REXBURG, Idaho (CBS2) — An
order was filed on Thursday declaring Lori Vallow Daybell not fit for trial just as new charges were submitted against her in Arizona.
"The completed assessment determined that at this time the Defendant is not competent to proceed, and recommends restorative treatment," the order staying case reads.
The prosecution has contested the findings and there will be a scheduled hearing to discuss the issue.
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"The evaluation was ordered after the Defendant's fitness to proceed was drawn into question by counsel of competency," the order continues.
Just before the news broke, FOX 10
reported that the Chandler Police Department submitted a new conspiracy to commit first-degree murder charge against Vallow Daybell regarding the death of Charles Vallow.
Charles Vallow is Lori's ex-husband who was shot and killed by her brother in 2019.
The charge has been filed with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in Arizona.