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 in the death of her son-in-law. During sentencing, Judge Roger Griffin referred to Grist as “incredibly dangerous,” and the architect of the murder plot against Matthew, recommending that Grist “never be considered for parole.” Matthew was shot to death at Grist’s home by Kevin Ellis after being lured there under the premise of picking up his children and his wife, Kathryn Restelli. (6/10/26)