Vallow remains jailed in Idaho on a $1 million bond in connection with the disappearance of her children 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua JJ Vallow, who have been missing from Rexburg since September. He was called as a witness during the hearing on Lori Vallows motion to disqualify Special Prosecutor Rob Wood. In February court filings, Brandon accused Melani of attempting to kill him in a drive-by shooting last fall, Brandon also claimed that Melani knows where Lori's missing children JJ and Tylee (pictured) are but won't cooperate with authorities, Melani has denied having any involvement in the disappearance of her aunt's kids - including in a recent Facebook post (pictured) where she briefly mentioned the mother she lost when she was just nine years old. Bank records show Pawlowski accessed the Chase Bank account several months after signing the divorce decree. Ya know, zombies. He was, overall, a pretty healthy guy but stubborn. Apparently, as part of their representation of Melani, Smith, and Jarvis issued press releases about the case. Ultimately, in court Wednesday, each party agreed to restore joint decision-making for their children and Melani will have full visitation restored in January 2021 after a re-introduction period. 'CULT MOM' LORI VALLOW'S BROTHER DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES AFTER FATALLY SHOOTING HER ESTRANGED HUSBAND: AUTOPSY, Lori Vallow appears in court for her second bond reduction hearing at the Madison County Magistrate Court in Rexburg, Idaho on Friday, May 1, 2020. We made the decision in Arizona during Thanksgiving and said, Lets do it. And while were there, we need a witness, and Alex and Zulema are there. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Tammy's body was exhumed on December 11 and the autopsy results have not yet been released. Brandon Boudreaux deceptively took Melanis children out of state and kept them unlawfully, Melani was the stable parent in her childrens lives while Brandon Boudreaux traveled for weeks and was rarely home.. She wanted to take her around and show her everything shed been doing, play games with her and tell her everything thats on her mind. Lori is the mother ofJoshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan. In one press release, they made some very nasty representations and presented them as fact. They believe the two cases could be linked. Some of the awards could be categorized as punitive damages, designed to punish the defendants for their vindictiveness. She didnt have the ability to absorb nutrients and was in and out of doctors and hospitals, and I think it was hard on my dad. The judgment does have a few caveats in it. Melani: My mom got really sick a couple years after having me. FOX 10's Justin Lum caught up with Boudreauxs private investigator, Rich Robertson, who says the suspect in October 2 shooting is believed to be Alex Cox. It was really fast. I remember flying up with my dad, who took me to see my mom last time in hospice. Brandon Boudreaux vs Melani Pawlowski What Happened @ The Custody HearingToday we are talking about Brandon Boudreaux vs Melani Pawlowski what happened during the custody case hearing on November 18, 2020. 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And, I hope that we continue to see that in the future as truth continues to come forward., Boudreaux was dragged into the case after being accused in divorce papers filed by her ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, in February of being involved in a cult where numerous members, adults and children alike have been being killed off like flies," the Arizona Republic reported. Court records show Boudreaux accuse Alex Cox, Lori's brother and Melani's uncle, of pulling the trigger. Lori's brother intervened and fatally shot Charles. Fox News reported that in November 2019, Melani Boudreaux was arrested and "was booked into Utah County Jail on a criminal trespass charge enhanced by domestic violence." She was attempting to take her children from their grandparents' house in American Fork, according to police. The investigation started in November 2021 and a detective with Mesa PD interviewed Pawlowskis attorney Garrett Smith. The 2-hour episode examines the disappearance of two missing Idaho children, named Joshua and Tylee. Melani: There was absolute shock when I got the phone call from Zulema Pastenes (Alex Coxs wife), and she was telling me (he had died). 'Cult mom' Lori Vallow's sister died an untimely death 22 years ago, it has been revealed. Lori Vallow, who moved from Arizona to Idaho in late August with her children, is also under investigation in the death of Tammy Daybell. Authorities say the couple have repeatedly lied about where JJ and Tylee are and refused to cooperate with the investigation. The documents show that Melanie Gibb will testify that Melani Pawlowski (listed as Melani Boudreaux and "Mother" in the documents) visited her aunt in Hawaii in October. In court filings, Melani's side has denied accusations. EastIdahoNews.com, LLC. 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In the court papers, Boudreaux also alleged that Pawlowski knows where Tylee and J.J. are and that she had ominously told her new husband, Sometimes children are full of light and then just like that they go dark.. