Kevin Ellis Faces Life in Prison After Jury’s Verdict
Kevin Ellis faces life in prison after he was convicted of killing his brother-in-law, Matthew Restelli. He is set to be sentenced in March. More
January 29, 2026
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Kevin Ellis
Kevin Ellis is charged with his mother, Tracey Grist, for the murder of his brother-in-law, Matthew Restelli. His sister, Kathryn Restelli, was sentenced to 1-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Utah man convicted of killing brother-in-law, acquitted of conspiring
UPDATE: A jury convicted Kevin Ellis of murdering his brother-in-law, but acquitted him of criminal conspiracy. More
January 29, 2026
Family Murder Plot Trial: Watch the Verdict
Kevin Ellis is charged with the murder of his brother-in-law, Matthew Restelli; Ellis says he shot the victim in self-defense. More
January 29, 2026
Prosecution Points To Knife, Coverup As Proof In Kevin Ellis Murder Trial
Prosecutors said Kevin Ellis was an active participant in the plot to kill Matthew Restelli as well as the coverup after his death. More
January 28, 2026
Kevin Ellis’ Defense: Kevin ‘Had No Idea’ There Was a Plot to Kill
Kevin Ellis' said that his client was not involved in the plot to kill Matthew Restelli and fired the deadly shots in self-defense. More
January 28, 2026
‘Kevin Chose Murder’: Prosecutors Urge Jury to Convict Kevin Ellis
Prosecutors urged the jury to convict Kevin Ellis of murder, saying he was a key part of the plan to murder Matthew Restelli. More
January 28, 2026
Most Compelling Evidence in Matthew Restelli’s Murder
Julia Jenaé and her panel weigh the strongest evidence in the Kevin Ellis trial over the murder of Matthew Restelli. More
January 27, 2026
UT v. Kevin Ellis: Key Moments from Day 5
On day 5 detective Joseph Nordin detailed evidence found at the crime scene and Tracey Grist's Google searches for 'Donna Adelson.' More
January 27, 2026
Detective Uses 3D Crime Scene to Walkthrough Restelli Murder Plot
Detective Joseph Nordin details the critical timeline between Kevin Ellis's arrival and 911 call in Matthew Restelli's murder. More
January 26, 2026
Kathryn Restelli Caught in Contradictions on Cross in Brother’s Murder Trial
Kathryn Restelli is caught in contradictions as she is cross examined in the murder trial of her brother, Kevin Ellis. More
January 26, 2026
‘Donna Adelson’ Was Focus of Tracey Grist’s Internet Searches
Detective Joseph Nordin takes the stand and details Tracey Grist's internet search history, which focused on Donna Adelson. More
January 26, 2026
Kevin Ellis’ Sister Testifies to Mother’s Alleged Involvement in Murder Plot
Kevin Ellis' sister Rachel Jorgensen testifies and details her mother, Tracey Grist's involvement in the plot to murder Matthew Restelli. More
January 26, 2026
UT v. Kevin Ellis: Key Moments from Day 2
On day 2 Kevin Ellis' sister and co-defendant Kathryn Restelli took the stand and detailed the plot to kill her husband, Matthew Restelli. More
January 22, 2026
Kathryn Restelli Admits Family Discussed Plan to Kill Husband
Kathryn Restelli testifies against her brother, Kevin Ellis, in a Utah murder trial, admitting the family discussed a plot to kill her husband, Matthew Restelli. More
January 22, 2026
Victim’s Mother: Matthew Restelli’s Death ‘Did Not Make Sense’
The jury hears a phone call in which Matthew Restelli's mother, Diane, questions Kevin Ellis' mother, Tracey Grist. More
January 21, 2026
Kathryn Restelli testifies she conspired with mother, brother to kill her husband
Kathryn Restelli testified at her brother's murder trial that the two worked with their mother to kill Kathryn's husband. More
January 21, 2026
Plotting Sister Put AirTag On Victim, Shared Link With Kevin Ellis
Kathryn Restelli said she planted an AirTag on her husband's truck and had shared the tracking information with her brother, Kevin Ellis. More
January 20, 2026
Kathryn Restelli Admits To Plotting Husband’s Murder At Brother’s Trial
Kathryn Restelli took the stand on the first day of her brother's murder trial, admitting that she plotted her husband's murder. More
January 20, 2026
Family Plot Murder Case: Opening Statements
Openings are presented in Kevin Ellis' trial where he is accused of killing his brother-in-law, in a plot involving his sister and mother. More
January 20, 2026
Defendants who avoided trial with a plea in 2025
Not all cases head to trial: Bryan Kohberger, Stephan Sterns and other high-profile defendants opted to avoid a jury and plead guilty. More
December 13, 2025
Kathryn Restelli Sentenced in Family Plot Murder Case
Kathryn Restelli pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit murder charges in July for the death of her husband. More
September 10, 2025
Wife Who Lured Husband to Utah to Kill Him Gets 1-15 Years in Prison
Kathryn Restelli has been sentenced to 1-15 years in prison for luring her husband to Utah to kill him with her family's help. More
September 9, 2025
Wife sentenced for luring husband to Utah to kill him
Kathryn Restelli was also ordered to have no contact with her children, with the judge saying, 'Your children are victims of your actions.' More
September 9, 2025
Utah Judge Severs Cases of Mother and Son Accused of Murdering In-Law
Utah judge severs cases of mother and son Tracey Grist and Kevin Ellis, who are accused in the murder of their in-law, Matthew Restelli. More
August 20, 2025
Judge severs cases of mother, son accused of murder
After severing Kevin Ellis' case from his mother, Tracey Grist, the judge ruled that Ellis will stand trial first. More
August 20, 2025
The Death of Matthew Restelli | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Vinnie Politan discusses the death of Matthew Restelli and investigates the alleged involvement of his estranged wife and her family in his death. More
August 4, 2025
Kathryn Restelli Pleads Guilty in Murder Plot Involving Mother and Brother
Kathryn Restelli pled guilty to killing her husband, Matthew Restelli, with the help of her mother and brother. More
July 18, 2025
Wife pleads guilty in Utah murder plot involving brother and mother
Kathryn Restelli pleaded guilty to three charges in the July 2024 death of Matthew Restelli. Her mother and brother are also facing charges. More
July 17, 2025
Woman charged in son-in-law’s murder describes killer as ‘so gentle’
Days after her son was killed, Matthew Restelli's mother told Tracey Grist, 'This whole thing feels like a setup.' More
May 20, 2025
Public defender drops Kevin Ellis case, cites conflict
Kevin Ellis is facing several charges, including murder, for shooting Matthew Restelli seven times at a home in American Fork, Utah. More
January 29, 2025
