They added she had nothing to do with the Oct. 2 shooting, which they suggested was an elaborate manipulation., Melani has never been associated with a cult, another attorney, Robert Jarvis, added. They generally get 25 -33 percent if the case settles before trial. This means Brandon may not get the full $12,000,000. Boudreaux and Pawlowski went through a long court battle over their four children, after their 2019 divorce. In Arizona, judgments can be reviewed for reasonableness. Since we dont know all the details of the settlement, its hard to gauge reasonableness. In May, when Melani interviewed with 12 News, she defended her aunt Lori and claimed she didn't know what happened to Tylee and JJ but believed Lori wouldn't harm her children. According to the report, Smith admitted Pawlowski was indeed removed from the bank account when she logged into the online account only because the login information had not changed. I think it was just a comfort like, finally, this part is over and its one more stepping stone to just keep revealing truth. Her ex-husband has alleged Pawlowski knows the whereabouts of two of her aunt Lori Vallow's two children, who have been missing since September. Its on her death certificate. Melani Pawlowski It was relieving but we werent surprised. Melani: Alex and Zulema had been dating for several months, and Alex was very ready to marry Zulema. Ultimately, in court Wednesday, each party agreed to restore joint decision-making for their children and Melani will have full visitation restored in January 2021 after a re-introduction period. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The judgment does have a few caveats in it. The great betrayal: How journalist Isabel Oakeshott leaked Matt Hancock's WhatsApps after they worked Don't just stick to the Malbec! He had been dead for months. But shes doing OK. Eaton: There has been some limited information thats come out about each of you, and Im wondering if you could tell us about yourselves how you guys met, how you ended up in Idaho and then back in Arizona? Robertson followed Cox and Pawlowski in early November. At the same time, I had just gone through a really rough divorce, and it kind of tore me up. Melani divorced Brandon Boudreaux and married Ian Pawlowski. Records show Boudreaux expressed concerns for his children's welfare over Melani's connection to her aunt Lori and Chad Daybell and accused involvement in an attempt on his life. Now, the Gilbert town attorney, Bill Amato, is responding. Melani has denied those allegations - including in a recent Facebook post where she briefly mentioned the mother she lost when she was just nine years old. Police identify the vehicle carrying the shooter as a Jeep . Boudreaux further blamed the media for spinning lies rather than focusing on the truth. The lawyers said Pawlowski does not know where Vallows children are and told the FBI as much during three sit-downs. Melanie was the one that ran off and left, but now wants custody of her children. "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. According to the IB Times, Brandon Bourdreaux was shot outside of his Gilbert, Arizona home on October 2, 2019 and survived. 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. Other court documents and police reports indicate that "zombies" and "dark spirits" are allegedly beliefs taught by Chad Daybell to a religious doomsday group and could possibly be linked to the several death investigations the couple is tied to. So one of the things that led to us getting married so quickly was our children. Watch more 12 News coverage of the bizarre casehere: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Melani Pawlowski & Brandon Boudreaux's Custody Battle Trial Summary and Statement 4,934 views Nov 20, 2020 277 Dislike Share Zav Girl 54K subscribers If you want to join my new Membership program. It was just a on-a-whim decision and (we) felt like its what we should do. He told the Republic he was in hiding with them in another state.. Brandon is a sales professional and a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She married Ian Pawlowski last November and lived next door to Daybell in Rexburg during the time her children were missing. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. All rights reserved. Lori and Chad Daybell are scheduled for a joint trial in July 2021. Eaton: Melani, you had moved to Rexburg? A medical examiner ruled he died of natural causes but Gilbert Police say they're still investigating. Did you think there might be something more here? 'Cult mom' Lori Vallow's sister died an untimely death 22 years ago, it has been revealed. 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. Pawlowski has denied any involvement in the shooting. Im not feeling very good. That was big for him to say that because he never would say that he wasnt feeling good. Investigators reopened the case after learning that JJ and Tylee were missing, as their mother had married Chad just two weeks after Tammy died. Prepare for peak pothole season! 