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Colby J Ryan, on the 5th anniversary of his siblings’ remains recovered from his stepfather’s, Chad Daybell’s backyard, shared an emotional tribute, stating that in the moment of police informing him, he felt “a tangible hug wrapping (his) body”.
This can be seen as an example of the third man syndrome.
Related
- “The third man factor or third person syndrome refers to the reported situations where an unseen presence, such as a spirit, provides comfort or support during traumatic experiences.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_man_factor
- Scientific explanation points to a coping mechanism, while a religious mind will identify it as a spirit, an angel, Jesus, etc. 4a-it-s-up-to-us-how-we-call-the-whispering-voice-in-our-ears-god-satan-madonna-the-universe-or-anything-else
- Colby J Ryan is the son of Lori Vallow Daybell, who is convicted for being involved in the murder of her two children, her 4th husband, her soon-to-be 5th husband’s then-wife, and as of June 2025, she’s facing trial for conspiracy in the attempted murder of her then nephew-in-law.
- Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell’s case is an example of Mormon True Crime, where religious conviction and doomsday prepping is met with murderous intent. 202403291001 Is Mormon True Crime a thing? The answer is yes.