The 26-year-old son ofLori Vallow Daybell— the jailed Idaho momaccused of murdering her two other children— has been accused of committing sexual assault in Arizona, PEOPLE confirms.
Ryanis charged with two counts of domestic violent sexual assault. He has not entered pleas to the charges.
Ryan is Vallow’s oldest son and her only living child.
In May 2021, Vallow and her husband,Chad Daybell, wereindictedon charges of conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder after police recovered the bodies of her missing kids, Joshua (J.J.) Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
In April,not guilty pleaswere entered onthe 49-year-old mother’s behalf. Daybell has also pleaded not guilty.
Vallow and Daybell, 54, will be tried jointly early next year, officials have stated.
Lori Vallow, center, with her children Joshua “J.J.” Vallow, at left, and Tylee Ryan.REXBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
The charges stem from an Aug. 31 incident at the alleged victim’s home.
Ryan and the woman were watching television at her home. Eventually, according to police, the two started engaging in consensual sexual contact.
The alleged victim reported the incident on Sept. 2. She allegedly told Ryan he had sexually assaulted her, according to the charging documents.
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The next morning, police say, the alleged victim recorded a conversation she had with Ryan, during which he allegedly “agreed” that what happened the previous evening constituted sexual assault.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