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. I spent a lot of time in the Cox home. "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. I was going to bring him some of his stuff because he had moved down to be with Zulema, and he had said, Lets not meet up halfway. 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. When questioned by Boudreaux's attorney whether contact with Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and Alex Cox was appropriate given all that happened, Melani responded she "didn't see what was going on behind her back.". The first time we came to Arizona, I came down with my two children to have Thanksgiving with my family. I need to hit the gas and get out of here," Brandon said at the time. Just work, school and being a dad was too much, and I just figured Id work. 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. We spent the next two days basically just talking constantly. Alex Cox had shot and killed Charles Vallow in July. Lori. Pawlowski has a criminal record in Utah. Brandon Boudreaux vs Melani Pawlowski What Happened @ The Custody HearingToday we are talking about Brandon Boudreaux vs Melani Pawlowski what happened during the custody case hearing on November 18, 2020. But they were so important in my life. Later that evening, I got a call from Zulema, and I was excited. I know Lori wouldnt ever do anything to hurt her kids, Boudreaux responded. To prove defamation, you must have: Proving that the statement is true is an absolute defense to defamation. Melani's estranged husband, Brandon Boudreaux, has accused her of attempting to kill him in a drive-by shooting last fall and claims that she knows where the missing children are but won't cooperate with authorities. 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. Lawyers who represent people in this sort of case usually do so on a contingency fee agreement, meaning they only get paid if they win. Tammy's body was exhumed on December 11 and the autopsy results have not yet been released. Pawlowski is seen in court in Mesa, Arizona, in late February during a hearing regarding her custody battle with her ex-husband Brandon Boudreaux. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Pawlowski's denial comes after her ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux, alleged in court documents that she knew where the children were. We had no reason to think anything otherwise. Finally, when I was 15, I found my uncle Adam (a radio DJ). She's fighting for custody of her children, who. I found no judgment with her, no preconceived notions she just wanted to get to know me. I didnt know that my dad had been telling everybody, Hey, your mom died of anorexia, and she was mentally ill and basically made himself look like a hero. Chandler Police were also investigating Alex Cox after he shot and killed Lori Vallow's fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in July 2019. Boudreaux and Pawlowski went through a long court battle over their four children, after their 2019 divorce. 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This helps support the channel and allows me continue to make videos like this. Thats when, according to Boudreaux, his wife began spending a lot of time with Vallow, her aunt, and joined what he called a doomsday cult. For all those years, they didnt have me, and they tried sending packages, and my dad would return them. Vallow's bond reduction request was denied by Judge Michelle Mallard. Still, Brandon will receive several million dollars in compensation for Smith and Jarvis maliciously smearing his good name. Melani was married to Brandon Boudreaux before he filed for divorce last year. I think my parents had a rough time when my mom got really sick with type 1 diabetes and gastroparesis. Melani: Yeah, the first week of November I moved. Initially held on $5 million bail, Vallow has since waived extradition and will soon return to Idaho to face the charges. Robertson believes the shooter is Cox. According to the Washington Times, was accused by her ex-husband of knowing the whereabouts of Joshua and Tylee Vallow. So that morning, I called him and Ian was at work. Wed had so many similar experiences with the way our divorces went and struggles, and we understood each other. 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. Legal Statement. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Brandon and Melani have been embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their four young kids - Braxton, Brighton, Blake and Brees - since the mother suddenly filed for divorce last summer. Vallow remains jailed in Idaho on a $1 million bond in connection with the disappearance of her children 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua JJ Vallow, who have been missing from Rexburg since September. The statement went on to level ugly charges about Boudreauxs behavior and his family, including criminal misconduct, while defending Pawlowski. She andPawlowski moved to Idaho in November. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. If all these false claims were true if I was crazy or in a cult or done something horrible shouldnt they just reclaim me with kindness as their daughter and love me anyway? Brandon alleges the. 