Overview
- Adam Fravel is charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the death of Madeline Kingsbury, whose body was found in June 2023 near his parents' property.
- Prosecutors allege Fravel killed Kingsbury after she attempted to leave him, citing evidence of domestic abuse and her plans to move out with their children.
- Defense attorney Zach Bauer argues that law enforcement ignored evidence pointing to Fravel's innocence, including potential alternative suspects.
- The trial was relocated from Winona to Mankato to ensure impartiality, as Kingsbury's disappearance had garnered significant local and national attention.
- Key evidence includes digital records, video footage, and testimonies about the couple's tumultuous relationship, with both sides presenting differing accounts.