Tracey Grist

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

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

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

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

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

Judge: Texts, search history show evidence of conspiracy to kill

Prosecutors say Matthew Restelli was lured to his death by his wife, assisted by her mother and brother, Kevin Ellis. More

January 17, 2025

Suspect in murder plot searched Donna Adelson’s case before arrest

Katheryn Restelli and her mother, Tracey Grist, have been charged in connection with the murder of Katheryn's husband, Matthew. More

October 30, 2024