REXBURG — The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it had received an autopsy report for Tammy Daybell’s body, more than a year after her remains were exhumed.

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Sheriff Len Humphries said via a news release his office would not yet share details from the report, which is evidence in the investigation into Daybell’s death.
Daybell died on Oct. 19, 2019, two weeks before her husband, Chad Daybell, married Lori Vallow. Her death was originally deemed to be of natural causes. Her remains were exhumed on Dec. 11, 2019, after an investigation was opened into the disappearance of J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan, Lori’s two children. The children’s bodies were found buried on Chad’s property after months of searching.
Tammy’s autopsy was performed by the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner, after initially being sent to Boise. The autopsy was complicated because her remains had been laid to rest for two months before Humphries decided to have them exhumed.
Tammy’s father, Ron Douglas, said Tammy seemed healthy when he visited her two weeks before her death. Douglas said Chad had told him Tammy had gone to bed with a terrible cough and never woke up.
Ten days before Tammy’s death, she reported that she was approached in the driveway at her home by a man in a ski mask pointing what she said was a paintball gun at her. The man reportedly shot at her several times but she told a Fremont County sheriff’s deputy she didn’t think the gun was loaded. She said the man left when she called out for her husband.
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office took over the investigation into Tammy’s death in April, investigating Chad for murder, attempted murder, and criminal conspiracy.
Tammy’s family launched the Tammy Douglas Daybell Foundation on the anniversary of her death. The foundation promotes reading and writing among children, to honor her life and her work as a librarian at Central Elementary School in Sugar City.
Chad has not been charged for his wife’s death. Tammy’s death was one of several, however, that drew suspicion to the couple as questions were raised about the whereabouts of Lori’s children. Among those deaths was Lori’s ex-husband, Charles Vallow, who was killed by Lori’s brother, Alex Cox, in reported self defense. Cox, 49, died Dec. 12, 2019, in Gilbert, Ariz. Cox’s death was later ruled to be from bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism or blood clots in his lungs.
Chad and Lori are both being held on charges of destruction, alteration, or concealment of evidence and attempted destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence in relation to the discovery that Vallow’s children had been buried on Chad’s property. A motion hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17.
Judge orders trial tied to discovery of missing kids' bodies

Kay and Larry Woodcock, the grandparents of 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, react after the judge in the preliminary hearing for Chad Daybell ruled there was enough evidence for Daybell to go to trial, in St. Anthony, Idaho, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. Daybell, 52, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to hiding the remains of Joshua and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. Investigators found their bodies during a search in June, months after they were last seen in September.
Judge orders trial tied to discovery of missing kids' bodies

Chad Daybell listens during a hearing in St. Anthony, Idaho, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. At right is defense attorney John Prior. Daybell, 52, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to hiding the remains of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan. Investigators found their bodies during a search in June, months after they were last seen in September. The judge ruled there is enough evidence for Daybell to go to trial.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Ginny Dahl, victim witness coordinator for the Gooding County Prosecutor's office, speaks to citizens during a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Citizens gather for a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Citizens gather for a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Citizens gather for a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Citizens gather for a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Citizens gather for a candlelight vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Lori Stewart, Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office victim assistance coordinator, speaks to citizens during a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Citizens gather for a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

CARES Program Manager Silvia Gaxiola speaks to citizens during a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Jasmin Harrell, right, holds a lit candle during a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Toni Bryant listens to speakers during a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Citizens gather for a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Vigil for J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan

Jasmin Harrell, right, holds a lit candle during a vigil to honor J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan on Friday at the Twin Falls County Courthouse in Twin Falls.
Bodies of 2 kids identified as Idaho community mourns

Visitors pray during a memorial service for Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Friday, June 12, 2020. Tylee and JJ's remains were found on Chad Daybell's property after a months-long search for the children. Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell are in custody.
Bodies of 2 kids identified as Idaho community mourns

Visitors listen to "In the Arms of an Angel," during a memorial service for Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Friday, June 12, 2020. Tylee and JJ's remains were found on Chad Daybell's property after a months-long search for the children. Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell are in custody.
Bodies of 2 kids identified as Idaho community mourns

Timanee Olsen speaks to visitors during a memorial service for Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Friday, June 12, 2020. Tylee and JJ's remains were found on Chad Daybell's property after a months-long search for the children. Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell are in custody.
Bodies of 2 kids identified as Idaho community mourns

Visitors light their candles during a memorial service for Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Friday, June 12, 2020. Tylee and JJ's remains were found on Chad Daybell's property after a months-long search for the children. Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell are in custody.
Bodies of 2 kids identified as Idaho community mourns

Visitors write notes for Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ" Vallow during a memorial service for them in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Friday, June 12, 2020. Tylee and JJ's remains were found on Chad Daybell's property after a months-long search for the children. Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell are in custody.
Bodies of 2 kids identified as Idaho community mourns

Annie Southam ties balloons to a fence along Chad Daybell's property in remembrance of Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, in Salem, Idaho on Thursday, June 11, 2020. The remains of the two children were found at the residence.
Bodies of 2 kids identified as Idaho community mourns

Items are seen hanging on the fence in memory of Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, at Chad Daybell's residence in Salem, Idaho on Thursday, June 11, 2020. The remains of the two children were found at the residence on Tuesday.
Family: Kids missing since September found dead in Idaho

