Idaho woman Lori Vallow, convicted of murdering her two children, recently sent a message to her only surviving son, Colby Ryan. The message was relayed through journalist Nat Eaton during a panel at CrimCon on September 5, 2025.
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Lori Vallow’s Message to Colby Ryan
During the panel, Vallow, currently serving a life sentence in prison, expressed her love for Colby. Eaton shared her words with the audience:
“If you talk to Colby, please tell him that ‘I love you very much, it doesn’t matter.’”
Vallow also included a reference to Matthew 25 from the Bible, discussing the separation of the good and the wicked. Eaton explained the passage to the audience, noting that Vallow appeared to be portraying herself as divinely righteous. Colby later commented on the message:
“It is trying to talk about the wicked and the good being separated. So it’s her way of trying to say that she is still good and originally divine.”
When asked if he wanted to speak with his mother again, Colby firmly replied, “No.”
Background on Lori Vallow’s Conviction
Lori Vallow was convicted in 2023 for the deaths of her two children: 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. She was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Her ex-husband, Chad Daybell, was also convicted in connection with the deaths of the children.
Vallow and Daybell’s beliefs, including claims that their children were influenced by “dark spirits,” contributed to their misguided mission, which they claimed was tied to Jesus Christ’s second coming.
Additional Charges and Convictions
Beyond the killings of her children, Vallow was found guilty of conspiracy in 2019 related to the death of Chad Daybell’s previous wife, Tami Daybell, and her niece’s ex-husband. These convictions further cemented Vallow’s involvement in a series of tragic and disturbing events.
Public Reaction
The case continues to shock and disturb many due to the complex web of beliefs, manipulation, and tragic actions surrounding Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. Colby Ryan remains the sole surviving child, navigating life in the aftermath of this tragic family history.