‘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
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Tracey Grist
Tracey Grist is accused of masterminding a plot to kill her son-in-law, Matthew Restelli. Grist's daughter, Kathryn Restelli, pleaded guilty to her role in the plot. Grist's son, Kevin Ellis, was convicted at trial.
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
UT v. Tracey Grist: The Family Trap Murder Trial
Tracey Grist is charges with criminal conspiracy and murder in the death of her son-in-law, Matthew Restelli, who was shot in her home. More
April 14, 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
‘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
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
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
All In The Family: Defendant Searched Adelson Case Before Murder
Prosecutors say Kevin Ellis' mother, Tracey Grist, searched for Katherine Magbanua and Donna Adelson before killing Matthew Restelli. More
January 17, 2025
‘I’ll Drive 9 Hours To Strangle Him’: Threatening Texts Read in Court
Texts sent between Kathryn Restelli and her mother, Tracey Grist, reveal that she was unhappy with her marriage. More
January 17, 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
