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Tracey Grist Trial Day Three - 4.16.2026 The Aftermath Apr 22, 2026

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Day Three centered on the immediate aftermath inside the house, with jurors hearing from Diane Restelli as recorded calls were played in which Tracey Grist told Matthew’s family, “Matt is dead,” while Diane testified she believed Kathryn was being coached during later calls. Officer testimony from Anthony Neil and Detective Wyatt Nicosia walked jurors through first-entry bodycam footage showing Kevin Ellis standing over Matthew’s body and immediately framing the shooting as self-defense. The day ended with Utah DPS Sgt. Jen Faumuina introducing 3D Pharoah scene scans that set up the prosecution’s later argument that the physical evidence did not match the family’s original version of events.

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Kaitlyn Laura, Rex Heuermann, Martin Family Identified Apr 21, 2026

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Kaitlyn Rose Laura of Texas is charged with child abuse in association with allegations that she insisted on medical care for her child that was unnecessary based on diagnoses that were never given.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-mother-accused-medical-child-abuse-rcna266795

https://krcrtv.com/news/nation-world/mother-accused-forcing-3-year-old-into-wheelchair-using-unnecessary-feeding-tube-kaitlyn-laura-tarrant-county-texas-medical-abuse-treatments-surgeries-medicaid-fraud-gofundmes?teaserSource=trending

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tarrant-county-woman-accused-of-medical-child-abuse-serious-injury/4004712/

Serial Killer News

Rex Heuermann Speaks

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-killer-rex-heuermann-told-ex-wife-killed-7-victims-home-do-rcna340958

DNA For The Win

The Martin family identified

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D4vd Burke Arrested, Lego Pasta Thief, Trial for Dutch Museum Heist set to begin Apr 21, 2026

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A Los Angeles musician known as D4vd is now charged with first-degree murder after prosecutors say 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains were discovered inside the trunk compartment of a Tesla registered to him. Investigators allege the teen disappeared after visiting his Hollywood Hills home, and the case escalated after forensic evidence linked the vehicle and timeline directly to the homicide. Prosecutors have also filed child sexual abuse and concealment charges, making this one of the most shocking celebrity criminal cases now unfolding in California. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/musician-d4vd-charged-with-murder-14yearold-girl-los-angeles-2026-04-20/https://kfdm.com/news/nation-world/d4vd-facing-first-degree-murder-charge-after-teens-remains-found-in-trunk-of-his-car-david-anthony-burke-celeste-rivas-hernandez-14-year-old-los-angeles-district-attorney-nathan-hochmanhttps://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/d4vd-arrested-celeste-rivas-hernandez-body-tesla-1235430400/Lego Pasta Thiefhttps://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/lego-pasta-theft-irvine/3877358/Trial for Dutch Museum Heist set to beginhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/style/golden-helmet-dutch-museum-recovered-intlJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Tyler Robinson 4.17.2026 Prelim Delay and Media Hearing Apr 20, 2026

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Tyler Robinson’s defense asked Judge Tony Graf to push the May preliminary hearing back about four months, arguing they still do not have full FBI and ATF DNA discovery and cannot properly prepare expert cross-examination. They also presented expert testimony saying media saturation in Utah County is extreme — including survey results claiming 99% public awareness of the case and 64% already believing Robinson is guilty — as part of their push to remove cameras and livestreams from future hearings. Judge Graf did not rule immediately, but warned both sides about outside media comments, signaling the prosecutor/TMZ issue is now on the court’s radar too.

Tracey Grist Trial Day Two - 4.15.2026 - The Forensics Apr 17, 2026

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Day Two of Tracey Grist’s trial centered on prosecutors reinforcing Kathryn Restelli’s account with neighbor, police, and forensic testimony. Jurors heard neighbors describe hearing multiple gunshots, saw surveillance timing evidence, and heard first responder testimony that a knife was found near Matthew Restelli — but forensic testing later showed no DNA from Matthew, Kathryn, Kevin, or Tracey on that knife. By the end of the day, the state had shifted from emotional conspiracy testimony to physical evidence designed to challenge the self-defense narrative.

