Its absolutely heartbreaking that I dont have a good relationship (with them) right now where I feel like I can keep them close in my life. Melani Pawlowski and Brandon Boudreaux are battling it out in court. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP), I dont know where my cousins are. 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 . She was very independent. And the Cox side doesnt really have great genes. EastIdahoNews.com, LLC. Theres serious concern about their safety, he said. On Monday, we will post the rest of the interview, including questions about JJ and Tylee, Lori and Chad, the Pawlowskis religious beliefs, and why they are speaking out now. Pages 1-3 show an affidavit of Gilbert PD detective Ryan Pillar. Shes always been somebody that has so much unconditional love and no judgment, no drama, and I admire her so much. Police in Rexburg, Idaho, have said they believe the pair are in danger and that Vallow and Daybell have refused to cooperate with the investigation. New details surrounding the family of Lori Vallow continue to emerge, months following the disappearance of two children with ties to Arizona. It was just easy to click, and I didnt have to try to do mental gymnastics to justify a second date. He said he had bent down to get a water bottle and took the breath out of him. Lori is the mother ofJoshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan. 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. Melani Boudreaux . In Arizona, lawyers get their malpractice insurance through private companies. In a custody trial Wednesday, Melani was asked about the shooting and she denies any involvement. 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? In a court filing brought to light in February, Brandon says: 'Melani is involved in a cult where numerous members, adults and children alike have been being killed off like flies.'. Pawlowski has denied any involvement in the shooting. 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). 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. According to the IB Times, Brandon Bourdreaux was shot outside of his Gilbert, Arizona home on October 2, 2019 and survived. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE AND THE LATEST STORIES ON THE CASE. The other provision is that the judgment may be paid in full or in part by the lawyers insurance carrier. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Smith also represented Loris sister, Summer Shiflett, and Zulema Pastenes, the wife of Loris deceased brother, Alex Cox. I feel like you should love your kid no matter what. A mudslinging custody battle between Lori Vallows niece and the nieces ex-husband is the latest twist in the saga. Melani: I love Zulema with all my heart. 'CULT MOM' LORI VALLOW ASKED CHAD DAYBELL TO JUDGE THE 'LIGHT' AND 'DARK' SPIRITS IN HER TWO MISSING CHILDREN, In this Feb. 27, 2020 photo Melani Pawlowski, right, is shown with her husband Ian Pawlowski outside a courthouse in Mesa, Ariz. He was somebody I could kind of just you could tell him anything. (January 2020 report). He told the Republic he was in hiding with them in another state.. 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. And, its more exciting than the truth., Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. He also accuses Melani of being involved because she's the only person who knew his new address at the time of the shooting. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. An Idaho judge ordered Vallow to return with the children, but she failed to show, and she was arrested on charges of child desertion, contempt of court, and promoting criminal behavior. I decided to try to jump back into dating a little bit. 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. 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. It was so clear she was far from anorexic. EastIdahoNews.com, LLC. 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. She explained that [Cox] had great faith and never wavered in his trust in the Lord. Melani Boudreaux told KPHO-TV she hasn't seen her own children since October as her custody battle continues with her ex-husband. 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' In response to those allegations, Pawlowskis attorney Garrett Smith said She doesnt know where they are. 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. He would just talk and let you talk to him. I dont think I would have wanted to have that phone call by anybody else to have to give me that news. 'CULT MOM'. That last count stems from an allegation that she asked a friend to lie for her and tell police that she had J.J. Authorities found the siblings dead nine months later in the backyard of Chad Daybell, Vallows fifth husband. 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. She showed up, and my kids immediately fell in love with her. Its unreal. 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. According to Mesa's police report, Pawlowski agreed to take herself off the bank account for Boudreaux's business known as Cougar Consulting. No task would be too difficult or great for him. Pawlowski, 33, was accused of computer tampering by Mesa Police. I kind of just went into shock for a little bit, and I fell to the floor. 