DOB: May 25, 2012
Age Now: 7
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 4'0"
Weight: 50 lbs
Joshua and Tylee were last seen on September 23, 2019 in Rexburg, Idaho. Joshua may go by the nickname JJ. He may be in need of medical attention.
Associated children: Tylee Ryan
Have you seen this child? TYLEE RYAN
NCMEC: 1376727
Tylee Ryan
Missing Since: Sep 23, 2019
Missing From: Rexburg, ID
DOB: Sep 24, 2002
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 160 lbs
Joshua and Tylee were last seen on September 23, 2019 in Rexburg, Idaho. Joshua may go by the nickname JJ. He may be in need of medical attention.
Associated children: Joshua Vallow
ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
Rexburg Police Department (Idaho) 1-208-359-3000
Police seek help locating 2 endangered children, disappearance may be tied to death investigation
[...]
Death Investigation
Family members found Tammy Daybell, 49, dead in her Fremont County home Oct. 19, 2019. At that time, Daybell’s death was believed to be natural.
Daybell was interred in Springville, Utah, on Oct. 22. Subsequent investigation by the FCSO determined Daybell's death may be suspicious. On Dec. 11, Daybell's remains were exhumed by the FCSO, with the assistance of the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner, and an autopsy conducted.
During the course of the death investigation by the FCSO, investigators were made aware that two Rexburg children, ages 7 and 17, were missing.
Investigators determined within a couple weeks of Daybell's death, her surviving husband, Chad Daybell, had married Rexburg resident Lori Vallow, who is the mother of the missing children.
Missing Children Background:
Rexburg police attempted to conduct a welfare check on Joshua Vallow, the adopted 7- year-old special needs son of Lori Vallow, at their residence at 565 Pioneer Road in Rexburg Nov. 26.
The welfare check was being conducted as extended family outside Idaho had not been able to speak with Joshua since September and were concerned.
Investigators from Rexburg police spoke with Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell, who indicated Joshua was staying with a family friend in Arizona.
Investigators left but learned later that day that Joshua had not been staying with the friend as indicated by Lori Vallow.
On Nov. 27, Rexburg police executed search warrants at locations in Rexburg associated with Lori Vallow, in an attempt to locate Joshua.
As the search warrants were being executed, investigators determined Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell had abruptly vacated their residence .....
Police seek help locating 2 endangered children, disappearance may be tied to death investigation - Local News
Missing Since: Sep 23, 2019
Missing From: Rexburg, ID
DOB: May 25, 2012
Age Now: 7
Sex: Male
Race: White
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Height: 4'0"
Weight: 50 lbs
Joshua and Tylee were last seen on September 23, 2019 in Rexburg, Idaho. Joshua may go by the nickname JJ. He may be in need of medical attention.
Associated children: Tylee Ryan
Have you seen this child? TYLEE RYAN
NCMEC: 1376727
Tylee Ryan
Missing Since: Sep 23, 2019
Missing From: Rexburg, ID
DOB: Sep 24, 2002
Age Now: 17
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 160 lbs
Joshua and Tylee were last seen on September 23, 2019 in Rexburg, Idaho. Joshua may go by the nickname JJ. He may be in need of medical attention.
Associated children: Joshua Vallow
ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
Rexburg Police Department (Idaho) 1-208-359-3000
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