Will Lori Vallow be released on parole? JJ Vallow's grandmother fears 'cult mom' will be allowed to go free like Leslie Van Houten

The grandmother of JJ Vallow, who was murdered by his mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, slammed the release of Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten
PUBLISHED JUL 14, 2023
Speculations arise about whether 'cult mom' Lori Vallow could be released from prison like former Manson Family member, Leslie Van Houten (YouTube/@DatelineNBC)
Speculations arise about whether 'cult mom' Lori Vallow could be released from prison like former Manson Family member, Leslie Van Houten (YouTube/@DatelineNBC)

IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO: 'Cult mom' Lori Vallow's slain son Jaxon 'JJ' Vallow's grandmother, Kay Woodcock, expressed her strong disapproval regarding the release of former Manson Family member, Leslie Van Houten, who served over 50 years in prison. Woodcock who slammed the release of Van Houten fears that Vallow who killed her son, JJ, might share the same fate.

Van Houten, now 73, was convicted in 1971 for her involvement in the brutal slayings of Leno, 44, and Rosemary LaBianca, 38, in 1969 when she was just 19 years old. Houten also admitted to stabbing Rosemary even after she died. Woodcock wrote, "The LaBiancas didn't get to have a life or enjoy family or receive letters, or have a nice meal, or feel the sun on their face. But no one cares." "No one remembers the victims, only the murderers," she further added as per The US Sun.

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Leslie Van Houten spent 53 years behind bars for being associated with the LaBianca murders
(NBC News/Youtube)

'Years from now will she be released? Very concerning!'

Woodcock's remarks came in response to retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer's condemnation of Van Houten's release, dismissing various justifications offered by others. "It’s very concerning if I pass away before Lori Daybell that JJ Tylee & Tammy Daybell murders will be forgotten. She [Lori] will prob be model inmate, be preaching to other inmates. Years from now will she be released? Very concerning!! It shouldn’t be a concern."

Lori Vallow was found guilty in May for the deaths of JJ, seven, and her 16-year-old daughter Tylee Ryan, who both disappeared in September of 2019.
Lori Vallow was found guilty in May for the deaths of JJ, 7, and her 16-year-old daughter Tylee Ryan, who both disappeared in September of 2019 (Madison County)

Will Lori Vallow be released on parole?

Lori Vallow, the mother of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, 16, was found guilty in May of their deaths. The children went missing in September 2019, and their charred remains were discovered on a farm in Idaho belonging to Vallow's fifth husband, Chad Daybell. Vallow was also convicted of conspiring to murder Tammy, Chad's ex-wife.

NBC 'Dateline' features Doomsday couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell (Madison County Jail, Idaho Police Department)
'Doomsday' couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell (Madison County Jail, Idaho Police Department)

Kay and Larry Woodcock, JJ's grandparents, were present throughout Vallow's five-week trial and expressed their gratitude towards the jurors upon hearing the guilty verdict. Larry, at a loss for words, said, "I wanna personally thank and personally hug every one of those jurors. What they went through — what they saw is mind-boggling. I hope that nobody ever has to go through this — I hope nobody ever has to see and hear the details of what happened to JJ, to Tylee, and to Tammy."

Bodies of Joshua JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were discovered in shallow graves on Chad Daybell’s property (Fremont County Sheriff's Office)
Bodies of Joshua JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were discovered in shallow graves on Chad Daybell’s property (Fremont County Sheriff's Office)

The Woodcocks, along with Jerry Woodcock, JJ's great uncle, voiced their relief and satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing that justice had been served. "They got the b***h," he exclaimed. Although it remains uncertain how long Vallow will remain in jail, her sentencing is expected at the end of the month. 

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