Colby Ryan to Share His Story of Survival, Loss, and Resilience in Rare Public Appearance
DENVER, CO – In an event marked by courage, healing, and truth, Colby Ryan, the sole surviving son of Lori Vallow Daybell, will take the stage in Denver to share a deeply personal and emotional account of his life — a life irrevocably shaped by one of the most shocking criminal cases in modern American history.
Best known as the son of Lori Vallow Daybell — the so-called “Doomsday Mom” — Colby Ryan was thrust into the national spotlight under unthinkable circumstances. His mother, along with her husband Chad Daybell, was convicted in connection with the horrific deaths of Colby’s younger siblings, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow — children who vanished in 2019 and were later found buried on Chad Daybell’s Idaho property. The case gripped the country with its tragic blend of religious fanaticism, deception, and family betrayal. But for Colby, it was never a headline — it was home.
In this rare public conversation, Colby will step forward not as a victim, but as a survivor. His story is not one of sensationalism or spectacle — it is a testimony of endurance, grief, and the ongoing search for healing in the wake of unimaginable loss.
Attendees can expect a raw, honest, and deeply human discussion as Colby reflects on:
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Growing up within a troubled family dynamic
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The emotional chaos of watching the investigation unfold from the inside
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The pain of losing both siblings and facing the truth about his mother
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The burden of navigating grief in the public eye
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His path to reclaiming his voice, faith, and future
Colby’s appearance is more than a speaking engagement — it is a moment of reckoning, resilience, and reflection. His decision to speak publicly is not to relive trauma, but to transform pain into purpose and offer hope to others who are living with loss, betrayal, or fractured families.
“This is not just a true crime story,” Colby has said. “It’s my life. And I’m still living it.”
The Denver event is part of a broader effort to highlight survivor voices and provide a platform for meaningful conversations around trauma, mental health, and personal recovery. It is expected to draw not only true crime followers, but therapists, advocates, and community members looking to better understand the long-term impact of familial violence and public tragedy.
As one of the few voices able to provide a firsthand account of the case from a family member’s perspective, Colby Ryan’s story is a reminder that behind every crime are real people left behind — trying to make sense of it all, trying to rebuild.
This will be a conversation you won’t forget. It is not about spectacle — it is about survival, truth, and the strength to carry on.