Lori Vallow Update: JJ Vallow's Remains Identified, Chad Daybell's Bond Set During First Post-Charges Appearance

On Tuesday, Chad Daybell's Idaho property was searched for a second time in connection to the whereabouts of Lori Vallow's missing children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow. After being seen for the last time in September, the children were eventually reported missing in November, which prompted an investigation.

Now, following a second search warrant, police recovered two sets of human remains prior to Daybell's court hearing on Wednesday, as reported by NY Daily News. According to ABC15, family members later confirmed that one set of remains was positively identified as JJ Vallow.

During Tuesday's search of the property at the 200 block of 1900 East in Salem, officials could be seen from aerial footage "digging up soil around what appears to be a well." It was also reported that during the search, which began around 7 a.m., that numerous roads were closed off and those who were trying to move around the area had to be temporarily rerouted.

This marked the second time that police had gone to Daybell's property. During the initial visit on Jan. 3, law enforcement used a variety of tools to search the property and a shed.

Following the recent developments, Daybell, who is known to be "a prolific Doomsday author, alleged cult leader and former grave digger," was arrested and booked in Fremont County, as reported by East Idaho News. This was confirmed by Rexburg Police Assistant Chief Gary Hagen during a press conference on Tuesday evening. After being taken into custody, Daybell was charged with destruction or concealment of evidence, according to online court records.

Prior to Daybell's arrest, both he and Vallow had been investigated by the Idaho Attorney General's Office for conspiracy, attempted murder and murder surrounding the death of Chad’s former spouse Tammy Daybell.

During Wednesday's hearing, which was live-streamed via KTVB7, Daybell appeared with his attorney before Judge Faren Eddins. Prior to his appearance, he had been charged with two counts of destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence, a felony charge, as reported by NY Daily News. Each felony could result in a maximum of five years behind bars and a $10K fine for each charge. However, they could either run consecutively or concurrently, as noted by Judge Eddins during the livestream, which can be viewed below beginning at 8:00.

It was also stated that while Daybell was entitled to a "speedy preliminary hearing," that was ultimately waived. After discussing the time needed for the next hearing, both the defense and prosecution agreed that a day was sufficient, even though Daybell's attorney stated that he believed he was at "a little bit of a disadvantage." The next hearing is scheduled for July 1, but can go into July 2 if necessary.

As for bail, the state asked for it to be set at $1M, while Daybell's lawyer requested $50K for each charge. Judge Eddins ultimately decided to set it at $1M due to various factors, such as the remains being of two separate people.

If down the road he posts bail and is able to leave police custody, he must adhere to various rules, including wearing an ankle monitor, staying within specific boundaries in Idaho, and not contacting any family members of the victims or state's witnesses in any way.

Daybell will appear in court for his next hearing on July 1.