Colby Ryan is the only surviving son of Lori Vallow, the infamous mother who allegedly killed two of her children and her husband’s ex-wife in a twisted cult plot. Colby has been vocal about his traumatic life and his quest for justice for his siblings, J.J. and Tylee, who were found buried in Chad Daybell’s backyard in 2020. But what about his personal life? Is Colby Ryan still married to his wife, Kelsee Ryan, or have they parted ways?
Colby and Kelsee’s Relationship History
Colby and Kelsee met when they were in middle school, as Kelsee was the friend of Colby’s brother. They started dating when Colby was in college and got married in 2018. They have two daughters, Riley and Ava, who were born in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
However, their marriage was not without challenges, as Colby’s mother, Lori, did not approve of Kelsee and tried to manipulate and control Colby. Kelsee, who was raised Catholic, said that Lori was always competing with her for Colby’s love and attention and that she had an off feeling about her. Kelsee also said that Lori’s behavior became more bizarre after she joined a doomsday cult with Chad Daybell and started believing that she was a god.
Colby and Kelsee’s Separation
According to The Cinemaholic, Colby and Kelsee separated around mid-2022, after the birth of their second daughter. The reason for their split is not clear, but it could be related to the stress and trauma of Colby’s family situation. Colby has been involved in the investigation and trial of his mother and Chad Daybell, who are facing multiple charges of murder, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice.
Colby has also been accused of sexually assaulting Kelsee in September 2022, according to Distractify. Kelsee filed a police report alleging that Colby forced himself on her while she was sleeping and that he had a history of being abusive and controlling. Colby denied the allegations and said that they had consensual sex. He also claimed that Kelsee was trying to sabotage his reputation and his relationship with his daughters.
Colby and Kelsee’s Current Status
As of October 2023, Colby and Kelsee are still legally married, but they are living separately and have no contact with each other. Colby has moved to Utah, where he is pursuing a career as a motivational speaker and an author. He has written two books, The God Over Odds and The God Over Odds: Part 2, where he shares his story of overcoming adversity and finding faith in God.
Kelsee has remained in Arizona, where she is raising their daughters and working as a dental assistant. She has not spoken publicly about her marriage or her estranged husband, but she has posted some cryptic messages on her Instagram account, such as “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” and “You can’t heal in the same environment that made you sick.”
Colby and Kelsee have not filed for divorce yet, but it seems unlikely that they will reconcile anytime soon. Colby has said that he still loves Kelsee and hopes to work things out, but he also respects her decision to stay away from him. Kelsee has not expressed any interest in getting back together with Colby, and she has reportedly moved on with a new boyfriend.