Judge Says Son-in-Law Murder Mastermind Should Never Get Parole
Tracey Grist, who was convicted of planning the killing of Matthew Restelli, became the third defendant to be sentenced for his death. More
June 10, 2026
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Judge calls ‘mastermind’ Tracey Grist ‘incredibly dangerous’ at sentencing
Tracey Grist did not speak at her sentencing; she was convicted of masterminding a plot that led to the killing of her son-in-law. More
June 10, 2026
Brendan Banfield gets life for killing wife and another man with au pair’s help
Brendan Banfield was sentenced after being convicted of murdering his wife and another man with the help of the family's au pair. More
June 5, 2026
Shanna Gardner’s defense wins battle to question Jared Bridegan’s widow
Shanna Gardner and her husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana, have pleaded not guilty to plotting the murder of Gardner's ex, Jared Bridegan. More
June 1, 2026
Man Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Sentenced to Life in Prison
Thomas O’Donnell was sentenced to life in prison for killing Michael Harding. His estranged wife, Julie Harding, hired O’Donnell for More
May 27, 2026
Prosecutors can use accused hit man’s previous statement in upcoming trial
Prosecutors will be able to use Henry Tenon's sworn statement against him when he stands trial for the murder of Jared Bridegan. More
May 26, 2026
‘He was not disposable’: Alicia Andrews sentenced in murder of Julio Foolio
Alicia Andrews was convicted of manslaughter after traveling with her boyfriend and others to kill rapper Julio Foolio. More
May 22, 2026
Singer Jack Avery seeks order of protection after murder-for-hire plot revealed
Gabriela Gonzalez, her ex-boyfriend, and her father are all charged with plotting the murder-for-hire of former boy band member Jack Avery. More
May 20, 2026
Singer Jack Avery target of murder-for-hire by influencer and her attorney father: Prosecutors
Francisco Gonzalez and his daughter, Gabriela Gonzalez, are facing charges for an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting Jack Avery. More
May 19, 2026
Teen accused of killing parents and grandmother held without bond
Investigators said the victims, who were shot to death and also stabbed, may have been left in a house for days before they were found. More
May 15, 2026
Trial begins for man accused in murder-for-hire of CHP captain’s husband
Thomas O'Donnell faces a potential death sentence if he's convicted for the murder of Michael Harding in Kentucky. More
April 28, 2026
Hit man sentenced to life after killing woman for $10k payday
Gary Johnson was convicted of murder in the death of Portia Rowland, who prosecutors say was killed in a murder-for-hire scheme. More
April 25, 2026
Joseph Lawson says trial for Crystal Rogers’ death was ‘fundamentally unfair’
Joseph Lawson was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted for his role in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. More
April 23, 2026
UT v. Tracey Grist: The Family Trap Murder Trial
Tracey Grist was charged with criminal conspiracy and murder in the death of her son-in-law, Matthew Restelli, who was shot in her home. More
April 21, 2026
‘I would never do that’: Tracey Grist denies involvement in son-in-law’s killing
Prosecutors have accused Tracey Grist of masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, Matthew Restelli, who was shot by Grist's son. More
April 20, 2026
Knife Placed in Victim’s Hand After Ambush in Son-in-Law Murder: Expert
Forensic expert Patrick Zirpoli testified that Matthew Restelli’s murder scene evidence suggests a knife was placed in his hand post-mortem. More
April 17, 2026
Murder Plot Foreshadowing: Tracey Grist’s Search History Includes Adelson Family
As Tracey Grist stands trial in connection with the murder of her son-in-law, evidence shows she searched for details on the Adelson family. More
April 17, 2026
‘I Should’ve Said No’: Convicted Killer Regrets Killing Victim for His Mom
A conversation between Kevin Ellis and his sister is played in court. Ellis said “I should’ve said no" to Tracey Grist's alleged murder plot. More
April 17, 2026
‘Matt Is Dead’: Tracey Grist Informs Victim’s Family of Killing
The jury hears phone calls between defendant Tracey Grist and victim Matthew Restelli’s family, where Grist tells them, "Matt is dead." More
April 17, 2026
‘Armed Intruder With Knife’: Defense Attorney’s Claim in Son-in-Law Murder Trial
The court viewed bodycam footage of Kevin Ellis’ police interview, where Ellis’ attorney described Matthew Restelli as an “armed intruder." More
April 16, 2026
Perforated Organs: Medical Examiner Details Gunshot Wounds in Brother-in-Law Murder Case
Dr. Amanda Ho, the medical examiner who performed the autopsy on Matthew Restelli, detailed the extensive injuries inflicted by Kevin Ellis. More
April 15, 2026
‘He Had a Knife and My Son, Kevin Shot Him’: Tracey Grist Text
The jury sees text messages between Tracey Grist and her neighbor, Kaitlyn Laney. Grist texted, "He had a knife and my son, Kevin shot him.” More
April 15, 2026
Kathryn Restelli testifies husband’s murder started ‘as a joke’ in mom’s trial
Kathryn Restelli testified that she didn't want to go through with killing her husband, but her mother, Tracey Grist, said she didn't care. More
April 15, 2026
Inside the Murder Plot: Daughter Says She Helped Plan Husband’s Death with Mom
Kathryn Restelli details the planning she and her mom, Tracey Grist, made regarding the ambush and murder of her husband, Matthew Restelli. More
April 14, 2026
‘Messy Deal’ Gone Wrong… ‘One Guy Murdered a Guy’: Defense
Tracey Grist’s defense attorney presented their opening statement, emphasizing that Kevin Ellis is entirely culpable. More
April 14, 2026
He Walked In — Then Was Shot 7 Times: State
The State says Matthew Restelli showed up to Tracey Grist's home and within mere moments he was shot seven times by his brother-in-law. More
April 14, 2026
Killer apologizes for sister’s death: ‘I will miss her the rest of my life’
Sarah Errickson was sentenced after pleading guilty to killing her sister by injecting her with a deadly dose of fentanyl. More
April 13, 2026
Trial Dates Set in Twisted Microsoft Exec Murder Case
Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana, who are charged with the murder-for-hire killing of Jared Bridegan, will stand trial separately. More
April 9, 2026
Shanna Gardner and husband get trial dates for Jared Bridegan’s murder
Shanna Gardner and her husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana, will be tried separately with different juries back-to-back. More
April 9, 2026
‘You Stole a Lifetime of Memories’ From Victim’s Kids: Impact Statement
Victim Matthew Restelli’s younger brother told Kevin Ellis, “You stole a lifetime of memories from them,” referring to Matthew’s children. More
March 31, 2026