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. Boudreaux was shot at in Gilbert in October 2019, and according. I started telling her about my day, and then it shifted. Lori and Chad claim he is in Arizona with relatives. Vallows children were not at the wedding; according to police, they had vanished weeks earlier and when authorities showed up on the newlyweds doorstep to check on Tylee and J.J.s welfare, Lori lied about where they were. Shes done three interviews with the FBI and she would be in deep waters if she lied to them about that. 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. Some like it, NOT! Records show Boudreaux expressed concerns for his. "Dateline NBC," the network's former flagship news magazine, is back with more true crime stories you've got to see to believe. 'Melani's knowledge of the whereabouts of her aunt's two missing children and her unwillingness to cooperate with law enforcement is daunting,' the filing obtained by FOX10 states. Ive got two kids I love with all my heart, and I want them to be a big part of our lives. 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. I remember just being quiet and not really understanding what was going on. Because Arizona is a community property state and Brandons attorney wanted to avoid any chance, they would try and transfer assets to their spouses. Peoples doors are being kicked down because they cant find the kids, Pawlowski told KPHO-TV while sat beside his wife. Alex Cox had shot and killed Charles Vallow in July. It was his last words to me, and I didnt know that, but it was really just special like that. Brandon alleges the. I think I Googled him on the computers in high school, and I found him, and he was one of my favorite, favorite people in my life. My dad ran with that story, and its hurtful and untrue, and shes not here to tell that truth. It's not clear what the cause of Cope's death was, Court TV correspondent Ashleigh Banfield (right) tracked down Stacey's gravestone (left) in San Antonio, Texas, this week and found that it was covered in mud and appeared to have been neglected for years, Stacey's daughter, Melani Boudreaux Pawlowski, became one of the key figures in the missing children's case earlier this year after her estranged husband Brandon Boudreaux (pictured together) claimed that she joined a dangerous Doomsday cult with her aunt Lori. I called in and listened and I tell you what I heard here!Music by: Jarrod Ledsinger aka J-LedIf you want to email me you can do so here:thetrailtothetrial@gmail.comThanks so much for being here with me and for supporting this channel!If you are interested in supporting the channel - here are a few ways you can do it that cost you absolutely no $ use this link to get you to Amazon - https://amzn.to/3kEmx5c *** I explain the link below*** be sure to hit the subscribe button if you like the video you are watching, hit the like button if you don't like the video you are watching, hit the dislike button if you are already planning on going to Amazon to buy something (anything at all) use this link to get you to amazon - whatever is purchased in the 24 hour period after clicking this link, amazon will share a small commission with me - AT NO EXTRA CHARGE TO YOU - (Isn't this a great way to show your support?) She and Pawlowski moved to Idaho in November. Both Lori and Chad Daybell are facing conspiracy charges connected to the death of her children. The Masked Singer Season 3 Episode 13 Reveal: Spoilers & Unmasked Recap. The 2-hour episode examines the disappearance of two missing Idaho children, named Joshua and Tylee. Testimony tells that Melani was deemed to be a fit parent after a doctor's evaluation through the court. So much so that she left Arizona for Idaho after an attempt on his life failed. She loves her children and respects life.. Lets wait. 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. They had talked about wanting to get married in Jackson or Las Vegas, and it just so happened when they picked their date, they had more of a plan than Ian and I did. FOX 10 did speak withPawlowskis attorney, Garrett Smith, over the phone, who saidthey filed the Notice of Deposition only after Boudreauxs attorneys listed Detective Pillar as a witness. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Lori sometimes refers to Melani as her daughter. "Melani Pawlowski knowingly accessed Brandon Boudreauxs Chase Bank business account for Cougar Consulting," reported the detective. So if Lori, you know, said she was with friends, I just believed her., MELANI REMARRIED: Fox 10 obtained marriage cert for Melani Boudreaux (Lori Vallows niece) & Ian Pawlowski (11/30). pic.twitter.com/pXpIiaJhUI, Justin Lum Fox 10 (@jlumfox10) February 25, 2020. I can only love and support her and hope for everyone to be safe, she said. A Vegas wedding wasnt dreamy or anything, but our goal was to be sealed in the temple one day. February 2, 2021The case against Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow has gone a little quiet, but there is something to report about some of the players who are on the edges. 