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. 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. 'I have been falsely accused of many things, wrongfully judged, betrayed by those who I thought loved and supported me, and wrongfully gone to Utah county jail for a few hours. The coincidence of us picking the day right after them wasnt planned or anything it was just what happened. A day after investigators asked Vallow and Daybell about the children, the couple left Idaho and eventually resurfaced in Hawaii. I miss them a lot right now, and I would love to get them down here in Arizona. Lori Vallow, who moved from Arizona to Idaho in late August with her children, is also under investigation in the death of Tammy Daybell. Apparently, as part of their representation of Melani, Smith, and Jarvis issued press releases about the case. 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.". Her children. 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. Melani Boudreaux Pawlowski is the daughter of Lori's deceased elder sister, Stacy. They published the statement by sending it out to news organizations and intended it to harm Brandons reputation. I have bullying text messages from my dad, and thats upsetting. This enrages me. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Lori and Chad claim he is in Arizona with relatives. 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.". Smith also represented Loris sister, Summer Shiflett, and Zulema Pastenes, the wife of Loris deceased brother, Alex Cox. Melani about Lori: The court systems haven't protected her.and she had this history of doing everything she could to protect Tylee and JJ. Lori was young and busy with her life, but she would take me and go do fun things. Melani recently had a baby with her present husband, Ian Pawlowski. Five people with links to Lori Vallow have suffered untimely deaths (top in court on March 6). Records show two different affidavits from Gilbert Police, which testimony reveals Melani was initially a "person of interest" in the investigation and was later called an "investigative lead.". The call happened in Utah back in November. When Melani left Brandon, she also left their four children. Smith believes the response by the town attorney confirms his client is not a suspect in any criminal cases. I had spoken with Alex earlier that day, and he seemed OK, but I knew the week before he was having trouble. She was really sick to the point she couldnt really take care of herself. The second mysterious death was Tammy Daybell - Chad's previous wife - who was found dead at the couple's home in Salem, Idaho, on October 19. Ian Pawlowski: I grew up in Southern California and I got married in 2010. She had four kids, and one of the first things I put on my bio is that Im a dad. Melani: I love Zulema with all my heart. He married Martha Magdalena Steinmetz on 22 December 1931, in Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany. She married Ian Pawlowski last November and lived next door to Daybell in Rexburg during the time her children were missing. The grandparents called 911 when Pawlowski would not leave the property. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. EastIdahoNews.com will post the rest of the interview Monday including questions about JJ and Tylee, Lori and Chad, the Pawlowskis religious beliefs and why they are speaking out now. My mom was sick and I remember my dad traveling a lot for his job, and my mom finally felt like she was healthy enough when we moved to Seattle, and my dad got a job there. In late January,Idahoauthorities saya child protection action was filed on behalf of JJ and Tylee, and that a court has ordered Lori to physically produce the two children to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in Rexburgwithin five days of being served with the order. Ive seen the pain that shes gone through and the abuse and betrayal. I just felt all the feelings of losing a close friend. Cox, who died in December 2019,was Pawlowskis uncle. According to Mesa's police report, Pawlowski agreed to take herself off the bank account for Boudreaux's business known as Cougar Consulting. My grandpas had cancer and blood clots, and initially my grandfather was told by the police that Alex they thought a lung clot was the reason for his death initially. According to the court documents,the lawyers for Brandon Boudreauxs ex-wife, Melani Pawlowski, wanted to hear from the lead detective investigating the attempt on Boudreauxs life. EastIdahoNews.com, LLC. Eaton: So they got married the day before you guys did? Below is a transcript of the first part of their interview. Market data provided by Factset. 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. Melani: You post truth out there, and people have already made up their minds and decided. AZ Central reported that the bullet barely missed Bourdreauxs head, and that the Jeep from which the shot was fired was registered to Loris late husband Charles Vallow. 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