Melani: We got married on the 30th, and I think they got married on the 29th. I have all of her medical records and all the court documents. My mom couldnt have any more kids. We left my mom there, and he turned the power off. The 51-year-old's death is now under investigation as police wait for an autopsy to determine the cause. He also believes the attempt on his life, the disappearance of Joshua and Tylee, as well as Charles Vallow's death, are all connected. Lori would later tell police that Charles became physical and her brother, Alex Cox, shot him dead in self-defensealthough police are re-investigating his death in light of recent disturbing developments. And I do talk a lot. The comments below have not been moderated. I miss them a lot right now, and I would love to get them down here in Arizona. I hadnt been very close with Alex most of my life. Im kind of just loving them from a distance and letting everything play out. 'CULT MOM' LORI VALLOW UNDER INVESTIGATION IN SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF CHAD DAYBELL'S FIRST WIFE. And then the second half of the day, (Gilbert Police) say its still under investigation. The niece of cult mom Lori Vallowsaid in a televised interview last week that her aunt,whose two underage children have been missing for nine months, is protecting those kids from people that are trying to harm them.. 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. Was this just a big coincidence? Melani testified she moved to Rexburg, Idaho, in November 2019. Brandon alleges the. I dont have the answers as to why she does the things she does and why she hasnt spoken as to where they are, but I cant judge her because I dont know what shes going through. Sadly, and irresponsibly, much of the media has quoted Brandon Boudreauxs biased, vindictive, and fake accusations as truth and fact when they are his resentful, vengeful, and dishonest efforts to get full custody of Melanis children, attorney Garrett Smith said. Tammy's body was exhumed on December 11 and the autopsy results have not yet been released. Its not clear how much the attorneys were insured for. I dont judge anyone for all the things theyre scared of or confused about. 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. Im not feeling very good. That was big for him to say that because he never would say that he wasnt feeling good. Pawlowski has denied any involvement in the shooting. A medical examiner has ruled Cox's death natural. According to the Washington Times, was accused by her ex-husband of knowing the whereabouts of Joshua and Tylee Vallow. 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. Records show she moved to the same complex as her aunt, Lori Vallow Daybell and uncle Alex Cox. She doesnt really feel ready to come forward and share her story and I respect that. Ive seen authorities let her down. Eaton: So they got married the day before you guys did? Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The Gilbert Police Departments shooting investigation identified the suspect as the late Alex Cox, Pawlowskis uncle and the brother of Lori Vallow. We just want to come on and share what we do know and share truth and hopefully keep getting opportunities where more people will be open to that and be able to listen. Lori Vallow, who moved from Arizona to Idaho in late August with her children, is also under investigation in the death of Tammy Daybell. I dont feel like I communicate well over text Im sarcastic a lot and dont come across well in text sometimes. 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. Melani Pawlowski It was relieving but we werent surprised. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. Arizona police have said they were not able to corroborate the litany of lurid accusationsand Pawlowski fired back with a barrage of her own allegations in a statement from her attorneys. Legal Statement. Attorneys on both sides confirm Melani is not facing any charges. We didnt have time to invite a lot of people. The Masked Singer Season 3 Episode 13 Reveal: Spoilers & Unmasked Recap. It feels like every time we get a little bit of good news, theres a little bit of drag too, but overall, just relief and comfort to be in the right direction. She was waiting until she got an answer. Chandler Police were also investigating Alex Cox after he shot and killed Lori Vallow's fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in July 2019. Later in the post Melani vaguely mentioned her father. 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Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. The fight is being waged between Melani Pawlowski and Brandon Boudreaux, an Arizona couple who were married with four children until things started to get very strange in the summer of 2019. Per Inside Edition, Brandon Boudreaux and Melani Pawlowski are currently involved in a messy and complicated custody battle. "Dateline NBC," the network's former flagship news magazine, is back with more true crime stories you've got to see to believe. Authorities say the couple have repeatedly lied about where JJ and Tylee are and refused to cooperate with the investigation. (AP Photo/Jacques Billeaud). Vallow's bond reduction request was denied by Judge Michelle Mallard. Melani Boudreaux, who is Vallows niece, sat down with KPHO-TV in Phoenix to discuss the case. To prove defamation, you must have: Proving that the statement is true is an absolute defense to defamation. Charles and Brandon did life insurance together. He did not, however, say where the children are. I wasnt super close with Alex. 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. 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'. Watch more 12 News coverage of the bizarre casehere: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The week before, he said he had tightness in his chest and trouble breathing. It was so clear she was far from anorexic. 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. Posted: Mar 19, 2020, 6:18 pm The following is part of a court filing by Brandon Boudreaux in response to a motion by Melani Boudreaux regarding a child custody dispute. I found no judgment with her, no preconceived notions she just wanted to get to know me. 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 . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Melani: My mom got really sick a couple years after having me. Melani: He said, Melani, the most important thing in your marriage is to be loving, be supportive, and be patient. And he kept repeating that and I was like I need to remember that always. Defamation is a statement that injures a partys reputation. "I didn't move down there to be in a 'cult,' I didn't move down there to be solely by Lori, Lori's very independent and does her own thing, and I had my own reasons for, you know, kind of having a fresh start and trying to work through my custody battle with my ex," she said. 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. The investigation concluded with the detective finding probable cause to charge Pawlowski with one count of computer tampering which is a class 3 felony. On December 12, Lori's brother, Alex Cox, was found dead in Gilbert, Arizona. Melani: I was born in Utah, but I lived in Phoenix as a baby and then lived in California for a while. RELATED:Click here for an interactive timeline of events surrounding the case. Brandon sued Smith and Jarvis and their wives, personally. It seemed like the fastest way to get from point A to point B. 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. A new episode of "Dateline" airs on May 1, featuring interviews with Lori Vallow's niece Melani Pawlowski. Their bodies were discovered in Chad Daybell's backyard in June 2020 after investigators tracked pings from Alex Cox's cell phone. I was in this battle with my ex, and I didnt have my kids with us, but we both pray about decisions together, and we felt that it was right. 'While I was also unjustly taken away from my mother at age 6 and told all manner of lies about her, I stand here today grateful knowing that no one and no lie can take me away from the bond of my mother who has laid to rest since I was 9.'. 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