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE AND THE LATEST STORIES ON THE CASE. The Pawlowskis now live in Arizona and spoke with EastIdahoNews.com via Zoom on Saturday the day after Coxs autopsy report was released showing he died of natural causes. In a custody trial Wednesday, Melani was asked about the shooting and she denies any involvement. Pawlowski, 33, was accused of computer tampering by Mesa Police. Lori is being investigated in connection with at least four deaths - including her and Stacey's brother Alex Cox. Barry and Janis, my grandparents, lived in California, and I lived with them for a while. Brandon and Melani have been embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their four young kids - Braxton, Brighton, Blake and Brees - since the mother suddenly filed for divorce last summer. Records show Boudreaux expressed concerns for his. So that morning, I called him and Ian was at work. She and Pawlowski moved to Idaho in November. pic.twitter.com/SrTXILtafZ. The account was accessed sometime after March 2, 2020. Defamation is a statement that injures a partys reputation. I didnt know that my dad had been telling everybody, Hey, your mom died of anorexia, and she was mentally ill and basically made himself look like a hero. So thats what we thought this whole time. I dont feel like I communicate well over text Im sarcastic a lot and dont come across well in text sometimes. There was no way Charles was at the wheel, however. He told the Republic he was in hiding with them in another state.. I need to hit the gas and get out of here," Brandon said at the time. Ian Pawlowski: I grew up in Southern California and I got married in 2010. The second mysterious death was Tammy Daybell - Chad's previous wife - who was found dead at the couple's home in Salem, Idaho, on October 19. Did you think there might be something more here? Robertson followed Cox and Pawlowski in early November. He said he had bent down to get a water bottle and took the breath out of him. Investigators reopened the case after learning that JJ and Tylee were missing, as their mother had married Chad just two weeks after Tammy died. pic.twitter.com/osqQLg3sgW, Dateline NBC (@DatelineNBC) May 1, 2020. Brandon alleges the document was written by Melanis new husband, Ian Pawlowski, after he met with law enforcement officers. (March 2022 report). In the post marking her 31st birthday last Friday, Melani wrote: 'This last year, my world has been turned upside down as my family and friends turned their backs on me when things in the media got confusing. Lawyers who represent people in this sort of case usually do so on a contingency fee agreement, meaning they only get paid if they win. I still havent had the opportunity to meet her kids yet, and I cant wait too. Alex Cox had shot and killed Charles Vallow in July. (AP Photo/Jacques Billeaud). According to the court documents,the lawyers for Brandon Boudreauxs ex-wife, Melani Pawlowski, wanted to hear from the lead detective investigating the attempt on Boudreauxs life. Thank you for your support!#BrandonBoudreaux #MelaniPawloski #BoudreauxCustodyBattle Pawlowski's denial comes after her ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, alleged in court documents that she knew where the children were. Lori was the one that called and told me the news. IDAHO FALLS Two key people tied to Lori Vallow Daybell are speaking about their relationship with her, Daybells missing children (Joshua JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan), the death of Daybells brother (Alex Cox) and other events that have come to light over the past few months. I'm super excited about it as I really have nothing to sell you BUT WE ALL USE AMAZON!I'm linking the tree because I don't know what else to link! And then Seattle is where I spent a lot of time growing up. I never understood why I just felt something off in my heart, but I have no judgment or resentment on why my dad did the things he did. Brandon is a sales professional and a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was arrested in January in Hawaii, where she fled months earlier with her new and fifth husband,Chad Daybell, the author of several religious-themed doomsday novels. Melani Boudreaux . Pawlowski was convicted and then sentenced in December of 2020 and put on probation according to court records. The outlet reported that Melani was pregnant with Ians child. On that same day, Boudreaux was shot at in Gilbert. Clearly, those allegations had a detrimental effect on Brandons business and personal reputation. Her brother Adam Cox wrote in his book that Stacey suffered from a rare form of diabetes type one that she contracted during her pregnancy at age 22. After the children's bodies were discovered, one of her attorney's sent a statement on behalf of Melani, her new husband Ian, Lori's mother and Lori's sister saying, in part, they were all "deeply saddened by the recent findings" and "will anxiously await the pending conclusions with heavy hearts.". 