Gary Hagen, assistant chief of the Rexburg Police Department, speaks to the media at the city hall building in Rexburg, Idaho, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Police say the mother of two missing kids has been found in Hawaii along with her new husband, but there's still no sign of the children in the cross-country investigation that includes several mysterious deaths.
Strange case of 2 kids who vanished in Idaho takes grim turn

In this aerial photo, investigators search for human remains at Chad Daybell's residence in the 200 block of 1900 east, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Salem, Idaho. Authorities say they uncovered human remains at Daybell's home as they investigated the disappearance of his new wife’s two children. Police in the small town of Rexburg say Daybell was taken into custody Tuesday. He had recently married the children’s mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, who has been charged with child abandonment.
Strange case of 2 kids who vanished in Idaho takes grim turn

In this aerial photo, investigators search for human remains at Chad Daybell's residence in the 200 block of 1900 East, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Salem, Idaho. Authorities say they uncovered human remains at Daybell's home as they investigated the disappearance of his new wife’s two children. Police in the small town of Rexburg say Daybell was taken into custody Tuesday. He had recently married the children’s mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, who has been charged with child abandonment.
Strange case of 2 kids who vanished in Idaho takes grim turn

This aerial photo provided by East Idaho News shows authorities investigating a home in Salem, Idaho, on Tuesday June 9, 2020. Authorities say they uncovered human remains at an Idaho man's home as they investigated the disappearance of his new wife's two children. The case has drawn global attention for its ties to the couple's doomsday beliefs and the mysterious deaths of their former spouses. Police in the small town say Chad Daybell was taken into custody.
Missing Kids Home Searched

In this aerial photo, investigators search for human remains at Chad Daybell's residence Tuesday in Salem, Idaho.
Human remains found at property of man tied to missing kids

This aerial photo provided by East Idaho News shows authorities investigating a home in Salem, Idaho, on Tuesday June 9, 2020. Authorities say they uncovered human remains at an Idaho man's home as they investigated the disappearance of his new wife's two children. The case has drawn global attention for its ties to the couple's doomsday beliefs and the mysterious deaths of their former spouses. Police in the small town say Chad Daybell was taken into custody.
Human remains found at property of man tied to missing kids

This photo provided by East Idaho News shows authorities outside a home after serving a warrant in Salem, Idaho, on Tuesday June 9, 2020. Authorities say they uncovered human remains at an Idaho man's home as they investigated the disappearance of his new wife's two children. The case has drawn global attention for its ties to the couple's doomsday beliefs and the mysterious deaths of their former spouses. Police in the small town say Chad Daybell was taken into custody.
Human remains found at property of man tied to missing kids

In this aerial photo, investigators search for human remains at Chad Daybell's residence in the 200 block of 1900 East, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Salem, Idaho. Authorities say they uncovered human remains at Daybell's home as they investigated the disappearance of his new wife’s two children. Police in the small town of Rexburg say Daybell was taken into custody Tuesday. He had recently married the children’s mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, who has been charged with child abandonment.
Idaho AG to probe spouse death in tangled missing kids case

In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Lori Vallow Daybell glances at the camera during her hearing in Rexburg. At her right is defense attorney Edwina Elcox.
Missing Kids Mom Arrested

Larry and Kay Woodcock listen during the hearing of Lori Vallow Daybell on Friday, March 6, 2020, in Rexburg, Idaho. Daybell who is charged with felony child abandonment after her two children went missing nearly six months ago had her bond reduced to $1 million by an Idaho judge on Friday.
Missing Kids Mom Arrested

Larry Woodcock, from left, Kay Woodcock and Brandon Boudreaux attend the hearing for Lori Vallow Daybell on Friday, March 6, 2020, in Rexburg, Idaho. Daybell who is charged with felony child abandonment after her two children went missing nearly six months ago had her bond reduced to $1 million by an Idaho judge on Friday.
Missing Kids Mom Arrested

Lori Vallow Daybell, front, second right, and her defense team wait to leave the courtroom during her hearing on Friday, March 6, 2020, in Rexburg, Idaho.
FBI wants Yellowstone tourist photos to help search for kids

In this Sept. 8, 2019, photo released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is Lori Vallow and her 7-year-old son JJ Vallow in Yellowstone National Park.
FBI wants Yellowstone tourist photos to help search for kids

In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, Lori Vallow appears in court in Lihue, Hawaii A judge ruled that bail will remain at $5 million for Vallow, also known as Lori Daybell, who was arrested in Hawaii over the disappearance of her two Idaho children.
FBI wants Yellowstone tourist photos to help search for kids

In this Sept. 8, 2019, photo released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is 7-year-old JJ Vallow with his sister, 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and their uncle, Alex Cox, in Yellowstone National Park.
FBI wants Yellowstone tourist photos to help search for kids

This undated photo, released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is a silver 2017 Ford F150 pickup truck with Arizona license plates CPQUINT that Lori Vallow and her children were seen traveling in during a visit to Yellowstone National Park.
Missing Kids-Mom Arrested

Defense attorney Craig De Costa, left, talks to Lori Vallow in court in Lihue, Hawaii on Feb. 26.
Mom of 2 missing Idaho kids wants $5 million bail reduced

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Case of 2 missing kids grows to include deaths, cult rumors

This Jan. 7 photo shows the townhouse complex in Rexburg where Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell were last seen. Their relatives are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to their recovery.
Court hearing held in notorious case of children's deaths

Defense attorney John Prior, right, addresses Magistrate Judge Faren Eddins as to why he and Chad Daybell, left, are not wearing masks in court during a preliminary hearing in St. Anthony on Monday, Aug. 3.