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Could Lori Vallow appear in court again, and what appeals does she still have?

Answered from Talking Dateline: Blindsided · Dateline NBC · 2026-10-28

Brittany Morris said Lori Vallow has ongoing appeals in both Arizona and Idaho, and the Idaho Supreme Court was set to hear her case on November 2nd. Morris saw no reason to expect Vallow to attend that hearing, but said Vallow keeps litigating, so whether she returns to a courtroom, including if Melanie is ever charged, remains open.

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