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Those of you who have seen the Investigation Discovery programDoomsday: The Missing Children,which featured Larry and Kay Woodcock, will remember that when Tylee and JJs bodies were found, the coroner required that JJ be identified by a family member. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! In Arizona, lawyers get their malpractice insurance through private companies. JJ and Tylee, Boudreaux told KPHO-TV. Investigators say Pawlowski was supposed to remove herself from the account no more than 60 days after the sale of the former couples property on October 3, 2019. What do you say to them? MESA, Ariz. - Melani Pawlowski the niece of Lori Vallow, the so-called "Doomsday Mom" accused of killing her two children was dismissed from her own criminal charge in Mesa Municipal Court. "All I could think was someone shooting at me. It seemed like the fastest way to get from point A to point B. Melani is currently. Police initially determined that he acted in self defense - but the case was reopened amid the multi-state search for JJ and Tylee, who had moved to Idaho, where Chad lived, with their mother in August. They published the statement by sending it out to news organizations and intended it to harm Brandons reputation. Brandon believed Melani, his wife at the time, had a million dollars of reasons to have him killed, the filing alleged in reference to a life insurance policy. No one has told her where they are. Nevertheless, the Washington Times reports that last month Pawlowski cooperated with the FBI by undergoing interviews and handing over her computer to the FBI for review. A day after investigators asked Vallow and Daybell about the children, the couple left Idaho and eventually resurfaced in Hawaii. When Tylee and JJ show up and are here again, I dont know if people would even believe it. The week before, he said he had tightness in his chest and trouble breathing. Still, Brandon will receive several million dollars in compensation for Smith and Jarvis maliciously smearing his good name. Melani wrote in a Facebook posted that she was unjustly taken away from my mother at age 6 and told all manner of lies about her. Cox died at his home in Gilbert in December 2019. It also claims that Melani's current husband Ian Pawlowski, whom she married on November 30, had told law enforcement that she 'says sometimes children are full of light and then just like that they go dark'. Melani recently had a baby with her present husband, Ian Pawlowski. Pawlowski moved to Idaho, where Vallow had moved after her husbands death, and a judge granted Boudreaux temporary custody. Both werelast seen in September 2019, andtheir disappearanceshave uncovered a complicated sequence of events, including details surrounding the death of Lori's former husband, Charles Vallow, details ofunorthodox religious beliefs, including allegations of cult membership, and details surrounding the death of Tammy Daybell, the former wife of Chad Daybell. What did you think when you heard the news? Smith told police that Pawlowski believed Boudreaux owed her money from the check and that is why she logged into the account to get a copy to her attorney. Melani divorced Brandon Boudreaux and married Ian Pawlowski. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Do you think that youre going to see Tylee and JJ again? asked investigative reporter Morgan Loew. Just go on in faith.. What do I do? asked Melani's attorney. Chandler Police were also investigating Alex Cox after he shot and killed Lori Vallow's fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in July 2019. In response to those allegations, Pawlowskis attorney Garrett Smith said She doesnt know where they are. We worked our way through and got it all wrapped up in July. Vallow is also charged with conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, who was fatally shot by Alex Cox in Chandler back in July 2019. After the shooting, Boudreaux said, he became fearful for his life and the safety of his children so he filed for custody. A bullet came whizzing at him and barely missed his head. Idaho Press reports that Pawlowski left her ex-husband Brandon Boudreaux and their children in Arizona shortly after Boudreaux accused her of being part of a cult. Per documents found by Fox 10 Phoenix, Pawloski relocated to Rexburg, Idaho and married Ian Pawlowski weeks later. He claimed that Vallows brother, Cox, was the gunman; Cox has since died of unknown causes. I was going to bring him some of his stuff because he had moved down to be with Zulema, and he had said, Lets not meet up halfway. Authorities began searching for the children in late November after performing a welfare check ordered by concerned relatives who said they hadn't spoken to JJ, who is autistic, in months. Court TV correspondent Ashleigh Banfield tracked down Stacey's gravestone in San Antonio, Texas, this week and found that it was covered in mud and appeared to have been neglected for years. Other court documents and police reports indicate that "zombies" and "dark spirits" are allegedly beliefs taught by Chad Daybell to a religious doomsday group and could possibly be linked to the several death investigations the couple is tied to. In January, FOX 10 reported on