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. 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. He just said, Everythings going to be fine, just keep moving forward, youre going to have your kids back soon and everythings going to work out. 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. This case is heavy, and its unlike anything I never thought this would be our lives. A day after investigators asked Vallow and Daybell about the children, the couple left Idaho and eventually resurfaced in Hawaii. He claimed that Vallows brother, Cox, was the gunman; Cox has since died of unknown causes. She was arrested for criminal trespassing with a domestic violence enhancement in November 2019 when police say she tried to get her children who were staying with Boudreauxs parents in American Fork City in two separate incidents. Im not feeling very good. That was big for him to say that because he never would say that he wasnt feeling good. Eaton: Did you guys have a joint wedding with Alex and Zulema, or was that separate? Later in the post Melani vaguely mentioned her father. He's investigating the murder attempt on Boudreaux from 10/2/19. He also believes the attempt on his life, the disappearance of Joshua and Tylee, as well as Charles Vallow's death, are all connected. He was called as a witness during the hearing on Lori Vallows motion to disqualify Special Prosecutor Rob Wood. It has been lightly edited for clarity. We were across the street from each other but didnt know it. asked Melani's attorney. 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. Court documents filed by BrandonBoudreaux also claimed Melani told her new husband, Ian Pawlowski, whom she married in Las Vegas in November before relocating to Rexburg, that she believed "sometimes children are full of light and then just like that they go dark." Right now theyre nine and seven Max and Lily. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. When Tylee and JJ show up and are here again, I dont know if people would even believe it. Boudreaux further blamed the media for spinning lies rather than focusing on the truth. She absolutely does not know where JJ and Tylee are. I remember growing up and connecting all the ties from age 9 to 15. Pawlowski later told police and the FBI this information. A new episode of "Dateline" airs on May 1, featuring interviews with Lori Vallow's niece Melani Pawlowski. The charge against Pawlowski has been dismissed, according to the court on Sept. 26. She had four kids, and one of the first things I put on my bio is that Im a dad. Things that arent being portrayed in the media. 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.. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Initially held on $5 million bail, Vallow has since waived extradition and will soon return to Idaho to face the charges. Brandon filed for and was granted temporary custody of the children, and there has been a very heated custody dispute going on ever since. I asked her on a date that day. Melanie was the one that ran off and left, but now wants custody of her children. The following is part of a court filing by Brandon Boudreaux in response to a motion by Melani Boudreaux regarding a child custody dispute. The investigation started in November 2021 and a detective with Mesa PD interviewed Pawlowskis attorney Garrett Smith. And he would let me just vent, and he never would put somebody down or judge them. Full Coverage: Lori Vallow-Chad Daybell case, Chad Daybell is at the center of a complex case involving the death of his first wife, as well as the deaths of his new wife's two children, in a case that has garnered national and global media attention. They believe the two cases could be linked. "It has been learned that the family members of Defendant (M. Pawlowski) and ex-family members of Plaintiff (B. Boudreaux) are connected to multiple ongoing criminal investigations; to include the shooting at B. Boudreaux," the motion reads, in part. Per Inside Edition, Brandon Boudreaux and Melani Pawlowski are currently involved in a messy and complicated custody battle. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She passed, and my dad didnt let me talk or see any of that side of the family. 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. "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. BOUDREAUX CASE: Brandon Boudreaux has just filed a few responses in the custody battle with Melani Pawlowski, Lori Vallow's niece. According to Mesas police report, Pawlowski agreed to take herself off the bank account for Boudreauxs business known as Cougar Consulting. Prosecutors said Vallowmarried the womans husband, Chad Daybell, in October shortly after Tammy unexpectedly died at home in Idaho. Authorities say the couple have repeatedly lied about where JJ and Tylee are and refused to cooperate with the investigation. Brandon Boudreaux claims his ex-wife, Melani Pawlowski,. "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. We knew that it would be natural causes. I didnt know why other than he was saying all sorts of things about them. 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