Gunshot Details Emerge in Lori Vallow's Husband's Death

Lori Vallow Daybell is facing serious charges. Her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, was shot and killed. The medical examiner who studied Charles Vallow's body had some interesting things to say in court. He explained that Charles could have been on the floor when the second shot hit him. This is because the bullet had a "shored" exit wound. This means the bullet exited his body after hitting a hard surface, like a floor. The medical examiner also talked about the wounds. One bullet went through Charles' heart, and another hit his abdomen. The first shot was fired from a short distance, between 2 and 4 feet away. The second shot created that "shored" exit wound. This means Charles was likely on a hard surface when it happened. There were also scratches on Charles' knees and hands. These could have happened when he fell to the ground after being shot. Lori Vallow Daybell, who is representing herself in court, asked if these scratches could have happened during a fight before he was shot. The medical examiner agreed that this was possible.

Lori Vallow Daybell also asked about the "shored" exit wound. She wanted to know if it could have happened while Charles was still falling. The medical examiner said no. For the wound to be "shored, " Charles would have had to be on a hard surface. She also asked if tight clothing, like bamboo fabric, could cause such a wound. The medical examiner was not familiar with that type of clothing. The court also heard from a police officer. Cassandra Ynclan said Lori Vallow Daybell did not seem emotional when she arrived at the scene. In fact, she seemed quite calm. Recordings of Lori Vallow Daybell's interview with police were also played. In the interview, she casually talked about the moments leading up to the shooting. She mentioned an argument over a cell phone and hearing a gunshot. Lori Vallow Daybell has a lot on her plate. She was sentenced to life in prison in 2023 for the murders of her two children and conspiracy to commit murder. She is also charged with conspiring to kill her niece's estranged husband. A trial date for this charge has not been set yet.

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