Brandon Boudreaux, who claimsa bullet missed his head by inches as he pulled into his home's driveway in Gilbert. Stacey's daughter, Melani Boudreaux Pawlowski, became one of the key figures in the missing children's case earlier this year following allegations that she joined a dangerous Doomsday cult with her aunt Lori. We left my mom there, and he turned the power off. In late January,Idahoauthorities saya child protection action was filed on behalf of JJ and Tylee, and that a court has ordered Lori to physically produce the two children to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in Rexburgwithin five days of being served with the order. Lets wait. BOUDREAUX CASE: Brandon Boudreaux has just filed a few responses in the custody battle with Melani Pawlowski, Lori Vallow's niece. A mudslinging custody battle between Lori Vallows niece and the nieces ex-husband is the latest twist in the saga. Through her Arizona attorneys, Robert P. Jarvis and Garret L. Smith, Melani Pawlowski, formerly Boudreaux, said she strenuously denies the innuendos and allegations made by Brandon Boudreaux in . Lori's older sister Stacey Lynne Cox Cope died aged 31 in 1998. She went to every type of doctor, and I think she got tested for everything. Boudreaux and Pawlowski went through a long court battle over their four children, after their 2019 divorce. Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic Ukrainian soldier takes out five Russian tanks and three armoured vehicles in ONE DAY using US-supplied Ukraine 'hits major Russian air base in fresh strike' a day after kamikaze drone crashed down just 68 miles How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? She's fighting for custody of her children, who. I moved to Idaho in 2011 with my ex-wife, Natalie, and we have two kids together. Melani Boudreaux Pawlowski is the daughter of Lori's deceased elder sister, Stacy. Melani was talking about how she didnt have anybody to go to Thanksgiving with, and so I invited her to come be with my family. Lori was young and busy with her life, but she would take me and go do fun things. Watch more 12 News coverage of the bizarre casehere: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. In November 2021, Gilbert police recommended attempted murder charges to the Maricopa County Attorneys Office to be filed against Vallow and Daybell, who were believed to orchestrate the shooting. FOX affiliate KSTU in Salt Lake City obtained a 911 call where Vallow's niece was reported for trespassing, and it gets intense. A big question were not asking is why is nobody asking why Charles had a $2 million policy out on Lori, she said. I feel like you should love your kid no matter what. An autopsy found he died of natural causes from a blood clot. Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com: The first thing I want to ask, Melani and Ian, is your reaction to the autopsy results which came out Friday concerning Melanis uncle, Alex Cox. I wish to this day he would just say it for what it is and be real about it because thats how we grow. Smith believes the response by the town attorney confirms his client is not a suspect in any criminal cases. It was just easy to click, and I didnt have to try to do mental gymnastics to justify a second date. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The victim in the case is her ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Heres what you need to know about Lori Vallows Niece, Melani Pawlowski: After a childhood of chaos, the peace that Lori Vallow Daybells eldest son Colby finally obtained was about to be shattered, Hell talk to @Dateline_Keith tonight on an all-new 2-hour #Dateline at 9/8c. According to the report, Smith admitted Pawlowski was indeed removed from the bank account when she logged into the online account only because the login information had not changed. Published: 17:21 GMT, 29 April 2020 | Updated: 19:25 GMT, 29 April 2020, Lori Vallow's sister suffered an untimely death 22 years ago. On October 2, 2019, a man seen in the video is believed to be Cox, if one was to askthe lawyers for Pawlowski. When questioned by Boudreaux's attorney whether contact with Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and Alex Cox was appropriate given all that happened, Melani responded she "didn't see what was going on behind her back.". I hadnt been very close with Alex most of my life. Thats similar to whats happening in my family court case the same pattern. Was this just a big coincidence? Eaton: Melani, you had moved to Rexburg? I was just openly telling him about things in my new marriage, things that were challenging or things that were going really well, and he was just my best friend at that point. The following is part of a court filing by Brandon Boudreaux in response to a motion by Melani Boudreaux regarding a child custody dispute. 