Colby Ryan is the eldest and only surviving son of Lori Vallow, the woman who is accused of killing her two other children, Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow, in Idaho. Colby Ryan has been in the spotlight recently for his involvement in a Netflix docuseries titled “Sins of Our Mother”, which explores the family’s twisted history and the mysterious deaths of his siblings. But what is Colby Ryan’s relationship status? Is he still married to his estranged wife, who accused him of sexual assault? Here is what we know.
Colby Ryan’s Marriage and Divorce
Colby Ryan married Kelsee Soelberg in 2016, when he was 20 years old. The couple had a daughter, Everly, in 2018. According to Rolling Stone, Colby Ryan and his wife moved to Arizona in 2019, after his mother Lori Vallow and her fifth husband Chad Daybell fled to Hawaii amid the investigation into the disappearance of Tylee and J.J.
However, Colby Ryan’s marriage was not a happy one. In Sins of Our Mother, he revealed that he and his wife had a lot of arguments and disagreements, especially after he found out that his mother and stepfather were allegedly involved in the deaths of his siblings. He said that his wife did not support him emotionally and that they grew apart.
In February 2020, Colby Ryan filed for divorce from his wife, citing irreconcilable differences. He also requested joint legal custody and parenting time of their daughter, as well as child support from his wife. The divorce was finalized in June 2020, according to court records.
Colby Ryan’s Sexual Assault Charges and Arrest
In September 2020, Colby Ryan was arrested in Arizona on two counts of sexual assault, after his estranged wife accused him of raping her inside her home. She told the police that she had invited him over to discuss their daughter’s custody arrangements, but he forced himself on her despite her protests. She also recorded a conversation with him the next day, where he allegedly admitted to the rape.
Colby Ryan was booked into the Maricopa County Jail and his bond was set at $10,000. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on bail. However, a week later, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office dropped the charges against him, citing insufficient evidence. The prosecutor said that there were inconsistencies in the victim’s statements and that the audio recording was not clear enough to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Colby Ryan’s Current Relationship Status
As of now, Colby Ryan is not married to anyone. He has not publicly announced any new romantic relationships since his divorce from his wife. He has been focusing on raising his daughter and coping with the trauma of losing his siblings and facing his mother’s trial.
He has also been speaking out about his family’s ordeal in various media outlets, such as Dateline NBC and Netflix’s Sins of Our Mother. He has expressed his anger and disbelief at his mother’s actions and said that he hopes to get justice for Tylee and J.J.
Colby Ryan has also been receiving support from his aunt Annie Cushing, who is Tylee’s paternal aunt. She has been advocating for the victims and sharing updates on the case on her social media platforms. She has also praised Colby Ryan for his courage and resilience in dealing with the tragedy.
Colby Ryan is expected to testify against his mother Lori Vallow and her husband Chad Daybell in their upcoming trial, which is scheduled for January 2023. The couple faces multiple charges of murder, conspiracy, obstruction, and fraud in connection with the deaths of Tylee, J.J., Daybell’s previous wife Tammy Daybell, and Vallow’s previous husband Charles Vallow. They have pleaded not guilty to all charges and are being held without bail.