JJ's grandparents 'grateful' as judge allows remains of 'cult mom' Lori Vallow's son to be released to next of kin
IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO: In a huge relief for JJ Vallow's grandparents, the judge has announced the body of 'cult mom' Lori Vallow Daybell's son Joshua Jaxon be released to the next of his kin.
The decision was made by Idaho Judge Steven Boyce on Monday, October 16, according to the order copies which was also reported by the Sun.
The announcement came after Lori Vallow Daybell, 50, infamously known as the 'doomsday cult mom,' was sentenced in July for brutally killing her two children JJ, seven, and Tylee Ryan, 16.
How did JJ's grandparents react to the decision?
Larry and Kay Woodcock, the grandparents fighting for justice for their grandchildren, reacted by saying, "Praise Jesus. We are grateful," Kay Woodcock, the grandmother of JJ wrote on X while sharing the judgment order.
"Judge Steven Boyce orders that the body of JJ Vallow may be released to his next of kin," the order stated.
"JJ’s grandparents have been waiting a long time since 6/9/20 to have a funeral for the seven-year-old murdered by his adoptive mother Lori Vallow," Justin Lum,, an investigative journalist posted on X which Woodcock reposted.
Praise Jesus‼️‼️‼️. We are grateful. https://t.co/riy0TDZLpZ
— Kay Woodcock (@woodcockkay1) October 16, 2023
Prior to the latest tweet, she wrote, "Finally."
Internet reacts to the judge's decision of returning JJ's remains to his family
People who have rallied behind the grandparents seeking justice for their grandchildren welcomed the news on the internet.
"About time. Now JJ can rest in peace," an X handle user wrote. One more added, "I'm so sorry you and your entire family have had to wait so long to lay this sweet boy to rest. You are in my prayers."
One more user reflected on the grandparents' love for the grandchildren writing, You and Larry will finally be closer to your little man."
"You really are a testament to grandparents who love their grandchildren fiercely! I hope JJ will be close to Charles now, as I know he already is spiritually. Your UK Friend."
One more expressed hope for the release of Tylee's body too, commenting, "So happy for you guys. Hopefully Tylee's too soon."
Even though people were happy for JJ's body being released, they also felt dejected as according to them it shouldn't have come to this.
"I am relieved for y’all, but sad at the same time. It should NEVER have come to this!! A court order to release his precious body to those who loved him. I’m just so sorry," wrote one.
I'm so sorry you and your entire family have had to wait so long to lay this sweet boy to rest. You are in my prayers.
— Mildred Hornblower (@MildredHrn1) October 16, 2023
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 You and Larry will finally be closer to your little man 🤍 you really are testament to grandparents who love their grandchildren fiercely! I hope JJ will be close to Charles now, as I know he already is spiritually 🤍 Your UK 🇬🇧 Friend 🤍
— Nicola Walsh (@NikkiWalsh1) October 16, 2023
How was JJ found?
Both JJ and her sister Tylee were found buried at their father Chad Daybell's home in 2020.
The trial revealed gruesome and tragic details on how both children were killed and subjected to torture.
Dr Garth Warren, a forensic pathologist, testified that the cause of death for JJ was asphyxia caused by a plastic bag being placed over his head and duct tape over his mouth. Tylee's body was discovered severely charred.
It was JJ's grandparents who had insisted police check on the children as Lori would refuse to reveal their whereabouts to them and the case unfolded.