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R*pe Academy, Peyton Beam and Gas Station Hero Apr 17, 2026

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What investigators call “R*pe Academy” refers to hidden online networks where men exchange tactics for drugging, coercing, and assaulting women — and major cases like Dominique Pelicot show those digital communities can lead directly to real-world crimes inside ordinary marriages. Around the world, courts in France, South Korea, United Kingdom, and United States are prosecuting offenders who often appeared outwardly normal while secretly drugging, filming, or facilitating assaults. Experts say the most disturbing pattern is that many victims sensed something was wrong for years — unexplained blackouts, fatigue, injuries, memory gaps — but only understood the truth when digital evidence finally exposed the hidden abuse.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dominique-pelicot-frenchman-accused-mass-rape-wife-admits-charges-media-2024-09-17/

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html

https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-chat-room-blackmail-ef2c830f9fbaae3ee6ac74301022ed78?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Peyton Beam has been accused of killing Ericka Kramer, setting a fire, and then returning to help fight that fire.

https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2026/04/ohio-firefighter-accused-of-killing-woman-setting-home-on-fire-then-responding-to-blaze

Gas station employee saves kidnapping victim

https://people.com/gas-station-clerk-saves-victim-16-after-she-was-abducted-on-way-to-school-11951505

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Wednesday Night Case Updates Apr 16, 2026

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Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are following. Look for Philly tow wars, Kevin Christensen, Timothy Hudson, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, Jennifer Gledhill, Caleb Flynn, Stacey Wondra, Tyler Robinson Josh Duggar and Weinstein.

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Tracey Grist Trial Day One - The Openers and the Accomplice Apr 15, 2026

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On Day 1 of Tracey Grist’s trial, prosecutors told jurors that Matthew Restelli was lured from California to Utah, entered Grist’s darkened home, and was shot seven times within moments by Kevin Ellis. The state’s key first witness, Kathryn Restelli, admitted she conspired with her mother and brother and testified that the murder idea began when her mother jokingly suggested they could kill Matthew and claim self-defense. Kathryn told jurors she later tried to back out, but said her mother responded, “I don’t care, I’m doing it anyway,” and continued pushing the plan forward. Prosecutors used her testimony and text messages to argue that Tracey Grist was the driving force behind both the planning and the attempted cover story involving a knife placed in Matthew’s non-dominant hand.

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Tracy Grist trial, Lego Heist, Kouri Richins Apr 14, 2026

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Tracy Grist trial, Lego Heist, Kouri Richins

The Tracy Grist trial in Utah starts today. Tracy is accused of masterminding the murder of her son-in-law.

https://www.courttv.com/news/ut-v-tracey-grist-the-family-trap-murder-trial/

https://www.courttv.com/title/donna-adelson-was-focus-of-tracey-grists-internet-searches/

https://www.courttv.com/title/kevin-ellis-sister-testifies-to-mothers-alleged-involvement-in-murder-plot/

Dumb Criminals

Lego Heist

https://www.fox4news.com/news/1m-lego-products-stolen-fort-worth-recovered-california

Crime News Update

Kouri Richins

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Harry Dresden Intruder Case, Robert McCaffrey Apr 14, 2026

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Jason Thomas Nichols is accused of forcing his way into a Fairfield, California home after repeatedly demanding to see the homeowner’s daughter, in a confrontation captured on Ring doorbell video. Prosecutors say Nichols identified himself as “Harry Dresden,” a fictional wizard detective, before entering through a rear sliding door and triggering a violent struggle inside the home. He now faces felony charges including burglary, criminal threats, vandalism, and assault.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/fairfield-home-intruder-video-22202407.php

https://solano.courts.ca.gov/online-services/court-calendar

https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/fairfield-viral-video-shows-homeowner-fighting-22201943.php

Robert McCaffrey has been charged with the 1990 murder of Lisa McBride. Robert’s wife, Gail McCaffrey, has been missing for 14 years as well.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1262166449428714&set=a.198214612490575&type=3&ref=embed_post

https://people.com/husband-of-missing-woman-arrested-in-connection-to-separate-36-year-old-homicide-cold-case-11948349

https://abc7chicago.com/post/robert-mccaffrey-arrested-murder-lisa-mcbride-vernon-township-new-jersey-35-years-later/18880118/

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