12:14 p.m. Update 6/1:
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Judge Boyce has sentenced Chad Daybell to death for the murders of his late wife Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan, and JJ Vallow.
Judge Boyce also charged Daybell with a 30-year prison sentence for the insurance fraud charges to be served at the same time as the sentence for the death penalty.
Before the Judge read the final charges he asked Chad Daybell if he would like to make a statement to which Daybell declined.
Daybell remained emotionless during the sentencing as victims and family members shed tears.
Attorney General Raul Labrador said in a statement, "I am thankful for the incredibly diligent work of the prosecutors and investigators in this complex case and I am grateful for the partnerships we have in place to support the pursuit of justice. I hope the conviction of Chad Daybell and the jury's sentence provides a measure of peace to the families of the victims, Tylee Ryan, JJ Vallow, and Tammy Daybell."
11:24 a.m. Update 6/1:
The jury has sentenced Chad Daybell to death for the murders of Tylee Ryan, Tammy Daybell, and JJ Vallow.
The court is in recess until ten after when Judge Boyce will issue additional sentencing for the remaining insurance fraud charges.
11 a.m. Update 6/1:
The jury has reached a verdict in the sentencing of Chad Daybell. The Court will begin at 11:15 a.m. you can watch it live at the link below.
9 a.m. Update 6/1:
The jury has begun deliberations again on the sentencing of Chad Daybell.
8 p.m. Update 5/31:
Jurors have gone home for the evening, deliberations will continue tomorrow at 9 a.m.
2 p.m. Update 5/31:
The jury has begun deliberating on the death penalty for Chad Daybell.
Original story:
The penalty phase in the trial of Chad Daybell began Friday morning after he was found guilty of all charges Thursday, including first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
Judge Boyce explained to the jury how the penalty phase would proceed and what their duties are in determining whether or not to impose the death penalty against Chad Daybell.
The State alleges several aggravating factors, specific actions taken that make Daybell eligible for the death penalty. The defense's job throughout the penalty phase is to provide mitigating factors or reasons that may have contributed to Daybell's actions, life, or decisions that should be taken into account as to why Daybell should not be executed.
Daybell also has the right to allocation, or the ability to speak directly to the jury and provide in his own words testimony of why he should not be put to death. After questioning by Judge Boyce, Daybell informed the court that he does not intend to speak during the sentencing phase.
A major shift that occurs during this part of the trial is that jurors are now allowed to consider their feelings and emotions in determining whether or not to put Chad Daybell to death. During the case in chief, the jury is told that their sympathy for the defendant or anyone else involved in the trial is not permitted as a deciding factor in determining a verdict.
The State alleges that the murders of Tylee Ryan, Tammy Daybell, and JJ Vallow were exceptionally cruel or capricious. If one or more of the aggravating factors is found to be true by the jury, then they must consider imposing the death penalty. Other aggravating factors alleged by the State include remuneration, or compensation, for the death of Tammy Daybell. The jury found Chad guilty of all charges, which included insurance fraud. Chad Daybell upped Tammy's life insurance policy just before her death, then received the full payout shortly after her death.
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