Chad Daybell Sentenced to Death in Murder Case

Guilty Verdict for Killings of First Wife and Stepchildren

Extreme Beliefs Draws Attention to Case

Chad Daybell, who was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder and conspiracy charges in the deaths of his first wife and two children of his second wife, was sentenced to death Saturday in an Idaho court.

The case drew attention due to the couple's extreme beliefs, which included a fascination with doomsday and the idea of "preparing for the second coming of Jesus Christ."

Prior to his conviction, Daybell pleaded not guilty to the charges. He claimed he was innocent and that his first wife's death was an accident. However, prosecutors presented证据that Daybell planned and executed the murders to gain financial and romantic benefits.

The jury's decision to sentence Daybell to death was a recommendation, and the final decision rests with the judge. However, the judge typically follows the jury's recommendation in capital cases.