Lori's children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, disappeared in September 2019. In the middle of all this finger-pointing, the question of where Tylee and J.J. are remains unanswered. Alex and Zulema were our witnesses, and it was just planned last second. He also accuses Melani of being involved because she's the only person who knew his new address at the time of the shooting. In Arizona, lawyers get their malpractice insurance through private companies. In. That last count stems from an allegation that she asked a friend to lie for her and tell police that she had J.J. Those deaths are: Lori's brother Alex Cox (left), her new husband Chad Daybell's previous wife Tammy Daybell (second left), her fourth husband Charles Vallow (center), her third husband Joseph Ryan (second right) and her sister Stacey Cox Cope (right). Right now theyre nine and seven Max and Lily. I spent a lot of time in the Cox home. Melani: We got married Nov. 30. Theyre fantastic kids. I decided to try to jump back into dating a little bit. 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. 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. Smith also represented Loris sister, Summer Shiflett, and Zulema Pastenes, the wife of Loris deceased brother, Alex Cox. The motion also reads:"there is sufficient evidence to confirm the individuals related to the defendant and ex-family members of the plaintiff are involved to the ongoing criminal investigations.". 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.. 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 . EastIdahoNews.com, LLC. Ive seen authorities let her down. Lori sometimes refers to Melani as her daughter. Melani: I was born in Utah, but I lived in Phoenix as a baby and then lived in California for a while. '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. Eaton: Then you got married shortly thereafter. So one of the things that led to us getting married so quickly was our children. Pawlowski moved to Idaho, where Vallow had moved after her husband's death, and a judge granted Boudreaux temporary custody. I dont feel like I communicate well over text Im sarcastic a lot and dont come across well in text sometimes. A new episode of the hit true crime show Dateline airs on Friday, May 1 at 9/8c on NBC. Melani Boudreaux told KPHO-TV she hasn't seen her own children since October as her custody battle continues with her ex-husband. I didnt know why other than he was saying all sorts of things about them. The shooting is part of a chain of events linked to the case of Vallows two children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, who went missing in Idaho after she moved them from Chandler to Rexburg, Idaho in the fall of 2019. 2015 - 2023 It wasnt really my goal to find a wife I just wanted to find people to hang out with. Pawlowski moved to Idaho, where Vallow had moved after her husbands death, and a judge granted Boudreaux temporary custody. Per Inside Edition, Brandon Boudreaux and Melani Pawlowski are currently involved in a messy and complicated custody battle. The children were last seen in September. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A judge is still reviewing some other unresolved issues connected to financial matters in the custody trial. asked Melani's attorney. 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He told the Republic he was in hiding with them in another state.. Lori failed to meet the deadline, prompting her arrest and extradition to Idaho, where she is currently being held at Madison County Jail in lieu of $1million bond. Below is a transcript of the first part of their interview. Per Ian Pawlowskis alleged statement, Melani shared concerns that shes been told Brandon needed to die and that may indicate that Tylee and JJ needed to die as well. The IB Times reported that, with this information, Pawlowski reportedly went to the police to express concern that Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and Alex Cox might have been planning to kill Boudreaux and that his wife Melani did not want him to be hurt. 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The representations in the news release that Brandon had a history of victimizing women, used extreme and dark pornography to which he was addicted, engaged in homosexual affairs, was engaged with his family in organized crime, and had, along with his family, covered up instances of child molestation, drug addiction, kidnapping, assault, and killing were simply untrue. This means Brandon may not get the full $12,000,000. I moved to Idaho in 2011 with my ex-wife, Natalie, and we have two kids together. 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.". He is also under investigation in his former wife's death. Melani is currently. 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. It is the fifth untimely death among family members associated with Lori and adds yet another layer of mystery to the saga that began with the disappearance of her children JJ and Tylee nearly eight months ago. Authorities found the siblings dead nine months later in the backyard of Chad Daybell, Vallows fifth husband. '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.'. The mother has continued to maintain her innocence as the search for her children stretches into its ninth month. Melani and Brandons children remain in his custody. 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. This was not recorded or shown live anywhere. According to the IB Times, Ian Pawlowski allegedly wrote in a statement that Melani told me she was worried that [Vallows brother Alex Cox] may have had to take care of the kids. 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. 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. Boudreaux was shot at in Gilbert in October 2019, and according to investigators, Boudreaux believed Pawlowski provided the shooter with his new address. He was, overall, a pretty healthy guy but stubborn. I know Lori wouldnt ever do anything to hurt her kids, Boudreaux responded. 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. It didnt play out that way.. And then the second half of the day, (Gilbert Police) say its still under investigation. A Vegas wedding wasnt dreamy or anything, but our goal was to be sealed in the temple one day. Ive seen the pain that shes gone through and the abuse and betrayal. Theres serious concern about their safety, he said. 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. It was mostly just lies about everything. Brandon is a sales professional and a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was so clear she was far from anorexic. Police also learn Tylee has not been seen since September, either, November 27: Police execute a search warrant at Lori and Chad's home, discovering the couple have fled Idaho, December 11: Tammy Daybell's body is exhumed from the Utah cemetery, December 12:Lori's brother, Alex Cox, believed to have died in Arizona, December 21:Police issue a press release about JJ and Tylee, revealing they believe their disappearance is linked to Tammy's death, December 24: Lori and Chad issue a statement through an attorney saying they love their son and daughter and look forward to addressing 'allegations once they have moved beyond speculation and rumor', December 30:Police accuse Lori and Chad of lying to investigators and say they believe the couple know where the kids are or what happened to them, January 26:Lori and Chad are seen for the first time in months as police serve two search warrants in Kaua'i, January 30Lori misses court deadline to produce the children to authorities. The Gilbert Police Departments shooting investigation identified the suspect as the late Alex Cox, Pawlowskis uncle and the brother of Lori Vallow. When officers first went to Lori's home in Idaho on November 26, she told them that JJ was visiting relatives in Arizona - which investigators say was a lie. The major players and timeline in the disappearance of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Lori Vallow Daybell's niece Melani Pawlowski has been in a fight for custody with her ex-husband Brandon Boudreaux for more than a year. We got a dress and a tux and got the kids all dressed up and their hair done. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He was called as a witness during the hearing on Lori Vallows motion to disqualify Special Prosecutor Rob Wood. I remember growing up and connecting all the ties from age 9 to 15. I just felt all the feelings of losing a close friend. Melani Boudreaux . Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. 'CULT MOM' LORI VALLOW UNDER INVESTIGATION IN SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF CHAD DAYBELL'S FIRST WIFE. She has this family relationship to Alex [Cox], so it seems reasonable to at least investigate whether or not Melani had some role in getting Alex Cox some conspiracy to get him to commit that crime,"said Robertson. It features new interviews with family members of the missing childrens mom Lori Vallow, including her niece Melani Pawlowski. Shes always been somebody that has so much unconditional love and no judgment, no drama, and I admire her so much. 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