Storage Unit Videos Shown, & Deadly DNA | Lori Vallow Daybell Trial Day 4 Recap
Source: YouTube · Hidden True Crime · published Jun 11, 2025 · 1:26:51
Day four of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial featured intense testimony about evidence collection procedures, with Lori's cross-examination focusing on alleged police shortcomings 0:17. The prosecution presented DNA evidence linking Alex Cox to Lori's Jeep, which contained gunshot residue proving a firearm was discharged inside the vehicle 37:20.
Key Takeaways:
• Lori attempted to cast doubt on police procedures, particularly regarding evidence collection from the Tesla and bullet fragments 15:13
• DNA evidence showed Alex Cox as the major contributor on the Jeep's steering wheel and driver's seat belt buckle 37:20
• Gunshot residue with all three characteristic elements was found inside the Jeep, confirming a firearm was discharged 43:44
• Lori consistently tried to shift suspicion toward her niece Melanie during cross-examination 5:51
• The defense highlighted inconsistencies in witness descriptions of the Jeep's color, which appeared to change based on lighting 9:44
The day ended with the beginning of testimony from Detective Ray Hermesio, who was involved in locating and impounding Lori's Jeep in Idaho 46:21.
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Hello hidden gems. It is always good to see so many of you in chat. Love it. I love it. Today was big and I mean big. Day four of the Lorie Valow Del trial and the attempted murder of Brandon Budro delivered. And if you thought things were already intense, so just wait because after my lunch live stream when I went live at lunch, one phrase, storage unit videos. Yeah, we've got a lot to unpack. But first, just a quick note. I just want to say it is always so great meeting those of you who come to court. And today's gallery was a little bit smaller, but still full of new faces. And it means the world when you stop and you say hi. And for those of you catching up on this trial and asking me which videos to start with, I always point you to two. One is our full backstory of this case. It's th…