'Worst of all, my 4 beautiful children have unjustly been kept from me since October, I hold no faults as fears and doubts have been spread by those trying to hurt me. So one of the things that led to us getting married so quickly was our children. I grew up with my dad and then later my stepmom when my dad got remarried. I dont know if both being able to share that common ground of being a recent widowI cant speculate., He also inquired about the children, wondering Did you ever see Tylee and JJ? In response, Pawlowski said When I moved up there, I did not see them Id ask Lori. But shes doing OK. Eaton: There has been some limited information thats come out about each of you, and Im wondering if you could tell us about yourselves how you guys met, how you ended up in Idaho and then back in Arizona? Vallow and Daybell reportedly married there in early November, but there is no indication that Daybell was in Hawaii at the time Vallow's niece was reportedly there. Ive seen court systems let her down. Eaton: Melani, Alex was your uncle and a lot of people have thrown questions out there as to why he died. The statement went on to level ugly charges about Boudreauxs behavior and his family, including criminal misconduct, while defending Pawlowski. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Some like it, NOT! "Dateline NBC," the network's former flagship news magazine, is back with more true crime stories you've got to see to believe. "I sat at a restaurant a table right next to them and to observe them for a while, and in the video, it doesnt look like the same stature personally for me," said Robertson. At last check, Gilbert Police are still investigating. Robert Jarvis and Garrett Smith are the lawyers who were involved in representing Melani in the custody dispute. . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Because Arizona is a community property state and Brandons attorney wanted to avoid any chance, they would try and transfer assets to their spouses. When Melani left Brandon, she also left their four children. Legal Statement. Shes still just trying to get through every day and missing her husband. Shes always been somebody that has so much unconditional love and no judgment, no drama, and I admire her so much. Ian: Correct. Ive got two kids I love with all my heart, and I want them to be a big part of our lives. Here are my takeaways from the new documents. In July, while estranged from Lori, he traveled from his home in Texas to hers in Arizona to see their adopted 7-year-old son, J.J., and stepdaughter Tylee, 17. Melani: She died of natural causes. It's been speculated that Melani was accusing her children's father, Brandon, of 'unjustly' taking them from her in the same way that her father 'unjustly' took her from her mother. She was really sick to the point she couldnt really take care of herself. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Don't just stick to the Malbec! My mom couldnt have any more kids. Brandon drove straight through from Phoenix, Arizona, to Rexburg, Idaho, and spared Kay and Larry by making the identification for them. Eaton: There have been reports that Lori may be somehow tied to your mothers death that she may have been the first victim. I know Lori wouldnt ever do anything to hurt her kids, Boudreaux responded. Reading through court documents, theres so many things he could have said because were real and open about our family and we make mistakes. Later that evening, I got a call from Zulema, and I was excited. Lori is currentlyin jail, not telling anyone whereJJ and Tylee are, while the death of Chad Daybell's first wife is under investigation. Charges for Pawlowski were not submitted to MCAO. A Vegas wedding wasnt dreamy or anything, but our goal was to be sealed in the temple one day. She andPawlowski moved to Idaho in November. He just was very positive and somebody that was so influential to be around when Im going through the hardest thing and missing my four children. Im trying to put my life back together and was maybe looking for a little bit of validation just somebody to talk to whos not going to judge me and push me away. And the Cox side doesnt really have great genes. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Melani Boudreaux told KPHO-TV she hasnt seen her own children since October as her custody battle continues with her ex-husband. Melani: We got married Nov. 30. Im not feeling very good. That was big for him to say that because he never would say that he wasnt feeling good. He told the Republic he was in hiding with them in another state. Nobody knows where these kids are. Melani: I love Zulema with all my heart. Lori and Chad were named persons of interest in the children's disappearance after investigators said they believe the mother knows where her children are or what happened to them. or redistributed. Earlier this month Melani was named as a potential witness in her aunt's upcoming trial on charges of child neglect and desertion in the disappearance of her son Joshua 'JJ' Vallow, seven, and daughter Tylee Ryan, 17, who were last seen in Rexburg, Idaho, in September. The children were last seen in September. Her attorneys say she plans to fight the allegation and did not comply with the court order only because she did not want them to end up in foster care. We got a dress and a tux and got the kids all dressed up and their hair done. Pages 1-3 show an affidavit of Gilbert PD detective Ryan Pillar. She absolutely does not know where JJ and Tylee are. 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