Lori Vallow Update: Mother Of Missing Idaho Children’s Bond Decreased

Lori Vallow, the mother of two children that have not been seen since September, had her bond decreased by an Idaho judge on Friday during her first court appearance. Her bond was lowered from $5 million to $1 million by Judge Faren Eddins, despite an initial request for a $10,000 bond. The bond was kept much higher than the request due to Vallow’s recent behavior.

Rob Wood, the prosecutor in Vallow’s case, insisted on no decrease in her bond. Wood argued that Vallow has a history of ignoring court orders, and since her husband, Chad Daybell, had received enough money a life insurance policy following the death of his previous wife, he would be able to cover the higher bond.

In his ruling, Eddins cited Vallow’s failure to produce her missing children in compliance with a court order as part of his decision to only lower the bond to $1 million. Vallow faces charges of desertion and nonsupport of dependent children.

Vallow’s daughter Tylee Ryan, 17, has not been heard from since Sept. 8, when the family visited and her son Joshua Vallow, 7, has not been seen since Sept. 23. Joshua’s disappearance is particularly concerning because he has special needs.

Should Vallow be able to pay her bond, she will be required to remain in Idaho and wear an ankle monitor to ensure her compliance.

Vallow was arrested in Hawaii after she and Daybell allegedly fled there after the children went missing. Her defense insists that the two were merely planning to move there. Vallow was later extradited to Idaho to stand trial. She has in the past insisted that her children are safe despite failing to produce them.

“Right now, I only have one question: Where are the kids, where are the kids, where are the kids? Bring them home,” Larry Woodcock, Joshua Vallow’s grandfather, said to the press following the day in court.